Men's Trachten Shirt Size Chart — Body Measurements
Sizing for our authentic Bavarian Trachtenhemd — the traditional collared shirt worn tucked into your Lederhosen or as a stand-alone Bavarian shirt. Uses the same German Konfektionsgröße system as our Trachten vest and jacket, plus collar (Kragenweite) sizing for shirt-specific fit. All measurements in centimetres unless noted.
Trachten shirt fit note: Two measurements matter for shirts. Your chest circumference determines your primary size. Your collar circumference confirms it — the collar should close comfortably with one finger of ease. Trachten shirts run looser than a formal dress shirt — designed for movement, traditional bloused appearance, and tucking into Lederhosen. If between two sizes, order the smaller size.
One size system across men's Trachten uppers: Your shirt size = your vest size = your jacket size. All men's Trachten upper-body garments share the same German Konfektionsgröße number when sized by chest measurement.
How to Measure
Wear a thin undershirt only, or measure over bare skin. Stand naturally with arms relaxed at your sides. Use a soft measuring tape.
- Collar / Neck: Wrap the tape around the base of your neck, just below your Adam's apple. Keep snug but not tight — you should be able to slide one finger underneath. Add 1 cm for your ideal collar size.
- Chest: Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your chest, just under your armpits and across your shoulder blades. Keep level and snug. This is your primary size number.
- Sleeve Length: With arm slightly bent, measure from the top of your shoulder (where the shoulder seam sits) down the outside of your arm to your wrist bone.
Men's Trachten Shirt Size Chart
| German Size | International | US Size | US Collar | Collar (cm) | Chest (cm) | Chest (in) | Sleeve (cm) | Body Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | XS | 32" | 14" | 36 | 80–83 | 31.5–32.7" | 61 | 164–172 |
| 44 | S | 34" | 14½" | 37 | 85–88 | 33.5–34.6" | 62 | 166–174 |
| 46 | S | 36" | 15" | 38 | 90–93 | 35.4–36.6" | 63 | 168–176 |
| 48 | M | 38" | 15½" | 39 | 95–98 | 37.4–38.6" | 64 | 170–178 |
| 50 | M | 40" | 15¾" | 40 | 100–103 | 39.4–40.6" | 64 | 172–180 |
| 52 | L | 42" | 16" | 41 | 105–108 | 41.3–42.5" | 65 | 174–182 |
| 54 | L | 44" | 16½" | 42 | 110–113 | 43.3–44.5" | 66 | 176–184 |
| 56 | XL | 46" | 17" | 43 | 115–118 | 45.3–46.5" | 67 | 178–186 |
| 58 | XL | 48" | 17¼" | 44 | 120–123 | 47.2–48.4" | 68 | 178–186 |
| 60 | XXL | 50" | 17¾" | 45 | 125–128 | 49.2–50.4" | 69 | 180–188 |
| 62 | XXL | 52" | 18" | 46 | 130–133 | 51.2–52.4" | 70 | 180–188 |
| 64 | 3XL | 54" | 18½" | 47 | 135–138 | 53.1–54.3" | 71 | 180–188 |
| 66 | 3XL | 56" | 19" | 48 | 140–143 | 55.1–56.3" | 72 | 180–188 |
Chest: bare body measurement over a thin undershirt. Collar (Kragenweite): neck circumference just below the Adam's apple. Sleeve: shoulder seam to cuff. All Normalgröße (standard height) fit. Tolerance ±1 cm.
Fit Rules & Style Notes
- Chest vs collar conflict: If your chest and collar measurements fall in different size rows, follow your chest measurement. Collar tolerance is ±1 cm and Trachten collars have inherent ease. If your neck runs significantly larger, size up one German size.
- Chest fit: Should close at the buttons without pulling. About 15–20 cm of ease is normal for traditional Trachten shirts (formal shirts have only 5–10 cm).
- Collar fit: Button the top button — you should be able to slide one finger inside comfortably. If tight, size up.
- Sleeve length: Cuff should end at the base of your thumb when arms are relaxed. When wearing a Trachten jacket, ~1 cm of shirt cuff should show beyond the jacket cuff.
- Regular fit vs Slim fit: Regular fit (traditional) is the most common Trachten cut — relaxed body and generous armhole. Slim fit / Perfect Fit runs closer to the body; if your usual size feels roomy, order one size down in slim fit.
- Shirt size = Vest size = Jacket size for most men. See our Trachten Vest & Jacket Size Chart for upper-body coordination.
Quick Conversion Reference
- German size = chest (inches) + 10. Example: 40" chest → German 50.
- Collar (cm) → US inches: divide cm by 2.54. Example: 40 cm = 15¾".
- Collar size = German size ÷ 2 + 15. Example: German 50 → collar 40 cm.
- Italian / French / EU sizes match German Konfektionsgröße for shirts.
For sizes above 66, please contact our team. View our complete Size & Fit Guide →