Use this dress shirt size chart to choose your Anton Alexander size. Start with your neck and sleeve measurements, then choose the body fit that gives you the amount of room you prefer through the shoulders, chest, arms and waist. If you need help taking those numbers, follow our illustrated dress shirt measurement guide first.
Dress shirt sizing is not standardized across every brand, so use Anton Alexander’s own sizing information rather than assuming another brand’s size or fit name will measure the same.
How to Use the Anton Alexander Dress Shirt Size Chart
- Neck: Begin with the collar size that fits comfortably when fully buttoned.
- Sleeve length: Choose the sleeve length that reaches the wrist correctly without bunching.
- Body fit: After neck and sleeve size, choose Fitted or Modern Fit based on how much room you want through the torso.
- Compare garment measurements: If you are between options, compare the shirt measurements with a shirt you already own and like.
Fit and Size Are Different
Your neck and sleeve size determine the labeled shirt size, while the fit changes how much room the shirt has through the body. Anton Alexander’s Fitted and Modern Fit cuts use the same neck and sleeve sizing, but the Fitted cut is closer through the shoulders, chest, biceps and waist.
For the exact body-measurement differences between our two cuts, see our Fitted vs Modern Fit dress shirt comparison. That page explains the fit differences in detail, while this page is focused on choosing the correct size.
Anton Alexander Dress Shirt Size Chart
Choosing the Right Size
A dress shirt should button comfortably at the collar, lie flat across the chest and allow normal movement without pulling at the shoulders or buttons. If your neck and sleeve size are correct but the torso feels too close or too loose, change the fit before changing the labeled size.
For more guidance on how each area of the shirt should sit on your body, visit our dress shirt fit guide.
Dress Shirt Sizing Questions
What do the two numbers on a dress shirt size mean?
On a typical U.S. numerical dress shirt label, the first number is the neck size and the second is the sleeve length, both in inches. For example, 16 / 34 refers to a 16-inch neck size and a 34-inch sleeve length. Anton Alexander uses XS–XXL labels, so match your measurements to our current size chart instead of assuming a universal conversion.
Should I compare body measurements or measurements from a shirt?
Use the measurement type specified by the chart. A body measurement and a finished shirt measurement are different: a shirt needs extra room for movement. Do not compare a flat shirt width directly with a body circumference. Follow our dress shirt measuring instructions, and ask us if you are unsure which measurement to use.
What if my neck, chest and sleeve measurements do not match one size?
Check all three measurements before ordering. Moving up a size may add room where you do not need it, while choosing a closer fit will not change Anton Alexander’s neck size or sleeve length at the same labeled size. Contact us with your measurements and describe where your current shirts feel tight or loose so we can discuss the available options.
When should I consider a custom dress shirt?
Consider custom options when a standard size and fit combination does not give you the proportions you need, or when you want to choose specific fabric, collar or cuff details. Our custom dress shirt guide explains the choices to review before ordering. Visit the custom shirt studio to explore the options, then confirm your sizing requirements with us.
Need Help With Sizing?
If you are unsure which size to order, review our sizing information or contact Anton Alexander and we will help you choose the best option before ordering.