THE ANTON ALEXANDER FIT GUIDE
Men’s Dress Shirt Size Chart & Fit Guide
Men’s dress shirt sizing is based on neck, sleeve and chest measurements. Use the chart below to see what dress shirt sizes mean, compare Modern vs Fitted, and choose the right Anton Alexander size. For a standalone reference, see our dress shirt size chart.
01 / CHOOSE YOUR FIT
Same size. A different silhouette.
Modern Fit
A tailored shape with extra room through the chest, waist and upper arms. Choose this cut if you prefer more ease through the body.
Fitted
A closer cut through the shoulders, chest, arms, waist and hip. Choose this cut if you prefer a more shaped silhouette.
Your neck size and sleeve length stay the same in both fits. For a deeper comparison, see our Fitted vs Modern Fit dress shirt guide.
What changes in Fitted?
Compared with Modern Fit in the same labeled size:
| Area | Fitted difference |
|---|---|
| Neck | No change |
| Sleeve length | No change |
| Chest | 1″ tighter |
| Shoulders | ¾″ tighter |
| Arm circumference | 1″ tighter |
| Waist | 2½″ tighter |
| Hip | 1″ tighter |
02 / TAKE YOUR MEASUREMENTS
A few minutes. A better fit.
For illustrated steps and the difference between body and shirt measurements, read our guide to measuring for a dress shirt.
Use a flexible measuring tape and, if possible, ask someone to help. Stand naturally and keep the tape comfortably snug without pulling it tight. Record your measurements in inches.
1. Neck
Wrap the tape around the base of your neck where your collar sits. Leave room for one finger so the collar feels comfortable.
Using a shirt you already like? Lay its collar flat and measure from the center of the button to the far end of the buttonhole.
2. Chest
Measure all the way around the fullest part of your chest, just under your arms. Keep the tape level across your back and breathe normally.
This is a measurement around your body, not a flat measurement across the front of a shirt.
3. Sleeve
Bend your arm slightly. Start at the center back of your neck, continue over the shoulder, around the outside of your elbow, and down to your wrist bone.
Start at the center of your neck—not at the shoulder seam.
03 / FIND YOUR SIZE
The Modern Fit size chart.
All measurements are in inches. For Fitted, use the same neck and sleeve ranges and refer to the fit differences above.
| Size | Neck | Sleeve | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 13–13.5″ | 31–32.5″ | 33–35.5″ |
| S | 14–14.5″ | 32–33.5″ | 36–38.5″ |
| M | 15–15.5″ | 33–34.5″ | 39–41.5″ |
| L | 16–16.5″ | 34–35.5″ | 42–44.5″ |
| XL | 17–17.5″ | 35–36.5″ | 45–47.5″ |
| XXL | 18–18.5″ | 36–37.5″ | 48–50.5″ |
Between sizes, or do your neck, chest and sleeve measurements point to different sizes? Contact us before ordering so we can help you choose a base size and discuss adjustments.
A MORE PERSONAL FIT
Need room in one area and shape in another?
For an athletic shape, Modern Fit can provide room through the shoulders and chest while custom waist and hip adjustments bring the shirt closer below. Tell us where your current shirts feel tight or loose, and we can help you choose a starting point.
Custom sizing adjustments are available at no additional charge. Add your notes at checkout, or contact us first if you need help.
COMMON SIZING QUESTIONS
Men’s dress shirt sizing explained.
How do men’s dress shirt sizes work?
Dress shirt sizing uses your neck, sleeve and chest measurements to find the best fit. Anton Alexander maps those measurements to XS–XXL, then offers Modern Fit or Fitted depending on how much room you want through the body.
What do dress shirt size numbers mean?
Traditional dress shirt numbers usually refer to neck and sleeve measurements in inches. On the Anton Alexander chart, for example, a 15–15.5 inch neck falls within Medium in Modern Fit.
How do I measure for a men’s dress shirt?
Measure around the base of your neck, around the fullest part of your chest, and from the center back of your neck over the shoulder and bent elbow to the wrist bone.
What is the difference between Modern Fit and Fitted?
Both use the same neck and sleeve ranges. Modern Fit gives you more room through the body, while Fitted creates a closer silhouette. See our Modern Fit vs Fitted guide for the full comparison.
What if I fall between dress shirt sizes?
Choose the closest base size and contact us before ordering if your neck, chest and sleeve measurements point to different sizes. Custom sizing adjustments are available.
Let’s find your fit.
Have your neck, chest and sleeve measurements ready. We’ll help you choose your size or discuss a custom adjustment.
260-218-3434 · info@AntonAlexander.com
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