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What Size Shirt for a 13 Year Old? Youth XL or Adult Small?
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Most 13 year olds wear youth XL, with taller or broader kids moving into adult small. At 13, kids enter the first year of the youth-to-adult transition, a year earlier than most parents expect, so the right size depends on chest measurement and height, not just age. Shirt Sizes for 13 Year Olds by Brand Brand Youth XL Chest (in) Adult Small Chest (in) Best Fit for Average 13yr Youth XL Chest (cm) Adult Small Chest (cm) Gildan 34-36 34-36 Youth XL 86-91 86-91 Bella+Canvas 32-34 34-36 Youth XL or Adult S 81-86 86-91 Comfort Colors 34-36 36-38 Youth XL...
What Size Shirt for an 11 Year Old? The Growth Spurt Guide
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Most 11 year olds wear youth medium or youth large depending on brand and build. At 11, many kids are just starting a growth spurt, so the right size depends more on current chest measurement and height than on age alone. Shirt Sizes for 11 Year Olds by Brand Brand Youth Medium Chest (in) Youth Large Chest (in) Best Fit for Average 11yr Youth Medium Chest (cm) Youth Large Chest (cm) Gildan 30-32 32-34 Youth Medium or Large 76-81 81-86 Bella+Canvas 28-30 30-32 Youth Large 71-76 76-81 Comfort Colors 30-32 32-34 Youth Medium or Large 76-81 81-86 Next Level 28-30...
What Size Shirt for a 9 Year Old? Complete Sizing Guide
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Most 9 year olds wear youth small or youth medium depending on the brand. At 9, kids are heading into the biggest sizing jump before the pre-teen years, and the two-inch difference between small and medium is enough to matter across a school year. The right size depends on chest measurement and build, not just age. Shirt Sizes for 9 Year Olds by Brand Brand Youth Small Chest (in) Youth Medium Chest (in) Best Fit for Average 9yr Youth Small Chest (cm) Youth Medium Chest (cm) Gildan 28-30 30-32 Youth Small or Medium 71-76 76-81 Bella+Canvas 26-28 28-30 Youth Medium...
What Size Shirt for a 7 Year Old? Brand-by-Brand Sizing Guide
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Most 7 year olds wear youth XS or youth small depending on their build and the brand. At this age, kids are just moving out of toddler cuts into true youth sizing, and the fit is close enough between the two youth sizes that brand and build matter more than a single number. The right size depends on chest measurement and height, not just age. Shirt Sizes for 7 Year Olds by Brand Brand Youth XS Chest (in) Youth Small Chest (in) Best Fit for Average 7yr Youth XS Chest (cm) Youth Small Chest (cm) Gildan 24-26 28-30 Youth XS...
What Size Shirt for a 14 Year Old? The Transition Guide
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Most 14 year olds wear youth XL or adult small depending on their build. At 14, kids are right in the transition zone between youth and adult sizing, which makes this one of the trickiest ages to buy shirts for. The right size depends on chest measurement and height, not just age. Shirt Sizes for 14 Year Olds by Brand Brand Youth XL Chest (in) Adult Small Chest (in) Best Fit for Average 14yr Youth XL Chest (cm) Adult Small Chest (cm) Gildan 34-36 34-36 Youth XL or Adult S (depends on height) 86-91 86-91 Bella+Canvas 32-34 34-36 Adult S...