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Men's Classic Navy Brief - Hugh McElvanna Menswear - Underwear
Size Guide

Universal Size Guide

Use our master size charts below to find your perfect fit across our clothing and footwear collections. All measurements are provided as standard industry guidelines.

1. Men's Formal Shirts (Collar Sizing)

Formal dress shirts are measured primarily by the neck circumference.

  • S (Small): Collar 14.5" - 15" (37cm - 38cm) | To Fit Chest 36" - 38"
  • M (Medium): Collar 15.5" - 16" (39cm - 41cm) | To Fit Chest 39" - 41"
  • L (Large): Collar 16.5" - 17" (42cm - 43cm) | To Fit Chest 42" - 44"
  • XL (X-Large): Collar 17.5" - 18" (44cm - 46cm) | To Fit Chest 45" - 47"
  • 2XL (XX-Large): Collar 18.5" - 19" (47cm - 48cm) | To Fit Chest 48" - 50"
  • 3XL (3X-Large): Collar 19.5" - 20" (50cm - 51cm) | To Fit Chest 51" - 53"
  • 4XL (4X-Large): Collar 20.5" - 21" (52cm - 53.5cm) | To Fit Chest 54" - 56"

2. Men's Suit Jackets, Blazers & Waistcoats

Tailored jackets are sized primarily by chest circumference in inches.

  • S (Small / EU 46): To Fit Chest 36" (91.5cm)
  • M (Medium / EU 48): To Fit Chest 38" (96.5cm)
  • L (Large / EU 50): To Fit Chest 40" (101.5cm)
  • XL (X-Large / EU 52): To Fit Chest 42" (106.5cm)
  • 2XL (XX-Large / EU 54): To Fit Chest 44" (111.5cm)
  • 3XL (3X-Large / EU 56): To Fit Chest 46" (117cm)
  • 4XL (4X-Large / EU 58): To Fit Chest 48" (122cm)
  • 5XL (5X-Large / EU 60): To Fit Chest 50" (127cm)
  • 6XL (6X-Large / EU 62): To Fit Chest 52" (132cm)

Jacket Lengths

Most premium tailoring brands offer different jacket lengths based on your height:

  • Short (S): Ideal for heights up to 5'7" (170cm)
  • Regular (R): Ideal for heights from 5'8" to 6'0" (173cm - 183cm)
  • Long (L): Ideal for heights 6'1" and over (185cm+)

2. Men's Pullovers, Knitwear & Casual Shirts

For jumpers, casual shirts, t-shirts, and coats measured by chest size.

  • S (Small): To Fit Chest 36" - 38" (91.5cm - 96.5cm)
  • M (Medium): To Fit Chest 39" - 41" (99cm - 104cm)
  • L (Large): To Fit Chest 42" - 44" (106.5cm - 112cm)
  • XL (X-Large): To Fit Chest 45" - 47" (114.5cm - 119.5cm)
  • 2XL (XX-Large): To Fit Chest 48" - 50" (122cm - 127cm)
  • 3XL (3X-Large): To Fit Chest 51" - 53" (129.5cm - 134.5cm)
  • 4XL (4X-Large): To Fit Chest 54" - 56" (137cm - 142cm)

3. Men's Trousers, Chinos & Jeans

Trouser sizing is determined by your waist circumference and your inside leg length.

Waist Sizing

  • 30" Waist: 76cm (Alpha Size: Small)
  • 32" Waist: 81.5cm (Alpha Size: Medium)
  • 34" Waist: 86.5cm (Alpha Size: Medium - Large)
  • 36" Waist: 91.5cm (Alpha Size: Large)
  • 38" Waist: 96.5cm (Alpha Size: X-Large)
  • 40" Waist: 101.5cm (Alpha Size: XX-Large)
  • 42" Waist: 106.5cm (Alpha Size: 3X-Large)
  • 44" Waist: 111.5cm (Alpha Size: 4X-Large)

Inside Leg Length

  • Short (S): 30" Inside Leg (76cm)
  • Regular (R): 32" Inside Leg (81.5cm)
  • Long (L): 34" Inside Leg (86.5cm)

4. Women's Blouses & Tops

Standard conversions for women's tops and tailored items.

  • UK 8 (XS): To Fit Bust 32" (81cm)
  • UK 10 (S): To Fit Bust 34" (86cm)
  • UK 12 (M): To Fit Bust 36" (91cm)
  • UK 14 (L): To Fit Bust 38" (97cm)
  • UK 16 (XL): To Fit Bust 40" (102cm)
  • UK 18 (2XL): To Fit Bust 42" (107cm)
  • UK 20 (3XL): To Fit Bust 44" (112cm)

5. Women's Skirts & Trousers

Sizing guidelines for waist and hip fits.

