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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.
Find your child’s size in abercrombie kids
Enter your child’s measurements once — we’ll size them in abercrombie kids and at 100+ other brands, each from that brand’s own published chart. Height and weight are required; add chest, waist, hips and inseam to sharpen the fit.
Your child wears one size in abercrombie kids. What should you buy elsewhere?
Pick the size your child wears at abercrombie kids to see which brands have the same label and measurements (twins) and which run shorter or longer (strangers) — based on each brand’s own chart.
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| abercrombie kids | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| NB17–22" | ||
| 3 mos22–25" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 6 mos25–27" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 9 mos27–29" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 12 mos29–31" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 18 mos31–34" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 24 mos/2T34–36" | Garanimals↓ shorterMacy's Epic Threads↓ shorterMacy's First Impressions↓ shorterThe Children's Place↓ shorterWalmart Wonder Nation↓ shorterGerber Childrenswear↓ shorter+1 more | |
| 3T36–39" | Garanimals↓ shorterMacy's Epic Threads↓ shorterMacy's First Impressions↓ shorterWalmart Wonder Nation↓ shorter | |
| 4T39–41" | Tommy Hilfiger Kids↓ shorter | |
| 5T41–43" | ||
| 5/643–48" | ||
| 7/848–53" | Garnet Hill↑ longerOld Navy↑ longerPolo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longerIl Gufo↓ shorterConverse Kids↑ longerLevi's Kids↑ longer+19 more | |
| 9/1053–56" | ||
| 11/1256–59" | Noralee↑ longerRylee + Cru↑ longerU.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterMayoral↑ longerHanna Andersson↑ longerJacadi↑ longer+6 more | |
| 13/1459–62" | Petit Bateau↑ longerLacoste Kids↑ longerMini Mioche↑ longerMonica + Andy↑ longerRylee + Cru↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longer+5 more | |
| 15/1662–64" | Petit Bateau↑ longerAppaman↑ longerLacoste Kids↑ longerJustice↓ shorterReebok Kids↓ shorterWalmart Wonder Nation↓ shorter+3 more | |
| 17/1862–64" | Petit Bateau↑ longerEddie Bauer↑ longerLee Jeans↑ longerMayoral↑ longerCalvin Klein Kids↑ longerBrooks Brothers Kids↑ longer+9 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 3 mos, 6 mos, 9 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos, 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 7/8, Garnet Hill, Old Navy, Polo Ralph Lauren 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 →
Fit & the transitions that trip parents up
abercrombie kids-specific things the size number alone won’t tell you — drawn from its own charts.
Runs small and snug — size up
Parents consistently find the shirts fit tight and the bottoms run small, so going up a size is the common advice. Newer pieces can run a touch larger, but “snug, size up” is the safe default.
At the top of the range, kids cross into adult XS/S
For an older kid near size 17/18, some parents size into an adult XS or S from Abercrombie & Fitch instead of the kids’ line.
Sizes come in two-year spans
The kids’ sizes are labelled as two-year ranges — 5/6, 7/8, up to 17/18 — so size to your child’s measurements rather than the age pair on the label.
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.
Skip the cross-referencing — let Little & Youth do it.
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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.