Selecting the correct size and style of dress shirt can be confusing. To help you select a
comfortable shirt we provide this Fitting and Style Guide. If this page and our FAQ do not answer all of
your questions, please feel free to contact us with your questions. Thanks for shopping with Dress-Shirts.com!
How to read a shirt size
Long Sleeve Shirt sizes usually look something like: "16 1/2 34/35". The first number indicates the
neck size, and the second set of numbers is the sleeve length. So a shirt of this size fits a man with a 16 1/2 inch
neck and 34-35 inch sleeve length. See below to learn how you can measure your correct size.
Short Sleeve Shirt sizes only have a neck measurement. So the long sleeve shirt mentioned above would
be a 16 1/2 short sleeve shirt.
Some shirts are offered in Alpha sizes, in other words: Small, Medium, Large etc. At times you may see
these sizes combined with sleeve lengths for example: "L 34/35". To convert alpha sizes to numeric neck measurements
use this chart:
| Small | 14 1/2 |
| Medium | 15 1/2 |
| Large | 16 1/2 |
| XLarge | 17 1/2 |
| XXLarge | 18 1/2 |
| XXXLarge | 19 1/2 |
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How to measure
(1) First you will need to measure your neck size. Using a cloth tape measure, measure the largest part of your neck, where your collar buttons. You may want to add 1/2 inch to the measurement for comfort or, if you prefer a looser fit you might add one inch to the result. Another, easier, way to get your neck size is to use a shirt that fits you well as a guide. Lay the collar flat and measure from the center of the button hole to the far end of the button. This should be your exact neck size
(2) Next, for a long sleeve shirt, you will need your sleeve length. With your elbow bent, measure across the middle of your back - directly below neck, across shoulders, around your elbow to your wrist.
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