Welcome to another Husbands Only lesson.
This time we are going to cover “how to pick and size a man’s dress shirt.”
During this lesson, you’ll find out how body type, height, and arm length influence how a dress shirt will fit a man.
We have 2 videos to watch.
In the first video, we are going to learn how to properly sizing a dress shirt.
Then in the 2nd video, we will learn about the different shirt styles (or fits) to choose from.
Look:
I know from my own experience that I’ve gone into public with baggy dress shirts that were too large for me. And worst, shirts with arms that were too short. 🙁
Hopefully, by the end of this lesson, you will know how to help your husband (or man) avoid my mistakes when buying shirts…
How to Pick a Man Dress Shirt Size (Using a Measuring Tape)
Here’s what we learned about sizing a dress shirt:
You’ll need 2 measurements: neck size and arm length.
- First off, you will need a measuring tape or line.
- Snugly wrap the tape around his neck near the collar line (allow extra space for 3 fingers under the tape). This gives you his neck size.
- Now to get his arm length, start with the arm lifted and bent horizontally and measure from the back of the neck centered on his spine, while stretching the tape around the elbow up to the hand by the thumb and index finger.
For example, my dress shirt size is 17.5″ x 34″.
That was easy, right? Now let’s learn about the different dress shirt styles to pick from.
How To Pick a Man’s Dress Shirt Style
And here’s what we learned about dress shirt styles:
First off, it’s all about FIT because having the right shirt style is important!
Remember this:
How a shit fits says something about the person (think about my earlier example about baggy shirts with arm sleeves that were too short). What was that saying about me? Sloppy!
- Regular Fit – These are the classic shirts for business dress. They are generously cut through the chest, have a relaxed sleeve for arms, and are loose at the waist.
- Trim Fit – This dress shirt is a young cut and is more popular than the regular style. The trim fit is narrower through the chest, has a slightly higher armhole on the sleeve, and it is tapered towards the waste. It has a clean look versus a classic look.
- Extra Trim Fit – This is a precise fitting dress shirt for the man who is into a fashion look. The extra trim fix is tight against the chest, has a slim sleeve, and is close or snug against the waste.
There:
What do you think?
As we conclude this lesson about dress shirts let’s do a recap…
First, we learned how to measure a man’s neck and arms for the proper shirt size.
And then we learned about 3 different dress shirt styles: Regular Fit, Trim Fit, and Extra Trim Fit (Business, Clean, and Fashion looks).
That’s it for now, I hope this lesson was helpful and helps you find the right dress shirt for your man so he will look his best at work or out on the town. Thanks!
Now let’s check out some shirts, click the link below…
Best Selling Dress Shirts
- Machine Wash
- Point collar, regular cuff, pocket at chest
- Regular fit dress shirts have fuller sleeves, relaxed arm holes, and a generous cut through the chest and waist. This fit is similar to a classic or full cut fit.
- For big fit, search style number 20F9562. For tall fit, search style number 20F9563.
- Crisp poplin fabric and a sophisticated check pattern make this long-sleeve button-up shirt a go-to pick for any occasion
- Same fit, new name: We've changed the name of this shirt style to "Regular Fit" but the measurements remain the same
- Patch chest pocket and rounded barrel cuffs
- Everyday made better: we listen to customer feedback and fine-tune every detail to ensure quality, fit, and comfort
- Stain Defense: Comfortable "smart" dress shirt, the cotton fabric is soft to the touch, special process makes the shirt waterproof, blocking stains still maintain good breathability
- Flex and Design: The micro-stretch properties of the men's shirt fabric allow you to move more freely. Spread collar, button placket, adjustable cuffs for a classic look that flatters most body shapes
- Occasion: Business/wedding/party/date, the long sleeve shirt with tie and suit or with casual pants and casual shoes, this men's shirt is perfect for both formal and casual occasions; it's also an ideal gift for family, loved ones and friends
- Size: Our button down shirts are US regular fit tailoring style,a variety of sizes and colors for you to choose,please refer to the size chart to choose the size that suits you
- Care Instructions: Men's shirts can be machine or hand washed in cold/warm water and cannot be bleached. Please note that the stain resistance of the shirts decreases with the number of washes
Last update on 2024-02-29 at 14:47.