Size Guide

Use our sizing chart to help you find the right fit

Knitwear

Size
XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Chest (2.5cm/1inch from underarm, laying flat)
49.5 cm 51.5 cm 53.5 cm 55.5 cm 57.5 cm 59.5 cm 61.5 cm

How to Measure: Knitwear

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened.

Chest Width: Measure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Knitwear Care

With all our knitwear to maintain its shape never hot wash the garment as it will shrink in size. Check out our Care Guides for tips and tricks to looking after your favourite items

Sweats

Size
XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Chest (2.5cm/1inch from underarm, laying flat)
48-49 cm 50-51.5 cm 52-54 cm 54-56 cm 56-59 cm 59-61 cm 61-64 cm

How to Measure: Sweatshirt & Hoodies

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened.

Chest Width: Measure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Casual Pants

Size
76/28/XS 80/30/S 84/32/M 88/34/L 92/36/XL 96/38/2XL 100/40/3XL 104/42/4XL
Waist
38 cm 40.5 cm 43 cm 45.5 cm 48 cm 50.5 cm 53 cm 55.5 cm
Inner Leg Length
75.5 cm 75.5 cm 75.5 cm 75.5 cm 75.5 cm 75.5 cm 75.5 cm 75.5 cm

How to Measure: Pants

How to Measure: Casual Pants

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened.

Waist: Take the circumference measurement at your hip bone. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Inside Leg: Take the inside leg measurement from the crotch to the ground. It's best to measure this without shoes on.

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Barkers Pant Fits:

Angle Pocket Slim Leg Pants:  Closer fitting to the leg and slimmer all the way down to the leg opening. 

Regular 5 Pocket Pants: Slightly wider at the hip and the thigh, a looser fit- more of a straight leg fit (but not baggy). 

Check out our Care Guides for tips and tricks to looking after your favorite items

Jeans

Size
28W 34L 30W 34L 32W 32L 32W 34L 34W 32L 34W 34L 36W 32L 36W 34L 38W 34L 40W 34L 42W 34L
Waist
37 cm 39.5 cm 42 cm 42 cm 44.5 cm 44.5 cm 47 cm 47 cm 49.5 cm 52 cm 54.5 cm
Inner Leg Length
84 cm 84 cm 80 cm 84 cm 80 cm 84 cm 80 cm 84 cm 84 cm 84 cm 84 cm

How to Measure: Jeans

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened.

Waist:  Measure around waistline at the point where you want your jeans to sit. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Inside Leg: Take the inside leg measurement from the crotch to the ground. It's best to measure without shoes on. 

 
Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

BARKERS JEAN FITS:
Slim fit:  Sits snug around the entire leg, great for the tight look or for the guy with slightly smaller legs.

Taper fit: Made wider at the thighs to the knees to better fit a more athletic leg shape, but that tapers in to a slimmer leg opening. 

Straight fit: A more relaxed style, looser fit all the way down to the leg opening for roomier feel. 

Check out our Care Guides for tips and tricks to looking after your favorite items

Polo Shirts

Size
XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Chest (2.5cm from underarm, laying flat)
49 cm 51.5 cm 54 cm 56.5 cm 59 cm 61.5 cm 64 cm

How to Measure: Polo Shirts

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened.

Chest: Measure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Check out our Care Guides for tips and tricks to looking after your favorite items

Jacket and Coats

Size
XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Chest (Underarm across)
48 cm 51 cm 54 cm 57 cm 60 cm 63.5 cm 67 cm
Waist (17cm from Underarm)
46 cm 49 cm 52 cm 55 cm 58 cm 61.5 cm 65 cm
Sleeve Length Approx
64.5 cm 65.5 cm 66.5 cm 67.5 cm 68.5 cm 70 cm 71.5 cm

How to Measure: Jackets & Coats

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened. If you like layering coats with jumpers, blazers or suits maybe consider going up a size so you can fit the layers under the coat more comfortably.

Chest Width: Measure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Waist: Measure around the narrowest point of your natural waistline. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Sleeve Length: Measure from the nape of your neck to your wrist.

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Check out our Care Guides for tips and tricks to looking after your favorite items

Blazers

Size
XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Chest (Underarm across)
47 cm 50 cm 53 cm 56 cm 59 cm 62 cm 65 cm
Waist (17cm from Underarm)
42 cm 45 cm 48 cm 51 cm 54 cm 57 cm 60 cm
Body Length
69.5 cm 71 cm 72.5 cm 74 cm 75.5 cm 77 cm 78.5 cm
Sleeve Length
63.5 cm 64 cm 64.5 cm 65 cm 65.5 cm 66 cm 66.5 cm

How to Measure: Blazers

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened.

