Comfort Colors 1717 Sizing: Find Your Everyday Fit
A shirt can have exactly the right graphic and still spend its life in a drawer if the fit feels wrong. This Comfort Colors 1717 sizing guide helps you compare measurements before you choose a size for your next Pines & Pause tee.
Start with a T-shirt you already like wearing. Measure it flat, then compare its width and length with the chart below. That gives you a more useful reference than choosing from height, weight, or a model photo alone.
Comfort Colors 1717 size chart in inches
These numbers describe the garment, not your body. Chest width is measured straight across the shirt while it lies flat; it is not the measurement all the way around your chest.
| Size | Chest width (in) | Body length (in) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18.25 | 26.62 |
| M | 20.25 | 28.00 |
| L | 22.00 | 29.37 |
| XL | 24.00 | 30.75 |
| 2XL | 26.00 | 31.62 |
| 3XL | 27.75 | 32.50 |
| 4XL | 29.75 | 33.50 |
Source: Printify's Comfort Colors 1717 size guide. Measurements are approximate. Printify lists a manufacturing tolerance of up to 1.5 inches for this garment. Use the size chart on your chosen product page as your final reference, and check which sizes and colors are currently available.
What does a Comfort Colors 1717 XL look like on a real person?
Here is a real Pines & Pause Comfort Colors 1717 T-shirt in size XL, photographed outdoors. The shirt has a roomy shape through the body, sleeves that sit above the elbows, and a relaxed shoulder line. It is one example of how XL looks when worn, not a guarantee of the same fit on every body.
Should you choose L or XL?
In the garment size chart above, L measures 22 inches across the chest and 29.37 inches long, while XL measures 24 inches across and 30.75 inches long. XL adds 2 inches of flat chest width and about 1.38 inches of length. For a closer relaxed fit, compare L to a T-shirt you already like. For a roomier, longer look, compare XL. The photograph is an XL example only, not a side-by-side comparison.
Choose based on your preferred garment measurements rather than the model's appearance. You can also check the fit on the I Found a Bird T-Shirt product page before ordering.
How to measure a tee you already own
- Lay it flat. Use a shirt with the fit you want to repeat. Smooth out wrinkles without stretching the fabric.
- Measure the width. Run a tape measure straight from one armpit area to the other.
- Measure the length. Measure from the highest point of the shoulder beside the collar down to the bottom hem.
- Compare both numbers. A wider shirt will not necessarily have the length you prefer. Check width and length together.
If the shirt you measured is too snug or too long, do not use its measurements as your ideal. Measure another shirt, or note which dimension you want to change before comparing sizes.
Relaxed fit or oversized fit?
Our usual guidance for a Comfort Colors 1717 tee is to choose your usual size for a relaxed fit, or consider sizing up for a roomier look. Use that as a starting point, then check the measurements.
For a relaxed everyday fit: compare with a comfortable tee you wear on its own. Think about how much room you like through the torso and where you want the hem to sit.
For an oversized fit: compare with an oversized tee you already love. Moving up a size changes the length as well as the width. Check both before automatically choosing the largest option.
For example, the listed width increases from 22 inches in L to 24 inches in XL, while the listed length increases from 29.37 to 30.75 inches. That is a noticeable change in the whole shape, not just a little extra room around the middle. The listed measurements are guides rather than exact promises for every individual shirt.
Does Comfort Colors 1717 run big?
The 1717 is described as a relaxed fit, but “runs big” depends on what you are comparing it with. A fitted tee and a roomy unisex tee can both carry the same size label and feel very different. Start with the garment measurements instead of assuming you need to size down.
What if I am between sizes?
Decide what matters most: less extra fabric, more room to move, or a particular hem length. Compare the two neighboring sizes with your reference shirt. If you are buying a gift and can ask about fit preferences, one quick question is better than guessing from a photo.
Is this chart also for sweatshirts or performance shirts?
No. This guide is for Comfort Colors 1717 T-shirts. Sweatshirts and performance styles have their own cuts and measurements. Use the chart on that specific product page rather than carrying this size choice across automatically.
Choose the fit first, then the bird
Once you know the measurements you prefer, explore the I Found a Bird T-Shirt or the Lettered Edition. Both product pages include a size chart to check before ordering.
If you need help comparing the chart with your measurements, contact us before placing your order. A little measuring now leaves more time for wearing it outside later.