An LKc client was recently making some online purchases and noticed many of the button down shirts indicated different “fits.” This might be confusing. Here’s a very quick run down:

CLASSIC FIT–also seen as Regular Fit, this shirt has a larger fit around the arms and waist; can be tailored to many sizes (i.e. you have larger biceps or a bit of a gut and might need some extra space). Purchase this kind of shirt to the biggest part of your body and then tailor in (have cloth removed) from your smaller areas. Often times you can find classic fit shirts that are very close to your size and might not need tailoring at all!

Alfani Dress Shirt Mocha Stripe $24.99

MODERN FIT–a pre-tailored fit around the arms and waist. You might also see this described as a European fit or simply as Fitted. These shirts come smaller under the arms and at the waist already. You’ll only need to get these tailored if you’re very picky or have an irregular size. Some might say this is trendy now, but LKc believes that a man should always wear shirts that fit HIM (regardless of trends)…that might mean classic, that might mean modern–try stuff on or give LKc Style a holler for more help!!

Arrow Plaid Fitted Dress Shirt $18