Look at the shirt before reaching for a larger size. Is the front already under strain while you stand naturally, or does it pull only when you move? Those two situations need different attention.
The buttons strain before you move
Close the shirt without drawing the sides together forcefully, then sit normally. If strain increases around the middle while the shoulders already fit, consider a different proportion. Jason’s Safari Short Sleeve account describes that shoulder-to-middle mismatch; other owners still lacked room after increasing size.
The front closes, but reaching pulls it
Move gently and notice where resistance begins: sleeve, shoulder or back-vent area. A Safari Long Sleeve owner describes a binding sensation linked to vent stitching. That is not the same complaint as an undersized middle, and closing the buttons at rest will not reveal it.
The larger size adds room in the wrong places
If it resolves the front only by adding unwanted sleeve or body length, the new label may not be the useful fix. Favorable Safari fits exist too; the aim is to find proportions that work together, not assign fault to a body shape.
Once the torso works, the Safari sleeve comparison helps choose arm coverage. Do not use a sleeve preference to justify keeping a strained front.
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