Thobe Size & Fit Guide

A thobe should feel considered rather than fussed over. The good news is that finding your size is simpler than it looks, because an Al Qamar thobe is defined by a single measurement. This guide walks you through how our sizing works, how to measure yourself at home in a few unhurried minutes, and how to choose between our Slim and Regular fits so the garment falls the way it should.

Unlike a shirt sized by collar or chest, a thobe is sized by length — the distance in inches from the top of the shoulder to the hem. When you select a size on a product page, you are choosing this length. The width and proportions are then cut to match, so the garment reads as a single, clean line from shoulder to floor.

Because everything follows from length, a single accurate measurement is all you need. Take a moment to get it right and the rest falls into place. If you would like to see how each length maps to height, our interactive size chart lets you explore the full range.

There are two reliable ways to find your length. The first uses a thobe or long garment you already wear well; the second uses a measuring tape against the body. Either takes only a few minutes.

1. Lay a well-fitting thobe or long robe flat on a bed or table, smoothing out any folds.
2. Find the highest point of the shoulder, beside the neckline.
3. Measure straight down to the bottom hem, keeping the tape flat and vertical.
4. Note the number in inches — this is your length.

1. Stand upright in front of a mirror, in the footwear you would usually wear.
2. Place the end of a soft tape at the top of your shoulder, close to the base of the neck.
3. Let the tape fall naturally down the front of the body.
4. Stop where you want the hem to sit — around the top of the foot or the ankle bone — and read the measurement.

Our Slim fit is tapered through the chest and sleeves for a tailored, contemporary appearance. It suits leaner and average builds, and anyone who prefers a defined silhouette. The lines stay close without restricting, so the thobe looks intentional rather than loose.

Our Regular fit is cut looser, with a relaxed drape and extra room through the body. It offers traditional comfort and ease of movement, and tends to flatter fuller builds or anyone who simply prefers generous space. Both fits share the same refined fabric and finish — the difference is only in how close the cloth sits to you.

If you are weighing the two, our choosing guide talks through occasion, color and fit together, and the fabric guide explains how our mid-weight blend drapes in each cut.

Sleeve proportions are cut to follow the overall length, so a longer thobe carries a correspondingly longer sleeve. On the Slim fit the sleeve is a touch narrower for a tailored look; on the Regular it falls with a little more ease. A well-judged sleeve should rest around the wrist bone, long enough to sit cleanly when your arms are at your sides.

If your measurement lands between two lengths, let your preference for the hem decide. Choose the longer length for a more formal, floor-skimming line, or the shorter one for a little more freedom in movement. When you are unsure, most men are happiest sizing to the longer length and wearing it a touch higher. Whatever you choose, confirm it against the size chart before ordering.