Im a little bigger right now then I’d like (fat wise) and whenever I were a dress shirt I feel like i look fucken funky. Like a big dude in a puffy shirt.
I’m 5’7" and 195, so I have a hell of a time finding a dress shirt that fits and that doesn’t look ridiculous. The sleeves are usually too long because I have to have a 17.5 neck. It’s a major pain in the ass. Sometimes the fitted shirts don’t even do it for. I don’t have the money to buy anything fancy, so I get what I can from the department stores.
CS
[quote]CSEagles1694 wrote:
I’m 5’7" and 195, so I have a hell of a time finding a dress shirt that fits and that doesn’t look ridiculous. The sleeves are usually too long because I have to have a 17.5 neck. It’s a major pain in the ass. Sometimes the fitted shirts don’t even do it for. I don’t have the money to buy anything fancy, so I get what I can from the department stores.
CS[/quote]
Try ordering some made to measure shirts, you’ll usually get a pretty solid fit your first try and after that it only gets better because you can make subtle changes to your measurements. You can find made to measure as cheap as around $30/shirt, my company does them for $85 though they certainly go much higher than that.
Be careful though as many places sell cheap fabric, knowing that you’ll be unable to check fabric samples or really complain if you don’t like it.
[quote]Sturat wrote:
[quote]CSEagles1694 wrote:
I’m 5’7" and 195, so I have a hell of a time finding a dress shirt that fits and that doesn’t look ridiculous. The sleeves are usually too long because I have to have a 17.5 neck. It’s a major pain in the ass. Sometimes the fitted shirts don’t even do it for. I don’t have the money to buy anything fancy, so I get what I can from the department stores.
CS[/quote]
Try ordering some made to measure shirts, you’ll usually get a pretty solid fit your first try and after that it only gets better because you can make subtle changes to your measurements. You can find made to measure as cheap as around $30/shirt, my company does them for $85 though they certainly go much higher than that.
Be careful though as many places sell cheap fabric, knowing that you’ll be unable to check fabric samples or really complain if you don’t like it.[/quote]
Hmmm… thanks for the advice, Stu. I’ll have to look into that.
CS
18" neck + relatively short arms + intense dislike of 90% of the high street brands
good thing i have a gay best friend to help shopping
I wear a 19-35, sometimes a 19 36-37 depending on the brand. Definitely baggy around the waistline but I wear shirt stays (former Military) and the fit looks clean.
I shop at Mens Warehouse.
You can find good deals on shirts, usually when you buy two or more, but what brings me back is their customer service. The folks that work there aren’t nearly as clueless as what you find helping you at Macys’ or what have you.
Tailor made is the way to go. Once you have your dress shirts custom made for you you won’t go back to off the rack, they look and fit so much better on the body builder out of proportion physique. Also, your tailor can make the buttons, stitching, length, collar /cuff lining a little more dialed up and fancy so you have a shirt that you can wear with a suit and tie or wear untucked with jeans. If you are buying high end off the rack stuff anyway the price will be comparable. The same can be said for suits and bodybuilders too.
[quote]Sturat wrote:
Please don’t dryclean your cotton shirts frequently it’s awful for the material.[/quote]
[quote]theuofh wrote:
[quote]thethirdruffian wrote:
Stop being cheap and get your shirts made.
No person on this website should be able to fit in an off-the-rack shirt.
I sure as hell cannot, and I am a skinny fuck.[/quote]
That is bullshit, except for the guy that mentioned the express mx shirts which are ridiculuous. I couldn’t even roll up the sleeves. Most clothing companies have cuts made to fit portly, older gentlman.
Blanklabel.com and ratioclothing.com are among some of the cheaper made to measure shirt companies, which still aren’t full bespoke. A local tailor will charge well over $200 for a custom shirt with a minimal number to order (most likely 3+) and that is with cheap fabric. A good custom shirt will set you back a good amount.
I’ve bought most of my nice shirts on sale or off ebay, then take them to the tailor and have them fitted. Its the same with my tj maxxx shirts. Its like $15 bucks at most per shirt, and I was getting them for like $5 until my tailor moved into commercial space.
If you stop putting yoru clothes in the dryer they will last longer. If you lay them out until semi damp, then hang them, most of the wrinkles will fall out. A couple quick zaps with a steamer will fix the rest of it. [/quote]
Whatever. I’ve never been able to find a dress shirt (or really any clothes) that fits me, and started having clothes made for me when trying to fit in dress uniform in the Army — had to go completely custom. Never gone back.
An off the rack suit only drops, what 8 inches? I’ve got like an 18 inch drop from shoulders to waist.
Anyone used this site?
http://www.makeyourownjeans.com/
Looks like they do all sorts of custom stuff, jeans, shirts, slacks etc.
I think your budget will be the main factor.
The more money you’re willing to dish out, the better the shirt you can get.
If you want that clean crisp look, go with a high end designer like Armani, Zegna, and especially Canali (I point this one out because their cut is generous for big sumbitches on this site.)
I have a Calvin Klein shirt, and a Zegna, and while both are the same neck and arm measurements, the waist on the Zegna is WAY smaller. European makers go with more of the V taper, so you don’t look like you’re wearing a tablecloth.
You can also look into getting custom made shirts, if you’re looking to resemble Tony Stark go with Stefano Ricci, where they measure you first and then make the shirt.
[quote]Sturat wrote:
…my company does them for $85 though they certainly go much higher than that.
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What’s your company?
[quote]Viernes wrote:
I wear a 19-35, sometimes a 19 36-37 depending on the brand. Definitely baggy around the waistline but I wear shirt stays (former Military) and the fit looks clean.
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Are Shirt stays irritating to wear through out the whole day? How about when you’re sitting down? My shirts are always baggy around the waistline and make me look like I dont give a shit.
[quote]illadelphia91 wrote:
[quote]Viernes wrote:
I wear a 19-35, sometimes a 19 36-37 depending on the brand. Definitely baggy around the waistline but I wear shirt stays (former Military) and the fit looks clean.
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Are Shirt stays irritating to wear through out the whole day? How about when you’re sitting down? My shirts are always baggy around the waistline and make me look like I dont give a shit. [/quote]
Just get them taken in, so much better.
[quote]theuofh wrote:
[quote]Sturat wrote:
…my company does them for $85 though they certainly go much higher than that.
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What’s your company?
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The website is currently undergoing development but should be up by the end of the next week.
We can certainly ship to other countries than Canada.
If anyone is interested shoot me a PM and we can chat.
Pretty much any cotton shirt. I like tapered, athletic or slim cut, whatever a particular brand uses.
A quick trip to a tailor can get the fit just right.
I’ve worn $40 shirts and $200 shirts, the only real difference I noticed was fit.
That said, a $40 shirt with a $25 tailor job gives you a perfect shirt for $65, way under most premium brands and custom made companies.
Keep an eye on on sales at department stores and you can often buy the shirts 2 for 1, with tailoring considered you’re still between $40-50 per shirt.
Almost nobody can detect thread count with the naked eye, just don’t go super cheap and you’ll be comfortable and have a clean, designer look.