It's All In The Fit

When buying a new shirt, perhaps the most important thing to consider is fit. Fit is certainly a matter of comfort – nobody wants breathing to be a struggle, or to feel like they are wearing a parachute – but it is also, more importantly, a matter of style. A shirt with the right fit looks best, and is the only way to truly experience the full effect of the fine fabrics and premiere craftsmanship that Ike Behar is known for.

Finding the right fitting shirt begins with finding the right size. Men come in more than three sizes, and as such it is important to find a shirt that wasn’t made for the average small, medium, or large man.  Ike Behar, like many fine dress shirt manufacturers, lists sizes as a series of two numbers (ex. 15.5 / 34), the first number being neck size and the second being sleeve length. This is why, in order to find the best fitting shirt possible you must find your precise measurements. (Remember: the collar should fit tightly enough so that it does not droop or sag and loosely enough to fit an index finger between the neck and collar, while the sleeve should fall just bellow the wrist). Once you have found the proper size, you can start to determine what style of fit is best for you.

The specific fit of any given shirt is dictated by its fit style or cut. In addition to the traditional classic fit, Ike Behar produces both tailored and trim fits to ensure that all of our customers can find a shirt that matches both their body types or personal preferences. The traditional or classic fitting shirt was, as the name implies, the standard fit for many years, and, as compared to the tailored or trim fit shirt, is slightly roomier in the chest, torso and sleeves, with a boxier cut. Classic fit shirts are often ideal for those with larger body types, but it is also a matter of personal preference. In recent years, both tailored and trim fit shirts have become increasingly popular. Both tailored and trim fit shirts have a cut that is slightly more rounded than boxy, and as a result hugs the torso more than the classic fit. Both tailored and trim shirts also have higher sleeves, which allow for a wider range of motion with less fabric. The main difference between the tailored and trim cuts is the degree of the cut; the trim fit will contour to the wearers body more than the other styles of fit, while the tailored fit will contour to the wearer’s body more so than the classic fit, but less so than the trim fit. While many assume that tailored or trim fit shirts are intended solely for smaller or thinner men, this is not necessarily the case; As I’ve said before, choosing a style of cut has a lot to do with personal preference, so finding the best one for you will ultimately come down to choice.

At Ike Behar we understand that the right fit can make a shirt. That is why we strive to ensure that our customers, no matter what their size, are able to find a shirt that perfectly compliments both their size and style. Try one of our classic, tailored, or trim fit shirts today, available at Ikebehar.com.