By Mohit Patel, Marketing Specialist, Tailor Size Guide
Fit & body type Dec 26, 2026 4 min read
Best Shirts for Broad Shoulders
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Add Tailor Size Guide as a preferred source on GoogleBroad shoulders need shirts with proper shoulder seam length first. Buy by shoulder, tailor the torso. Athletic-cut, slim-cut, untucked-style brands all offer broad-shoulder fits.
The Chart
| Need | Look For | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder seam | Hits at shoulder bone | Drops 1"+ off shoulder |
| Cut | Athletic / muscle fit | Slim straight (chest tight, shoulder loose) |
| Chest room | Athletic = 4-5" room | Tight slim (pulls at button) |
| Waist | Tapered 6-8" smaller than chest | Boxy / classic fit |
| Brands | Untuckit, Mizzen+Main, State & Liberty | Standard brand 'slim' fits |
FAQs
Why standard slim doesn't work for broad shoulders?
Slim cut is uniform tapering. Broad shoulders need extra chest + shoulder room with normal waist. Athletic cut keeps chest+shoulder generous + tapers waist.
Custom shirts worth it?
Yes for serious broad-shoulder fits. ProperCloth, MyTailor.com, Indochino MTM all offer. Cost ~$80-120 vs $40 off-rack but fits ten times better.
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