Why are shirts so long?
In the past 10 days, the topic of clothing design has triggered extensive discussions on social media, especially the question "Why are shirts so long?" has become a hot topic. This article will analyze this phenomenon from multiple perspectives such as historical background, functional design, and market feedback, and discuss it based on popular data from the entire network.
1. Hot topic data on the entire network in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | shirt length controversy | 128.5 | Weibo, Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Oversize shirt | 89.2 | Douyin, Bilibili |
| 3 | Principles of clothing design | 76.8 | Zhihu, Douban |
| 4 | Shirt Transformation Tutorial | 65.3 | YouTube, Kuaishou |
2. Historical Origins of Shirt Length
Traditional shirt design originated from European workwear in the 19th century, when it needed to meet the following needs:
| Design reasons | Specific instructions |
|---|---|
| Cold protection needs | The long hem can be tucked into the waistband to prevent wind from entering. |
| Work convenience | Not easy to slip out of the waistband during activities |
| Etiquette | Formal occasions require full waist coverage |
3. Market research data of modern shirts
We have compiled statistics on the recent sales data of the e-commerce platform:
| shirt type | Average dress length (cm) | Sales proportion | Bad review keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business formal wear | 76-82 | 32% | "Too long" and "appears to have short legs" |
| Casual style | 68-74 | 45% | "Does not fit" "needs to be cut" |
| Designer style | 85+ | 23% | "Exaggerated" and "unusual" |
4. Analysis of consumer opinions
Organized based on popular comments on social media:
| user groups | Main comments | Support ratio |
|---|---|---|
| working women | Hope to launch short version as an option | 78% |
| young male | Like oversize style | 65% |
| middle-aged consumers | Just keep it traditional length | 82% |
5. Professional interpretation of fashion designers
Many well-known designers said in recent interviews:
1.Uniformity of pattern: The standard sizing system is based on average height, which may cause short people to wear longer clothes.
2.cost control: Long styles can be shortened by cutting, but vice versa.
3.fashion trends: In recent years, it has become popular to wear the bottoms without the bottom, and the brand intentionally lengthens the hem.
4.Functional considerations: Prevents the back from being exposed when bending over, maintaining a decent image
6. Solution suggestions
For different demand groups, new changes are taking place in the market:
| solution | Represent the brand | price range |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable hem | UNIQLO | 199-299 yuan |
| Sold by length | Heilan Home | 159-359 yuan |
| Customized services | Annunciation bird | Starting from 500 yuan |
Judging from the popularity of discussions on the entire Internet, the controversy over shirt length reflects the increasing demand of contemporary consumers for personalized clothing. Brands need to segment the market more accurately and provide more diversified choices while maintaining basic functions. This discussion also heralds a more detailed sizing revolution in the apparel industry.
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