Size / Fit Guides

  1. Neck Circumference – Taken around the base of the neck, where the collar sits. Essential for dress shirts, especially those worn with ties.

  2. Shoulder Width – From shoulder seam to shoulder seam, across the top of back. Ensures proper fit across upper back and alignment of sleeves.

  3. Sleeve Length – From the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff (outer edge). Accounts for arm length and cuff placement.

  4. Overall Length (Body Length) – From the top of the shoulder near the collar to the bottom hem. Indicates how long the shirt will hang—important for tucking or casual wear.

  5. Chest Width – Measured flat across the front, from armpit to armpit, then doubled. Critical for assessing fit around the torso.

  6. Waist Width (optional) – Measured across the narrowest part of the shirt’s torso, then doubled. Useful for tailored or slim-fit styles.

  7. Cuff Width (optional)– Across the flat cuff, from edge to edge. Important for ensuring comfort and room for watches or accessories.

Proper shirt measurements are important because they directly affect comfort, appearance, confidence, and garment longevity. Here's why they matter:

  • A shirt that fits well moves with your body, not against it. Too tight, and you’re constricted at the shoulders or chest. Too loose, and you lose structure and form. Measurements ensure freedom of movement without sacrificing silhouette.

  • Even the finest shirt can look sloppy if it hangs off your frame or pulls across your torso. Accurate measurements help maintain the clean lines of classic menswear, making sure collars sit right, sleeves fall where they should, and hems stay tucked,

  • When a shirt fits correctly, you're not fussing with cuffs, tugging at collars, or adjusting every time you sit. You’re focused, present, and confident. That starts with knowing your numbers.

  • For vintage or secondhand shirts, knowing your exact measurements allows you to shop online or at thrift stores with precision. You can scan listings, check tags, and measure garments against your fit profile without trying them on.

  • A well-fitting shirt undergoes less strain. There’s less pulling at seams, less stretching at buttons, and fewer wrinkles from bunching. Proper fit helps your shirt—and your style—hold up over time.

  • Layering requires harmony. A shirt that’s too bulky under a blazer ruins the line. One that’s too thin or short may ride up or sag. Measuring ensures your shirt plays well with others in your wardrobe.