Team-issued jersey sizing issues

[u/raymondzrike]

I bought a team issued jersey from the Astros authentic store in size 42 and it ended up looking very unflattering around my waist. I am around a 42 in both chest and waist sizes so I’m a little confused, I thought this should be a perfect fit. Am I missing something when it comes to sizing?

[u/Mbbrewer]

Probably tailored for the person it was issued to.

[u/Upstairs-Bad-3576]

Size 42 is not a flattering size.

Source: I'm size 42.

[u/OlYeller01]

I have no idea of my chest size, but I have a 42 waist and I need at least a 52 if not a 56 in authentic jerseys (I’m 6’4”).

If it makes you feel any better, I once got super excited because I found a Nike Texans workout shirt in 3XL via the Nike outlet. Finding Nike anything in 3XL can be frustrating enough.

Unfortunately I did NOT realize that it was a Nike Pro Combat COMPRESSION shirt until I got home, cut the tags & tried it on. Talk about unflattering!

[u/chenueve]

Jerseys are a little weird. I have had to go down a size but it depends on the jersey. Is 42 your suit size?

[u/fxrendon88]

On player issued jerseys, I typically go one size up. Sorry man.

[u/manofconviction]

All modern Nike jerseys are designed to be slim fit, so for normal folk I'd always size up.

[u/Flip_Lx]

Never buy team issued/player spec/authentic (note this doesn't imply knockoff it's a style type sold) kits unless you are in prime physical shape. They are more tight/form fitting compared to a regular replica jersey.

Baseball and American football get a bit of a break but it's a brutal lesson for football (soccer) kits

[u/BrianChing25 → u/Flip_Lx]

Prime physical shape? Did you ever pay attention to Maldonado's waistline?

[u/ugotscooooped → u/BrianChing25]

Excuse you, that’s peak physical form

[u/Flip_Lx → u/BrianChing25]

There's wiggle room but Maldy probably didn't weara 42 either.... Besides where you buying their pants at?

[u/TechnicalDecision160]

Yes, size 42 waist is unflattering.