This was my first shirt from Kamakura. I’m very impressed with the attention to detail and quality. Fit was spot on with my measurements. I’ll be getting another one very soon!
sleeve length I received measures a full 3 cm shorter than the listed on the size chart (and that’s before any home washing). On me, the cuffs sit far above the wrist bone, so I can’t wear it with a jacket or even roll the sleeves without looking awkward.
I double-checked my measurement technique (shoulder seam to end of cuff) against their own guide, so I’m confident it isn’t operator error. Chest, shoulders, and neck all match the chart perfectly; only the sleeves are off. Given the premium price (€150 after duties) and Kamakura’s reputation for precision, this discrepancy was disappointing.
Because the shirt is otherwise perfect—and I’d happily reorder if sizing were consistent—I’m hoping customer service can arrange an exchange for a unit that meets the published sleeve length, or process a refund if that isn’t possible, but I have not heard back from them
Dear Michael,
Thank you very much for your detailed feedback, we are sorry to hear that the sleeve length felt shorter than expected, and we understand how frustrating that can be, especially with an otherwise perfect fit.
To clarify, at Kamakura Shirts, we have consistently measured sleeve length from the center of the collar (at the back of the neck) to the end of the cuff. This method has been our standard for many years and is aligned with traditional American shirt sizing practices.
Our official size guide, including both illustration and video, demonstrates this measurement method clearly. If you referenced a size guide on our site that indicated measuring from the shoulder seam instead, could you kindly let us know where you saw that? We’d like to investigate and correct any potential confusion or misinformation.
Thank you very much, and welcome to contact our customer service team via contactus@kamakurashirts.com.
Best regards!
I have spent countless years and dollars investing in premium Oxford cloth shirts (Brooks Brothers, J.Press etc) and I can say Kamakura's fit and finish far surpasses any and all brands. The moment you hold a vintage Ivy Oxford shirt you immediately recognize the quality (construction, heft, softness) is vastly superior to anything you've purchased before. Absolutely beautiful and the white palette is perfection.
I'll definitely be buying from this here again. The build quality of the shirt is excellent—it genuinely feels like it could easily last me 10 years. The slimmer fit complements my body perfectly, and overall, I feel like I'm getting great value for the price.
But I think I received the wrong size. I ordered a 14.5 (which was listed as having a 15-inch neck), but the actual neck measures 14.5 inches. The sleeve length also came out to 82 cm. I’m not sure if I measured it wrong, but if I didn't, I’m very disappointed—especially after spending €150 on a shirt.
While the shirt fits me well overall, the neck measurement is to small which means I can’t wear it with a tie, as I can’t button the top button. I've red a lot of the reviews on the website and probably won't be returning it. Overall love the shirt, just hope that I don't get the wrong size again.






