How often have you bought a Dress shirt by only looking at sizes – Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large or by only the size numbers ranging from 38 – 44? If you answer, ‘most of the times’, then your answer to the next question may most often end up in the negative.

How confident does your dress shirt make you feel, when you button it up in the morning while dressing to work? Here’s your guide, to buy that perfect dress shirt that fits you well and makes you feel that you’re in control and stay stylish too.

What is a Dress Shirt?

A dress shirt is a shirt well defined by a collar, long sleeves, a full-length opening at the front from the collar to the hem and wrist cuffs.

Collar Fit

Collar is the part around the neck of a shirt. To ensure the right fit, select a shirt where one finger fits comfortably between the shirt collar and your neck. You don’t really want the collar to look all messy down your neck.

Shoulder Fit

The shoulder seam of the shirt should fit your shoulders precisely. If the shoulder seam falls down the arm or is short of the shoulder line, leave it back on the shelf or use your 30 day return policy.

Yoke Fit

The yoke is the area under the collar that drapes over the shoulder and holds the shirt’s backing over the body. It has the magical effect of creating the crisp lines of the shirt’s backside. Always remember for a well fitted shirt, it must be wide enough to allow your arms to move comfortably without untucking the shirt.

Cuffs Fit

The cuffs of your shirt should fit comfortably around the wrist. If on buttoning the cuffs, your hand still slides through them, it’s an indication that they are too big for you.

Sleeve Length

The sleeve of your shirt should fit in a way, that when your arms are relaxed at your sides and the cuffs of the shirt undone, they should come down to the center of the back of your hand. This also allows free movement of your arms without the cuff sliding up over your forearm.

Torso Fit

Ensure the shirt fits your torso such that it has only a maximum of two inches of spare shirt fabric or less if your body shape allows. To keep it comfy, you can have half an inch of fabric at the waistline. This will avoid making your shirt look like a balloon shirt. If you find yourself with a shirt that has all the fittings right but comes with a baggy torso fit then it’s the perfect time for you to hunt down a good tailor who can alter the shirt for you.

It’s now time to put these tips to practice. Stay in control of your style and money; buy shirts online and avail incredible Myntra offers now!