I had an XL before because I wear that in other shirts, but it was way too small.  Ordered a 2XL this time and its perfect after washing it.  Was a bit too long, but the length reduced a bit after washing.

I usually buy Soffe t-shirts because they are a good, heavyweight t-shirt, but their black ones tend to fade to dark gray over several months.  The Hanes beefy ts seem to stay darker longer without fading.  Ive also noticed the knot collar on the Soffes becomes frayed after a few months, but my Hanes beefy ts collars don't do that, even after many years.