After-Dark Series - The Nocturnal Animal

After-Dark Series

Navy Animal / 0 (XS)
$ 155.00
Sale price  $ 155.00 Regular price  $ 155.00
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After-Dark Series - The Nocturnal Animal

After-Dark Series

$ 155.00
Sale price  $ 155.00 Regular price  $ 155.00
ColorThe Nocturnal Animal (Navy)
Size

Teddy Stratford Fit Guide

Size Chart

Zip Fit shirts fit close to the body. If you prefer extra room, size up.

Size 0
XS
1
S
2
M
3
M/L
4
L
5
XL
6
XXL
7
XXXL
Chest 35-36" 37-38" 39-40" 41-42" 43-44" 45-46" 47-49" 50-53"
Waist/Mid 27-30" 30-33" 33-36" 36-38" 38-39.5" 39.5-41" 41-43.5" 43.5-45"
Hips 37" 38.5" 40" 41.5" 43" 44.5" 47" 49.5"
Sleeve 33" 34" 35" 36" 36.5" 37" 37" 37"
Neck 15" 15.5" 16" 16.5" 17" 17.5" 17.75" 18.25"

Choosing your size

  • Use chest first if you are slim or athletic through the midsection.
  • Use waist/midsection first if you carry more around the belly.
  • Size up for a looser fit or extra sleeve room.

How to measure

  • Chest: fullest point under the arms.
  • Waist: around the belly button, not pant size.
  • Sleeve: center back neck to wrist over a bent elbow.
Full fit guide
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Some nights the off-switch is simply broken & it's business-time the second you stroll through the door. With exactly those nights in mind, we created our After-Dark series: A special Small Batch collection of two luxurious dobby fabrics- the pattern is woven in- that have just the right amount of sheen to be suspect in broad daylight.
Fabric Info
100% long staple Egyptian cotton woven in one of the world's top mills.
Size & Fit

Our shirts taper toward the midsection and fit close to the body.

If you'd prefer a bit more room, size up!

Use Find My Size or see our Size Guide for more details.

Learn More

Our roots are in the custom shirt world and our mission to create the ultimate shirt is guided by that history.

  • Handmade. Never mass-produced
  • Single-needle lock-stitched & flat-felled seams means extreme durability
  • A larger drop from chest to waist than any shirt on the market
  • Fits athletic body types like it's custom & lends its shape to slim/average guys
  • No pulling open and gapping around the buttons
  • The patented Stay-up Collar prevents the collar from collapsing and spreading open. 

Every Zip Fit shirt is imbued with the same qualities and standards. And because we sell directly to our customers we can price them at half of what they would cost in a brick-and-mortar store.

Teddy's $50 Wager:  We bet your Zip Fit shirt will be the best fitted shirt you’ve ever worn.  If in your opinion, it isn’t, and you decide not to return the shirt, let us know and we’ll send you 50 bucks.

*Model is 5'11"/180lbs and wearing size 2

The Zip Fit Shirt, Explained.

Our patented Zip Fit design was created with one goal in mind: to be the Best Fitted Shirt on the Planet.

We studied the archetypal male form to find the ideal ratio between shoulders, chest, waist and hips and built our shirt around it. The zipper evenly distributes any tension and allows you to wear a closer fitting shirt, without looking like you're busting out of it.

When your shirt is shaped like an athlete, you look like one.

I love the fit, feel, and style. And yes, the zipper is genius.
- John E.
  • 5 stars: 24 (80%)
  • 4 stars: 6 (20%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
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Anthony Messner (Dearborn, US)
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 220
Fit: True to Size
Size Bought: 5 (XL)
Size Normally Worn : XL
Love the shirt!

Great feeling quality of fabric, and the zip fit always looks perfect no matter what you are doing.

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Hector

Loved the zipper. Neck should be able to extend for build guys who have larger muscular necks. The feel and look are great. My chest looks good.

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Mike Alvarado

Shirt was awesome quality very nice shirt. I loved it.! Only thing was it was the wrong size! They gave me a credit and I ordered the correct size!

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Troy Ritter (Atlanta, US)
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 175 lbs
Fit: True to Size
Size Bought: 2 (M)
Size Normally Worn : M
My date commented on the shirt :)

I’m 53 and have been weight training for 36 yrs. I’m not a bodybuilder but built different. Regular shirts just don’t fit me, even with tailoring. Fortunately these shirts do! There’s just enough room in the chest and shoulders and the waist is fitted. I wore the shirt for the first time on a first date and she specifically complemented the shirt. I’ll buy more.

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad to hear that our After-Dark Series shirts fit you perfectly and that your date complimented them as well. We strive to provide high-quality and well-fitting products for all body types. We hope you continue to enjoy our small batch series and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Happy weight training!

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J Windsor (Mt. Pleasant, US)
Height: 6’-3”
Weight: 230
Fit: Runs Small
Size Bought: 6 (XXL)
Size Normally Worn : XL
Tailored fit!

Always love these shirts!

Thanks for the fantastic rating! We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon.

B
Blake

Fast shipping, great service, and Best fitting shirt EVER! I’m buying more!

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Amy Birt (Salt Lake City, US)

Shirt is great! The zipper however is poor quality. It’s very large, clunky, and not smooth to operate.

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you love the shirt, but we’re sorry to hear that the zipper didn’t meet your expectations. Our goal is to ensure every part of our products provides an excellent experience, so we truly appreciate your input.

