| Whether you are male or female, buying a fitted shirt | | | | the size of a fist nor should the fabric stretch and |
| can be a challenge when trying to prevent looking 10 | | | | put pressure on the buttons. Finally, the length will |
| pounds heavier than you really are. Shirt makers | | | | depend on whether the shirt is worn tucked in or left |
| understand this so knowing what to look for and | | | | out. For tucked shirts the tails should hang to the |
| how they design shirts to fit bodies best is important. | | | | underwear leg line, but for un-tucked shirts they |
| Fitted shirts are designed for three body types. The | | | | should be about one and a half to two inches shorter. |
| athletic shirt has a tendency to be broader at the | | | | For the petite woman, the top of the hip is ideal. |
| shoulders with a larger neckline and is narrower in the | | | | It's important to note that caution should be |
| waist and hips. A standard shirt, on the other hand, is | | | | exercised when buying manufactured or pre-made |
| a slightly baggier style made for those who are of | | | | shirts in standard sizes. Most importantly, sizes vary |
| average or larger builds. Generally, they have a | | | | greatly between stores and, frequently, although you |
| tendency to be less fitted. Finally, the custom fit, | | | | may find a properly fitting shirt one time, you may |
| although slightly more expensive, is fitted based on | | | | not be able to find one that fits as well again. Often |
| individual attributes. | | | | the best choice is opting for a custom made shirt |
| When it comes to ensuring a perfect fit, there are | | | | that is tailored to best fit your body type. Although |
| several things that should be taken into consideration. | | | | slightly more expensive, they are often made out of |
| Shoulder seams should only come to the shoulder | | | | better fabrics and are better constructed so will last |
| bones and not beyond. Many men and women wear | | | | longer. |
| shirts that hang below this point making the garment | | | | A shirt with a proper fit will look clean-cut, stylish, and |
| look too large and the wearer untidy. Additionally, the | | | | will not add weight to the wearer that isn't there. |
| length of the sleeves should end at the top knuckle | | | | This is not only appealing, but says much about |
| of the thumbs when the cuff is not buttoned and | | | | personal characteristics. Each body shape is unique |
| the arms are relaxed. Any longer and they will look | | | | and has its challenges, but you still want to put forth |
| too large whereas any shorter and you will be a | | | | your best qualities and present a stylish appearance. |
| constant struggle to keep the shirt sleeves in place. | | | | Knowing that you have selected a perfectly fitted |
| Standard sizes often have a fuller waist. To find a | | | | shirt will provide the peace-of-mine needed to |
| properly fitted style, after putting on the shirt just sit | | | | enhance your confidence. |
| down. The fabric should not extend by more than | | | | |