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A short sleeve shirt with a straight hem.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u2019re considered less formal than the Rounded Hem and can make a decidedly relaxed sartorial statement.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Straight Hem<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Polo Hem<\/p><\/div>\n

You can change the bottom hem of any shirt in any size you like, however there are a few size adjustments we recommend if you choose a Straight Hem or Polo Hem and are looking to achieve a more casual look and fit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Increase Midsection Width<\/h1>\n

The Midsection Width is a key factor in the overall casual or formal silhouette of a shirt. For a casual shirt with a Straight or Polo Hem, increase the Midsection Width of a slimmer dress fit anywhere from .5\u201d to 1\u201d to ensure the shirt will have a more relaxed look. If you\u2019re starting with an already looser untucked shirt size, consider increasing that Midsection Width another .5\u201d to 1\u201d anyway, especially for traditionally quite loose styles like Aloha shirts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Decrease Shirt Length<\/h1>\n

A casual shirt\u2019s length should generally be shorter than that of a business shirt, or any shirt you wear tucked. When designing a shirt with a Straight or Polo Hem, you\u2019ll likely want to shorten the length by about 2\u201d. <\/span>If you\u2019re changing from an untucked size, typically ordered with a round hem, a smaller decrease of just .5\u201d should do the trick. <\/span>This<\/span> will prevent the shirt not only from looking too long, but from getting in the way of your pants pockets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Increase Bottom Width<\/h1>\n

The Midsection Width and Bottom Width go hand-in-hand, so it\u2019s best to keep those dimensions close in measurement to one another. Keep an eye on the Bottom Width of your shirt relative to the adjustment you make to the Midsection Width. Ideally, the Bottom Width won\u2019t be more than 1.5\u201d larger than the Midsection Width, as this proportion helps to maintain a straight shape and drape from the middle of the torso down to the bottom of the shirt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Note:\u00a0<\/strong>The Bottom Width can be set to a specified number by clicking<\/span> \u201cAutomatic\u201d<\/span> next to the Bottom Width parameter in the sizing profile. Alternatively, clicking<\/span> \u201cSpecified\u201d<\/span> will return the Bottom Width to<\/span> \u201cAutomatic\u201d<\/span> so the Midsection Width, Chest Width, and Shirt Length all automatically inform a recommended measurement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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, … Read →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1013,1029,1010],"tags":[1020,1023,1026,1017,100,367],"prod-type_taxonomy":[],"class_list":["post-4314","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-casual-wear","category-fit-advice","category-shirts","tag-flat-hem","tag-polo-hem","tag-polo-shirts","tag-straight-hem","tag-untucked","tag-untucked-shirts"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nPerfecting Your Straight Hem Shirt Size - Proper Cloth Help<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find the perfect fit with our guide to getting the right straight hem shirt size. 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