The mysteries of the size guide

We receive countless questions regarding the sizing of Alpha models. We admit that buying clothes through an online store isn't easy, as we can't touch the material or try on the clothes. That is precisely why we opened our store on Váci út so that shopping could become a tangible, experiential journey. Of course, for those who don't live in Budapest, this option is limited, so in today's article, we present the fits suited for different body types and the connections to Alpha's unique sizing.

Although many believe that men don't need to pay attention to their body type or what cut of clothing they wear, this is a myth. Knowing your exact size and cut is essential for a great look. In the case of men, we can distinguish three main body types. For body shapes resembling a rectangle, an inverted triangle, and an oval, different clothing cuts look best on you.

For those with a rectangular body shape, shoulders, waist, and hips are usually in line. Their goal is the optical broadening of the shoulders, since the perfection of a male body also relies on broad shoulders. A looser cut and a t-shirt with a different-colored, lighter shoulder section look good on them. They should choose light items on top and dark items on the bottom in a single color. Baggy pants should be avoided, as they shorten the upper body. We recommend the following combination for the summer season:

REBEL T
RBF CLIP SHORT

The inverted triangle body shape can be considered ideal, as wide shoulders are paired with narrow hips. However, men with this shape also need to pay attention to their dressing, because a poorly chosen garment can give them a caricatured look. The most important thing is that the upper body must no longer be emphasized, so large patterns, horizontal stripes, and buttoned-up shirts to the neck should be avoided. The legs need to be strengthened visually, so choosing light trousers and not-too-tight fits is advisable.

Recommended combination for them:

Basic T: darker
Crew Short: light

For men with an oval-shaped body type, narrow shoulders and a belly are characteristic. They must avoid wearing the black pants and white shirt combination, as this optically compresses the legs. It is not very advantageous if they wear clothes made from thicker fabrics. Their upper body can be elongated by vertical stripes, a row of buttons, a V-neck, and a monochrome outfit.

Recommended combination for them:

Twin Stripe
T-shirt Terminal Short

In Alpha's size chart, you can encounter the following words, which you should take into account when choosing clothing items, because the same sizes with different cuts can cause you to feel the chosen model is tight or looser.

Slim Fit: Slim cut

Regular Fit: Regular cut

Oversized Fit: Loose cut

You can find help for choosing letter-sized clothing items here: SIZE GUIDE