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Everything was perfect and you won't be disappointed. Quality is always high and everhing was correct. I love the fit of my items.
— Adam Air Wisconsin Airlines
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Outstanding as usual
Clean lines, smooth design and a consistent product. Isn't that what we all desire?
— Aaron Howell USA
With three unique fit levels in a wide range of sizes and fabrics, A Cut Above offers you a more personalized pilot uniform shirt. Today, we stock 405 variations of white pilot shirts between fit, size, fabric, and eyelets. This is more than any other brand. A well-fitting shirt is the foundation for a smart professional appearance.
A proper fit, quality fabrics, and The Cool and Dry Collar will make your A Cut Above shirts the most comfortable you have ever owned.
Rounding out our dedication to making something better are all the design details from epaulet lengths and pocket design to collar gaps and shape. Refined through the years by customer feedback, our pilot uniform shirts are truly designed in collaboration with our customers.
Customized Torso Reductions will take 5 weeks to alter and ship.
Please allow 5 weeks for custom tailored options.
Please note there are NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES on tailored products.
The item added to cart will be in back order. Please double check your cart before checkout.
How to Measure for Fit
Know Your Measurements
Let's get it right and find YOUR BEST FIT! All you need is your typical home tape measure to save the time and hassle of returning an incorrect size.
If you are in the Greater Denver area and would like a personal fitting, please visit us in our showroom. Make an appointment using our fitting appointment booking tool.
Measurement Guide
Tall 6'3" or above?
Our tall pilot shirts are 2" longer through the body and the short sleeve is 1" longer making them appropriate for 6' 3"+ only. Unlike other brands, we do not skimp on shirt length.
Neck
Find your circumference, then add 1/2" for comfort ease.
Chest
Place tape measure around the chest at the nipple line, high up under the arms and over the shoulder blades in the back. The tape measure should be snug, so it does not droop down (but not tight).
Pant Waist
This is the typical size of dress pants you purchase.
Pant Inseam
Start with a pair of pants you own that fit you well and lay them flat on the floor. Measure the length from the crotch seam to the bottom of the leg - this is your inseam. Use this measurement to help you choose your inseam length.
Sleeve
Place tape measure at the base of the neck (prominent bone) extending over the shoulder, down the outside of the arm with the arm slightly bent, ending at the wrist joint.
Taking five minutes of your time will help us provide you a better fit. Although we have worked to simplify the process, returning items takes time and inevitably has the potential for frustration. To help ensure your satisfaction from the very beginning, please reference men's fit charts and women's fit charts for our pilot shirts.
Details
Tall or Regular?
Tall Shirts are for 6'3" and above. The sleeves and body are too long for 6'2" and below. Other brands skimp on material costs and have shorter lengths than ours. We regularly receive exchanges for regular lengths from customers who do not follow this advice.
Eyelets or Not?
Wing eyelets are an option on all our shirts and are placed approximately 1" above the left pocket. While not required for those wearing metal wings, it does make it easier to align your wings and does protect the shirt from repeated perforations.
Tailored Torso
We take the shirt apart at the side seam and reduce the total circumference by the selected amount. This will reduce the shirt's width from just below the armpit to the bottom of the shirt by the selected amount. If you pinch off 1/4" on each side, that would equal a 1" reduction as you are pinching off 1/4" x 4. Customized shirts cannot be returned.
Product Details
Please note: Not all options and sizes are available in each configuration.
Don't forget to consult our Men's Size Charts and How to Measure for Fit suggestions. They are real world and real useful.
Refined through the years by customer feedback, our men's pilot uniform shirts are truly designed in collaboration with our customers.
Step 1 - Fit
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Fitted - Our slimmest cut through the shoulder, torso, waist, and sleeves. Appropriate for slim builds and those with proportionally large necks.
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Tapered - The best selling moderate fit that provides some ease without being overly bulky. A good all around fit for over 50% of our customers.
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Relaxed - A straight cut through the body and larger sleeves for a relaxed look. For a loose fit, the more rotund, or those extra broad in the shoulders.
Fabric
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Cirrus - Mid-Weight 65% Polyester 35% Cotton
The Cirrus is our most popular fabric. Soft and comforting combed cotton is blended with a polyester core to provide easy care without any chemical finishing. This traditional mid-weight twill has a soft surface without giving up the structured feel commonly expected in a pilot shirt. Available in the greatest number of sizes and fits, the Cirrus provides an optimal balance of durability, wrinkle-resistance, and comfort. Fitted Cirrus has a Flap Pocket Closure. Tapered Cirrus has an Open Pocket. Relaxed Cirrus has an Open Pocket. -
Stratus - Light-Weight | 65% Polyester 35% Cotton | Flap Pocket
The Stratus is a traditional lightweight poplin or plain weave, making it an excellent choice for those who prefer to wear a cotton undershirt. This easy to maintain material makes for an excellent warm-weather addition to your wardrobe. -
Tropo - Heavy-Weight | Polyester Rayon Spandex | Tons of Stretch and Easy Care | Open Pocket
The Tropo has been part of our line for over 10 years as it has a devoted following that love the comfort, ease of care, and the smooth modern look it provides; however, it is not as durable as our other fabrics due to surface pilling. The Tropo is paired with open pockets. -
Brooks - Mid-Weight | 39% Bamboo 57% Polyester 4% Spandex | Naturally Cool, Spandex for Stretch, Soft and Smooth - Open Pocket
The Brooks is made with an open pocket. The Brooks is our newest pilot shirt fabric. Added to the lineup for a luxury option. The Brooks is an exceptionally soft and cool fabric with stretch added for comfort. Polyester is blended in for strength and wrinkle resistance. Bamboo is stronger than rayon and similar to cotton but with less propensity to wrinkle.
Shirt Length
Tall or Regular? Our guidance is to only order the Tall if you are 6’3” or above. The Tall shirts have an extra 1.5” in the body and ¾” in the sleeve. Our shirts are intentionally long to remain tucked in. Long Sleeves are regular length unless the sleeve length selected is 36/37” These long sleeves also have Tall Length bodies.
Wing Eyelets
Eyelets are button holes positioned to make your pin placement more consistent and to eliminate damage to the surrounding fabric.
Tailored Torso
Customized shirts are not eligible for returns or exchanges. When Tailored Torso is selected, we will, based on your selection, remove 1 to 4 inches on the round. We begin with zero change at the armpit and taper it down from there to the hem. This means if you take out 1 inch (2.2cm) it is the equivalent of pinching off ¼” from each side. Be careful to give yourself some ease. Fitting it all the way down to your body is not generally a good look even for the die hard fitness crowd.
