How should a men's casual shirt fit? (2024)

FAQs

How should a men's casual shirt fit? ›

It should be slightly fitted, but fall straighter than a dress shirt (which tends to curve in). You'll most likely be wearing it untucked, so the the hem should hit mid-fly—not past it. Casual styles allow for a little more room on either side of your body, around an inch or so more than a dress shirt.

Sleeve Fit of A Casual Shirt

You want your shirt sleeve to look fitted to your body, but also allow you to move around comfortably. Ideally, you want to have 1”-1 ½” of extra fabric when you pinch your sleeve at the bicep and the shirt should be fitted at your forearm. Your sleeve should end ½” below your wrist.

You can instantly tell if a shirt fits by looking at the shoulder seams. The seams should line up with the point of your shoulder bones, as close as possible. If the seams fall off your shoulders and into your bicep, it's too big. If the seams fall on your traps towards your neck, that's a sign it's too small.

A good rule of thumb is that an untucked shirt should come to the middle of the butt. Another good rule of thumb is that the front bottom shirt tail should end midway down the fly of your pants.

Sleeve Length: The sleeves should reach about halfway between your shoulder and elbow. They should neither be too long nor too short, but rather follow the natural curve of your arm. Body Fit: A well-fitting T-shirt should lightly hug your torso without being overly tight or excessively loose.

The trick? Make sure you're able to pinch a few inches of fabric on either side of your stomach area. If you feel it's a bit too tight, go a size up in a slim cut.

The shoulder seams are a good way to tell how well a shirt fits you. Ideally, these seams should reach to the end of your shoulder at the very top of your arm. If they extend down your upper arm, the shirt is too big.

A good rule of thumb for how tight your shirt should be is that you can pinch 1-2 inches of fabric on any particular area. This is the absolute minimum, if you cant pinch less than an inch of fabric in any part of the garment on your body it's likely too tight.

In actual fact, a T-shirt should be form fitting to your body and still comfortable for you to move around in. Going too tight can leave you looking and feeling restricted in your movement and just uncomfortable in general. While on the other hand, going too loose can hide your body under unnecessary material.

As long as you're confident in your look, fitted shirts can be a great way to supplement your style. Even for the fittest athletes, a looser shirt may be preferable if showing off your physique is not your thing.

How long should a casual shirt be untucked? ›

An untucked button-down shirt should be long enough to cover your waist, but not too long where it looks like a dress. You'll want a shirt length that is slightly shorter than a dress shirt but isn't too short. The bottom of your casual shirt should fall somewhere in the middle of your fly.

A casual shirt should be a length that doesn't look bad untucked. You'll want a shirt length that is slightly shorter than a dress shirt but isn't too short. The bottom of your casual shirt should fall somewhere around the middle of your fly. The sleeves should end up at your wrists and not stack.

Well, it depends. If you have a good physique, then yes—tight shirts can be really attractive. Tight clothing can be a great way to show off your muscles and draw attention to areas of your body that you're proud of.

The Regular

The traditional fit. Spaciously cut through the shoulders and chest for utmost comfort. Recommended for broader builds and those who prefer a generous, traditional cut with long tails.

Casual: If you're are wearing a short-sleeved shirt, polo or t-shirt to a casual occasion, always leave it untucked. Smart Casual: If you are wearing a casual shirt by itself leave it untucked, however, if you are wearing a shirt paired with a casual jacket or coat, tuck it in for smart casual occasions.