Appaman
Here’s how Appaman 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 Appaman
Enter your child’s measurements once — we’ll size them in Appaman 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.
Appaman publishes one unisex chart, so that is what we size against.
Your child wears one size in Appaman. What should you buy elsewhere?
Pick the size your child wears at Appaman 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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In short
Where labels drift. The exceptions are the “strangers” above — e.g. at size 7, Converse Kids, Levi's Kids, Next Kids cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a Appaman 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
Appaman-specific things the size number alone won’t tell you — drawn from its own charts.
Runs small and cut short — size up
The slim, tailored silhouette is the signature, but sleeves and pant length come up notably short and the overall fit reads a size small. On the dressier suiting especially, ordering one size up is the common fix.
One unisex chart (2T–16)
Appaman charts a single unisex ladder from 2T to 16, so match your child by measurement.
Specialty & inclusive fits
Which trimmer, roomier, or adaptive cuts Appaman 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 Appaman’s own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
Appaman runs small and is cut short — size up. Its slim, tailored silhouette is a signature (parents of thinner kids love it), but the dominant advice across reviewers is that sleeves and pant length come up notably short and the overall fit reads a size small. On its dressier suiting especially, ordering one size up is the common fix. Some do call it true to size on a lean frame, but short-and-slim is the through-line.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy Appaman?
Consider it if…
- You have a slim or average-build child — the tailored cut is flattering on lean frames.
- You want modern, design-forward kidswear — Appaman’s suiting and prints stand out.
- You want a dressy option that isn’t stuffy — its suits read contemporary, not old-fashioned.
Think twice if…
- You have a tall or broad child — the short, slim cut works against you; size up.
- You’re on a budget — it’s a premium label.
- You want rugged playwear — it leans dressy-modern, not hard-play basics.
Skip the cross-referencing — let Little & Youth do it.
Enter your child’s measurements once. We’ll show their Appaman size and their size at 100+ other brands, each from that brand’s own chart.
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Does Appaman run small?
Yes — reviewers consistently find it runs small and short, particularly in the sleeves and pant length. Sizing up one is the common fix, especially on the suiting; on a very lean child some find the regular size works.
Is Appaman cut slim?
Yes, the tailored, slim silhouette is intentional and flattering on thinner kids. Combined with the short length, a broad or tall child will usually want to go up a size.
What measurements do I need to size Appaman accurately?
Appaman publishes height, weight, chest, waist, hip, inseam in its size chart. Height is the primary driver, and the chest/waist figures let you confirm body fit for a child between sizes.
Where do I buy Appaman?
Appaman is sold on its own site and on Amazon, so you can pick the marketplace you prefer.