Shirt Fit

Size-wise, I am a 00, very slim 5'3" small bust. I am too slim to fit into fitted clothing (not stretchy) at the usual stores. This makes finding fitted dress shirts a particular hassle. Pants and Skirts can always be fixed/hemmed, but shirts are another matter. I am not as curvy as your usual petite size, any suggestions for a store/brand that makes shirts that are a slimmer fit?


No one can find shirts that fit. Consider the job: shoulders, size (and position) of bust, width of back, position of waist, set of arm holes, torso width, and length. Before our current fitted look, shirts were boxier (and cinched in by tucking) but we now want perfect fit for each of us. Sometimes, this requires the addition of princess seams by a tailor, and in the opposite cases, shirts can be worn open, with a cami under, so that there is a visible waist, but ample room for the bust.

But don't despair. First, look for shirts with styles that are easier for you to wear, like ruched fronts.

For very slim fit items, look at the high end stores (expensive, but good tailoring.)
Their extra-small really means business. Craig

And always look for Slim Fit.

These ultra slim sizes are often long, however, so you may have to shorten the hem. But we all do. You can try adding a scoop neck tank sweater, or a menswear vest, over the shirt, to pull it in. The vests can often be adjusted by a small belt on the back.