Whether you’re tired of shirts that don’t fit right or just looking to up your appearance, the obvious starting point is graduating from off-the-rack options to custom-fit dress shirts. The Problem with Off-the-Rack Shirts Sure, off-the-rack … Read
While off-the-rack shirts can look great on some, for most, they lack a good fit — not to mention the design, quality, and style can also be underwhelming. Custom dress shirts can make all the difference … Read
Submit a Fit Advice Request If you want to get a second (experienced) opinion, don’t hesitate to submit a Fit Advice Request through your Proper Cloth account. Our Fit Specialists are very experienced at helping clients … Read
Standard Sizes – Dress Shirts Standard Sizes are another great way to get started with Proper Cloth. For custom dress shirts, the process of choosing your collar and sleeve measurements and desired fit (Super Slim, Slim, … Read
How to Choose Your Jacket Size If you’re used to buying a men’s suit or sport coat from a US retailer, you’ll know that your suit jacket size should roughly translate to your chest circumference as … Read
When it comes to the fit of your custom dress pants, the solutions to some common issues are tough to identify. Here’s what our experts say you should keep in mind when you’re modifying the fit … Read
Getting a perfect-fitting custom dress shirt on the first try is not always possible. For many people, the absolute perfect fit will require a remake (or two). Some aspects of a shirt fit are hard to … Read
Waist Width How It Should Fit An optimal waist measurement should fit snug enough that the pants don’t slide down, but not so tight that they are uncomfortable. Evaluating Waist Width Be sure the waist is … Read
Proper Cloth dress pant fit options are based on both body type and style preferences. The type of fit you select will affect the room you have in the upper pant, as well as the fit … Read
When it comes to the fit of your jacket, the solutions to some common issues are tough to identify. Here’s what our experts say you should keep in mind when you’re modifying the fit of your … Read
If you’re deciding whether or not to alter a jacket or a pair of pants, it’s good to recognize limitations; your local tailor is a great option for small alterations, but trying to do too much … Read
We are dedicated to helping you get the perfect Casual Pant fit, and to support that we provide each customer up to two complimentary Casual Pant remakes, as well as credit for local tailoring. Click here … Read
Proper Cloth casual pant (chino, 5-pocket, jean, fatigue) fit options are based on both body type and style preferences. The type of fit you select will affect the room you have in the upper pant, as … Read
The Camp shirt, sometimes called “camp collar” or “revere shirt,” is an easy casual piece that’s made a comeback in recent years. It calls to mind the carefree style of icons like Ernest Hemingway and Sean … Read
How the Chest Should Fit The perfect fit of a jacket at the chest is a matter of personal preference. If you prefer a more relaxed fit, you can make the chest as large as you … Read
Types of Pant Break Pant or trouser “break” refers to the fold in the fabric that occurs at the bottom of the pant leg as it rests on the shoe. This fold “breaks” the clean line … Read
If you’re new to Proper Cloth and are thinking about ordering your first custom dress shirt, you may find all the various size methods a bit confusing or daunting. Here is the general advice we give … Read
How the chest should fit The perfect fit of a dress shirt at the chest is a matter of personal preference. If you prefer a more relaxed fit, you can make the chest as large as … Read
How It Should Fit: Laying flush against your neck When standing upright with your arms at rest, the perfect jacket Posture allows for the jacket collar to rest comfortably on your neck. There should not be … Read
Button stance measures the placement of the buttons on the front of a jacket. The Standard placement should work well for most people, but it can be changed relative to your preferences or torso length if … Read