I’m Nonbinary and Here Are 3 Rules of Shopping in the Men’s Section That Anyone Can Use

Something to be aware of is that men’s clothes will fit differently than women’s clothing. Men’s shirts will typically be longer and wider than standard women’s shirts and men’s pants will often be longer in the leg, wider in the waist and sometimes will be smaller in the thighs. Figuring out the ratio of men’s measurements to your measurements in women’s clothing (per brand) will help you figure out how to find the equivalent sizing when you shop the men’s section.

It’s also worth noting that in addition to knowing your measurements, you’ll want to be aware of the general fit of men’s garments and how they’ll lay on your body. Typically, men’s garments will have a looser, boxier fit. Think: wider shoulders, thicker arms and biceps, baggier legs and slimmer thighs. Understanding how the clothes will lay on your body, as well as how to size up and down, will help you find your perfect fit when perusing the men’s section. For example, men’s inseam lengths will generally be longer than women’s, so you may notice that you’ll need to look for a shorter inseam length when shopping the men’s section.

Air Threads, a men’s made to measure shirt brand that utilizes various kinds of fabrics and styles to create customized looks, helps to break down the types of fits you may see out in the wild as you journey through the men’s section: