Why do dress shirts always billow out in the back?

[MrMatt]

I like wearing dress shirts, but if you tuck them in, they always billow out in the back, especially the lower back. This happens to me no matter what size dress shirt I buy; right size, too small, too big. Is there any way to fix this??

 

[Crusty]

Quit bending over and pulling the shirt out.

 

[Dumac]

Quit bending over and pulling the shirt out.

Yeah, this is what I try to do.

Be stiff, like a great oak!

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

You need shirts with longer tails which might have nothing to do with the shirt size.

 

[actuarial]

I like wearing dress shirts, but if you tuck them in, they always billow out in the back, especially the lower back. This happens to me no matter what size dress shirt I buy; right size, too small, too big. Is there any way to fix this??

I reduced this problem when I got dress shirts that fit me properly, and were tapered. Even still, if I try to tuck the shirt in tight it will billow. Thus I take up a bit of shirt all around and let it fold over my belt a little. Usually what would un-tuck naturally if you put your arms over your head is enough.

The problem was much worse when I was 38" chest and 30" waist. Now that I've packed on some pounds it's not so much a problem.

 

[MJinZ]

1) Try tucking them into your underwear

2) Stand up straight - always

 

[Pantlegz]

yea, just don't bend over... duh

 

[Mermaidman]

Doesn't it depend on the style/cut of the shirt? My S.O. bought me a few very form-fitting shirts. Definitely no billowing! And very metrosexual . . .

 

[JJ650]

You could always use shirt stays.

http://www.google.com/products?hl=e...esult_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CDYQrQQwAA

Caution:
They have a tendency to rip leg hairs out.
Or they could snap off from the sock and smack you in the balls. It hurts. Bad.
Had it happen while at school heading to my next class (used shirt stays to keep uniform nice and crisp looking). Was walking at a good clip and then *THWACK*!! I buckled instantly in front of the Physics building right when a bus load of tourist drove by.
True story.

 

[jtvang125]

Get fitted dress shirts. Not only do they look better but suffer less of this problem.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

1) Try tucking them into your underwear

da fuck man?

 

[KeithTalent]

Get shirt suspenders that connect the bottom of your shirt to your socks. This has the added benefit of keeping your socks up.

KT

 

[rcpratt]

Buying slim shirts mostly fixes this problem for me. Apparently all regular shirts are made for fatties.

 

[lxskllr]

da fuck man?

I used to do that with thermal underwear. It helps prevent unpleasant surprises in the winter.

 

[Kntx]

Buy custom tailored shirts. There are traveling tailors that go around between major cities taking measurements and orders. They then take these orders to China where the shirts are made. This way you can get a whole bunch of nice tailored shirts for a good price.

 

[Shortcut]

do they billow when you're facing the wind? if so, just cut a few vent holes in the back of the shirt

 

[Wyndru]

Doesn't it depend on the style/cut of the shirt? My S.O. bought me a few very form-fitting shirts. Definitely no billowing! And very metrosexual . . .

Even if I had the body to pull it off, I wouldn't be caught dead in a form fitting dress shirt. I can't even imagine how uncomfortable these are.

Whenever I see these shirts, it reminds me of those tuxedo T-Shirts people wear as a joke.

 

[KeithTalent]

yea, just don't bend over... duh

I don't think that's an option for him.

KT

 

[MJinZ]

Get shirt suspenders that connect the bottom of your shirt to your socks. This has the added benefit of keeping your socks up.

KT

This sounds so incredibly dorkish, it just calls into question of why shirts exist in the first place.

Disclaimer: dislike wearing dress shirts and ties, had to for work all week long and it sucked.

 

[zinfamous]

1) Try tucking them into your underwear

Yes. tuck into underwear.

Then, pull the tail under your crotch and tie a knot with the front of the shirt. no more billow!

 

[rcpratt]

Yes. tuck into underwear.

Then, pull the tail under your crotch and tie a knot with the front of the shirt. no more billow!

That sounds like it would feel pleasant. :hmm:

 

[Nerva]

I get my shirts measured and made in HK. 60 bucks a shirt, guaranteed to fit properly and now billowing

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

This sounds so incredibly dorkish, it just calls into question of why shirts exist in the first place.

You're the guy who suggested he tuck his shirt into his undies and consequently fart all over his shirt tails.

 

[MJinZ]

You're the guy who suggested he tuck his shirt into his undies and consequently fart all over his shirt tails.

LOL, it works. You wear them once or twice (max) and it goes to the cleaner to get cleaned and pressed.

Another reason why dress shirts suck - it keeps millions of laundromats in business.

 

[HumblePie]

There is a difference between a form fitting shirt and a tailored fitted shirt. They are not the same. A "sports" cut or thin tapered shirt solves 99% of the problems with billowing out the back.

However, if you are too cheap to buy a good shirt or still think a well tailored shirt looks to form fitting, you can always wear garters. I had to wear them for years in the military in my blues.