Meaning and Origin of Slim Fit
Slim fit in the fashion world signifies a special fit. The term slim fit means "fitted" or "tight fitting". Literally translated slim fit means "fit closely to the body" and therefore this type of cut and fit stresses the body. Therefore, this originally Italian fit type is best suited for slender and athletic body types: Slim fit emphasizes your body figure and emphasizes in particular a slim waist and a muscular torso in a positive way.
Calculation of Slim Fit
In contrast to a "normal" or even wide cut a significantly lower surcharge will be made to the body measurement in slim fit. When taking body measurements you measure "skin tight". That's why on chest, waiste and hip a supplement to the measures is added in order to provide more space. With slim-fit shirts this supplement is between 5% and 8% as a general rule.
Who Is Wearing Slim Fit?
Slim fit shirts are very popular with celebrities from Hollywood. One of the most prominent slim-fit fans in Germany is the national coach of the German soccer team, Jogi Löw. But not only he himself but also his players like to wear slim fit in order to convince on the red carpet.