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where can i find a buttondown shirt that is really short in length?

obeserabbit

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i'm pretty short (5'4) and buttondown shirts tend to be way too long for me. any suggestions on brands which offer slim shirts with something like <26" length?

is my only option to get my shirts tailored?
 

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Depends on your girth.
 

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Tailors are the way, I'm 5'2 and have the same problem, always.

Also, if you have problems with a slim fit, I would suggest not to be afraid of going women's, as long as you are careful with what you buy you might be in for a treat fit-wise. Just look out for tiny collars, rounded collars and other feminen things (bib collar, floral embroidery, too much room for bust).
 

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hmm girth as in waist? my waist is around 31 and my chest/shoulders are pretty broad.

i've never thought of buying women's shirts, thx for the suggestion
 

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black fleece buttondowns are 2-3&quot; shorter than other buttondowns in the same size.
 

obeserabbit

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i dont htink i can afford BoO

and i've never seen a black fleece buttondown
 

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Black fleece is made by Brooks Brothers, though it is only carried in select stores. You can find it on the BB sight, but its kind of a pain to navigate to individual items.
 

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I have heard about a designer called the search function. TONS of short buttondowns.
 

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just go into the boys section, the shirts there are always short, i tend to go with xl or l in boys and fits me fine, no need for tailor.
 

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If you have a Zara around you, check them out. I have two shirts from them, both are very short. Some people here don't like the quality, but they're not very expensive either.
 

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I would guess that it would cost around $10-15 to shorten the hem on a shirt at a tailor. I'd focus on finding a good shirt you like, then have it altered.
 

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