The perfect fit: shirts

Perfect fit shirts
Perfect fit shirts

Collar fit

Shirt collar fit

correct Correct

Correct fit

A simple and clear rule — not too tight, not too loose. A well-fitting collar should never be too tight. For a perfect fit, you should be able to comfortably slide a finger between the collar and neck.

Shirt collar fit

too tight Too narrow

Shirt collar fit

too large Too large

Too narrow

The collar will be uncomfortable and tense.

Too large

The collar will look messy and will not match the tie elegantly.

Body fit

Shirt body fit

correct Correct

Correct fit

The perfect fit will allow you to move freely without losing its tailored aesthetic. It will be comfortable, but with a well-defined silhouette and a smooth, clean placket, without tension in the buttons.

Shirt body fit

too tight Too small

Shirt body fit

too large Too big

Too small

The shirt will not be comfortable and will limit your freedom of movement.

Too large

The shirt loses all its shape and will not be comfortable under a jacket.

Shoulder fit

Shoulder fit of shirts

correct Correct

Correct fit

The shoulder fits well when the seam falls naturally along the edge of the shoulder. A size too small will cause the seam to fall across the top of the shoulder, while a size too large will cause it to fall down the arm.

Shoulder fit of shirts

too tight Too small

Shoulder fit of shirts

too large Too big

Too small

The sleeve will be high on the shoulder, limiting your movement.

Too large

The shoulder seam will drop down the arm for a warped, oversized look.

Hem length

Shirt hem length

correct Correct

Correct fit

Formal shirts should be long enough to cover most of your butt and crotch, easy to tuck in and stay in well. Casual shirts should reach just above the pocket, for a more relaxed appeal.

Shirt hem length

too short Too short

Shirt hem length

too long Too long

Too short

The shirt will not be comfortable, will limit freedom of movement and will be difficult to wear inside trousers.

Too long

The shirt will have excess fabric, which will accumulate in the trousers.

Perfect length for casual shirts

Perfect length for shirts

Correct

If you want to dress casually, you'd prefer to be able to wear it untucked. So, choose a shorter shirt, with a hem that isn't high along the sides for a more relaxed overall appeal.

Sleeve length

Shirt sleeve length

correct Correct

Correct fit

A perfect length sleeve will have the cuff falling where the thumb meets the wrist. The ideal fit should be snug enough to fit a finger comfortably.

Shirt sleeve length

too short Too short

Shirt sleeve length

too long Too long

Too short

It will show too much wrist and won't be seen if worn with a jacket.

Too long

It will cover your hand too much and look messy and untailored.

Sleeve fit

Shirt sleeve fit

correct Correct

Correct fit

Your upper arm should feel snug, with enough room to allow you to move comfortably and avoid excessive tension near the elbow. Your forearm should feel comfortable, not tight, and should not pull away from your arm when you bend your elbow.

Shirt sleeve fit

too tight Too small

Shirt sleeve fit

too large Too big

Too small

It will create uncomfortable tension when you bend your arm.

Too large

It will look puffy and will not fit comfortably when worn with a jacket.

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