Start at the neck
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Start at the neck

The collar should close cleanly without pressure. That is the start of sizing, not the conclusion.

Read the body
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Read the body

Chest, waist, sleeve, and back length decide whether the shirt belongs to the wearer. Two people with the same collar can need very different bodies.

Fit as a system. A shirt works when all measurements support one another. The collar is only one part of that system.

A correct collar on the wrong body is still the wrong shirt.

Check after collar size

  • Shoulder point and upper chest.
  • Chest ease at the button line.
  • Waist shape while sitting and standing.
  • Sleeve length and cuff position.
  • Back length for tucked or untucked wear.

These thoughts are written to help a customer read fit, cloth, and construction with more precision before ordering.