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Brand profile
Eddie Bauer
American outdoor apparel label founded in Seattle in 1920, now sold mainly online and through wholesale after its North American stores closed in 2026.
SeattleOrigin
UnisexFocus
Gorpcore / OutdoorStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Eddie Bauer
Eddie Bauer is an American outdoor apparel brand founded in Seattle in 1920, known for goose-down parkas, fleece, flannel shirts and travel-oriented sportswear. Authentic Brands Group has owned its trademark since 2021. In February 2026 licensee Outdoor 5 (O5 Group) took over US and Canadian e-commerce, wholesale and product design, backing a "Living Your Adventure" campaign, after store operator Catalyst Brands filed Chapter 11 and liquidated roughly 200 North American stores by 30 April 2026. Distribution is now mainly digital and wholesale.
How Eddie Bauer fits
Overall fit
runs large
Shoppers widely describe Eddie Bauer as sized generously in the traditional American outdoor way, with Classic fits feeling roomy and long while the Slim/Tailored lines land closer to true to size.
Tip: Most people can take their usual size in Slim/Tailored fits but should consider sizing down (or choosing Slim) in anything labelled Classic or Relaxed.
High confidence · based on 22 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | runs large | relaxed, generous through chest and sleeve, built for layering over a shirt | Take your usual size for a roomy layering fit, or size down for something closer to the body. |
| Jackets | runs large | roomy through chest and shoulders, cut with deliberate space for mid-layers, especially down parkas | Stick to your usual size if you plan to layer heavily, otherwise size down for a cleaner shell or lighter down piece. |
| Jeans & denim | slightly large | traditional straight or relaxed leg with a mid-to-high rise; stretch denim relaxes with wear | Many find the waist runs generous, so trying one size down is reasonable in stretch denim. |
| Shirts & overshirts | runs large | Classic fit is notably boxy and full through the chest and waist; Slim fit is closer but still comfortable | Choose Slim fit in your usual size, or size down in Classic/Relaxed flannels and shirt jackets. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs large | straight and fairly boxy in classic fit, softer and closer in the slim tees | Size down one if you want a modern fit, or pick the slim/fitted version in your usual size. |
| Trousers & pants | slightly large | relaxed to regular through seat and thigh, comfort/flex waistbands often add extra room | Consider going down a waist size if you like a trimmer seat, and check the specific fit label (Classic vs Slim). |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Eddie Bauer fit questions
Does Eddie Bauer run big or small?
Eddie Bauer runs large. Most people can take their usual size in Slim/Tailored fits but should consider sizing down (or choosing Slim) in anything labelled Classic or Relaxed. Shoppers widely describe Eddie Bauer as sized generously in the traditional American outdoor way, with Classic fits feeling roomy and long while the Slim/Tailored lines land closer to true to size.
How does Eddie Bauer fit?
Shoppers widely describe Eddie Bauer as sized generously in the traditional American outdoor way, with Classic fits feeling roomy and long while the Slim/Tailored lines land closer to true to size. Overall shape: generous, relaxed American outdoor cut with a broader chest and armhole; slim/tailored options run closer but still not truly slim.
How do Eddie Bauer hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Eddie Bauer hoodies & sweatshirts runs large. Take your usual size for a roomy layering fit, or size down for something closer to the body. Shape: relaxed, generous through chest and sleeve, built for layering over a shirt.
How do Eddie Bauer jackets fit?
Eddie Bauer jackets runs large. Stick to your usual size if you plan to layer heavily, otherwise size down for a cleaner shell or lighter down piece. Shape: roomy through chest and shoulders, cut with deliberate space for mid-layers, especially down parkas.
How do Eddie Bauer jeans & denim fit?
Eddie Bauer jeans & denim fits slightly large. Many find the waist runs generous, so trying one size down is reasonable in stretch denim. Shape: traditional straight or relaxed leg with a mid-to-high rise; stretch denim relaxes with wear.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1920
- Origin
- Seattle, United States
- Made in
- United States
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Gorpcore / Outdoor, Workwear / Heritage, Minimalist / Contemporary