Aurex field note · Updated 26 August 2026
Prepare the reference shirt
Choose a clean, comfortable tee with the silhouette you want to reproduce. Fasten any closures, lay it face down on a flat surface and smooth natural wrinkles without pulling the fabric.
Locate the shoulder points
Find where each shoulder seam meets the sleeve seam. Measure in a straight line across the upper back between those points. Record the unit and avoid following a curved neckline.
Handle dropped shoulders
On an oversized or drop-shoulder tee, the seam may sit below the natural shoulder. The larger measurement is intentional, so compare it with a similarly styled reference rather than a fitted tee.
Build a complete comparison
Combine shoulder width with pit-to-pit chest and high-shoulder-to-hem length. Follow the exact measurement diagram on the product page when its method differs.
Common questions
Do I measure shoulders on the front or back?
The back is commonly easier because the seam endpoints are visible, but follow the product chart's stated method.
What if the shirt has no clear shoulder seam?
Use chest and length as primary references and evaluate the gallery; seamless or raglan construction needs a different method.
Does a wider shoulder always mean a larger size?
No. It can be a deliberate feature of relaxed or oversized patterning.