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Youth XS vs 5T: What's the Difference?
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Youth XS and 5T are not the same size. 5T measures 22-23 inches at the chest with a 16 inch body length, a wide toddler-style neck, and short, wide sleeves. Youth XS measures 24-26 inches at the chest with an 18 inch body length, a narrower adult-style neck, and proportioned sleeves. Youth XS is the next size up after 5T, built for a different stage of growth, not just a bigger version of the same shirt. Youth XS vs 5T: Side by Side This table pulls straight from our toddler to youth size transition guide. For the full breakdown of...
Toddler to Youth Sizes: When to Make the Switch
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Toddler sizes (2T through 5T/6T) and youth sizes (YXS through YXL) are two separate sizing systems with different proportions. The transition from toddler to youth usually happens around ages 4 to 5, when kids outgrow the widest toddler size and are ready for the slimmer, longer proportions of youth shirts. Toddler vs Youth: Side by Side Size Chest (in) Body Length (in) Neck Opening Sleeve Style Fits Ages 2T 20-21 14 Wide (snap or stretch) Short, wide 2 3T 21-22 15 Wide Short, wide 3 4T 22-23 15.5 Wide Short, wide 4 5T 22-23 16 Wide Short, wide 4-5 6T...