4 things to remember when buying a fitted shirt
When trying on your dress shirt either in a store or when acquiring it from your shirt maker there are a few things you should keep an eye out for if you have intentions on picking what can be considered well fitted custom dress shirts.
- Shoulder Width
Find the end of your top shoulder bone and make sure that the shoulder seams align with it. Many men wear dress shirts that sag below the shoulders which affects the look of the shirt in other areas as well.
- Sleeve Length
When standing with your arms relaxed down along your arms a fitted dress shirt has a sleeve ending at the top thumb knuckle if the cuff is not buttoned.
- Waist
Standard sizes tend to have a tent effect around the waist of the shirt. To achieve a normal fit try sitting down with the shirt on and make sure that the waist fabric cannot extend more than a fist size from your stomach. For slim fit dress shirts it should be about half a fist size.
- Shirt Length
For the shirt length you should consider if you are looking for a shirt that is to be tucked in or remain out of your pants. For tucked in mens dress shirts the shirt should end about ˝ inch above the end of your pants zipper. For untucked dress shirts it should end about 1 ˝ inches above that same spot. This is a subjective matter, however the above mentioned are the norms.
All in all, the fully custom fit shirt is your best choice when looking for something that will fit. These shirts are the only ones made entirely for you. though they are often more expensive at offline tailors, shops are offering this quality service online at a lower rate.
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