Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between slim fit and classic fit dress shirts?
Slim fit is cut close through the chest, waist and sleeve; classic fit has the most room of the core fits, through the chest, waist and armhole. Modern fit sits between the two. If a classic fit billows at your waistband, try slim. If a slim fit pulls across your back when you reach forward, go back to modern.
How do I know if I should buy slim fit or modern fit?
Button the shirt and sit down. A slim fit should lie flat, with no pulling at the buttons and no creases fanning across the back. If you see an X-shaped pull at the buttons, or the sleeves feel tight when you bend your arm, modern fit is the better choice. Lean builds usually suit slim; average builds often prefer modern.
Do slim fit dress shirts bunch under a jacket?
They should not, and that is the reason to buy one. With less fabric at the waist, there is less to fold into your waistband, so the shirt stays smooth under a suit jacket or sport coat. If a slim fit still bunches, the body is too long for you: try a shorter tail, or have it tailored in store.
What is the difference between slim fit and skinny fit?
Skinny fit is narrower again, cut closer than slim through the chest, waist and sleeve. It suits very lean builds and is popular for prom and homecoming. Slim fit gives a fitted look with more room to move, which makes it the better choice for a shirt you will wear all day at work. Black and light blue slim fit dress shirts are the most versatile to start with.
