The origins of the Aloha shirt can be traced back to 1920s and early 1930s Hawaii. It was inspired by and first made out of Japanese work kimono fabrics, and took the name “Aloha” from the propensity of the 1930s … Continue reading
We offer three hem shape options for your custom shirt design: the Rounded Hem, Straight Hem, and Polo Hem. The Straight Hem and Polo Hem are great options for casual shirts you intend to wear untucked, as they’re considered less … Continue reading
With Proper Cloth you can order custom shirts in any size and style you desire. Perhaps you have your dress shirt fit perfected and are looking to create a casual shirt to wear untucked outside of the office. Below are … Continue reading
Your first custom dress shirt is likely to be the best fitting shirt you’ve ever owned. If it’s the right fit in the collar, the sleeves are the right length, and the body isn’t too baggy around the waist you’re … Continue reading
What does ‘Shoulder/Armpit Fit’ mean? To really perfect the fit of your dress shirt you will have to adjust more than just the key measurements. The Shoulder/Armpit Fit option, for example, will adjust the shape of the top of the … Continue reading
What do Forearm Pleats Do? Forearm pleats are very subtle .5″ folds of fabric at the cuff of the shirt used to determine the rate at which the sleeve tapers from the bicep (sleeve width), through the elbow, and down … Continue reading
How it should fit The collar should fit comfortably on your neck when you stand up straight with your arms at rest. There should not be a bump behind the collar, or a gap between the back of the neck … Continue reading
How it should fit A perfect fitting dress shirt should drape smoothly across the upper chest, without any pull lines from the center button out to the shoulders or from the armpits towards the back of the neck. How to … Continue reading
If you’re adjusting the cuffs of your dress shirt to be fairly tight to your wrists and consistently wear a watch on your left or right wrist, you may want to consider specifying a watch allowance. How dress shirt watch … Continue reading
How tight should dress shirt cuffs fit? The cuff should fit comfortably around your wrist but be tight enough that when buttoned it doesn’t slide over your hand. A proper fitting cuff is just as important as proper sleeve length … Continue reading
How it should fit This is a matter of taste and a bit subjective. Generally speaking the sleeves should be slim enough to look clean, but not so tight as to cause discomfort under the armpit or at the elbow. … Continue reading
Selecting the optimal back length Selecting the optimal (shirt) back length depends primarily on if you plan to wear the shirt tucked-in or untucked. Other factors such as how high you wear your pants, the size of your belly, and … Continue reading
How it should fit The optimal bottom width will depend on how tight the midsection width is being made and if you plan to wear the dress shirt untucked or tucked in. For untucked shirts, it should be loose enough … Continue reading
How it should fit The preferred fit of the midsection is a matter of personal preference. If you prefer a more relaxed fit, you can make the midsection as loose as you like (although you won’t be able to go … Continue reading
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 you like. If you desire a tailored, slim look, … Continue reading
