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by Staff Writer
Whether it's a wedding or another formal event, you'll want your tuxedo shirt to fit correctly so you can look your best for the big occasion. Properly fitting your tuxedo shirt is an important part of getting your formal ensemble right. Luckily, you can easily fit your men's tuxedo shirt at home with a measuring tape. Men's dress shirts are ordered by neck size and sleeve length, so you'll need to get these two measurements for a proper fit. The following tips will guide you through measuring a tuxedo shirt so you don't have to worry about it on the big day.
Neck: To get a proper neck measurement for a dress shirt, measure your neck size at its largest width. Wrap the measuring tape around your neck where the shirt collar sits. Be sure to measure just your neck and not the undershirt or shirt collar. Ensure that you can fit a finger or two between the tape measure and your neck so the tuxedo shirt will allow you some breathing room.
Sleeve length: Standing up straight, keep your arms at your side and have someone hold the end of a tape measure on the middle of the base of your neck, in line with your shoulders. Your friend should then run it straight over your shoulder and down your arm to your wrist to measure the length of your shirt sleeve. For the formal shirt sleeve measurement, run the tape about an inch past the wrist bone and record the measurement.
Size up: If you fall between shirt sizes, choose the larger formal shirt to ensure a comfortable fit. Neck sizes increase in half-inch increments with each size. Men's tuxedo shirt sleeve lengths usually come in ranges, such as 34 to 35 inches. You should also always opt for longer sleeves instead of shorter sleeves for the best fit in your tuxedo shirt.
Shop for your build: Heavier individuals may opt for big-and-tall men's dress shirts, while a slimmer person would look for an athletic fit. Be sure to factor in the accessories you will wear with your tuxedo shirt, including your jacket, cummerbund, cuff links and bow tie, to ensure that these items don't make your men's dress shirt fit too tightly.
