Find the balance
Compare the shoulder line, body length and weight of the fabric. A dropped shoulder and a cropped body create different proportions from a longer, straighter cut. Look at garment measurements and an outfit you already enjoy rather than relying only on the size printed on the label.
Read the garment, not just the label
Check the composition, garment measurements and care instructions for the particular piece. Similar names can describe different cuts across collections. Measure a garment you enjoy wearing laid flat, then compare the chest, length, waist or inseam as appropriate. Keep any care treatment consistent with the label.