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Here’s how abercrombie kids fits your child compared to other brands you might be considering, so you know before it’s in your cart.
What size is (and isn’t) like abercrombie kids at other brands?
Find your child’s abercrombie kids size on the left. Twins wear the same number the same way — your size carries straight over. Strangers use the same number but cut it shorter or longer, so don’t trust the label alone.
| abercrombie kids | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| NB17–22" | None — a universal size | |
| 3M22–25" | Il Gufo↓ shorterAmazon Essentials Kids↓ shorter | |
| 6M25–27" | Il Gufo↓ shorter | |
| 9M27–29" | Il Gufo↓ shorter | |
| 12M29–31" | Il Gufo↓ shorter | |
| 18M31–34" | ||
| 2T34–36" | ||
| 3T36–39" | ||
| 4T39–41" | Tommy Hilfiger Kids↓ shorter | |
| 5T41–43" | Cat & Jack↑ longerTommy Hilfiger Kids↓ shorter | |
| 643–48" | Columbia Kids↑ longerBonpoint↓ shorterIl Gufo↓ shorterBrooks Brothers Kids↑ longerPolo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longer | |
| 848–53" | Garnet Hill↑ longerOld Navy↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longerIl Gufo↓ shorterLevi's Kids↑ longerFabletics↑ longer+19 more | |
| 1053–56" | Il Gufo↓ shorterColumbia Kids↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longerLacoste Kids↓ shorterLevi's Kids↑ longerBonpoint↓ shorter | |
| 1256–59" | U.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterMayoral↑ longerHanna Andersson↑ longerJacadi↑ longerMini Boden↑ longerRylee + Cru↑ longer+4 more | |
| 1459–62" | Mango Kids↑ longerPetit Bateau↑ longerMini Boden↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longerH&M Kids↓ shorterLacoste Kids↑ longer+6 more | |
| 1662–64" | Lacoste Kids↑ longerAppaman↑ longerOriginal Penguin Junior↓ shorterJustice↓ shorterWalmart Wonder Nation↓ shorterConverse Kids↑ longer+1 more | |
| 1862–64" | Eddie Bauer↑ longerLee Jeans↑ longerMayoral↑ longerCalvin Klein Kids↑ longerTommy Hilfiger Kids↑ longerFrench Toast↑ longer+7 more |
Sizes shown use abercrombie kids’ girls’/unisex chart where the brand splits by gender; boys’ sizes at the same number can run slightly taller.
In short
Where the number just works. At NB, abercrombie kids lines up with every brand we track — the size carries straight over.
Where labels drift. The exceptions are the “strangers” above — e.g. at size 5T, Cat & Jack, Tommy Hilfiger Kids cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a abercrombie kids number is a safe bet elsewhere — measure once, then double-check only the handful of “stranger” brands above.
Curious about a size that isn’t your child’s here? Every size, compared across every brand, lives here: Browse all size comparisons →
Specialty & inclusive fits
Which trimmer, roomier, or adaptive cuts abercrombie kids publishes alongside its standard sizes.
What shoppers say about the fit
Community consensus
Shopper opinion · not Little & Youth’s measurementThis is what parents report anecdotally — crowd sentiment, not a Little & Youth determination. Our sizing above is computed from abercrombie kids’ own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
Abercrombie kids runs small and snug — size up. Parents consistently find the shirts fit tight, and the bottoms run small too, so going up a size is the common advice; for an older kid at the top of the range, some size into an adult XS/S from A&F instead. Fit varies a little by style — newer pieces can run larger — but ‘snug, size up’ is the safe default.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy abercrombie kids?
Consider it if…
- You want trend-forward teen style — Abercrombie kids brings its older-sibling look: logo tees, denim, on-trend fits.
- You want a brand tweens ask for — strong name appeal with the teen set.
- You want a step up from mall basics — mid-tier quality with a fashion edge.
Think twice if…
- You want everyday play basics — it’s fashion-forward casualwear, not rugged playwear.
- You’re price-sensitive — mid-tier, best bought on its frequent promotions.
- You want classic, timeless pieces — it follows teen trends, so styles turn over.
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Should I size up in Abercrombie kids?
Yes — it runs snug, the shirts especially, so most parents go up a size. For an older kid at the top of the kids range, an adult XS or S from Abercrombie & Fitch can fit better than a kids XL. Newer styles run a touch larger, so check the specific piece.
Is Abercrombie kids the same fit as Abercrombie & Fitch?
They share a slim, trend-driven aesthetic, and the kids line tops out about where adult A&F begins — so a bigger kid often crosses into an adult XS/S. Both run snug, so plan to size up either way.
What measurements do I need to size abercrombie kids accurately?
abercrombie kids publishes height, weight, chest, waist in its size chart. Height is the primary driver, and the chest/waist figures let you confirm body fit for a child between sizes.
Do abercrombie kids boys’ and girls’ sizes fit the same?
From the bigger sizes up, abercrombie kids publishes separate girls’ and boys’ charts, so the same number can differ by gender. The figures on this page use abercrombie kids’ girls’/unisex chart.
Where do I buy abercrombie kids?
abercrombie kids is sold on its own site and on Amazon, so you can pick the marketplace you prefer.