{"id":9418,"date":"2021-02-04T08:25:18","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T13:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/?p=9418"},"modified":"2025-04-18T15:13:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T19:13:54","slug":"t-shirt-fit-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/t-shirt-fit-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Man\u2019s T-Shirt Should Fit: A Visual Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This T-shirt fit guide will show you exactly how a T-shirt should fit, regardless of your build.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9425\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9425\" style=\"width: 1240px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-guide.png\" data-lasso-id=\"3465\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9425 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-guide.png\" alt=\"T-shirt fit guide\" width=\"1240\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-guide.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-guide-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-guide-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-guide-1024x661.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-guide-1140x735.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-guide-720x465.png 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-guide-652x421.png 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-guide-570x368.png 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-guide-360x232.png 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-guide-180x116.png 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like jeans, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/custom-tees-polos\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531922\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T-shirts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/minimal-essential-wardrobe\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531923\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">essential wardrobe items<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that every man needs to own. They\u2019re comfortable, casual, and versatile, so you need a how a T-shirt should fit to make you look great.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite their ubiquity, it can be difficult to find tees that fit well, especially if you\u2019re height or build isn\u2019t average. For reference, the average man in America is about 5\u201910\u201d and 190 pounds. If that sounds like you, congrats \u2014 it shouldn\u2019t be hard to find a tee that fits in just about any store. However, if you are like me and stand at 5\u20196\u201d and are 125 pounds, it won\u2019t be so easy. In fact, you may not even know how a T-shirt should fit you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter your body type, here\u2019s what you need to know to find a perfect-fitting T-shirt<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #01162b;color:#01162b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #01162b;color:#01162b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/t-shirt-fit-guide\/#T-Shirts_Need_To_Fit_Properly\" >T-Shirts Need To Fit Properly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/t-shirt-fit-guide\/#How_a_T-Shirt_Should_Fit_So_You_Can_Look_Your_Best\" >How a T-Shirt Should Fit (So You Can Look Your Best)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/t-shirt-fit-guide\/#T-Shirt_Fit_Types\" >T-Shirt Fit Types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/t-shirt-fit-guide\/#FAQs_About_T-Shirt_Fit\" >FAQs About T-Shirt Fit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/t-shirt-fit-guide\/#How_Do_Your_T-Shirts_Fit\" >How Do Your T-Shirts Fit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"T-Shirts_Need_To_Fit_Properly\"><\/span>T-Shirts Need To Fit Properly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_592793\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-592793\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-592793 size-full\" title=\"Baggy t shirt\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Burberry-Mens-T-Shirt-with-Plaid-Shoulder.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Burberry-Mens-T-Shirt-with-Plaid-Shoulder.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Burberry-Mens-T-Shirt-with-Plaid-Shoulder-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Burberry-Mens-T-Shirt-with-Plaid-Shoulder-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Burberry-Mens-T-Shirt-with-Plaid-Shoulder-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-592793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Call me traditional, but this oversized tee looks horrible. | Source: Neiman Marcus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like any other garment, T-shirts need to fit well. Even a $650 designer T-shirt will look terrible if it doesn\u2019t fit properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On one side of the spectrum, you have ill-fitting, worn-out tees with obnoxious graphics. These make even the most handsome men among us like sloppy teenagers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One the other side, you have fitted, high-quality T-shirts in versatile, solid colors or tasteful patterns. These are universally flattering, regardless of age, skin tone or body type.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needless to say, we\u2019re going for the latter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_a_T-Shirt_Should_Fit_So_You_Can_Look_Your_Best\"><\/span>How a T-Shirt Should Fit (So You Can Look Your Best)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how should a T-shirt fit? I&#8217;m glad you asked. Let\u2019s discuss the four most important aspects: shoulders, sleeves, torso, and length.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that we\u2019re going for the most timeless look here\u2014not too tight, not too loose. We\u2019ll talk about other types of T-shirt fits in a later section.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>T-Shirt Shoulder Fit<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9423\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9423\" style=\"width: 1240px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-shoulders-fit.png\" data-lasso-id=\"3467\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9423 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-shoulders-fit.png\" alt=\"T-shirt shoulders fit\" width=\"1240\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-shoulders-fit.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-shoulders-fit-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-shoulders-fit-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-shoulders-fit-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-shoulders-fit-1140x648.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-shoulders-fit-720x409.png 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-shoulders-fit-652x371.png 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-shoulders-fit-570x324.png 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-shoulders-fit-360x205.png 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-shoulders-fit-180x102.png 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to ensure the shoulders aren\u2019t too wide. The best way to do this is to find where your shoulder ends and your arm begins. Then, make sure the shoulder seam doesn\u2019t go <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">too<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> far past that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s okay if it doesn\u2019t land directly on top of your shoulder bone, but make sure the seams aren\u2019t hanging down on your upper arm. This is a clear sign that the shirt is too big for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t want the shoulders too narrow, either. If the shoulder seam sits above your pecs, the shirt isn\u2019t wide enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>T-Shirt Sleeve Fit<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9424\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9424\" style=\"width: 1240px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-sleeves-fit.png\" data-lasso-id=\"3468\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9424 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-sleeves-fit.png\" alt=\"T-shirt sleeves fit\" width=\"1240\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-sleeves-fit.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-sleeves-fit-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-sleeves-fit-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-sleeves-fit-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-sleeves-fit-1140x648.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-sleeves-fit-720x409.png 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-sleeves-fit-652x371.png 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-sleeves-fit-570x324.png 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-sleeves-fit-360x205.png 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-sleeves-fit-180x102.png 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving on to the sleeves, you want to pay attention to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">length<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">width<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your sleeves should end about halfway between your armpit and elbow. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to get the measuring tape out or anything like that. Just ensure the sleeves aren\u2019t too close to your elbow (which will make your arms look shorter).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the width, you want to ensure your sleeves aren\u2019t tenting away from your arms. This can make it hard for people to appreciate your guns and give them the respect they deserve!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, the sleeves should fit closely around your arm without being tight or restrictive (like a compression shirt you might wear for working out).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>T-Shirt Torso Fit<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9421\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9421\" style=\"width: 1240px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-torso.png\" data-lasso-id=\"3469\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9421 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-torso.png\" alt=\"T-shirt fit torso\" width=\"1240\" height=\"1240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-torso.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-torso-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-torso-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-torso-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-torso-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-torso-590x590.png 590w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-torso-1140x1140.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-torso-720x720.png 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-torso-652x652.png 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-torso-570x570.png 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-torso-360x360.png 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-fit-torso-180x180.png 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The torso consists of the chest, stomach, and hips. You\u2019re aiming for a fitted look \u2014 not too tight but not too loose. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see tension lines between your pecs, the shirt is too tight (or you simply bench press too much, bruh).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should be able to pinch about 2-3 inches of fabric on either side of your torso. If you pinch more than that, the shirt might be too loose. It may be too tight if you can\u2019t pinch at least an inch of fabric on either side. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much more than 3 inches and you\u2019re approaching \u201cboxy tee\u201d territory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>T-Shirt Length Fit<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9420\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9420\" style=\"width: 1240px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-correct-length.png\" data-lasso-id=\"3470\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9420 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-correct-length.png\" alt=\"T-shirt correct length\" width=\"1240\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-correct-length.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-correct-length-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-correct-length-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-correct-length-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-correct-length-1140x648.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-correct-length-720x409.png 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-correct-length-652x371.png 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-correct-length-570x324.png 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-correct-length-360x205.png 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/T-shirt-correct-length-180x102.png 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most problematic part of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-places-to-buy-clothes-for-short-men\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531924\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clothing for shorter guys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the length. It seems like every brand makes T-shirts <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/style-tips-for-skinny-guys\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531925\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for guys who are skinny<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and super tall. Or morbidly obese pre-teens (yes, I sometimes shop in the kids\u2019 section).