Big Boys Graphic Tees
Big boys graphic tees in youth sizes M and L, for seven to eleven year olds who have outgrown the little kids section.
Big boys graphic tees, youth M and L
Big boys sizing is the awkward middle ground between children's clothing and the smallest adult sizes. Boys at eight, nine and ten are too tall for most kids ranges and too narrow for men's small, and the artwork on either side is usually wrong: too cartoonish below, too adult above.
What changes in the fit
Youth M and L add real length through the torso without adding shoulder width, because boys at this age grow up before they grow out. The sleeve lengthens to sit at mid-bicep rather than high on the arm, which is the detail that stops a tee reading as a little kid's shirt.
Artwork that does not embarrass
The rule at this age is simple. If it looks like it was designed for a five year old, it will not be worn, regardless of how well it fits. Western, sports, vintage and bold type all work. Cute characters do not.
Big boys tees: common questions
What ages does big boys cover?
Roughly seven to eleven, in youth sizes M and L.
What if he is between youth L and adult small?
Youth XL is the next step in our range and is usually a better fit than an adult small, which is much wider at the shoulder.
Should I size up?
One size up gives the looser fit most boys this age prefer, and buys a few extra months of wear.
What styles work at this age?
Western, sports, vintage and bold type. Character and cartoon prints are generally rejected from about eight.
Are the tees the same fabric as the smaller sizes?
Yes, the same combed ring-spun cotton throughout the range.