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How to find an XXL men's shirt (collar 18 / 18.5)

The shirt that does you justice

An 18-inch collar? Whether it is your shoe size or your shirt collar size, the problem is much the same: the piece you have in mind, properly suited to your build, is hard to come by.

And yet, when it comes to the big and tall men's shirt, a simple solution exists: leave behind ready-to-wear that never quite works, and finally treat yourself to a made-to-measure XXL shirt that does not pull at the shoulders or chest, does not gape at the waist, and whose long sleeve and collar fall exactly as they should.

Are you a tall, muscular XXL?

Highlight your V-shape with a fitted cut.

Most men dream of such a build: short-sleeved polos and knitwear sit beautifully on you and flatter you more than any other body type. Yet finding the right long-sleeved shirt size can be a real puzzle when you carry serious muscle.

In ready-to-wear, you will tend to look for the shirt that hugs the line of your shoulders without clinging to your biceps. The catch: your sculpted core then disappears under an excess of fabric.

You might also believe that a straight, generous cut will give you a more balanced silhouette — when in fact a slim or fitted cut will serve you far better.

Once you take your measurements, the gap between the top of your chest and your waist becomes obvious. A fine shirt cut and assembled to your exact dimensions will be the only one that truly underlines your silhouette while improving your comfort and freedom of movement. Made-to-measure is now available at genuinely accessible prices.



Big and Tall Shirt Measurements

Shirts

  • Casual
  • Dressed
  • Essentials
  • Broad chest with a little stomach?

    Choose restraint.

    If the wider part of your body sits at the stomach, the reasoning reverses and a straight cut proves a better choice than a fitted one. With a fuller midsection, the best way to avoid missteps is to aim for simplicity: a plain-coloured fabric or small patterns (checks or thin stripes), a classic French or Italian collar — but not too tall if your neck is short — for a finer carriage of the head. Avoid colours that are too loud. As for cloth, linen and cotton are sound choices for your shirt.

    Place the small touches that make up your personality in the details: the choice of accessories, the tie above all, the lining, the cuff style, the buttoning, perhaps a piece of embroidery, and so on.

    Elegant accessories

    Taking your measurements with care: the small effort you must make to look (even) better

    You know the size of generously cut shirts and have taken the time to check size correspondences: a collar of 18 / 18.5 inches matches an XXL, a French 45-46, and a T5. Now is the moment to grasp the impact of a perfectly cut shirt by pushing your attention to detail one step further.

    For that, take your courage — and a measuring tape — in both hands, and measure every strategic point: neck, chest, waist, hips, shoulder width, sleeve length, wrists and back.

    You will know your exact measurements once and for all, and you will be ready to try made-to-measure shirt making. The reward: the satisfaction of finally wearing the XXL shirt in which you feel yourself — elegant, and free in your movements.

    Taking your measurements

    Start taking your measurements

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