Chest Width: Measure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Suit Jackets

Size
92 96 100 104 108 112 116
Chest (Underarm across)
49.5 cm 52 cm 54.5 cm 57 cm 59.5 cm 62 cm 64.5 cm
Waist (17cm from Underarm)
44.5 cm 47 cm 49.5 cm 52 cm 54.5 cm 57 cm 59.5 cm
Body Length
72.5 cm 73.5 cm 74.5 cm 75.5 cm 76.5 cm 77.5 cm 78.5 cm
Sleeve Length
63.5 cm 64 cm 64.5 cm 65 cm 65.5 cm 66 cm 66.5 cm

How to Measure: Suit Jackets

Our signature "Barkers Fit" is a modern cut, tailored fit suit.

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened. 

Chest Width: Measure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Waist: Measure around the narrowest point of your natural waistline. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Body Length: The length of the shirt from the highest point of the shoulder to the bottom of the hem.

Sleeve Length: Measure from the nape of your neck to your wrist.

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Barkers can help with any tailoring needed. Just take your suit to any store, and our tailoring experts will make sure your suit fits 100%. Turn around on most tailoring is usually 1-2 days, depending on the work being done, and any alteration costs are not included in the price of suit purchases. 

For a premium custom fit, fabric or design, we highly recommend a fully tailored suit. Barkers currently offer full tailoring services at our flag ship stores in Auckland and Wellington. For more information or to book a free consultation, please see here - Barkers Made to Measure

Check out our Care Guides for tips and tricks to looking after your favorite items

Suit Trousers

Size
76 80 84 88 92 96 100 104
Waist
37.5 cm 40 cm 42.5 cm 45 cm 47.5 cm 50 cm 52.5 cm 55 cm
Inner Leg Length
81 cm 81 cm 82 cm 82 cm 82 cm 82 cm 82 cm 82 cm

How to Measure: Suit Pants

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened.

Chest Width: Measure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Shoe

Size
41 42 43 44 45 46
US
8 9 10 11 12 13
UK
7 8 9 10 11 12

How to Measure: Shoe Size

Barkers Shoes are genuine leather. Meaning with all leather shoes the will give the more you wear them.

You want them to be a little tight around the bridge of the shoe when you first put them on as over time the leather will shape to your feet and expand up to half a size.

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Check out our Care Guides for tips and tricks to looking after your favorite items

Classic Fit Long Sleeve

Size
XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Chest (2.5cm from underarm, laying flat)
51 cm 54 cm 57 cm 60 cm 63 cm 66 cm 69 cm
Body Length
75 cm 76 cm 77 cm 78 cm 79 cm 80 cm 81 cm
Neck Circumference
39 cm 40 cm 41 cm 42 cm 43 cm 44 cm 45 cm

How to Measure: Classic Fit Long Sleeve Shirts

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened.

Chest: Measure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Body Length: The length of the shirt from the highest point of the shoulder to the bottom of the hem.

Neck: Measure around the largest part of your neck, and leave room for a finger inside the measuring tape.

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Check out our Care Guides for tips and tricks to looking after your favorite items

Classic Trackpants

Size
XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Waist (Relaxed, measured flat across)
36 cm 38 cm 40 cm 42 cm 44 cm 46 cm 48 cm
Waist (Stretched, measured flat across)
48 cm 50 cm 52 cm 54 cm 56 cm 58 cm 60 cm
Inleg
75 cm 75 cm 75 cm 75 cm 75 cm 75 cm 75 cm
Outer Leg
102 cm 103 cm 104 cm 105 cm 106 cm 107 cm 108 cm

How to Measure: Trackpants

How to Measure: Casual Pants

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened.

Waist: Take the circumference measurement at your hip bone. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Inside Leg: Take the inside leg measurement from the crotch to the ground. It's best to measure this without shoes on.

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Short Sleeve Shirts

Size
XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Chest
49.5 cm 52.5 cm 55.5 cm 58.5 cm 61.5 cm 64.5 cm 67.5 cm
Body Length
73.5 cm 74.5 cm 75.5 cm 76.5 cm 77.5 cm 78.5 cm 79.5 cm
Neck Circumfrence
39 cm 40 cm 41 cm 42 cm 43 cm 44 cm 45 cm

How to Measure: Short Sleeve Shirts

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened.

