NOFS Hoodie Size Guide: Fit, Measurements, and Oversized Feel Explained

Introduction

Sizing is the single biggest reason first-time NOFS buyers exchange their order, and it’s completely avoidable if you know how the house cut actually runs. This guide gives you the exact measurements, the fit logic behind the oversized silhouette, and clear advice on which size to pick for the look you want. For the full picture on fabric, drops, and everything else NOFS related, start with our NOFS Hoodie guide and come back here when you’re ready to nail the size. This page covers the size chart across S to XXL, how to measure yourself properly, the difference between the standard oversized fit and the extreme oversized fit some buyers chase, and the specific sizing quirks of the Frauen line and the NOFS x Trapstar collab pieces. No guesswork, no vague “it runs big” advice. Just the numbers and the reasoning.

The NOFS Hoodie Size Chart Explained

Before you pick a size, understand what the numbers actually mean on a NOFS Hoodie. The brand publishes measurements in centimetres, taken flat with the piece laid on a hard surface, chest measured pit-to-pit and doubled for the total. That’s the standard streetwear measurement approach, and it’s the one that matters. Across the main pullover line, size S runs around 58cm chest, 68cm body length, and 62cm sleeve length. Size M steps up to 62cm chest, 70cm body, and 64cm sleeve. Size L sits at 66cm chest, 72cm body, and 66cm sleeve. Size XL runs 70cm chest, 74cm body, and 68cm sleeve. Size XXL tops out at 74cm chest, 76cm body, and 70cm sleeve. Those numbers are noticeably larger than high street equivalents, which is why the same size number from another brand won’t translate directly. A size L NOFS Hoodie fits more like an XL from a standard retailer. The body length is also longer than most competitors, which is why the hem lands mid-hip rather than at the waist. That drop is intentional, and it’s part of the UK streetwear scene silhouette that NOFS builds around. Compare these measurements against a hoodie you already own and love before ordering. That single check saves more returns than any general size chart. If you haven’t picked a piece yet, our top NOFS hoodie picks for this season walks through which drops earn their price fastest.

How to Measure Yourself for a NOFS Hoodie

Body measurements only work if you take them properly. Start with the chest. Wrap a soft measuring tape around the fullest part of your chest, keep the tape parallel to the floor, and don’t pull tight. Take the number in centimetres. Next, measure the body length you want. Stand up straight, put the tape at the base of your neck at the back, and let it drop to where you want the hem to land. Mid-hip is standard for NOFS. Mid-thigh is what some buyers chase for the extreme oversized look. For sleeve length, start at the outer edge of your shoulder, run the tape along your slightly bent arm, and stop at your wrist bone. Add two to three centimetres if you like sleeves that sit long over your hands. Now compare your body chest measurement to the flat chest measurement on the size chart, and add 15 to 20 centimetres for the standard oversized fit. If your chest measures 100cm, you want a hoodie with a flat chest of 115 to 120cm, which puts you in size L. Add 25cm or more for extreme oversized. Body length follows the same logic, pick the closest match to your target hem drop. Sleeve length is more forgiving because NOFS ribbed cuffs stretch to sit at the wrist without falling off your hands. If you’re between sizes on chest measurement, always size up rather than down for the intended fit.

Sizing Across Different Body Types

The size chart works cleanly for average builds, but body shape changes how a NOFS Hoodie actually sits. If you carry more width through the chest and shoulders than average for your height, take your usual size for the standard oversized look. Sizing up in this case produces a piece that swamps your frame rather than draping cleanly, because the shoulder drop stacks on top of an already wider natural line. If you’re leaner through the chest, the standard oversized fit reads even more oversized on you, which some buyers want and others don’t. Consider whether you want the fit to look intentionally exaggerated or just relaxed, and size accordingly. Height matters more than most buyers expect on a NOFS Hoodie because the body length is generous by design. Buyers under 170cm often find the hem drops lower than they want, which shifts the whole silhouette closer to a hoodie dress. If that’s not the look you’re after, size down one to shorten the body length, and accept that the chest fit will be slightly less roomy. Buyers over 190cm sometimes find the sleeves and body length hit their minimum comfortable range at a size L, and they need to move to XL or XXL for both length and chest measurements to sit right. The chart works, but reading it against your specific proportions saves the exchange. My personal view is that most buyers over-index on chest measurement and under-index on body length, and the length is what actually determines whether the silhouette photographs right.

