How To Measure A Dress Shirt

Instructions

Please use a shirt you feel comfortable in as reference.
For accuracy, use a shirt with no stretchy qualities.
Lay completely flat before measuring.
Handle all shirt dimensions with the tape measure and shirt taut.
Always measure in straight, precise lines.

Illustration of shirt with numerical markings 1 on collar, 2 on sleeve, 3 on chest, 4 on waist, 5 on shoulder, and 6 on length

1. Collar

Measuring your own neck for this is recommended.Measure your neck tightly, right below your Adam's apple where the collar of your shirt would sit. Put room for two fingers between your neck and tape, then note the measurement.

2. Sleeve

Measure on the back from the middle of the shirt, at the base of the collar. Go along the yoke, then pivot from the shoulder down to the outer edge of the cuff.

3. Chest

Measure the chest flat across the shirt, underneath the armhole.Multiply by two.*Please note that this pit-to-pit measuring method cannot accurately calculate the chest measurement for box pleat shirts, which come in our button down shirts. Please contact us if you are looking for the right size for our button down shirts.

4. Waist

Measure flat across the shirt, at the narrowest part of the waist.Multiply by two.

5. Yoke

Also known as the shoulder measurement. Measure on the back of the shirt from the shoulder seam along the yoke, to the center back base of the collar.Multiply by two.

6. Length

Measure on the back side of the shirt, from the center of the back of the collar to the hem of the garment.

Men's Size Guide

*Select the image below to open the size table pop-up window, and Clicking on the fit name will take you to the product list.

DRESS SHIRTS


Our dress shirts come in two fits: Tokyo Fit and New York Fit. Tokyo Fit is our standard model, while New York Fit is designed for taller individuals. Both fits are available in Slim and Classic.

TOKYO SLIM FIT
inches
cm
Size Neck Sleeve Chest Waist Yoke Length
37-81 (14½-32) 14.9 32.5 40.2 34.6 17.3 30.3
38-79 (15-31) 15.3 31.7 41.7 36.2 17.7 30.7
38-82 (15-32⅓) 15.3 32.9 41.7 36.2 17.7 30.7
38-85 (15-33½) 15.3 34.1 41.7 36.2 17.7 30.7
39-80 (15½-31⅓) 15.7 32.1 43.3 37.8 18.1 31.1
39-83 (15½-32½) 15.7 33.3 43.3 37.8 18.1 31.1
39-87 (15½-34⅓) 15.7 34.8 43.3 37.8 18.1 31.1
40-81 (15¾-32) 16.1 32.5 44.9 39.4 18.5 31.5
40-84 (15¾-33) 16.1 33.7 44.9 39.4 18.5 31.5
41-85 (16-33½) 16.5 34.1 46.5 41.3 18.9 31.9
41-89 (16-35) 16.5 35.6 46.5 41.3 18.9 31.9
42-86 (16½-34) 16.9 34.4 48 43.3 19.3 32.3
43-87 (17-34⅓) 17.2 34.8 49.6 44.9 19.7 32.7

Disclaimer:

  • Please treat the size chart as approximate, with a 2% margin of error. For the most comfortable fit, we recommend a shirt size that is 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in) larger than your actual chest and waist measurements. Click here for instructions on how to measure.
  • Our dress shirts include an additional 1.5 cm (0.6 in) for the sleeve and 0.8 cm (0.3 in) for the neck to accommodate shrinkage.
  • Measurements provided are based on the manufacturer's specifications for back-dart shirts. Button-down shirts feature a box pleat on the back, which increases both the chest and waist measurements by 3 cm (1.2 in) each when measured with the pleat unfolded.

Our most standard fit eliminates excess bulk and modestly conforms to the body.

TOKYO CLASSIC FIT
inches
cm
Size Neck Sleeve Chest Waist Yoke Length
40-82 (15¾-32⅓) 16.1 32.9 47.2 42.9 18.9 31.9
41-83 (16-32½) 16.5 33.3 48.4 44.1 19.3 32.3
42-84 (16½-33) 16.9 33.7 49.6 45.3 19.7 32.7
43-85 (17-33½) 17.2 34.1 50.4 46.5 20.1 33.1
45-85 (17¾-33½) 18 34.1 52.8 49.2 20.9 34.3

Disclaimer: 

  • Please treat the size chart as approximate, with a 2% margin of error. For the most comfortable fit, we recommend a shirt size that is 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in) larger than your actual chest and waist measurements. Click here for instructions on how to measure. 
  • Our dress shirts include an additional 1.5 cm (0.6 in) for the sleeve and 0.8 cm (0.3 in) for the neck to accommodate shrinkage. 
  • Measurements provided are based on the manufacturer's specifications. Button-down shirts have box pleats on the back, while other collar types have side pleats. There is no size difference between collar types. 

A traditional British/American fit that is timeless and unaffected by changing fashion trends.

