What style and size business shirt should you buy?
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Buying the right size shirt is a critical decision for ensuring a correct fit. Nine time out of ten, if you knew your ‘dimensions’ you should be able to get the right size business shirt every time. Most websites should have a user friendly section dedicated to explaining how to properly measure your business shirt for neck, chest and sleeve length. It’s a bonus if they add in a sizing table so if you buy a particular neck size you know what other dimensions you are getting. Something like here: business shirt sizing is an example of how to make your online shopping experience better by equipping you with relevant information on sizing.
You need to be mindful of the cut of the business shirt. Do you want something traditional (box cut) or a bit more modern like a slim fit. Either way this is important to know as it really does influence how your business shirt will fit your body.
Some other useful tips- try and look for shirts that have a bit of a tail at the back which is easier for tucking in and will ensure you stay tugged in for longer. Some high quality business shirts offer double cuffs. In some instances these cuffs often have two sets of holes meaning you can adjust your cuff length, which we think is pretty cool.
Style is a lot more subjective, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However it is important to ensure that your attire fits with your environment. While you may think there is less margin for error with respect to wearing an inappropriate business shirts as they are all pretty much the same there are some watchouts. The obvious one relates to short sleeve shirts. These were the preferred summer options of your grandfather and possibly your father in the summer months! Well guess what, that was then and this is now. If you aren’t working outdoors there’s no excuse for wearing a short sleeve shirt and try to pass it off as business shirts.
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