We’ll share your comments with our team as we continue to refine our designs.

C
Cynthia Longley (Los Angeles, US)
Fit: Runs Small
Size Bought: 6 (XXL)
Size Normally Worn : XL
Tight fit

Great idea and shirt but they appear to be slim fit and not advertised as such. Had to return two shirts due to sizing.

Hi Cynthia,

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you liked the idea and design of the shirts, but we’re sorry the fit wasn’t quite right. Our shirts are tailored for a slimmer fit, and we appreciate your note about making that clearer in our product descriptions.

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Justin Tafoya (Aurora, US)
Fit: True to Size
Size Bought: 2 (M)
Size Normally Worn : M

After-Dark Series: Small Batch #331 & 333

Thank you, Justin, for your 5-star review! Your support means the world to us.

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Andrew (Sellersburg, US)
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 190lbs
Fit: True to Size
Size Bought: 4 (L)
Size Normally Worn : L
Well Made Shirt

The shirt is very well made and fits me perfectly. I think it would work better as an untucked shirt, as when I wore it with slacks and tucked in, the shirt had a slight "pants tent" effect at the lower portion of the zipper. Otherwise, absolutely love the shirt.

Thank you for your detailed review, Andrew! We appreciate your feedback and are glad you love the shirt overall. The note about the 'pants tent' effect is valuable, and we'll take that into account for design considerations. Enjoy wearing your well-fitted shirt!

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María

"Best shirt ever! This is exactly what I needed—handcrafted and tailored to fit my body’s shape. I'm very happy with my purchase. Oh, one more thing: you guys put a lot of effort into quality. Five stars for Teddy Stratford. Well done!"

PD: My wife got it for me.

D
Dane Brewer (Hurricane, US)
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 178
Fit: True to Size
Size Bought: 3 (M|L)
Size Normally Worn : L
My favorite shirts are Teddy Stratford!!!

You literally can't go wrong with any of their shirts! Fit like a glove!
What woman would not love seeing you in these shirts???

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Aaron

Love the shirt, love the service.

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Therese Weycker (Nevada City, US)
Height: 5'9
Weight: 170
Fit: True to Size
Size Bought: 3 (M|L)
Size Normally Worn : M
Perfection!

I bought this as a gift for a very particular friend. He loves it!!!
Your customer service is simply the best, Emilio went above and beyond to make sure I ordered the correct size! To say I was impressed is an understatement!!

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Lauren Colgan (Bristow, US)
Height: 6’2
Weight: 208
Fit: Runs Small
Size Bought: 4 (L)
Size Normally Worn : L
The color and fabric is beautiful but size up!

Bought for the hubby and based on the size finder it said he was a 3 so I bought a 4 for a comfier fit. While it fits, it has literally no extra room and will definitely go up again to a 5 next time

R
Ronald

6’ 3”. 190 size 4 fits great. Fantastic for athletic fit.

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tarek chidiac (Dublin, US)
Fit: Runs Large
Size Bought: 5 (XL)
Size Normally Worn : L

I love the shirt but it came larger ..

J
Johnson (Henderson, US)
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 250
Fit: True to Size
Size Bought: 6 (XXL)
Size Normally Worn : XXL
Positives of shirt

Great fit and length. I am 6'6 and 250lb.

Fit/length is great

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Peter Sands (Miami, US)
Height: 5'10
Weight: 189
Fit: True to Size
Size Bought: 3 (M|L)
Size Normally Worn : M
New Favorite shirt

This shirt is perfection. The photos can't do it justice! It's terrific with jeans and also if I need to get a bit dressier. It's truly my new favorite

Thank you Peter. Coming from you this is a serious endorsement for this shirt. We agree with you that it is an incredible addition to the line. Thanks for taking the time to review!

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Thomas Daniels (Wynnewood, US)
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 265 lbs
Fit: True to Size
These Shirts Are Amazing - Spend the $$

I’ve tried every men’s name brand available to find a shirt that fits my body type. I have a 50” chest and a 36” waist (jean size), with an above average muscular build. The XXXL (7) fits me perfectly. Room in the chest and arms, and tapers nicely down to my waist. Length is good, could tuck-in or leave out. At least try it. You’ll be happy.

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Thomas

The shirt fit me absolutely perfect

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Denny Jones (Marietta, US)

sleeves are too long need 32 inch sleeve

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Gregory Worrell (Wayne, US)
Height: 6’ 0”
Weight: 205
Fit: True to Size
Size Bought: 4 (L)
Size Normally Worn : L

After-Dark Series: Small Batch #331, 332, & 333

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Joseph Lambert (Seattle, US)
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 165lbs
Fit: Runs Large
Size Bought: 2 (M)
Size Normally Worn : M
Fun concept a bit loose in the shoulders.

The shirt fit well on the body, but felt the shoulders were a bit large. Perhaps I may try a small, but not wanting to spend the cash. They fit well enough not to send back, but not perfect. Also sleeve length is long for me as well. Generally roll up the sleeves, but that may be another reason to try a small. The fabric is nice. They make a big deal about getting rid of the "travolta" collar, which is great, but they should just shorten the collar length. A lot of shirts are doing that these days.

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Pinder Baidwan (San Francisco, US)
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 175
Fit: True to Size
Size Bought: 3 (M|L)
Size Normally Worn : M
Makes your man look sharp

This shirt makes your man look sharp. Fits perfect. Taylored without being too tight. Great color and pattern selection.

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