The Ameliora Shirt Guide
Find your shirt
One fabric. Six silhouettes. Pick how you like a shirt to sit, and we will point you to the one.
All of them are machine washable, wrinkle resistant, and four-way stretch. The difference is the cut.
Want a classic button-up that looks tucked-in even when it isn’t?
The Dawn. Fitted, long sleeve, our bestseller. $150.
Want room through the shoulder and a boyfriend drape?
The Sullivan. Relaxed, long sleeve, the one the Today Show picked. $150.
Want sleeveless, still polished?
The Annie. $125.
Not sure. Start with Dawn in White or Black. Size to your usual button-up. The stretch handles bust gape and a long torso better than cotton does. If you want it easier through the body, size up one or go Sullivan.
Tailored Fit — The Dawn
$150 · long sleeve · 9 colors
The classic. Shaped through the waist, sits slightly off the body, holds a collar all day. This is the shirt people mean when they say “the Ameliora.”
Best if you want a traditional button-down that still stretches.
Relaxed Fit — The Sullivan
$150 · long sleeve · 14 colors
Cut to drape, not cling. Softer shoulder, more room through the body, still intentional. The one you throw on for travel and a Tuesday that turned into dinner.
Best if fitted shirts feel tight across the back or bust.
3/4 Sleeve — The Diane
$140
The Dawn’s cousin with less sleeve. Same polish, lighter on the arm, good for offices that run warm and for layering under a knit.
Best if you want a shirt that never fights a blazer.
Sleeveless — The Annie
$125
A tailored front and an armhole that does not gape. Wear it alone in summer or under everything else all year.
Best if you layer, or you are done with sleeves from May to September.
Sculpted — The Belle
$150 · silk-feel, still machine washable
Closest to the body, with princess seams so it contours without pulling. The fabric is our Dynamic Drape blend: softer hand, same wash-and-wear rules.
Best if you want a sharper, dressier line than Dawn.
Oversized — The Dee
$150 · high-low hem · chest pocket
A little more ease, a utilitarian pocket, a high-low hem. Still clean. Not sloppy.
Best if you want the shirt to feel like a light jacket by 5pm.
One Shirt. Endless Possibilities.
Fitted long-sleeve. True to size. Size up for a little ease. XS–XL.
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS (0-2) | 33 - 34" | 25 - 26" | 35 - 36" |
| S (4-6) | 35 - 36" | 27 - 28" | 37 - 38" |
| M (8-10) | 37 - 38" | 29 - 30" | 39 - 40" |
| L (12-14) | 39 1/2 - 41" | 31 1/2 - 33" | 41 1/2 - 43" |
| XL / 16 | 42 1/2" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 33" | 25" | 35" |
| 2 | 34" | 26" | 36" |
| 4 | 35" | 27" | 37" |
| 6 | 36" | 28" | 38" |
| 8 | 37" | 29" | 39" |
| 10 | 38" | 30" | 40" |
| 12 | 39 1/2" | 31 1/2" | 40 1/2" |
| 14 | 41" | 33" | 43" |
| 16 | 42 1/2" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
Relaxed long-sleeve. If you are between sizes or want air, stay true to size. For a cleaner line, size down.
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS (0-2) | 33 - 34" | 25 - 26" | 35 - 36" |
| S (4-6) | 35 - 36" | 27 - 28" | 37 - 38" |
| M (8-10) | 37 - 38" | 29 - 30" | 39 - 40" |
| L (12-14) | 39 1/2 - 41" | 31 1/2 - 33" | 41 1/2 - 43" |
| XL / 16 | 42 1/2" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 33" | 25" | 35" |
| 2 | 34" | 26" | 36" |
| 4 | 35" | 27" | 37" |
| 6 | 36" | 28" | 38" |
| 8 | 37" | 29" | 39" |
| 10 | 38" | 30" | 40" |
| 12 | 39 1/2" | 31 1/2" | 40 1/2" |
| 14 | 41" | 33" | 43" |
| 16 | 42 1/2" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
3/4 sleeve, clean shape, less contouring than Dawn. True to size.
