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Creating your first shirt with our AI: hip width

The Ideal Hip Width

Are you creating your first LE CHEMISEUR® shirt with our AI sizing system and would like to adjust the hip width? This page is for you.

Best Practices for Hip Width

The hip width is the full width of the shirt right at the hem, edge to edge. You should be able to close the last button comfortably even when seated.

When should I adjust the hip width?

😎 You wear your shirt untucked with a thick belt

If you usually wear your shirt untucked over a thick belt, consider adding 1 to 2 cm at the hips for greater comfort and a cleaner drape.

If the difference between the waist and hip measurements exceeds 5 to 6 cm, we also recommend increasing the waist measurement by 1 cm to create a straighter silhouette.

📏 You prefer an extra-slim fit

If you like a very fitted look and usually wear your shirt tucked in, you may reduce the hip width by 1 cm.

🍑 Wide hips or prominent seat

If you have wider hips or a more prominent seat, adding 2 to 3 cm at the hips can significantly improve comfort.

If the difference between the waist and hip measurements exceeds 5 to 6 cm, consider increasing the waist measurement slightly as well to maintain balanced proportions.

For a harmonious shape, keep the hip width somewhere between the chest width and the waist taper.

How to measure the hip width on a shirt you already own

Button the shirt, lay it flat, and measure the distance from one edge to the other at the very bottom, without stopping at the seams. Compare with a shirt of similar back length, because the required hip width depends on where the hem sits—for example, a longer shirt worn lower usually needs more room.

Updated on: 10/06/2026