NEW YORK SLIM FIT
inches
cm
Size Neck Sleeve Chest Waist Yoke Length
39 15.7 35.2 44.1 39.4 18.5 32.7
40 16.1 35.2 45.7 40.9 18.9 33.1
41 16.5 36 47.2 42.5 19.3 33.5
42 16.9 36 48.8 44.1 19.7 33.9
43 17.2 36 50.4 45.7 20.1 34.3
44 17.6 36.8 52 47.2 20.5 34.6
46 18.4 36.8 55.1 50.4 21.3 35.4

Disclaimer:

  • Please treat the size chart as approximate, with a 2% margin of error. For the most comfortable fit, we recommend a shirt size that is 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in) larger than your actual chest and waist measurements. Click here for instructions on how to measure. 
  • Our dress shirts include an additional 1.5 cm (0.6 in) for the sleeve and 0.8 cm (0.3 in) for the neck to accommodate shrinkage. 
  • Measurements provided are based on the manufacturer's specifications for back-dart shirts. Button-down shirts feature a box pleat in the back, which increases both the chest and waist measurements by 3 cm (1.2 in) each when measured with the pleat unfolded. 

Slim fit with longer arms and length, with extra room in the waist and chest. Ideal for tall, athletic builds.

NEW YORK CLASSIC FIT
inches
cm
Size Neck Sleeve Chest Waist Yoke Length
39 15.7 35.2 46.5 42.9 18.5 32.3
40 16.1 35.2 48 44.5 18.9 32.7
41 16.5 36 49.6 46.1 19.3 33.1
42 16.9 36 51.2 47.6 19.7 33.5
43 17.2 36 52.8 49.6 20.1 33.9
44 17.6 36.8 54.3 51.6 20.5 34.3
46 18.4 36.8 55.9 53.9 21.3 35

Disclaimer: 

  • Please treat the size chart as approximate, with a 2% margin of error. For the most comfortable fit, we recommend a shirt size that is 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in) larger than your actual chest and waist measurements. Click here for instructions on how to measure. 
  • Our dress shirts include an additional 1.5 cm (0.6 in) for the sleeve and 0.8 cm (0.3 in) for the neck to accommodate shrinkage. 
  • Measurements provided are based on the manufacturer's specifications. Button-down shirts have box pleats on the back, while other collar types have side pleats. There is no size difference between collar types. 

Classic fit for tall individuals, with long arms and ample room in the upper body.

----- The pink line shows a comparison of the Tokyo Slim Fit.

Kamakura Classics

VINTAGE IVY SHIRT
inches
cm
Size Neck Sleeve Pit to Pit Chest Waist Yoke Length
14 14.5 32.5 18.7 40.5 36.5 17.5 30.5
14 1/2 15 33.5 19.7 42.5 38.6 18 31
15 15.5 33.5 20.7 44.5 40.5 18.5 31.5
15 1/2 16 34.5 21.3 46 42 19 32
16 16.5 34.5 22 47.5 43.5 19.5 32
16 1/2 17 35.5 23.2 49 45 20 32.5
17 17.5 35.5 23.8 50.5 46.5 20.5 33
17 1/2 18 36.5 24.8 52 48 21 33.5

Disclaimer: 

  • The dimensions listed are based on the manufacturer's specifications and allow for a 2% margin of error.
  • Vintage Ivy shirts have been pre-washed to make a softer look. This process helps to minimize additional shrinkage from washing.
  • For the most comfortable fit, we recommend a shirt size with a chest measurement that is 15 cm (6 inches) larger than the actual body measurement. The applicable range for the chest circumference is 12 cm to 18 cm.
Vintage Ivy Popover
inches
cm
Size Neck Sleeve Yoke Chest Waist Length
S 15 33.5 18 42.5 41.5 29.7
M 16.1 34.5 19 46 44.9 30.7
L 17 35.5 20 49 48 31.2
XL 18 36.5 21 52 51 32.2

Disclaimer:

  • The dimensions listed are based on the manufacturer's specifications and allow for a 2% margin of error.
  • Vintage Ivy shirts have been pre-washed to make a softer look. This process helps to minimize additional shrinkage from washing.
  • For the most comfortable fit, we recommend a shirt size with a chest measurement that is 15 cm (6 inches) larger than the actual body measurement. The applicable range for the chest circumference is 12 cm to 18 cm. 
AMETORA
inches
cm
Size Neck Sleeve PIT TO PIT Chest Waist Yoke Length
14 14.5 32.5 21.5 44.5 41.5 17 30.5
14½ 15 33.5 22.4 46.5 43.5 17.5 31
15 15.5 33.5 23.4 48.5 45.5 18 31.5
15½ 16 34.5 24.2 50 47 18.5 32
16 16.5 34.5 25 51.5 48.5 19 32
16½ 17 35.5 25.8 53 50 19.5 32.5
17 17.5 35.5 26.4 54.5 51.5 20 33
17½ 18 36.5 27.2 56 53 20.5 33.5

Disclaimer:
The measurements provided are based on the manufacturer's specifications and allow for a 2% margin of error. For the most comfortable fit, we recommend a shirt size that is 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) larger than your actual chest and waist measurements.

SHONAN
inches
cm
Size Neck Sleeve Chest Waist Yoke Length
S 15.7 9.4 42.8 42.8 18 28
M 16.5 9.8 46 46 19 28.7
L 17.2 10.2 49.1 49.1 20 29.5
XL 18 10.6 52.3 52.3 21 30.3

Disclaimer:
The measurements provided are based on the manufacturer's specifications and allow for a 2% margin of error. For the most comfortable fit, we recommend a shirt size that is 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) larger than your actual chest and waist measurements.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance in finding your size.