Definition of Taper
tapered; diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end.
What Is Tapered?
adjective
Becoming gradually thinner, narrower or smaller towards on end.
My tapered shirt has a wider top and a narrower waist.
verb
to make gradually smaller toward one end.
to reduce gradually or (taper off synonym).
I need to take my shirt to a tailor to taper the waist to make it fit properly.
What Is A Tapered Shape?
noun
These are the general terms to how we define tapered. We have applied this exact definition to our ethos.
But where did this start? Particularly for fashion. Historical use of the word tapered originated from Tapered Candles due to the shape narrowing at one end.
What Does Tapered Mean In Clothing?
In regards to clothes, we are well aware that the term tapered was particularly coined for the shape of jeans. Wider at the top and narrower at the bottom.
Describing Slim fit as being tapered slightly down the torso. If you read our previous blog you realise that we had a problem with the slim fit shirts available to us.
Tapered Waist
We realised that these weren’t Tapered enough, what we wanted was to create the most tapered shirt we could to achieve a perfect fit. We knew our shirts had to be cut closer to the waist, taper closer down the body, closer than anyone else.
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What Does Tapered Sleeve Mean?
If you look back to the definition of tapered - It's wider at one end and narrow at the other.
What is a Tapered Fit Shirt?
I have put my heart and soul into creating what you know to be the TAPERED brand today. Nothing is more important to me than providing you with the perfect product.
I not only want to help you showcase your hard-earned body but it’s also important to us that you can enjoy the confidence of having the perfect TAPERED fit.
Like many of our customers, I worked office jobs and for years faced the frustration of ill-fitting shirts that needed to be tucked in from the sides and back each time I stood up from the desk.
While the traditional shirts would fit well in the chest and shoulders, it would always bag around the waist. It’s safe to say that it got annoying really fast.
Tapered Shape
At the end of 2016 I decided to take the leap and worked with a team of designers and industry experts to create our tapered shape and bring you our exclusive TAPERED fit shirt.
With thorough testing and endless rounds of edits, I finally produced a product I deemed perfect for you.
Our revolutionary cut provides a 10" drop from chest to waist.
Fully fitted in chest and shoulders whilst tapering sharply down, giving a tailored look. No more bagginess in the waist.
Enhanced Darts
Expertly tailored darts at the back, for the perfect fit.
Stretch Cotton
Super soft, breathable and allows complete freedom of movement.
Perfect for the office.
With our non obtrusive logo stitched subtly on the wrist makes our TAPERED Fit Shirt ideal for formal occasions.
Tapered Fit Shirts are the true solution to your shirt fitting problem. If you want a shirt that fits your body like it should, check out or best selling shirt here
