I've had success with the more casual types (e.g. eighty eight). It's hit and miss. They're all different so it takes actually, physically having them in-hand to try on before buying to find 'the one'. Really, it is ridiculous but there's usually that diamond in the rough. But I never wear those buttoned, so just FYI. Actually, I think a T-shirt with an open button shirt (or even a sport's-suit jacket) looks better on everyone but that's just my opinion.
As for the real-deal, business/tux types... yeah, they're much more of a problem. I can get away with them up to the 34/35 sleeves it's just that they come down to my knuckles which if being realistic, isn't all that bad as say over or surpassing the fingers. I can just get those hemmed up a little in the shoulder seam to fix that really. But my main issue overall is that my neck is really stocky and not because of fat. I need at least a 18/18-1/2" collar but good luck finding one of those in anything other than a 2X chest/waist ratio. Circus tent, anyone? So I also have to instead get the proper fitted chest/waist ones with the too-small collars and just keep those partially unbuttoned (1-2) to work. Really though, that also in my perspective looks better especially if there's no tie or bow.
It is funny somewhat though because I imagine the shorter cisguys of about my same build (oh, they're around) have the same frustration. When I spot them and its rather often, they're never wearing anything but a T-shirt so I assume there really isn't any magical clothesline for us, cis or trans.
Personally, I think its high time for a Short & Stocky's. I for one wouldn't be offended in the least. It in fact needs to happen. They have a Big & Tall. Where's the Short & Stocky's?!
