![]() ![]() ![]() This is a common problem for guys who work out a lot, but most men will deal with the exact opposite issue: shirts that are too big in the chest. If the second and third shirt button are being pulled away from your chest, creating a space between your pecs, the shirt is definitely too tight. ![]() What you want to avoid is any sort of pulling across your chest. Regular fit shirts will be a bit roomier, and that’s totally fine (and more comfortable, if we’re being honest!). The most “timeless” shirts are fitted without being constrictive. Slim fit shirts will sit closer to your body, allowing you to pinch about 1″ of excess fabric on either side of your chest. While I’d love to give you an exact measurement (i.e., you should be able to pinch 2″ of excess fabric on either side of your chest), the truth is that this will vary depending on how fitted your shirts are. If you feel any pulling across your upper back, the shoulders are too narrow. So, when you try a shirt on, swing your arms a few times like you’re an athlete warming up. If your shirt is too small, you’ll likely feel some restriction or discomfort when you move your arms out in front of you. If it extends past your shoulder, the shirt is too big (at least in the shoulders). If your shirt fits properly, the should seam will sit right on that bone. Ideally, your shirt’s shoulder seams will sit right on top of your shoulder bone. This is called the acromion, and it marks the end of your shoulder. If you feel your shoulder, you’ll notice a protruding bone at the end. These shoulder seams should sit right on top of your actual shoulders. This is where the shirt sleeve connects to the body of the shirt. The sleeves are attached to the body, creating arm holes and shoulder seams. Unlike some knit tops that sometimes have raglan sleeves or drop shoulders, button up shirts all feature the same basic shirt structure: A large collar can be altered for a closer fit, but a collar that’s too small can’t be fixed. When in doubt, it’s better to buy a shirt with a collar that’s slightly too wide. On the other hand, if there’s a large visible gap, it’s probably too loose (a common problem for guys with slim necks). If you can’t fit a couple of fingers between your shirt collar and your neck, it’s probably too tight. Here’s how a button up should fit on a guy: Shirt CollarĮven if you never wear a tie, you should be able to button the top button of your shirt without any discomfort. This way, you’ll look great no matter what happens to be trendy. How a Button Up Shirt Should Fitīesides the length – dress shirts are longer – all button up shirts should fit the same way.Īs always, I recommend going for a fitted-but-not-tight look. Dress shirts may have hidden plackets and French cuffs, while casual button ups may have button down collars and chest pockets.īut the biggest difference is the length, and you want to one of the biggest style mistakes men make: wearing dress shirts untucked. Dress shirts are longer than casual button ups, and they have more dramatically curved hems. Put simply, dress shirts are longer than casual button ups because they’re meant to be worn tucked into your pants.Ĭasual button ups are shorter and meant to be worn untucked (although many are cut to a “hybrid” length that can be tucked or untucked).Īlso, dress shirts usually have a more drastically curved hem, while casual button ups have a gently curved or straight hem. The main difference between these two styles is the shirt length. In general, button ups fall into one of two categories: causal and dress. Casual Button Upsīutton up shirts come in many different varieties and levels of formality. Let’s move on to the second point of clarification… Dress Shirts vs. Some, but not all, button up shirts have button down collars. In this article, I’ll use the terms interchangeably to appease the Google SEO gods. These days, “button down” is often used to describe a button up shirt, regardless of whether or not it has a button down collar.įor the sake of accuracy, I usually use the term “button up” to describe the shirt style and the term “button down” to describe the collar style. The term “button down” technically refers to the type of collar that buttons down onto your shirt. Shirts that fasten in the middle – you know, with buttons – are called button up shirts. To that end, this guide will teach you exactly how a button down should fit.īefore we talk about fit, we need to get clear on two things… Button Down vs. You want to make sure your clothes are working for you, not against you. Let’s leave this look in the 90s, where it belongs. The button up shirt is one of the most important pieces in any man’s wardrobe.īut, just like with any other piece of clothing, if your shirts don’t fit properly, they’re not going to do you any favors. ![]()
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