Visual Guide: Appreciating a Custom Fit
January 6, 2010
We’ve long touted the made to measure shirt, but we realized that it’s a bit silly to just write about how something fits instead of actually showing. Simply put, words cannot describe the difference. So allow us to put forth some visual evidence.
The above is a Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Slim Fit shirt, size 15.5/33. The model is approximately 5’10″, 160 lbs. If you can’t already tell what’s wrong, allow us to enlighten you. Please keep in mind this is a “Slim”(!) fitting shirt.
- The sleeves are enormous. We could conjure up some combination of a steroid / Arnold / tree stump joke here, and there’d still be room to drive a semi up this guy’s arm.
- This shirt probably has a good 5 inches of extra space in the chest, with undershirt on. Any flattering muscles that may or may not be under that shirt will be forever hidden. Also note the pocket, which is sagging so much it is no longer straight.
- Oh, the waist. The most notorious part of men’s dress shirts. It’s seriously bagging above the belt here, no matter the angle you look at it. The baggy waist is the quickest way to ensure a sloppy look. You can tuck and fold over all you want, but you’ll never fully hide it.
Here we have our very own Biased Cut White Shirt, made to the measurements of the model. And yes, he actually measured himself.
- Note that while not baggy like the Brooks Brothers shirt, the sleeves also aren’t form fitting around the biceps. This is a dress shirt, not Under Armour.
- A clean fit around the chest, with the shirt draping straight down the body. No “hills and valleys” along the torso. Note from the model: “Feels like I’ve been hitting the gym all month – when really I haven’t been in weeks.”
- If we get pants sized to the circumference of our waists, why don’t we do the same for shirts? What a difference it makes.
So there you have it guys and gals. Go on and get yourselves measured!
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Finally, a blog for guys like me!!! I’m a 16.5″ neck with 36.5″ arms, broad shoulders, and a slim waste. I have NEVER found in-store dress shirts that fit properly: my shoulders bust out of slim fit, tall fit is better, but still too baggy around the waste, and conventional shirts make me look like I didn’t even bother checking the size before I bought them.
Custom made shirts here in Boston run from $150-500. I work at a children’s hospital, so I can’t afford that. However, $85 for a custom made, custom fit shirt… that’s worth it. You will be getting some business from me in the not-so-distant future.
Mike – we feel your pain!
We can definitely help you out, and we’re also offering a $30 discount for new customers. http://www.biasedcut.com/offers
Let us know if you have any questions with anything, we’re always here to help!
info { at } biasedcut (dot) com
BC
I am a lady guys, but must tell you the presentation of this article is great.. I like it.. I will also use this type of concept on my custom shirts based website which is for women only. Thanks biasedcut team !! You Rock !!
Is the pictured Biased Cut shirt a normal or a slim?
Aaron – the white Biased Cut shirt is the Slim fit. The Normal fit adds about 2-3″ of fabric around the torso area for a slightly more relaxed fit.