{"id":12424,"date":"2021-06-21T08:00:35","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T12:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/?p=12424"},"modified":"2025-03-27T10:36:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T14:36:34","slug":"t-shirts-for-short-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/t-shirts-for-short-men\/","title":{"rendered":"T-Shirts for Short Men: Proper Length, Top Brands and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for a t-shirt that fits well on shorter guys? Here’s a list of places that sell shorter length t-shirts.<\/p>\n

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All too often, short men have a tough time finding clothes that fit well off the rack. Length is the biggest problem. Most garments simply aren’t made with the shorter guy in mind.<\/p>\n

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This is true for complicated items like suits<\/a> and outerwear<\/a>, but it’s also true for the basic t-shirt. Most of them are just too long for men under 5’8″ or so.<\/p>\n

The vast majority of shorter guys simply settle for ill-fitting t-shirts, which is a real shame because this totally ruins your look, no matter what brand or colors you’re wearing.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But what are we supposed to do? Do they even make<\/em> shorter length t-shirts?<\/p>\n

Here’s the good news: there are a few brands selling t-shirts<\/a> that fit well on the shorter build.<\/p>\n

But first, we need to talk about t-shirt length…<\/p>\n

Proper T-Shirt Length<\/h2>\n

When it comes to proper t-shirt fit<\/a>, since most tees have short sleeves, we really only have to worry about the shirt’s length (from the top or the collar to the bottom hem).<\/p>\n

Ideally, your t-shirt will end a couple inches past your belt or waistband, somewhere around mid-fly.<\/p>\n

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If it goes past the bottom of your fly, it’s probably too long.<\/p>\n

If it exposes more than a sliver of belly when you raise your arms up over your head, it’s probably too short (usually not a problem for shorter guys).<\/p>\n

Do T-Shirts Shrink?<\/h2>\n

Classic t-shirts are made from 100% cotton, so unless they’re pre-shrunk, they will shrink a bit when you wash and dry them.<\/p>\n

Tees shrink up, not in, which means they’ll get shorter by 1-3″ depending on how much heat is used.<\/p>\n

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This is actually great for shorter guys. I’ve had a few t-shirts that were too long out of the box but fit perfectly after one laundry cycle.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, shrinking a shirt intentionally isn’t an exact science, so tread carefully.<\/p>\n

Can you get t-shirts shortened at the tailor?<\/h2>\n

Yup, you can have your t-shirts hemmed to a shorter length. You can even get them taken in for a closer fit.<\/p>\n

This is a simple alteration<\/a> that’s worth it if you shirt is expensive, or if you just really love everything about it (other than the fit).<\/p>\n

Remember to launder your shirt before<\/em> getting it tailored to avoid any post-alterations shrinkage.<\/p>\n

Where to Buy Shorter Length T-Shirts<\/h2>\n

Here’s a list of places that actually make t-shirts that fit well on shorter guys.<\/p>\n

Ash & Erie<\/h3>\n

When it comes to t-shirts for short men, my top pick is from Ash & Erie<\/a>. It’s the perfect length and has a modern slim-but-not-tight fit.<\/p>\n

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You can choose from a v-neck or crew neck, both of which feature a slightly curved hem.<\/p>\n

I also appreciate that the “V” isn’t too deep, which is often the case with traditional brands. It’s the right depth and shape for my 5’6″ frame.<\/p>\n

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The sleeves fit in a way that’s comfortable but flattering, even if you’ve been skipping your bicep curls \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Under 510<\/h3>\n

Like Ash & Erie, Under 510<\/a> is another brand that makes clothes specifically for shorter guys.<\/p>\n

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In this case, they’re focused on everyone below average height, which is 5’10” in the U.S. You can see my full Under 510 review right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Right now, Under 510 only has one t-shirt style, a slim fit short-sleeve henley<\/a>. It’s available in three basic colors: black, white and blue.<\/p>\n

ASKET<\/h3>\n

ASKET<\/a> makes high quality basics, sort of like a more premium Uniqlo or Everlane<\/a>, but they have a unique sizing system.<\/p>\n

They let you choose a size and length, so instead of just buying a size small, you can buy a small\/short.<\/p>\n