Athletic builds break standard jersey sizing, because the chest measurement that fits the shoulders leaves a tent around the waist. A cheap miami hurricanes jersey cut for a normal frame will gap at the armhole or hang loose through the middle, and neither problem resolves itself with a belt.

Start with the shoulder measurement instead of the chest. A Custom Miami Hurricanes Football Jersey sized from seam to seam across the back fits the upper body correctly, and the waist can then be dealt with by a tailor for less than the cost of a second shirt.

Look for a tapered body in the listing. A Malachi Toney Miami Hurricanes Jersey described as athletic or tapered takes in two or three inches at the hem, which is exactly the difference between a shirt that looks fitted and one that looks borrowed.

Measure the armhole, not just the chest. A jersey that pinches at the shoulder will ride up every time you reach for something, and two inches of circumference at the armhole matters more than four inches at the waist.

Do not size down to fix the waist. A Darian Mensah Miami Hurricanes Jersey one size smaller will pull across the chest and roll at the shoulder seam, and a jersey that cannot accommodate a deep breath is not a jersey you will wear for four quarters.

Compare with the Mark Fletcher Jr. Miami Hurricanes Jersey and the Jordan Lyle Miami Hurricanes Jersey in your closet before ordering, since those two share a grading pattern in most shops and the fit you like in one will repeat in the other.

Accept the tailor. A Vandrevius Jacobs Miami Hurricanes Jersey taken in at the waist for fifteen dollars looks better than any off-the-rack alternative, and the alteration is invisible once the shirt is on.