tilesomoole
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Question to those with experience.
Two things that I've experienced:
1. If you want the exact same fit, I don't think I would change the measurements. Most people wear their oxfords a bit looser than their fitted dress shirts, though, so if that's the case for you I would adjust. For me, going from a thinner shirt fabric (the Monti light blue tattersall, to be precise) to a thicker (Dugdale flannel), I did increase the yoke, chest, waist, and sleeve length just slightly to allow for the thicker fabric and a just slightly looser fit. It worked perfectly, and if I were to order an oxford I would use the larger measurements.
2. The shirt will shrink, so allow for that. If you're willing to commit to hang-drying the shrinkage will be minimal, but if you're going to put it in a dryer ever, I would definitely adjust. Personally, I added 1/2" to the collar, 3/4" to the sleeves, 1.5" to the length, and 1/2" to the body and waist. That worked just right, so now I can dry that shirt.
Let us know how you get on!