Chest Width: Measure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Body Length: The length of the shirt from the highest point of the shoulder to the bottom of the hem.

Neck: Measure around the largest part of your neck, and leave room for a finger inside the measuring tape.

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Check out our Care Guides for tips and tricks to looking after your favorite items

Shorts

Size
76/28/XS 80/30/S 84/32/M 88/34/L 92/36/XL 96/38/2XL 100/40/3XL 104/42/4XL
Waist
37.5-38 cm 40-41 cm 42-43 cm 45-46 cm 47-48.5 cm 50-51 cm 52.5-53 cm 55-56 cm
Inner Leg
22 cm 22.5 cm 23 cm 23.5 cm 24 cm 24.5 cm 25 cm 25.5 cm

How to Measure: Shorts

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened.

Waist: Take the circumference measurement at your hip bone. Halve to approximate the measurements above 

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Check out our Care Guides for tips and tricks to looking after your favorite items

T-Shirts

Size
XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Chest (2.5cm/1inch from underarm, laying flat)
48 cm 51 cm 54 cm 57 cm 60 cm 63 cm 66 cm

How to Measure: Tees

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat.

Chest: Measure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Check out our Care Guides for tips and tricks to looking after your favorite items

Underwear

Size
S M L XL
Half Waist Relaxed
32.5 cm 34.5 cm 36.5 cm 38.5 cm
Half Waist Streched
47 cm 49 cm 51 cm 53 cm

How to Measure: Shorts

Measurements are indicative. It is recommended to compare measurements against a garment you already fit.
All measurements are in centimetres (cm) and have been taking after wash.

Half Waist: This is the measurement of the garment when laid flat across the waist belt. 

If you need more help, our team are happy to answer all your questions - just contact us and include your typical size and measurements.

Check out our Care Guides for tips and tricks to looking after your favorite items

Levi's

Size
28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42
Waist Circumfrence
71-73.5 cm 76-78.5 cm 81-83.5 cm 86-88.5 cm 91.5-94 cm 96.5-99 cm 101.5-104 cm 106.5-109 cm
Inner Leg Length
69.5-74.5 cm 69.5-74.5 cm 74.5-79.5 cm 79.5-84.5 cm 84.5-89.5 cm 84.5-89.5 cm 84.5-89.5 cm 84.5-89.5 cm

How to Measure: Jeans

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened.

Waist:  Measure around waistline at the point where you want your jeans to sit. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Inside Leg: Take the inside leg measurement from the crotch to the ground. It's best to measure without shoes on. 

 
Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

BARKERS JEAN FITS:
Slim fit:  Sits snug around the entire leg, great for the tight look or for the guy with slightly smaller legs.

Taper fit: Made wider at the thighs to the knees to better fit a more athletic leg shape, but that tapers in to a slimmer leg opening. 

Straight fit: A more relaxed style, looser fit all the way down to the leg opening for roomier feel. 

Check out our Care Guides for tips and tricks to looking after your favorite items

Belts

Size
S M L XL 2XL
Length to First Hole (min size)
75 cm 83 cm 90 cm 99 cm 107 cm
Length to Last Hole (max size)
88 cm 96 cm 103 cm 112 cm 120 cm

Waistcoats

Size
XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Chest (Underarm across)
45 cm 48 cm 51 cm 54 cm 57 cm 60 cm 63 cm
Waist (17cm from Underarm)
41 cm 44 cm 47 cm 50 cm 53 cm 56 cm 59 cm
Body Length
57 cm 58 cm 59 cm 60 cm 61 cm 62 cm 63 cm

How to Measure: Waistcoats

We recommended you compare these product measurements against a garment you already own and fits well. Measurements are taken from the outside, with the garment lying flat and buttons fastened. 

Chest Width: Measure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Waist: Measure around the narrowest point of your natural waistline. Halve to approximate the measurements above.

Body Length: The length of the shirt from the highest point of the shoulder to the bottom of the hem.

Measurements listed are reflective of our wider range. If you'd like more specific help - please contact us and include your typical size and measurements if possible.

Barkers can help with any tailoring needed. Just take your suit to any store, and our tailoring experts will make sure your suit fits 100%. Turn around on most tailoring is usually 1-2 days, depending on the work being done, and any alteration costs are not included in the price of suit purchases. 

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