Standard Oversized Fit vs Extreme Oversized Fit

There are two ways to wear a NOFS Hoodie, and picking the wrong one is the second most common sizing mistake we see. The standard oversized fit is what NOFS designed the pieces around. Shoulders drop about 5 to 7cm past your natural shoulder line, sleeves sit slightly long, and the hem lands at mid-hip. This is the look you see on the brand’s own campaigns, on Trapstar London wearers, and across most of the UK streetwear scene. For this fit, take your usual size. If you’re a solid medium in high street brands, take a NOFS medium. Simple. The extreme oversized fit is the drill video look, where the shoulder drop is 10cm or more, sleeves cover half your hands, and the hem approaches mid-thigh. This is what Central Cee and UK drill culture influencers wear on stage, and it photographs well for social. That drill-video oversized silhouette is part of the cultural moment NOFS grew through — read the full story of the NOFS brand for the context behind the fit. For this fit, size up one from your usual. A regular medium takes a large, a large takes an XL, and so on. There’s also a third option some buyers try, sizing down for a more standard fit. My honest view is that this defeats the point. If you want a slim, tailored hoodie, NOFS isn’t the brand for you, and sizing down from a large to a medium will still leave you with an oversized piece just in slightly less exaggerated proportions. Pick the fit you actually want and size accordingly. Get this decision right on the first order and you’ll skip the exchange window entirely.

Sizing Quirks: Frauen Line, Zip-Ups, and Collab Pieces

Not every NOFS Hoodie follows the same sizing rules, and knowing the exceptions saves problems. The Frauen line and cropped cuts run closer to true. The oversized proportions are dialled back, the body length is shorter by 4 to 6cm across every size, and the chest measurements sit about 4cm smaller flat. For most buyers on the Frauen line, taking your usual size gives you a slightly relaxed but not swamped fit. Size down one if you want a more fitted cropped look. Size up one if you want the same extreme oversized look from the main line. The zip-up hoodie sits about 3 to 4cm slimmer through the chest than the pullover of the same size. That’s because the front placket needs to hang straight when zipped, which requires slightly less volume in the body. If you’re between sizes and want the intended oversized zip-up look, size up rather than down. The NOFS x Trapstar collab pieces run true to the main pullover sizing on most drops, but individual collab drops have occasionally released in a slightly boxier cut, so check the specific measurements on the product page before ordering. And a note on the graphic pullover versus the basic pullover, they use identical measurements across every size, so if you know your size in one, you know it in the other. The full current lineup with live sizing data sits on the NOFS Hoodie category page.

Common Sizing Mistakes We See Every Week

Three sizing mistakes come up in exchange requests more than any other, and they’re all preventable. The first is buyers taking their high street size without adjusting. A size L from a fast fashion brand is not a size L from NOFS. The NOFS size L is larger across every measurement. Buyers who order without checking the size chart against a hoodie they already own end up either swamped or thinking the piece runs small when it actually runs to spec. Always compare flat measurements against a hoodie you own and love, not against a size label from another brand. The second mistake is sizing down because “streetwear runs oversized.” That advice is true for some brands, but for NOFS it produces an unexpectedly fitted piece that doesn’t match the brand aesthetic. If you want oversized, take your usual size. If you want extreme oversized, size up. Sizing down goes the wrong direction. The third mistake is not accounting for shrinkage from tumble drying. Heavyweight cotton shrinks 3 to 5 percent on the first hot tumble dry cycle, which is enough to move a size L into feeling like a size M. Wash cold and dry flat from the first wash, and the piece keeps its intended measurements for years. For outfit combinations that work with the oversized silhouette, see our 10 outfit ideas for styling a NOFS hoodie.

Who This Size Guide Isn’t For

This guide is for buyers who want the intended NOFS oversized fit, whether standard or extreme. If you want a slim, tailored hoodie that hugs your body, no size in the NOFS range will give you that look. The smallest available size still runs oversized by design, and sizing down further doesn’t create a fitted piece, it just creates a shorter oversized piece. Look at brands that specifically cut slim hoodies if that’s what you want. This guide also isn’t for buyers who are between the published sizes by a wide margin. If your chest measurement sits exactly between what a size M and a size L accommodate, and you’re not sure which way to go, the exchange window is your friend, order both if the store policy allows and keep the one that fits. Some fit decisions can’t be made from a size chart alone, and NOFS is honest about that. And if you’re outside the standard size range at either end, particularly at the extreme XXL end for the extreme oversized look, some drops sell out of the largest sizes first, and you may need to wait for a restock or the next season to get your exact fit.

Final Recommendation

Measure your chest, decide whether you want the standard oversized fit or the extreme oversized fit, and use the size chart to pick the size that matches. For standard oversized, take your usual size. For extreme oversized, size up one. Don’t size down. Compare flat measurements against a hoodie you own before ordering, wash cold and dry flat from the first wash to keep the measurements intact, and check the specific product page for collab drops or Frauen pieces that have slight sizing variations. If you follow that process, your first NOFS Hoodie will fit exactly the way it should, and you’ll skip the exchange window entirely. Ready to pick your piece? Head to the NOFS Hoodie collection and order in the size that matches your chosen fit.