How Does a Todd Shelton Shirt Fit?
“A Tailored Fit” or “Slightly Fitted” if you’re searching for a quick answer. But there is certainly more to it than that. In this posting, we break down the shirt into five fit categories and offer a look into the thought process behind a shirt that has taken us years to develop.
The Chest
Fitting the chest is the best place to start. We’d prefer our customers wear a tailored fit and we size our shirts accordingly. A tailored fit (in comparison to a baggy fit) reduces unnecessary bulk, adds shape and style.
If you’d prefer more room, choose one-half size up. If you’d prefer less room, choose one-half size down. Since we offer “In-Between Sizes” you can tweak your fit without going up or down a full size.
The Shoulders
The cut of the shoulders will frame your upper body; establishing the proportion between your chest, shoulders and neck. A proper fitting shoulder, with seams that lay on your shoulders edge, will add structure to your shape. A overly generous shoulder, with seams that fall well over your shoulders edge, adds unnecessary bulk to the chest and armholes (visually weakening the proportion).
The Collar and Neckline
The fit of the collar is the “deal-maker” or “deal-breaker” for many guys, including us at Todd Shelton. No other detail on the Todd Shelton shirt receives more attention. We put endless thought into the shape, style and construction of our two collar options, and we put even more time into the ensuring the collar wraps around the neck properly. To do this, our collar widths are generous and we developed proprietary “collar-controls”, both help keep the collar from spreading open.
The Length
Our shirts are designed for dual-purpose: office and casual. For example: you need to be able to tuck your shirt in with trousers and untuck your shirt with jeans or khakis. The overall length is critical to being able to wear the shirt (with style) for both purposes. The length needs to be long enough to tuck, but not so long that it looks like a business shirt pulled out.
The Armholes and Sleeves
Often overlooked when evaluating a shirt, the armhole measurements have a meaningful function in how well your shirt fits. An armhole cut too generous leaves excessive fabric to sag and fold. In contrast, an stingy fitted armhole will create pulling and comfort/mobility issues. As with all fit categories for shirts, finding the right balance is the answer.
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