Garage runs small. Most shoppers size up from their usual size, especially in tops. Canadian youth fashion, runs small, junior sizing Check the category notes below for tops, bottoms, and outerwear specifically.
Canadian youth fashion, runs small, junior sizing
Confidence: Medium, based on official size chart data
Sizing overview
Most shoppers start one size up. Use the notes below to see where Garage feels slimmer, roomier, or more consistent across categories.
Garage runs small. Junior sizing runs small. Size up 1.
Plain-language cut notes and examples below show where pieces usually feel closer, roomier, or 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.
Garage runs small. Canadian youth fashion, runs small, junior sizing
Sizing tendency
Most shoppers start one size up.
Consistency
Low variation across categories.
Best check
Start with the category note, then check whether the cut is meant to feel structured or relaxed.
Variability and caveats
Cut
Cut matters most when a piece is intentionally tailored or intentionally oversized.
Fabric stretch
Fabric stretch changes how strongly the sizing tendency shows up: more give softens it, less give makes it more obvious.
Styling
This brand is fairly consistent, but styling can still shift the feel when a piece is meant to be sharply fitted or deliberately oversized.
Garage runs small. Canadian youth fashion, runs small, junior sizing Most shoppers start one size up.
If you wear a Medium in standard contemporary sizing, plan to try a Large at Garage first, especially in structured or fitted pieces. Fit can vary across tops and bottoms, so confirm against the specific category you are shopping.
Yes. Fit varies by category at Garage, covering tops and bottoms, since the same brand often cuts tops and bottoms to different proportions.
Garage publishes an official size chart, and ThisFits cross-references it against real shopper fit reports. Garage shows low variation across categories, so the chart is a reliable starting point with adjustments based on cut.
Since Garage tends to run small, sizing up usually means fewer returns when you are between sizes, especially for fitted tops and tailored bottoms.
Garage sizes similarly to Zara and COS, many customers prefer the next size up. Shoppers commonly compare Garage against other contemporary labels in the same category to translate sizes between brands they already wear.
Garage typically accepts returns on unworn items with tags within the window stated on the order page or receipt. Policies vary by retailer and third-party sellers may differ, so confirm before ordering.