I can't fit clothes in China, unless I buy the super fat-bastard stuff on Taobao. Depending on the day, I am between 203 and 205 centimeters.
So I need to buy 6-7 XL. That means XXXXXXL, to XXXXXXXL.
Easy, either:
1.- Do not buy unless tried on and fits.
2.- If buying on websites, take your measurements and select size accordinly.
I always do that, and avoid problems
A timely question. I have just been doing the Taobao thing looking for new shirts for work.
Sizes for shirts are complicated. You can buy shirts based upon chest size and back/shoulder size and neck size. These 2 criteria don't appear to be connected in any way. If you buy based upon shoulder width the chest size is comparable to a sparrow and conversely if you buy based upon chest size the shoulder width is about the same as a coat hanger. Forget neck size.