  • UK 8: Waist 25" (63.5cm) | Hips 35" (89cm)
  • UK 10: Waist 27" (68.5cm) | Hips 37" (94cm)
  • UK 12: Waist 29" (73.5cm) | Hips 39" (99cm)
  • UK 14: Waist 31" (78.5cm) | Hips 41" (104cm)
  • UK 16: Waist 33" (84cm) | Hips 43" (109cm)
  • UK 18: Waist 36" (91.5cm) | Hips 46" (117cm)
  • UK 20: Waist 39" (99cm) | Hips 49" (124.5cm)

6. Footwear Size Guide

Shoe sizes can vary slightly by brand, but these charts show standard conversions.

Men's Shoes

  • UK 6: EU 39-40 | US 7 | Foot Length approx. 24.5cm
  • UK 7: EU 41 | US 8 | Foot Length approx. 25.4cm
  • UK 8: EU 42 | US 9 | Foot Length approx. 26.3cm
  • UK 9: EU 43 | US 10 | Foot Length approx. 27.2cm
  • UK 10: EU 44-44.5 | US 11 | Foot Length approx. 28.0cm
  • UK 11: EU 45-46 | US 12 | Foot Length approx. 28.8cm
  • UK 12: EU 47 | US 13 | Foot Length approx. 29.6cm

Men's Underwear - Classic Navy Briefs

£7.50

Men's Underwear Classic Navy Brief – refresh your daily essentials with premium men's underwear designed to offer the ultimate blend of comfort, style, and everyday functionality. Crafted from 100% pure breathable cotton, this single-pack classic brief delivers a gentle, smooth handle against the skin, keeping you feeling comfortably cool and fresh throughout the day.

The design incorporates a soft, flexible elastic waistband engineered to provide a secure fit without rolling, pinching, or digging into your waist. A traditional functional fly opening adds practical, time-tested convenience to your morning routine, while the classic high-cut brief silhouette allows completely unhindered leg movement.

Built for dependable longevity, these sturdy cotton briefs are fully machine washable up to 60°C, ensuring hygienic, easy laundering while maintaining their soft texture and supportive shape wash after wash. They offer a reliable, hard-wearing foundation piece suited for everyday casual wear, physical work, and formal tailoring.

Please note that this line is in extremely limited clearance availability, with Waist Size 42" (2XL) as the only size remaining in stock. Secure yours today to enjoy exceptional traditional cotton comfort at outstanding value.

Size Guide

Size Waist Fit (Inches) Waist Fit (cm) Stock Status
Small 30" – 32" 76 – 81 cm Out of stock
Medium 33" – 35" 84 – 89 cm Out of stock
Large 36" – 38" 91 – 96 cm Out of stock
XL 39" – 41" 99 – 104 cm Out of stock
2XL 42" – 44" 107 – 112 cm Only Size 42" Remaining

Why Shop with Hugh McElvanna Menswear?

At Hugh McElvanna Menswear, dedicated customer care is at the heart of everything we do. Our experienced team in Keady is always on hand to offer helpful styling advice and assist with sizing, whether you shop with us in-store or online.

We pride ourselves on fast, dependable UK shipping using Royal Mail's Tracked 24 service, ensuring your order arrives safely and as promptly as possible. With decades of menswear heritage, we focus on delivering a straightforward, attentive shopping experience from start to finish.

Key Product Specifications

  • Official Style Identification: Designated under our essentials range as Men's Classic Navy Cotton Brief (Single Pack).
  • 100% Pure Breathable Cotton: Natural, skin-friendly cotton fabric offering outstanding breathability and all-day softness.
  • Functional Fly Opening: Features a classic front fly aperture designed for everyday convenience and practicality.
  • Comfort Elastic Waistband: Soft, non-restrictive elastic band designed to hold firmly without digging into the skin.
  • Hygienic 60°C Machine Washable: Sturdy cotton construction engineered for thorough 60-degree laundering and shape retention.
  • Limited Clearance Availability: Final clearance stock with size 42" waist (2XL) remaining only.
  • Classic Navy Tone: Timeless, practical dark navy colourway that maintains its appearance over regular washing.
  • County Armagh Heritage: Supplied by Hugh McElvanna Menswear, proudly outfitting local gentlemen since 1968.

Daily Comfort & Care Advice

To keep your pure cotton briefs in peak condition, machine wash them at up to 60°C with similar dark colours. Tumble dry on a low setting or air dry naturally to preserve the elasticity of the waistband. The natural cotton construction delivers excellent moisture absorption and temperature regulation under everything from work trousers and denim to tailored suit trousers.