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amother

Mon, Jul 01 2024, 8:10 am

Bit of a funny question. My dh is very short as well as overweight (5'1"). I want to buy him a zip up hoodie that fits him... usually the sleeves and length are very long. If he wears a men's XL, would a women's petite XXL work? Anything to be aware of in terms of fit, like do you think it will be cut differently than a men's sweater?

chanatron1000

Mon, Jul 01 2024, 8:12 am

If it's women's it will be cut for a woman. There are unisex hoodies.

Tanya1234

Mon, Jul 01 2024, 8:12 am

I happen to think it’s a very smart idea to buy women’s.
reg women’s sizes might work better
than petite.

amother

Mon, Jul 01 2024, 8:14 am

chanatron1000 wrote:

If it's women's it will be cut for a woman. There are unisex hoodies.

Yes but those are essentially men's sizing.

amother

Mon, Jul 01 2024, 8:14 am

Tanya1234 wrote:

I happen to think it’s a very smart idea to buy women’s.
reg women’s sizes might work better
than petite.

Thanks! Would you say women's XXL should work?

amother

Lightblue

Mon, Jul 01 2024, 8:16 am

I am 5’1, 225 pounds, I buy xl men’s hoodies and pull up the sleeves a little.
In women’s sizes I’m a 2x

amother

Mon, Jul 01 2024, 8:17 am

amother Lightblue wrote:

I am 5’1, 225 pounds, I buy xl men’s hoodies and pull up the sleeves a little.
In women’s sizes I’m a 2x

Thanks this is helpful!

Sounds similar to my dh height and weight.

What's your reason for buying men's hoodies? Are they a better fit or is it just that they're cheaper/ easier to find?

amother

Lightblue

Mon, Jul 01 2024, 8:20 am

amother OP wrote:

Thanks this is helpful!

Sounds similar to my dh height and weight.

What's your reason for buying men's hoodies? Are they a better fit or is it just that they're cheaper/ easier to find?

I like the relaxed fit better, and it’s easier to find. In department stores I can just browse the regular men’s section instead of going up to the fourth floor to a tiny women’s plus size section. I buy men’s sweaters for the fall/winter all the time. Obviously this doesn’t work for summer clothes or skirts.

amother

Mon, Jul 01 2024, 8:22 am

amother Lightblue wrote:

Got it, thank you.

I think I'll try getting a women's 2X sweatshirt and see how it fits and if he likes it.

mummiedearest

Mon, Jul 01 2024, 8:46 am

Why not try boys husky sizes?

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