How compression should fit, in plain words

Half the size swaps we see come from one habit: ordering compression the way you order a tee. A tee drapes; compression grips. Same chest measurement, completely different relationship with the fabric.

The three checkpoints

Chest: the panel should sit flat with no ripple when you stand relaxed. Ripples mean too big. Shoulder seam: it should land on the bone, not hang past it. Hem: raise both arms; the hem may ride a little but should slide back on its own. If you have to tug it down, go one size up.

Tight is not smaller

Our compression is cut to feel one size tighter than a tee at your normal size. Buying a size down on top of that puts you two steps past the design, and that is where armpit pinch lives. Order your tee size and let the cut do the work.

Long or short sleeve first?

If you own none: short sleeve. It layers under everything, works in the gym year round, and shows you how the fabric behaves before you commit to the long sleeve for cold mornings.