The Mayfair Group Sizing Review
I love an oversized hoodie, but there are fewer things more annoying than figuring out your size. You want to be comfy, but don’t necessarily want to look like Adam Sandler - at least when you’re leaving the house and want a cuter, more put together athleisure vibe. I’ve always struggled with ordering sweatshirts online because of this; I’m petite but never like how fitted a small fits, yet anything too big overpowers me, and not in the chic Olsen twin way (ugh I wish).
I’ve obsessed over The Mayfair Group for years, but always hesitated to order because the pricing is a little expensive and I don’t want to be disappointed with the wrong size. I’m petite but have a more muscular build, so seeing the models online in S/M made me really unsure of what size to get. I decided to take one for the team and order both sizes, then compare them because I know I’m not the only one with this struggle.
Below, you’ll see side-by-side photo comparisons in both XS and S/M for their midweight crewneck - I ordered the exact same style in case there is variation with different colors/ printing.
I also include my thoughts on their lightweight crewnecks, hoodies, and zip-up hoodies to hopefully help you figure out what sizing is best for you. You can shop The Mayfair Group via their official website or Revolve. I personally prefer the return/ exchange policy at Revolve, but the brand’s main website has more selection.
the mayfair group sizing review
The official Mayfair Group website says their sweatshirts have a “super cozy feel with an oversized relaxed fit and meant to be worn year-round.” Most of the fit models wear S/M, although the brand also offers XS, M/L, L/XL, XXL, and XXXL. I truly love that they have such a wide range of sizes, but their size chart could use some improvement - it doesn’t list width (just length and sleeve length) so it’s not the most helpful.
Now that I have bought and tried the sweatshirts myself, I find that The Mayfair Group sweatshirts are VERY oversized and relaxed.
I am 5’1, 105 lbs, and typically wear M in sweatshirts from the brands Hanes, Nike, and Abercrombie & Fitch sweatshirts for an oversized but not baggy fit. Rarely am I ever the same size as the model online - I have more of a muscular build and while I have a shorter torso, I tend to gain extra weight in my stomach so I don’t feel comfortable in an XS or S even though I am on the shorter side.
Trust me when I say that The Mayfair Group sweatshirts are extremely oversized - XS feels closer to a L or XL to me; it made my medium Hanes crewneck almost feel tight because it was so big.
Unless you are tall and want extra length and for the sleeves to be baggy (which you can measure and compare to the size chart), you most likely want to size down with these sweatshirts.
the mayfair group xs vs s/m
the mayfair group xs vs hanes m
size guide for the mayfair group
The brand’s website has an official size chart that gives measurements for length and sleeve length. I reached out to ask about width measurements, but they did not provide them. Here are the measurements I personally made:
the mayfair group XS:
Length from shoulder to bottom: 27”
Sleeve length: 23.5”
Width: 23”
the mayfair group S/M:
Length from shoulder to bottom: 28”
Sleeve length: 24”
Width: 24”
hanes ecosmart fleece crewneck sweatshirt M:
Length from shoulder to bottom: 24”
Sleeve length: 23”
Width: 21”
The Mayfair length measurements differ slightly from what the website provides; I’m not sure why that is but I triple-checked my measurements and had my mom help, too. All measurements were as-is; nothing was washed, dried, altered, etc.
hoodies
I don’t know why but I think you can get away with a little more oversize with a hoodie than a crewneck; for some reason it just feels more flattering to me. That being said, you still want to size down when ordering from The Mayfair Group unless you’re tall.
zip-up hoodie
The zip-ups are closer to a standard sweatshirt weight - light yet still cozy, but you may need an extra layer underneath in the cooler months. As far as fit goes, I again feel most comfortable in the XS; S/M would be way too big, not just in length but width, too. Unless you are tall or want the sweatshirt to be extra-long, I think you could go with your normal size/ size down.
midweight sweats
Their midweight crewneck sweatshirts are on the thicker side; I’d personally describe them as more of a heavyweight material, so the oversized fit can feel even more oversized if you don’t size down. The grey sweatshirt I’m wearing in this post is their midweight style. I can easily wear it without anything underneath in 50-60º weather without being cold, but it would feel too warm in the summertime (even when it cools down at night).
lightweight sweats
While still definitely oversized, the lightweights sweats don’t feel as dramatic because they’re a little thiner and more breathable. I still recommend sizing down, but overall I prefer the feel of the lightweight sweats to midweight.