SIZING AND FIT: WOMEN

We have two main fits available for you to choose from:

Slim
These are fitted shirts that are darted to provide a very tailored silhouette. Slim through the arms and waist these shirts look great tucked in or worn out.

Classic
With a little more room through the arms, chest and waist these shirts are subtly tapered to maintain nice lines whilst still being comfortable.

Weekend
A very loose fit, this shirt is great worn open with a singlet and jeans or done up over leggings.

SIZING AND FIT: SUITS

Without Prejudice clothing is manufactured in Europe and is therefore labeled according to European sizing. Below is some information to help you understand their sizing. Our collection of Without Prejudice includes both their Standard Fit and their Slim Fit. Their Standard Fit is quite tapered already and the Slim Fit is just a little more tailored with a slightly longer sleeve length and narrower pants.

HOW TO MEASURE

We like to take the time to ensure our customers get the right size for them so below are some tips for measuring when purchasing online. Along the way if you need a little help please don’t be shy to email us louka@shirtbar.com.au or call us (02) 8068 8222

Neck/Collar:

Take one of your best fitting shirts. Lay the collar flat and measure the inside of the collar from the centre of the button to the centre of the buttonhole. Alternatively you can ask someone to measure around your neck, allowing enough room for two fingers to be inserted comfortably between the tape measure and the neck. This should allow for a comfortable fit. This measurement should be your Collar size.

Sleeve:

Take one of your best fitting shirts and lay it out flat (buttoned up) with the back facing up. Locate the centre of the base of the collar, from this point measure across the top of the shoulder, to the elbow and down to the cuff. If the measurement falls between two sizes, choose the longer size.

Chest & Waist:

With one of your best fitting shirts laid flat (buttoned up) and with the back facing up measure the chest across the widest point (almost in line with the armhole) and the waist at the narrowest point (about half way down.)

STYLE GUIDE

Our shirts have a variety of collars, cuffs and other details that change seasonally but below is a rough description of some of the more popular styles. If you are after something specific we can custom make you a shirt through our Made-to-Order service.

COLLAR STYLES

Spread:
a classic collar that is neither too wide nor too big. Can be worn with or without a tie. As far as collars you, the Spread is always in style.

Cutaway
inspired from Italy, this collar has a much larger opening for wearing a half or full Windsor knot in your tie. Dressed in a suit you will be sure to leave a lasting impression.

Semi-Cutaway:
this is a fashion collar shaped between the Italian Cutaway and Spread collars. It has a slightly higher neck band that sits up to give a strong and powerful presence. Can be worn with or without a tie.

Button Down:
as it implies this collar has a button attached underneath each collar point that can either be exposed or hidden. It keeps the collar nicely in place and is traditionally a casual look but can also be worn with a tie.

Wing:
this is a more formal style specifically to be worn with a bow tie or cravat. A traditional collar to be worn to “Black Tie” events. The points are pressed to fold back over your bow tie, slightly resembling ‘wings’.

CUFF STYLES

The main decision here is whether you want Single cuffs (with buttons) or French cuffs (to be worn with cufflinks).
Single cuffs:
are the most common style you will find – some feature one button, others two, and wrap around to be buttoned into place. Some of the styles available in Single cuffs are.

Round Cuff	Chisel Cuff

French cuffs:
also known as Double cuffs they are specifically designed to wear with cufflinks. These cuffs are more formal and have extra length in the sleeve that is folded back to create the double cuff. These cuffs do not have buttons and need to be closed with a link through the buttonholes (cufflinks).

French Cuff (Double Cuff)

FABRICS

We have been been making fine shirts for more than 40 years. One of the secrets to our success is sourcing some of the most beautiful and luxurious fabrics from around the world. This is in Egyptian Cottons, Swiss Cottons, Cotton/Polyester, Luxury 2 Ply’s or even Cotton Stretch fabrications. Many of our fabrics are also engineered to be easy iron or easy care. Great shirts start with great fabrics. We hope you enjoy wearing one of our shirts.

FABRIC TEXTURES

Herringbone: a weave of short, diagonal parallel lines where the direction of the slant alternates column by column - giving the fabric a zigzag effect. The size of the herringbone can vary from as small as 2mm to as large as 20mm. A Herringbone is a type of Twill Weave.
Twill: characterised by a weave that forms a distinct diagonal line that moves to the left or right across the surface of the fabric. Twills technically have a front and back side and can usually show a different colour or prominence on either side of the fabric.
Sateen: a weave made using a Satin weave structure but made with cotton yarns instead of silk, allowing the fabric to take on a lustre or shine that can enhance plains, or highlight stripes and checks. The Sateen can be slightly raised and textured, but the weave feels softer and smoother on the skin than other types.
Oxford: originating in 19th century Great Britain, this weave is characterised by a subtle one-by-one basket-weave texture, which makes the fabric strong and durable. There are many variations of Oxford, but generally the fabric has intense white overtones on a coloured background. The Pinpoint Oxford is very similar, but has a finer basket-weave texture. The Royal Oxford has a two-by-two heavier texture. Oxford textures offer superior easy care with their ability to hide wrinkles in their texture. The Oxford weave has a dot like effect.

FABRIC PATTERNS
Plains	Stripes	Checks	Prints

SIZING AND FIT: WOMEN

We have two main fits available for you to choose from:

Slim
These are fitted shirts that are darted to provide a very tailored silhouette. Slim through the arms and waist these shirts look great tucked in or worn out.

Classic
With a little more room through the arms, chest and waist these shirts are subtly tapered to maintain nice lines whilst still being comfortable.

Weekend
A very loose fit, this shirt is great worn open with a singlet and jeans or done up over leggings.

SIZING AND FIT: SUITS

Without Prejudice clothing is manufactured in Europe and is therefore labeled according to European sizing. Below is some information to help you understand their sizing. Our collection of Without Prejudice includes both their Standard Fit and their Slim Fit. Their Standard Fit is quite tapered already and the Slim Fit is just a little more tailored with a slightly longer sleeve length and narrower pants.

HOW TO MEASURE

We like to take the time to ensure our customers get the right size for them so below are some tips for measuring when purchasing online. Along the way if you need a little help please don’t be shy to email us louka@shirtbar.com.au or call us (02) 8068 8222

Neck/Collar:

Take one of your best fitting shirts. Lay the collar flat and measure the inside of the collar from the centre of the button to the centre of the buttonhole. Alternatively you can ask someone to measure around your neck, allowing enough room for two fingers to be inserted comfortably between the tape measure and the neck. This should allow for a comfortable fit. This measurement should be your Collar size.

Sleeve:

Take one of your best fitting shirts and lay it out flat (buttoned up) with the back facing up. Locate the centre of the base of the collar, from this point measure across the top of the shoulder, to the elbow and down to the cuff. If the measurement falls between two sizes, choose the longer size.

Chest & Waist:

With one of your best fitting shirts laid flat (buttoned up) and with the back facing up measure the chest across the widest point (almost in line with the armhole) and the waist at the narrowest point (about half way down.)

STYLE GUIDE

Our shirts have a variety of collars, cuffs and other details that change seasonally but below is a rough description of some of the more popular styles. If you are after something specific we can custom make you a shirt through our Made-to-Order service.

COLLAR STYLES

Spread:
a classic collar that is neither too wide nor too big. Can be worn with or without a tie. As far as collars you, the Spread is always in style.

Cutaway
inspired from Italy, this collar has a much larger opening for wearing a half or full Windsor knot in your tie. Dressed in a suit you will be sure to leave a lasting impression.

Semi-Cutaway:
this is a fashion collar shaped between the Italian Cutaway and Spread collars. It has a slightly higher neck band that sits up to give a strong and powerful presence. Can be worn with or without a tie.

Button Down:
as it implies this collar has a button attached underneath each collar point that can either be exposed or hidden. It keeps the collar nicely in place and is traditionally a casual look but can also be worn with a tie.

Wing:
this is a more formal style specifically to be worn with a bow tie or cravat. A traditional collar to be worn to “Black Tie” events. The points are pressed to fold back over your bow tie, slightly resembling ‘wings’.

CUFF STYLES

The main decision here is whether you want Single cuffs (with buttons) or French cuffs (to be worn with cufflinks).
Single cuffs:
are the most common style you will find – some feature one button, others two, and wrap around to be buttoned into place. Some of the styles available in Single cuffs are.

Round Cuff	Chisel Cuff

French cuffs:
also known as Double cuffs they are specifically designed to wear with cufflinks. These cuffs are more formal and have extra length in the sleeve that is folded back to create the double cuff. These cuffs do not have buttons and need to be closed with a link through the buttonholes (cufflinks).

French Cuff (Double Cuff)

FABRICS

We have been been making fine shirts for more than 40 years. One of the secrets to our success is sourcing some of the most beautiful and luxurious fabrics from around the world. This is in Egyptian Cottons, Swiss Cottons, Cotton/Polyester, Luxury 2 Ply’s or even Cotton Stretch fabrications. Many of our fabrics are also engineered to be easy iron or easy care. Great shirts start with great fabrics. We hope you enjoy wearing one of our shirts.

FABRIC TEXTURES

Herringbone: a weave of short, diagonal parallel lines where the direction of the slant alternates column by column - giving the fabric a zigzag effect. The size of the herringbone can vary from as small as 2mm to as large as 20mm. A Herringbone is a type of Twill Weave.
Twill: characterised by a weave that forms a distinct diagonal line that moves to the left or right across the surface of the fabric. Twills technically have a front and back side and can usually show a different colour or prominence on either side of the fabric.
Sateen: a weave made using a Satin weave structure but made with cotton yarns instead of silk, allowing the fabric to take on a lustre or shine that can enhance plains, or highlight stripes and checks. The Sateen can be slightly raised and textured, but the weave feels softer and smoother on the skin than other types.
Oxford: originating in 19th century Great Britain, this weave is characterised by a subtle one-by-one basket-weave texture, which makes the fabric strong and durable. There are many variations of Oxford, but generally the fabric has intense white overtones on a coloured background. The Pinpoint Oxford is very similar, but has a finer basket-weave texture. The Royal Oxford has a two-by-two heavier texture. Oxford textures offer superior easy care with their ability to hide wrinkles in their texture. The Oxford weave has a dot like effect.

FABRIC PATTERNS
Plains	Stripes	Checks	Prints