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your shirt should go about two inches past your waistband (or the bottom of your belt) and end right around mid-fly. If it hits the bottom of your fly, it\u2019s too long and will make you look shorter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 5\u20196\u2033, I don\u2019t think there\u2019s anything wrong with being a shorter man. But I think we can all agree that we don\u2019t want to look shorter than we actually are.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"T-Shirt_Fit_Types\"><\/span>T-Shirt Fit Types<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since clothing fit is highly subject to trends, I want to acknowledge that it\u2019s okay to experiment with different silhouettes as long as you\u2019re doing it intentionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a difference between wearing a boxy-fit tee because you like the look and an ill-fitting one because you don\u2019t know any better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are three different T-shirt fits to consider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Timeless Fit Tees<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11348\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11348\" style=\"width: 1340px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11348 size-full\" title=\"Looking at watch\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/White-sneakers-shorts-t-shirt-2.jpg\" alt=\"Looking at watch\" width=\"1340\" height=\"2010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/White-sneakers-shorts-t-shirt-2.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/White-sneakers-shorts-t-shirt-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/White-sneakers-shorts-t-shirt-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/White-sneakers-shorts-t-shirt-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/White-sneakers-shorts-t-shirt-2-1140x1710.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/White-sneakers-shorts-t-shirt-2-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/White-sneakers-shorts-t-shirt-2-652x978.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/White-sneakers-shorts-t-shirt-2-570x855.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/White-sneakers-shorts-t-shirt-2-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/White-sneakers-shorts-t-shirt-2-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My T-shirt fit is perfect in this picture, as indicated by the guide. This fit should be the default for most guys. It\u2019s universally flattering and won\u2019t go out of style anytime soon. When in doubt, try to achieve this fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a specific reason to deviate from this gold standard, such as if you\u2019re going for more of a streetwear look, tread carefully. It\u2019s easy to look like you\u2019re wearing a costume. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be intentional when trying out different silhouettes. In other words, don\u2019t just grab just anything off the rack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, stick to crewneck tees (with or without a pocket). V-neck t-shirts are hard to pull off unless you have a well-developed chest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Men\u2019s Boxy Fit T-Shirts<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_592794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-592794\" style=\"width: 1536px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-592794 size-full\" title=\"Contemporary menswear look\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/H-and-M-Boxy-Fit-Washed-T-shirt.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/H-and-M-Boxy-Fit-Washed-T-shirt.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/H-and-M-Boxy-Fit-Washed-T-shirt-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/H-and-M-Boxy-Fit-Washed-T-shirt-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/H-and-M-Boxy-Fit-Washed-T-shirt-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/H-and-M-Boxy-Fit-Washed-T-shirt-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/H-and-M-Boxy-Fit-Washed-T-shirt-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-592794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Boxy tee, super wide-leg pants, chunky <keyword data-keyword-id=\"51629\">sneakers<\/keyword>, and multiple necklaces\u2026 This is the opposite of timeless. | Source: H&amp;M<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the time of writing, fashion designers are embracing looser-fitting clothes. This is partially due to a resurgence of 90s and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/2000s-mens-fashion\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531926\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">00s aesthetics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a period that felt a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/70s-mens-fashion\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531927\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heavy influence from the 1970s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wide-leg trousers are all the rage, and men\u2019s boxy-fit T-shirts often accompany these roomier pants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personally, I avoid these trends because I like buying clothes that will look good five or more years from now. But <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/oversized-clothes-for-short-guys\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531928\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there\u2019s absolutely nothing wrong with looser clothing and boxy tees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so wear what makes you happy!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Muscle Fit Tees<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_520408\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-520408\" style=\"width: 792px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-520408 size-full\" title=\"Barbell Apparel T Shirt\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Muscle-Fit-Basics-t-shirt-front.jpg\" alt=\"Muscle Fit Basics t-shirt - front\" width=\"792\" height=\"982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Muscle-Fit-Basics-t-shirt-front.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Muscle-Fit-Basics-t-shirt-front-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Muscle-Fit-Basics-t-shirt-front-768x952.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-520408\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle Fit T-Shirt from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musclefitbasics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"531929\">Muscle Fit Basics<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The muscle-fit T-shirt has more to do with your build, as a slim-fit tee will look like a muscle-fit tee on super-jacked dudes.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But any guy with a bit of muscle on his bones can buy a close-fitting shirt (just look for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/t-shirts-for-muscular-men\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531930\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">athletic-fit T-shirts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It\u2019s not a bad way to show off your hard-earned physique.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, if you don\u2019t have a stellar bod, you might want to steer clear of this style and stick to looser fits. Some brands, such as Barbell Apparel, specialize in athletic-fits. Check out our review <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/barbell-apparel-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531931\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>COMPRESSION FIT TEES<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compression-fit tees are like athletic tees on steroids. They\u2019re meant to fit very snugly to the body. You can find workout shirts, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-mens-undershirts\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531932\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">undershirts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-base-layers\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531933\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baselayers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in compression fits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fitting like a second skin, these tees are meant to wick away sweat and keep your muscles warm. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9023423\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531934\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may also provide a small boost to athletic performance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wouldn\u2019t wear a compression shirt casually, or in other words, as an outer layer anywhere but to the gym. However, a lot of guys, particularly those who work outdoors, swear by them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compression-fit undershirts, in particular, make a lot of sense as they won\u2019t be visible underneath your outer layer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_T-Shirt_Fit\"><\/span>FAQs About T-Shirt Fit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are answers to common questions about how tees should fit:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Should T-shirts be tight or loose?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T-shirts should fit neither tight nor loose. They should follow the natural contours of your body without clinging. Tees also shouldn\u2019t fit too baggy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How should the perfect T-shirt fit?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A perfect T-shirt should be about mid-fly length and neither too tight nor too loose in the body. The sleeves should end about halfway between the elbow and the armpit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another key to having a T-shirt that fits you well is to pay attention to how it feels. It shouldn\u2019t feel constricting, or, on the other extreme, like you\u2019re swimming in your shirt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How to tell if a T-shirt is too small?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can tell if a T-shirt is too small if the hem doesn\u2019t reach the middle of your fly. Also, you don\u2019t want a tee to cling to your body. Depending on the tee type, you shouldn\u2019t have x-shaped wrinkles or long vertical wrinkles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Your_T-Shirts_Fit\"><\/span>How Do Your T-Shirts Fit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_518308\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-518308\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-518308 size-full\" title=\"T-shirts for short men\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/T-shirts-for-short-men.jpg\" alt=\"T-shirts for short men\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/T-shirts-for-short-men.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/T-shirts-for-short-men-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/T-shirts-for-short-men-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/T-shirts-for-short-men-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-518308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know how a T-shirt should fit, it might be a good idea to audit your current <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/minimalist-mens-shirt-collection\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531935\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shirt collection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Do they fit properly?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they\u2019re too long, you can get them hemmed. This is an excellent option if you already have some that you love but that are too long. Ensure you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/how-to-find-a-tailor\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531936\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">go to a tailor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who can handle knits (most wedding dress alteration places are safe bets).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro tip: If the shirt is made from a stretchy material, double-check with the tailor that they\u2019ll use thread with some stretch. Sometimes, tailors use regular thread, causing the stitching to break within days of wear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the sleeves are too long, you can roll them up (cuff them) once or twice. But if the shoulders are too wide, you can\u2019t fix that, so it\u2019s best to replace the shirt with one that fits properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If you\u2019re a shorter guy, <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/t-shirts-for-short-men\/\" data-lasso-id=\"531937\"><b><i>here\u2019s a guide to T-shirts for short men<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>. Let us know what you think in the comments.<\/i><\/b><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This T-shirt fit guide will show you exactly how a T-shirt should fit, regardless of your build.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9425,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"MSN_Categories":"Uncategorized","MSN_Publish_Option":false,"MSN_Is_Local_News":false,"MSN_Is_AIAC_Included":"Empty","MSN_Location":"[]","MSN_Add_Feature_Img_On_Top_Of_Post":false,"MSN_Has_Custom_Author":false,"MSN_Custom_Author":"","MSN_Has_Custom_Canonical_Url":false,"MSN_Custom_Canonical_Url":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[284,113,86],"class_list":{"0":"post-9418","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-clothing-and-style","8":"tag-casual","9":"tag-fit","10":"tag-t-shirts","11":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v26.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How a Man&#039;s T-Shirt Should Fit (Visual Guide) | The Modest Man<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ever wonder how a man&#039;s t-shirt should fit? 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