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SHEIN is known for women’s fashion, but the men’s range is large and almost nobody writes about it carefully. Most of what you’ll find is haul videos. I wanted to know whether the men’s section is worth a look for plain, everyday clothes, and where it lets you down.
The pattern across reviewers is consistent. Simple, stretchy, unfussy items get decent marks. Anything with structure, hardware or a tailored cut gets worse ones.
Quick answer: Buy SHEIN men’s basics where fabric does the work: midweight T-shirts, knit polos, joggers and plain chinos. Be cautious with blazers, jackets with zips and buttons, and anything meant for the office. Sizing leans on Asian-based charts, so a men’s M can land closer to a US small-to-medium, and reviewers often mention narrow shoulders even when the chest fits. Compare the listing’s centimetre chart with a shirt you already own.
How the sizing runs
As with the women’s range, the chart is per listing and based on Asian sizing, which tends to run smaller than US, UK and EU standards. For men the most repeated complaint isn’t the chest measurement, it’s the shoulders and sleeve length. A top can fit across the chest and still pull across the back, so take the shoulder measurement seriously when the listing gives one.
Sources disagree on how much to size up. Some tell you to go up one or two sizes, while a recent reviewer who tested seven men’s pieces found everything ran roughly true to size. Oversized and drop-shoulder styles are cut generously and often don’t need sizing up at all. That disagreement is the reason I’d skip rules of thumb and measure instead.
Measure a shirt you already own
This is the most reliable method, and it takes two minutes. Take a T-shirt or shirt that fits you well, lay it flat, and measure across the chest from armpit to armpit, from shoulder seam to shoulder seam, and from collar to hem. Double the chest figure to get the full circumference. Do the same for the length and sleeve.
Now compare those numbers with the listing’s chart in centimetres, not the letter size. Choose the size whose garment measurements are closest to your shirt. For stretch knits you can sometimes go smaller. For woven non-stretch fabrics such as shirts and chinos, if you’re between sizes, take the larger one. And treat “oversized” as a style label rather than a size guide: check the chest and shoulder figures.
What’s worth buying
| Category | What reviewers report | My take |
|---|---|---|
| Midweight T-shirts | Consistently rated, especially 180–220 gsm | Safe place to start |
| Knit polos | Often praised for fit and price | Good value |
| Joggers and sweatpants | Elastic waistbands hold up well | Buy a few |
| Plain chinos | Mixed; better when structured with a bit of stretch | Check the fabric field |
| Hoodies and sweatshirts | Depends on weight; some very thin | Read review photos |
| Jackets, blazers, shirts | Hardware and tailoring weaker | Skip or buy cautiously |
The listings worth trusting most are the ones with lots of recent reviews and photos. Sorting by Top Rated and checking that the item has a few hundred reviews tells you the sizing and the quality have been tested by a lot of people. For a new item with a handful of reviews, you’re the test.
What to skip
- Tailored and office wear. The reviewer who tested seven men’s pieces found about 90% of them unsuitable for a professional setting. Blazers and dress trousers rely on cut and cloth, which are the two places a budget price shows most.
- Anything with lots of hardware. Buttons, zips, snaps and toggles are where low cost shows up first.
- Very thin T-shirts. Under about 180 gsm they tend to go see-through and lose shape. SHEIN doesn’t always list weight, so use review photos instead.
- Shoes, unless the reviews are thorough. Shoe sizing is a separate problem from clothing sizing.
Returns and shipping for a men’s order
Men’s clothing follows the same terms as everything else: 30 days from delivery, unworn and unwashed with tags attached, first return free and later ones $6.99. Underwear can’t be returned at all, so measure carefully before ordering it. If you’re buying several pieces, order once and over the free-shipping threshold; the SHEIN shipping times explains it, and the SHEIN quality guide covers how to vet a single listing.
Frequently asked questions
Is SHEIN men's clothing good quality?
It varies by item. Knit polos, midweight T-shirts, joggers and plain chinos tend to get the best reviews. Tailored pieces and items with a lot of hardware get the worst. Judge each listing by its recent reviews and photos.
Does SHEIN men's clothing run small?
It often does, because charts are based on Asian sizing and men's tops can be narrow in the shoulders. Not every item does, and oversized cuts can run big, so compare the listing's centimetre measurements with a shirt that fits you.
What size should I order on SHEIN if I'm a medium?
Don't go by the letter. Measure a well-fitting garment flat and match its numbers to the chart. If you're between sizes, take the larger for woven fabrics and consider the smaller for stretch knits.
Can I return SHEIN men's clothes?
Yes, within 30 days of delivery if they're new, unworn, unwashed and with tags. The first return from an order is free. Underwear is not returnable.
Is SHEIN good for men's basics?
For T-shirts, joggers, knit polos and simple chinos, reviewers generally say yes. For suits, blazers and anything you'd wear to work, most say no.
The short version
SHEIN’s men’s section works for cheap, stretchy, simple clothes and falls down on anything structured. Measure a shirt you own, trust centimetres over letters, watch the shoulders, and let reviews with photos decide the rest. If the first order teaches you your size on their charts, the second one gets a lot more reliable. You can look through the current range on SHEIN.
Sources: SHEIN US Return Policy and shipping information; SHEIN men’s product listings and size charts; reviewer write-ups on SHEIN men’s clothing and sizing from Elisabeth McKnight, The Happy Arkansan and size-chart guides for Asian-based sizing. The reviews are anecdotal and the gsm figure is a rule of thumb, not a SHEIN specification. Read in mid-September 2026; policies change.