Dress shirts rely on two measurements, neck size, and sleeve length. The neck size appears first, and increases by half inches range from 13" to 19". The second number is the sleeve length. Every shirt has two length options that depend on which of the buttons you are using on the cuff. A good dress shirt manufacturer will also provide a chest measurement range within a given size.
100 years ago, you (or your tailor) knew more than just your neck and sleeve length, but mass production needed a way to standardize sizes that maximize output for soldier's uniforms.
Manufacturers used the neck size and arm length to inform mean measurements for the torso and garment length to create the standard sizing we still see today.
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The first number is the neck size and the second number is the sleeve length. For example, if the tag says “16-32/33”, it means the neck size is 16 inches and the sleeve length is 32 or 33 inches. The overall shirt size is usually indicated by a word (e.g. “Large”) or a letter (e.g. “L”).
Here's the scoop: The first number on the size tag refers to the neck size and the second number is the sleeve length. So a shirt size “15 34/35” means that the neck is 15 inches and the sleeve is between 34 and 35 inches.
Dress sizes may be given as girth at the bust in inches (e.g., 36), but even-numbered sizes from 2 to 16 are more common. Categorical sizes range from XS (extra-small) to XL (extra-large). Junior sizes. For short women with higher busts and fairly straight bodies.
Dress shirts typically run in 3 different sleeve sizes, 32/33 which is regular, 34/35 which is long and 36/37 which is extra long. The sleeve length matters people!
When looking at dress shirt size the first number on the size tag refers to the neck size, the second number to the sleeve length. As an example a shirt marked “15 ½ 32/33” would mean the man wears a 15 ½ inch neck size and a 32 or 33 inch sleeve length.
To help choose the right size, you will need to measure your bust, waist and hip. Use a tape measure over your underwear or form fitting clothing and compare your body measurements with those on our size chart, choosing the size that closest matches your measurements.
The dress size is specific to dresses and is different from other clothing sizes like tops, bottoms, or outerwear, which may follow different size charts or measurement criteria. Each brand or region might have its own sizing system, making it important to check the specific sizing chart for accurate fit.
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