Silas Jackson makes affordable shirts for short men. In this review, I’ll share my thoughts about the brand and show you two ways to wear a blue check shirt.

Silas Jackson carries button up shirts and polo shirts in 10 different sizes, including classic and slim fit, and they sent me an XS slim fit button up to try on.

UPDATE: Unfortunately, Silas Jackson is no longer in business. This post will be left up, but the links to SJ will have been removed.

About Silas Jackson

Back in February 2013 I got a PayPal notification that said a guy named Benjamin Robbins bought my ebook.

I emailed Ben to thank him for his purchase, and he tells me about his idea to start a clothing company for shorter men.

We ended up connecting over Skype (he had recently moved from NYC to Hong Kong) and talking shop for a couple of hours.

He said he’d keep me updated on his progress, and to be honest, I wasn’t sure if I’d ever hear from him again.

After all, many people have great ideas, but few bring them to life. It’s not exactly easy to start a clothing line!

Well, Ben did it. He kept at it for a couple of years and worked through lots of trial and error (I tried on several prototype shirts while Ben was honing in on sizing).

And he ended up launching Silas Jackson on December 21, 2014 (which just so happens to be the shortest day of the year).

How Do They Fit?

When it comes to clothing made specifically for shorter men, fit is the most important factor. I’m happy to report that this shirt fits really well.

I’m wearing an XS slim fit, and it fits like a glove. If it were any smaller, it would be too tight.

The shoulders and sleeves are perfect. It’s just a tiny bit tight across the chest and upper back, but hey, I do lots of pull ups.

Unlike many other brands, Silas Jackson has multiple fit options (classic and slim) in each size. So if you’re short and slim like me, you can get a slim XS.