GapvsAbercrombie & Fitch, Size Comparison
Abercrombie & Fitch tends to run smaller than Gap. If you wear a Medium at Gap, you may need a Large at Abercrombie & Fitch. For a measurement-based recommendation, use the fit checker.
Gap vs Abercrombie & Fitch sizing, quick answer
Abercrombie & Fitch runs about one size smaller than Gap. If you wear a Medium at Gap, you'll likely need a Large at Abercrombie & Fitch. For an exact recommendation, build a free fit profile.
- Gap: runs large
- Abercrombie & Fitch: fits true to size
- If between sizes: size up at the brand that runs smaller, or use the fit checker below for a personalised recommendation.
Brand guide
Compare how Gap and Abercrombie & Fitch usually fit, where cuts feel slimmer or roomier, and which categories are most predictable.
GENERAL BRAND GUIDANCE
This is a general brand-level sizing summary, not an exact product recommendation. For your specific size, paste a product link into the fit checker.
The Verdict
Gap sizing compared to Abercrombie & Fitch: Gap runs large while Abercrombie & Fitch fits true to size. Here is how the sizes translate.
Abercrombie & Fitch tends to run smaller than Gap. If you wear a Medium at Gap, you may need a Large at Abercrombie & Fitch. For a measurement-based recommendation, use the fit checker.
Category Match-up
Size Conversion Table
* Indicative only. For your personalised size at both brands,
Common Questions
Does Gap run smaller than Abercrombie & Fitch?
Abercrombie & Fitch runs about one size smaller than Gap. If you wear a Medium at Gap, you'll likely need a Large at Abercrombie & Fitch. For an exact recommendation, build a free fit profile.
Should I size up or down at Gap vs Abercrombie & Fitch?
Size up one at Abercrombie & Fitch compared to Gap. Abercrombie & Fitch runs smaller, so if you wear a Medium at Gap, try a Large at Abercrombie & Fitch, especially for fitted tops and tailored bottoms.
If I'm a Medium at Gap, what size am I at Abercrombie & Fitch?
Since Abercrombie & Fitch runs smaller than Gap, a Medium at Gap is roughly equivalent to a Large at Abercrombie & Fitch. Use the ThisFits fit checker for a recommendation based on your measurements.
Does Gap or Abercrombie & Fitch fit differently by category?
Yes, fit varies meaningfully by category. Tops, Bottoms can each fit differently than the brand's overall tendency suggests. See the Category Match-up section below for per-category guidance.
Which brand is more accurate to its size chart, Gap or Abercrombie & Fitch?
Gap and Abercrombie & Fitch both publish official size charts, but real-world fit varies by fabric, cut and category. The ThisFits engine cross-references published charts with shopper fit reports across 197+ brands to predict your size in each.
What if I'm between sizes at Gap and Abercrombie & Fitch?
If you're between sizes, Abercrombie & Fitch tends to fit closer to the body, so trying the larger size first usually means fewer returns. Always confirm each retailer's return policy before ordering.