{"id":273,"date":"2013-10-29T15:20:26","date_gmt":"2013-10-29T19:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.propercloth.com\/reference\/?p=273"},"modified":"2024-03-18T14:29:12","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T18:29:12","slug":"tightness-under-the-armpits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/tightness-under-the-armpits\/","title":{"rendered":"Tightness Under the Armpits of Shirt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Problem description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In some cases you may be able to see pulling lines at the front and\/or back of the shirt running from the armpits up towards the collar. In other cases the shirt may look great, but (particularly if you\u2019re not used to having a really tailored shirt) you may just be bothered by the extra contact under the arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are four possible solutions you will want to consider. Use the descriptions below to determine which of these apply to your particular situation and to what degree or combination:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Making the Sleeve Width wider<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Adjusting the Shoulder Slope to Lowered -0.2″, -0.6″, or -1.0″<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Making the Chest Width larger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Switching to the (Very) Tailored Shoulder\/Armpit Fit<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Making the Sleeve Width wider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Making the Sleeve Width wider is a sure-fire way to increase the size of the armhole and thus reduce tightness in the armpit. However, this can also make the sleeves baggier (which may not be desired). So, before using this solution, try to determine if the Sleeve Width is too tight in any other areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Does the shirt feel tight around the sleeve \u2013 or does bending the arm cause an uncomfortable tightness around the elbow? If so, you will want to increase the Sleeve Width anyways which will also help relieve tightness in the armpit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lowering the Shoulder Slope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Tightness in the armpits can also be caused by sloped shoulders. Look for the symptoms of sloped shoulders: primarily lines running from the bottom of the armpits up towards the back of the collar. If these are present (and depending on the degree), then change the Shoulder Slope from Standard to Lowered Shoulders -0.2″, Lowered Shoulders -0.6″, or Lowered Shoulders -1.0″.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lowering the Shoulder Slope lowers the entire armhole (including the armpit) from the Standard setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n