Sweatshirts

Try the pieces together and move your arms. Allow room around shoulders and sleeves and avoid stacking collars or hoods without enough space. Compare hem lengths; sizing everything up can add fabric without resolving incompatible cuts.

A full zip lets you open the whole front; a half zip changes the neckline while keeping the lower front closed. A pullover goes over the head. Compare these openings with your hairstyle, inner layer and how often you expect to take the sweatshirt off.

Use the guide and compare measurements with a garment that fits well. Do not choose another size just because it is available: cut and length matter too.

Check where the hem sits with your arms lowered and raised. A shorter cut reveals more of the trouser waist, while a longer one adds coverage. Compare ribbed hems with straighter ones because they can sit differently even at the same garment length.

Follow the label's temperature, drying and ironing instructions. Take particular care with direct iron contact on prints, embroidery and other decorative details.

A hood adds coverage and volume at the neckline, while a crew neck layers more simply beneath a jacket. Try the two garments together and check that the collar and cuffs do not bunch.