TAILORED SHIRTS AND BLOUSES FOR WOMEN
Business shirts, casual shirts, silk blouses and evening tops. Each one made to your measurements and built to last.
Many women we speak to have given up on shirts. The arms are too long. The bust pulls. The collar gaps. The body is cut for someone shaped like a rectangle, and you are not. So you stick to jersey tops and knits because at least those stretch to fit.
But a shirt that fits properly is one of the best things you can wear. It is sharp under a blazer. It works tucked or untucked. It looks polished without trying. The problem was never the shirt. It was the sizing.
We make every shirt and blouse to your measurements. Not your collar size. Not your letter size. Your actual body. We measure your neck, shoulders, bust, waist, arm length, and back length, then build a pattern from scratch. The result is a shirt that sits flat at the collar, follows your shape through the body, and finishes at the right length for how you plan to wear it.
Consultations in our Mayfair showroom, at home, or by video. Fittings also held in Manchester, Zurich and New York.
BUSINESS SHIRTS
The shirts you wear to work. Clean, well-fitted, and built to look sharp under a jacket or on their own.
Why Fit Matters at Work
A business shirt is something you wear almost every day. If it pulls across the bust, gaps at the collar, or balloons at the waist, you notice it all day long. Most women deal with this by sizing up and hiding the extra cloth under a jacket. That is a workaround, not a solution.
A made-to-measure business shirt is cut to your body, so it sits flat where it should and follows your shape without pulling. Under a jacket, the collar sits clean and the cuffs show the right amount. Without a jacket, the body looks sharp on its own.
Cloth
We make business shirts in poplin, twill, herringbone, and end-on-end weaves. White and pale blue are the most popular starting points, but we carry a full range of colours, stripes, and subtle patterns. Your tailor will help you pick a cloth that suits your workplace and your skin tone.
Collar and Cuff
We offer a range of collar styles: spread, pointed, mandarin, and collarless among others. For cuffs, you choose between single (button) and double (French). We also adjust the cuff width so it sits right at your wrist. Your tailor will help match the collar to your face shape and the kind of neckwear or neckline you prefer.
CASUAL SHIRTS
Oxford cloth, linen, chambray, brushed cotton and flannel. The same fit as your work shirts, just in cloths that work off-duty.
Why Bespoke Casual
A casual shirt worn without a jacket has nowhere to hide. If the shoulders drop too far, the body is too full, or the length is wrong, it shows. We cut casual shirts to your frame so they sit clean whether tucked into trousers or worn loose over jeans.
What We Make
Oxford cloth button-downs for a relaxed, smart feel. Linen shirts for summer. Chambray for a softer, lived-in look. Brushed cotton and lightweight flannel for cooler months. You choose the collar, the cuff, the placket, and the body length. Want it shorter for wearing untucked? We cut the hem for that.
SILK BLOUSES AND TOPS
Lighter, dressier pieces for work, events, or wearing under a blazer. Made to your size in silk, silk blends and fine cotton.
Why Bespoke Blouses
A silk blouse is one of those pieces that looks effortless when it fits and awkward when it does not. The shoulders need to sit right. The body needs to skim, not cling. The sleeve length needs to be exact because you cannot just roll silk up and hope for the best.
We make blouses and tops in pure silk, silk-cotton blends, and fine cottons. You choose the neckline, the sleeve style (long, three-quarter, or cap), and the body fit. Whether you want something to wear under a suit jacket or on its own for a dinner, we build it to your shape.
Cloth
Silk comes in different weights and textures. A heavier crepe de chine holds its shape and drapes well. A lighter habotai is softer and more fluid. Silk-cotton blends give you the sheen of silk with a bit more structure. Your tailor will show you how each cloth feels and falls, and help you pick the right one.
EVENING AND WEDDING SHIRTS
The shirt that completes a dinner suit, a tuxedo, or a wedding outfit. Made to match the jacket and the occasion.
Evening Shirts
If you are wearing a tailored dinner suit or tuxedo, the shirt underneath matters. An evening shirt for women follows the same principles as for men: a cleaner front, a more formal collar, and double cuffs for studs or cufflinks. But the fit is different because the shirt needs to work with a woman’s bust and shoulder line, not fight against them.
We build evening shirts to your measurements and make sure they sit properly under the lapel of your jacket. If you are having a dinner suit or tuxedo made with us, the shirt is designed as part of the whole outfit.
Wedding Shirts
For brides wearing a suit, the shirt or top underneath is often the detail that makes the outfit. A crisp white shirt with a spread collar for a classic look. A silk blouse in ivory or champagne for something softer. A collarless shirt for a more modern feel. We can add a monogram, contrast stitching, or a special button for a personal touch.
START WITH A CONVERSATION
Not sure which coat is right for you? Book a consultation and we will talk through your wardrobe, your daily routine, and the weather you deal with most. We will help you land on the right style, cloth and length. No pressure. Just practical advice.
We see clients in London (Mayfair), Manchester, Zurich and New York. Home visits and video calls also available.
Nathalie May – Tailor at Fielding & Nicholson