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS (0-2) | 33 - 34" | 25 - 26" | 35 - 36" |
| S (4-6) | 35 - 36" | 27 - 28" | 37 - 38" |
| M (8-10) | 37 - 38" | 29 - 30" | 39 - 40" |
| L (12-14) | 39 1/2 - 41" | 31 1/2 - 33" | 41 1/2 - 43" |
| XL / 16 | 42 1/2" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 33" | 25" | 35" |
| 2 | 34" | 26" | 36" |
| 4 | 35" | 27" | 37" |
| 6 | 36" | 28" | 38" |
| 8 | 37" | 29" | 39" |
| 10 | 38" | 30" | 40" |
| 12 | 39 1/2" | 31 1/2" | 40 1/2" |
| 14 | 41" | 33" | 43" |
| 16 | 42 1/2" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
Sleeveless, structured through the body. True to size. Check stock, some colors run lean.
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS (0-2) | 33 - 34" | 25 - 26" | 35 - 36" |
| S (4-6) | 35 - 36" | 27 - 28" | 37 - 38" |
| M (8-10) | 37 - 38" | 29 - 30" | 39 - 40" |
| L (12-14) | 39 1/2 - 41" | 31 1/2 - 33" | 41 1/2 - 43" |
| XL / 16 | 42 1/2" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 33" | 25" | 35" |
| 2 | 34" | 26" | 36" |
| 4 | 35" | 27" | 37" |
| 6 | 36" | 28" | 38" |
| 8 | 37" | 29" | 39" |
| 10 | 38" | 30" | 40" |
| 12 | 39 1/2" | 31 1/2" | 40 1/2" |
| 14 | 41" | 33" | 43" |
| 16 | 42 1/2" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
Most fitted silhouette. True to size if you like close; size up if you don’t. Silk-feel fabric, still machine washable.
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS (0-2) | 33 - 34" | 25 - 26" | 35 - 36" |
| S (4-6) | 35 - 36" | 27 - 28" | 37 - 38" |
| M (8-10) | 37 - 38" | 29 - 30" | 39 - 40" |
| L (12-14) | 39 1/2 - 41" | 31 1/2 - 33" | 41 1/2 - 43" |
| XL / 16 | 42 1/2" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 33" | 25" | 35" |
| 2 | 34" | 26" | 36" |
| 4 | 35" | 27" | 37" |
| 6 | 36" | 28" | 38" |
| 8 | 37" | 29" | 39" |
| 10 | 38" | 30" | 40" |
| 12 | 39 1/2" | 31 1/2" | 40 1/2" |
| 14 | 41" | 33" | 43" |
| 16 | 42 1/2" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
Oversized with a high-low hem. True to size for the drape; size down if you want it nearer the body. Some sizes sell through. Email us if you need a restock.
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS (0-2) | 33 - 34" | 25 - 26" | 35 - 36" |
| S (4-6) | 35 - 36" | 27 - 28" | 37 - 38" |
| M (8-10) | 37 - 38" | 29 - 30" | 39 - 40" |
| L (12-14) | 39 1/2 - 41" | 31 1/2 - 33" | 41 1/2 - 43" |
| XL / 16 | 42 1/2" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 33" | 25" | 35" |
| 2 | 34" | 26" | 36" |
| 4 | 35" | 27" | 37" |
| 6 | 36" | 28" | 38" |
| 8 | 37" | 29" | 39" |
| 10 | 38" | 30" | 40" |
| 12 | 39 1/2" | 31 1/2" | 40 1/2" |
| 14 | 41" | 33" | 43" |
| 16 | 42 1/2" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions We Hear Often
Yes. Cold wash, hang or lay flat, wear. No dry cleaner. No iron.
The four-way stretch is there for that. Start true to size in Dawn. If cotton shirts always pull, try Sullivan.
Free prepaid return or exchange for 30 days. returns@ameliora.com.