Paul & Shark Regular Fit vs Shark Fit: Which One to Choose
Geschrieben von Mariam Khubashvilii
Getting the fit wrong on a Paul & Shark piece costs you more than a return trip. Order a Regular Fit jacket when you needed Shark Fit and the chest pulls open across the button line. The shoulders sit too wide. The whole silhouette reads boxy rather than sharp. Go the other way, and a Shark Fit polo that's a size too small digs into your armpits by mid-afternoon and shows every movement underneath.
How the Two Fits Differ
Paul & Shark runs two distinct fits across its range, and the difference goes beyond a size label. Regular Fit and Shark Fit are built on separate patterns, not a size adjustment of the same garment. The comparison below outlines where the two diverge, with the specifics of each fit covered in more depth in the sections that follow.
| Regular fit | Shark fit | |
|---|---|---|
| Chest room | More generous across the chest and shoulders | Closer fit, less excess fabric |
| Sleeve length | Longer, sits at or past the wrist | Slightly shorter, lands higher on the wrist |
| Body definition | Straight drop from shoulder to hem | Tapered through the waist |
| Layering | Room for a midlayer or knitwear underneath | Works better worn close or over a single base layer |
| Everyday comfort | Relaxed through the body all day | More structured feel, best when the fit is right for your chest |
Regular Fit
Regular Fit suits men who want room to move without the piece feeling oversized. The chest sits wider, the sleeves run longer, and there's no taper through the waist, so the garment hangs cleanly rather than pulling anywhere.
It works well in these situations.
- A knitwear piece or midlayer worn underneath a jacket or overshirt
- Men with broader shoulders or a wider chest who find tailored fits restrictive
- Everyday wear where comfort through the body matters more than silhouette
If you're between sizes in the Regular Fit, go up. The cut runs large, so there's no downside to the slightly roomier option, and a size too small with the wide shoulder construction looks visibly wrong.
Shark Fit
Shark Fit sits closer to the body throughout. The shoulder line is more defined, the waist pulls in slightly, and the sleeve runs shorter than its Regular Fit equivalent. On the right build, it gives a clean, put-together shape without reading as formal.
It works well in these situations.
- Men with a leaner or more athletic build who want the piece to follow the body rather than hang from it
- Polos, shirts, and lighter jackets where a closer fit reads sharper
- Situations where you want the garment to look deliberate rather than relaxed
Size carefully here. Shark Fit leaves less room for error. If your chest measurement sits between sizes, go up.
Note: Every Paul & Shark piece at Casual Quarter comes with an ART Number so you can verify it's genuine stock before it arrives. Orders over 250 euros ship free within the EU. For the full numeric size chart across polos, sweatshirts, and outerwear, see the Paul & Shark sizing guide.
Paul & Shark at Casual Quarter
Paul & Shark builds its outerwear and knitwear for real conditions. The fabrics hold up, the construction is consistent, and the fit system is worth understanding properly because it makes a real difference to how the piece looks and wears.
Casual Quarter stocks past-season Paul & Shark at under retail price, across jackets, knitwear, polos, and shirts. The full range is available on the Paul & Shark collection page. If you already own Paul & Shark pieces you're not wearing, the sell-to-us option is worth checking too.