Get Fitted: How To Buy A Fitted Shirt [Men's Fashi...

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Ever pull on a dress shirt that makes you look fifteen pounds heavier, the kind that balloons out the back and with sleeves cut for a pirate? Now a range of labels is offering fitted dress shirts that perfectly contour to your body. Taylor Lautner of 'Twilight' shows you how to instantly slim down while buttoning up

A firm semi-spread collar and refined pencil stripe make a bold statement, but not a fashion-centric one. Shirt, $145, by Boss Black. Pants, $365, by D&G. Watch by Raymond Weil.

Dig superslim ties? You're going to want a small collar, like this one, to match. Shirt, $375, by Gucci. Tie, $160, by Massimo Bizzocchi. Tie bar by Thom Browne New York.

If you want a dependable slim-cut shirt that won't cost you hundreds, head to H&M. The Swedish brand has promoted European-style fitted dress shirts ever since it arrived in the States. Shirt, $40, by H&M. Tie, $135, by Salvatore Ferragamo. Pants, $195, by Boss Black.

When in doubt, invest in a crisp white dress shirt. Wear it with a suit and tie, or roll up the sleeves and throw it on with your slim-fit jeans. You can never go wrong. Shirt, $395, by Dior Homme. Tie, $165, by Dolce & Gabbana. Jeans, $315, by Prada. Tie bar by Thom Browne New York.

Just because you prefer a modern-fit shirt doesn't mean you can't evoke old-world elegance. Check out the French cuffs, the British-style spread collar, and the resplendent blue stripes. Shirt, $325, by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Tie, $125, by Conference of Birds. Pants, $195, by Boss Black. Cuff links by Dolan Bullock. Watch by Raymond Weil.

Not all brands call their slim-fit shirts by the same name. Dolce & Gabbana offers three fits—Luxury, Martini, and its slimmest cut, Gold, seen here. In this case, it's a dress shirt more suited for the evening than the office. Shirt, $325, and pants, $540, by Dolce & Gabbana. Belt by J.Crew. Watch by Raymond Weil.

article and pictures via: GQ