collarsize:

Measure around the base of the neck. You should be able to �t one index �nger

underneath the measuring tape.

suitsleeves:

Half an inch of your cu� should show below the cu� of your jacket when your

arm is at rest.

Choosing the

shirtPERFECT

chest: Measure around the fullest part of your chest close up under your arms and across your shoulder blades.

armlength:

Measure from the nape of your neck to the top of your shoulder. Bend your arms and then measure from your shoulder to where you want the cu�s to sit.

classic fit

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Has more room around the core, arms and shoulders. �is look never goes out of style and is suitable for all occasions.

super-slim fitA more extreme version of the slim �t. �e

taper at the waist is much more dramatic and the room around the arms and shoulders is

reduced.

Cut closer in to the body for a �attering �t. �ey’re cut a little larger in the shoulders and taper in towards a smaller waist to show o�

an athletic �gure.

tailored fit

�is collar is seen everywhere in business settings. It looks great with a tie for work, or

without for a professional yet relaxed look

You can also get a “wide spread collar” also known as “�e Londoner” which features a

wide spread between the collar tips and is perfect for bulkier tie knots.

spreadcollar

doublecuff

Also known as a French cu�, this is the classic cu� for a dress shirt. �e cu� is folded back,

hence the ‘double’ and is fastened with cu�inks instead of buttons. �e French cu� is best for

showing a quarter inch of shirt cu� from underneath your jacket sleeves.

button downcollar

A smart look, even without a tie! First introduced by the Brooks Brothers in 1896, the button down was fashioned after the shirts of polo players.

single cuff �is is a traditional cu� with built-in buttons. Most store-bought shirts tend to have single button cu�s.

forward pointA classic business collar that is typically worn

with a four-in-hand knot due to its width.

�e most formal collar style and mostly worn with tuxedo jackets. Features a stand up

collar with downward points. Should only be worn with a bow-tie.

wing

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OtherCOLLARS

&collars cuffs

&fabric weave

oxford

twill

end on end

a dash of detailEnd-on-end is a variant of poplin but with two di�erent coloured threads. �is gives the appearance of a solid colour from a distance, but more subtle detail up

close.

the lightest shirt weave Poplin weave shirts are ideal for wearing in the summer and they look crisp

when ironed. Poplin is a plain weave which means the threads alternatively cross over and under each other.

a more casual weave Oxford shirts can be worn professionally when there is a higher thread count. it is a basket weave where multiple weft threads are crossed over the same number

of warp threads, usually one coloured and one white thread to give the traditional checkerboard �nish.

touchthe joseph turner

Fully interlined and painstakingly constructed using a dozen separate components. Available in twelve di�erent collar sizes and

sleeve length combinations to ensure the perfect �t.

TWO PIECE COLLAR

All of our formal shirts have gussets to strengthen the side seams. We believe these are critical to durability, although they are fre-

quently omitted by our less conventional rivals.

GUSSETS

�is allows the shirt to lie �at and smooth across the shoulders and to hang straight at the back. �is would not be achievable

with a single piece of fabric.

FOUR PIECE SPLIT YOKE

�e traditional way to keep the sleeve above the cu� closed. Using an under and over gauntlet, they sandwich the sleeve �rmly to-

gether, to prevent gaping.

SLEEVE GAUNTLETS

Make sure your shirt stays in your trousers, whether you’re stand-ing, sitting or even reaching for that paperwork on the top shelf.

EXTRA-LONG TAILS

poplin

a very durable fabricTwill is less likely to crease and easier to iron. It has a weft thread which runs over and under multiple warp threads to create patterns such as houndstooth

and herringbone: