{"id":656,"date":"2023-05-24T18:14:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T22:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/?p=656"},"modified":"2024-10-10T11:19:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T15:19:08","slug":"how-to-measure-a-dress-shirt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/how-to-measure-a-dress-shirt\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Measure a Dress Shirt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Measuring a dress shirt that fits you well is an excellent way to get started creating your first custom dress shirt size.\u00a0 If you’re wondering how to measure a dress shirt<\/em>, we’ve got you covered with some straightforward videos. The following explanations and videos will clearly explain how to measure a dress shirt. \u00a0Before you get started though, consider the following two links:<\/p>\n

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  1. Enter measurements from a shirt<\/a> to generate a custom shirt size.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. If you prefer to have us measure your dress shirt for you and save a size on your profile, click here for directions on\u00a0how to mail us a dress shirt\u00a0to be measured<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Proper Cloth Accounts for Shrinkage Automatically<\/h2>\n

    If you\u2019re creating a size by measuring a shirt according to the instructions below, do not worry about adjusting for shrinkage. Proper Cloth will account for shrinkage automatically when producing your custom dress shirt. Every custom shirt fabric offered is tested for its specific shrinkage properties based on our recommended method of laundering<\/a> (printed on the white tag sewn inside your custom shirt).<\/p>\n

    While we do our best to sew each garment precisely to its specification every time<\/a>, hand sewing and different fabric types naturally result in small variations. More information about our sewing tolerances for custom shirts.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    Collar Around<\/h2>\n

    Unbutton the shirt and spread it out on its back. Place one end of the measuring tape at the center of the button where the button stitching comes through to the inside of the collar band. Pull the collar tight so that any curve to the collar band becomes straight. Measure straight across the collar band to the far edge of the button hole. Round to the nearest .25 inch. Do not add extra to account for shrinkage, we will do that for you.*<\/p>\n