Know your numbers

Measure once. Fit right every time.

Four measurements, five minutes, zero guesswork. Here's exactly how.

01

Neck

Wrap the tape where your collar naturally sits.

Add half an inch — one finger should fit between tape and neck.

02

Chest

Around the fullest part, under your arms, tape snug not tight.

Arms relaxed. Breathe normally while measuring.

03

Sleeve

Center back neck, over the shoulder point, down to your wrist bone.

Cuff should reach the wrist bone, arm extended.

04

Length

Shoulder seam down to where you want the hem to fall.

Tucked shirts: 1–2" past the belt line.

Quick size finder

Enter your neck and chest in inches — we'll do the rest.

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your CAFE-X size

Full size chart

Neck (in) Chest (in) Sleeve (in) Length (in) Size
15 38 23.5 28 S
15.5 40 24.5 28.5 M
16 42 24.5 29.5 L
16.5 44 25 30.5 XL
17 46 25.5 31 XXL
17.5 48 25.5 32 3XL
18 50 25.5 32 4XL

Which fit is you?

Slim

Athletic build, modern silhouette. Tapered through the torso, closer to the body.

2–4" chest ease

Regular

Most body types. Comfortable room through chest and waist, all-day wearable.

4–6" chest ease

Tailored

Professional settings. Sits between slim and regular — defined but not tight.

3–5" chest ease

Fixing a bad fit

Collar too tight or loose?

More than two fingers fit under the collar — size down. Can't fit one — size up.

Sleeves too long or short?

Cuff should show ¼–½" past a jacket sleeve. Covering your hand means too long; wrist bone showing means too short.

Pulling or bunching through the body?

Pulling across the chest — size up or try Regular fit instead of Slim. Excess fabric bunching — try Slim or size down.

Common measuring questions

What is "pit to cuff" measurement?

Pit to cuff is the sleeve measurement taken from your armpit seam down to the cuff — a shorter alternative to the full shoulder-to-cuff sleeve measurement above, useful for checking an existing shirt's sleeve length against your arm.

How do slim fit shirt measurements differ from regular fit?

A slim fit shirt runs 2–4 inches of chest ease above your actual body measurement, compared to 4–6 inches for regular fit — meaning a slim fit shirt sits noticeably closer to the body through the torso and sleeves.

How do I check my shirt size without a measuring tape?

Lay a well-fitting shirt you already own flat on a table and measure pit-to-pit (double for chest), shoulder seam to cuff (sleeve), and collar to hem (length) with any ruler or string — then compare to our size chart above.

What are standard shirt pocket dimensions?

A standard men's chest pocket typically runs 4.5–5 inches wide and 5–5.5 inches deep — sized to comfortably hold a phone or wallet without gaping at the top.

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