Guayaberas Sizing Information

We offer a full range of sizes in authentic Guayaberas for men, women, youths and children. 

Guayaberas are also known by the names Mexican Wedding Shirt, Chacabana, Guayabel, and Shirtjack. We carry a full range of sizes in our inventory in Brooklyn New York. We do not currently have a store or showroom - but have been able to determine sizing accurately by interacting with clients by phone and email, and sometimes we are able to help local clients with fittings by appointment.  

If you are buying the shirt for someone else it is helpful to know the man's jacket size, or the woman's dress size as a reference.  If you are buying for a child it is helpful to measure a shirt that fits the child and compare to our guide below.  Our shirts are 100% cotton and could be prone to shrinking, so it is important to keep this in mind before purchasing so that you follow the proper care recommendations.  The best practice is to  contact us with any questions or concerns about sizes. We have years of experience in getting the best fit. Exchanges are allowed within 14 days of purchase, however we ask that you contact us first before shipping the item back to us.  Returns are for store credit only unless we do not have your correct size in stock.

Men's Short Sleeve Size Guide

In our experience the men's Guayabera Norteña in short sleeve is one to two sizes smaller than the man's jacket size, which uses the chest measurement as a reference. Men who want a tighter fit should go two sizes smaller than jacket size.

Guayabera Short Sleeve Sizes	Men's Jacket Size	Corresponds to General Size	Measurement of shirt from across the chest- from underarm to underarm
Youth 18	34	XXS	19.5 inches 50 cm
34	36	XS	22.5inches  57 cm
36	38	S	23  inches 58.5 cm
38	40	M	23.5 inches  59.5 cm
40	42	L	24  inches 61 cm
42	44	XL	26  inches 66 cm
44	46	XL	28  inches 71 cm
46	48	XXL	29  inches 74 cm
48	50	XXL	31  inches 79 cm
50	52	XXXL	32  inches 81 cm

 

Men's Long Sleeve Size Guide

In our experience the men's long sleeve Guayabera Norteña follows roughly the man's jacket size, which uses the chest measurement as a reference. The sleeve length is average for men's shirt sizes.

Guayabera Long Sleeve Sizes	Men's Jacket Size	Corresponds to General Size	Measurement of shirt from across the chest- from underarm to underarm
34	34	XS	19.5 inches 50 cm
36	36	S	22.5inches  57 cm
36	38	M	23  inches 58.5 cm
40	40	L	23.5 inches  59.5 cm
42	42	XL	24  inches 61 cm
44	44	XL	26  inches 66 cm
46	46	XXL	28  inches 71 cm
48	48	XXL	29  inches 74 cm

Women's Guayabera Sizing Guide

Guayaberas are traditionally worn by men, however our shirt makers in Merida Yucatan have created a stylish feminine version for Huitzilli.  It features the same high quality craftsmanship as our men's guayaberas, including open-work, pin-tucking, and embroidery.  These elegant details make it perfect for any "business casual" outfit and the soft 100% cotton manta is ideal for warm climates.

The women's guayaberas are darted, more fitted at the waist, and finished to a blouse length. Sizes roughly follow women's bust sizes, see chart for below for details.  If there are any questions on sizing please feel free to contact us and we will assist you in any way possible.

Guayabera Size	Corresponds to General Size	Corresponds to woman's size
32	XS	0 - 2
34	XS	4
36	S	6
38	M	8
40	L	10
42	XL	12

 

Infant, Children, and Adolescent Short Sleeve Size Guide

Our children's guayaberas sizes do not run true to age as in US sizing. It is actually very helpful to measure one of your child's existing shirts for a reference, please see shirt measurements in this chart.  For your convenience we have estimated the approximate sizes for ages based on our experience - however keep in mind that children's sizes vary greatly so when in doubt please call or email us for assistance. When ordering for an event with a very tight time frame we recommend rounding up instead of down, since a shirt that fits a little big is preferable to one that is too small. 

Infant Child and Adolescent Short Sleeve Sizes	Corresponds to child average for age	Large for age	Measurement of shirt from across the back from underarm to underarm and length from shoulder to hem
1	0 - 6 months		11.5 in / 14 in
2	12 - 24  months	0 - 12 months	12 in / 14.5 in
4	2 - 3  years	1-2 years	13 in / 16.5 in
6	4 - 6 years	3 - 4 years	14 in  17.5 in
8	6 - 7 years	5 - 6 years	15  in / 18.5 in
10	8 - 9 years	7- 8 years	16  in /  20 in
12	10 - 11 years	9 - 10 years	17  in / 21 cm
14	12 - 13 years	11 - 12 years	18.5 in / 22 in
16	14 - 15	13 - 14 years	19.5 in / 23 in
18	16 years	15 years	20.5 x 24 in
adult size 34	17  years	16 years