Correct dress shirt fit is something most men fail to get right. In fact, if you look around, you'll see most men wearing dress shirts that are 1-2 sizes too large. The result is a shirt that looks awkward and billows at the sides.

The proper fit means that the collar touches the skin around the neck – but doesn't press against it. So you're able to slip 2 fingers comfortably in between your neck and the collar at any point.

Just right way The shoulder points slump off the shoulders and down onto your upper arms. As a result, the shirt is prone to ballooning and making your upper body look broader.

You'll have no problem buttoning up this shirt. The underside of the placket (where the buttons and buttonholes meet) rests lightly against the midpoint of your ribcage. So you can tuck in the shirt without billowing whatsoever.

Just right to Wearing the shirt with your arms hanging down, you'll get a “pinching” feeling when your elbow or shoulder moves. In addition, the sleeves will limit your movement – and show off too many wrinkles.

The cuffs should fit close to the body while still allowing space between the fabric and your wrists. You can quickly put the shirt on or take it off without unbuttoning the cuffs – and hardly any wrinkles form. If you wear a watch often, it's better to size the cuffs on your watch.

Just right The sleeves extend to the heel of your hands. This length leads to some fabric bunching up at the point where the cuffs end. When you wear a watch, it's going to be covered by the sleeve every time.

The collar of your dress shirt has one main job – to frame your face. Without a well-fitted collar, you end up with a noticeably unbalanced outfit. That's why you should pay close attention to the collar when you first try something on.

Too Loose The excess fabric tends to billow around your waist or chest. This problem causes “muffin-topping” from the waist area. Typically, the solution here is to size down or try another brand with a better fit.

Just right The sleeves extend to the heel of your hands. This length leads to some fabric bunching up at the point where the cuffs end. When you wear a watch, it's going to be covered by the sleeve every time.