Does Drôle de Monsieur Run Large or Small? Size Guide
It is THE question everyone asks before buying a Drôle de Monsieur piece online: does the brand run large, small or true to size? Should you take your usual size or adjust? To help you avoid choosing the wrong size (and sending it back), here is a clear, practical guide to the Drôle de Monsieur fit, based on the real characteristics of its clothes.
Does Drôle de Monsieur run large or small?
The short answer: Drôle de Monsieur fits true to size, with a slightly relaxed drape. In other words, you can order your usual size with confidence: the piece will be neither too small nor too big, but it will have a deliberately soft, airy look, never skin-tight. The brand designs its clothes for comfortable, urban wear, with a little room through the chest and shoulders.
A deliberately relaxed cut
The Drôle de Monsieur style is built on a relaxed but structured silhouette. In practical terms, on a T-shirt or a sweatshirt, this means:
- A slightly generous width through the chest and shoulders.
- A slightly longer body length (the hem falls a little lower).
- A look that stays sharp and smart, far from the shapeless T-shirt.
It is a cut designed to be worn just as well on its own as layered, for example a T-shirt under a sweatshirt or an overshirt.
Should you take your usual size?
In the vast majority of cases, yes: take your usual size. If, for example, you are around 1.80–1.90 m tall with an average build, a size M will give a classic relaxed fit. The rule only really changes depending on the look you are after (see below).
If you are between two sizes
If you are torn between two sizes, the choice depends on the look you want:
- You like a fitted look (closer to the body): take the size down.
- You like a loose / oversized look: take the size up.
As the cut is already slightly relaxed to begin with, going a size up gives a distinctly oversized effect, very popular in today's streetwear.
What about pre-owned?
With pre-owned, trying on is not possible: the safest approach is to rely on the flat measurements rather than the size shown on the label. Take a T-shirt you already wear that fits you well, measure its chest width (from one armpit seam to the other) and its length, then compare them with the measurements of the piece you have your eye on. At NB08, every pre-owned piece is measured flat and its dimensions appear on the product page — see also our guide Pre-owned Drôle de Monsieur.
A heavyweight cotton that lasts
Good to know: the Slogan T-shirts are made from a heavyweight interlock cotton (around 240 g/m²) with a ribbed collar. This dense material holds the cut well over time and does not easily lose its shape in the wash, provided you follow the care instructions. That is also why the look stays structured despite the relaxed cut. For everything about care and the different versions, see our complete guide to the Slogan T-shirt.
Where can you find the exact measurements?
For precise measurements in figures (chest circumference by size), the most reliable reference is the size chart shown on each product page. As measurements can vary slightly from one model to another within the same collection, it is the reference to check before ordering a specific piece.
Where can you buy Drôle de Monsieur in the right size?
At NB08, every Drôle de Monsieur piece is checked and authenticated in our boutique, with its size and condition clearly stated. Discover the Slogan T-shirt (2026 Collection), the navy Slogan T-shirt or the green Slogan T-shirt. Unsure about the size? Contact us and we will guide you. You will also find the full Drôle de Monsieur collection.
In summary
Drôle de Monsieur fits true to size: take your usual size for a classic relaxed look. Go down a size for a fitted look, or up a size for an oversized effect. With pre-owned, rely on the flat measurements, and check the size chart for exact measurements. With these pointers, you will order the right size first time.
