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by THE_PUN_STOPS 5039 days ago
Amen to this. I never realized how awful non-fitting shirts looked until I got one properly fitted to my skinny frame.

Also, protip for fellow skinny men: Get dress shirts that fit well in the general torso area, even if the sleeves are too short. Then you can roll the sleeves up to the elbow, and leave them rolled up. This way you can get shirts at cheaper sources without them looking like a blouse.

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Another two tips for skinny dudes that want shirts: J Crew and Club Monaco. If the sleeves are too long, ask your dry cleaner or tailor to shorten them for you.
Absolutely. I wear dress shirts on a daily basis and whenever J.Crew Factory has a good 40% off sale I buy six of them and just get the sleeves shortened. It's one of the easiest alterations out there and only costs about five bucks a shirt.
Land's end canvas isn't bad if you are on a budget. You can pick up fitted oxfords for 20 bucks during some of their sales.
I'd suggest ben sherman or ted baker. In general, UK labels will tend to do a better job for skinny dudes.