Male shirt sizes?!
Question: I need help. I don't know what shirt size to get. a (M) or a (L). Im about 5'11 in height and when i wear a (M) it fits me well on the chest and it seems the length is short because when I reach for something above my head the shirt length is above my waist. I don't know if thats normal or not. When I wear a (L) the chest looks kinda baggy and the length looks long when my hands are down and not reaching for anything.
I know cotton shrinks so I usually for sure get a (L) for that. This is for Polyester shirts though which I don't think shrink.
Please help me out !
Answers: I need help. I don't know what shirt size to get. a (M) or a (L). Im about 5'11 in height and when i wear a (M) it fits me well on the chest and it seems the length is short because when I reach for something above my head the shirt length is above my waist. I don't know if thats normal or not. When I wear a (L) the chest looks kinda baggy and the length looks long when my hands are down and not reaching for anything.
I know cotton shrinks so I usually for sure get a (L) for that. This is for Polyester shirts though which I don't think shrink.
Please help me out !
first, I wouldn't buy polyester--it doesn't breathe. get good (mostly) cotton blends. not only is the length important, but what's really important is where the arms meet the shoulders. Which size matches your body more? If the seams on a medium fall where they should, then this is the size you need. If it's a bit 'in', then go the large. Also, how is the arm length? Long sleeves should come to the hand. If they don't then the large is the one to go with.
How's your posture? It sounds like a silly question, but if your shoulders are pulled back properly then the chest should snug up, even on a shirt that's slightly big. Also, you just might not have the body type for untucked shirts (Not every one does).
Is this just t-shirts and pull overs, or does it apply to dress shirts as well?
buy the tall size