So what would you do? Does anyone with CT shirt experience think the "Classic" fit would work? Maybe adding an inch to the sleeve size? Or not? I like the shirts, and am willing to try, but part of me thinks "just get a refund", and go elsewhere. I already packed them up for return, and didn't think to take a picture. Thanks in advance for any thoughts you may have.
I do like BB shirts, but don't have any way right now to get them at that price point, so I figured this was worth a try. It sounds like you're ordering too small a neck size. I even do a military tuck. For my tuxedo shirt I use the extra slim fit. What are your neck and chest sizes? But if your neck is skinnier, or your chest is bigger, you might try the classic fit. But then the abdomen will be blousier, but still less so than most American brands. If the neck is toward the snug side, go up half an inch.
They will shrink a quarter of an inch with a couple of wash and dry cycles. I don't button the top button, and let the tie hold it closed. This works and fits me very well most times sometimes a little loose in the neck to start, but like you say after a few washings, pretty good fit. My chest size is I don't get why they're not fitting you, especially in the chest. Could it be the armholes are too high, or tight for you? Below is the measurement chart of CT shirts.
As you can see,, in a 16 neck you still have a shirt in slim fit that is 8 inches larger than your chest. This should be more than plenty of room. Your Collar Last edited: Apr 10, Then they are pulling tightly across my shoulders, which I don't understand. I'm not what you would call an athletic build, so yes, it could be the arm openings.
I've never experienced this before. Some are even extra slim fit and are fine. If I exchange them for the classic fit, my gut tells me they'll fit better in the shoulders, but be a little loose in the torso. I can probably live with that, but I may get a refund, and go to BB etc. If they fit, I'll be better off. I've had similar fit issues. I added an extra inch to the sleeve length to account for shrinkage after washing and they shrunk quite a bit , but even with that the sleeves are a touch short.
I'm 5'7", lb, 31" waist, 38S suit size, and generally wear The "Slim" fits fine overall although when I close the top button it feels a touch tight around the shoulders. When raise my arms it pulls the shirt up. I suspect this might be causing your tightness in the shoulders.
I'm tempted to upsize the neck and try the "Extra Slim", but you really need to order multiple shirts to make the shipping costs worthwhile, and I don't want to end up with a bunch of shirts that will just sit in the closet.
Charles Dana Honors Member. Chukkaluva said:. If I exchange [the slim-fit Tyrwhitt shirts] for the classic fit, my gut tells me they'll fit better in the shoulders, but be a little loose in the torso.
I can probably live with that. Click to expand Looks like you don't have Javascript enabled in your browser. Please turn it on so you can enjoy all the functions of our site. We could source the finest cotton and fashion the best shirt the world has ever seen but if it didn't fit you properly, it'd make you look like an absolute wally. As with suiting the fit of your shirts is absolutely paramount. A good comfortable cut will suitably flatter your figure, ensuring you look and feel fantastic.
A bad one will make you look like a schoolboy donning his dad's shirt on the first day of term. So take a moment to peruse this fit guide and make sure you get yours right.
Choose this if you have a broad build or prefer a generous, traditional cut with long tails. Ideal for you if you have an average build, or you want a slightly tailored, modern fit. Streamlined sleeves complete the modern silhouette. After a few washes you now know your perfect size! Looking back on my purchases I wish I would have purchased a half size larger in the neck. I wear a 16 neck regularly and probably would order the One frustrating aspect of their dress shirts is that there is no sleeve button along the arm where most dress shirts typically have a button.
The lack of button will occasionally expose your forearm. It is also annoying when you go to roll up your sleeves since you have to roll them up higher than you normally would in order to compensate for the lack of button. There is a constant debate of Charles Tyrwhitt dress shirts vs Brooks Brothers dress shirts. The major advantage to Charles Tyrwhitt shirts vs Brooks Brothers is the extra slim fit and super slim fit being two sizes that Brooks Brothers does not offer.
However, Brooks Brothers did recently release a new dress shirt fit called their Soho fit to compete with the Charles Tyrwhitt super slim fit. However, the Charles Tyrwhitt spread collar is also much more on point with the current trend and wider than the Brooks Brothers spread collar. Another advantage to the Charles Tyrwhitt dress shirts over the Brooks Brothers dress shirts is that I have found the collars on the Charles Tyrwhitt dress shirts to be a more sturdy construction leading to stronger durability over years of washing and wearing the shirt.
Overall, Charles Tyrwhitt dress shirts is the brand I recommend most because of the fit, cost, and selection available online. There is nothing more iconic than the Brooks Brothers dress shirt. They have owed this market for a prestigious off the rack dress shirt for decades and other companies are slowly catching up.
However, Brooks Brothers is finally catching up to the times compared to when I first wrote this post. The not so breaking news on the Brooks Brothers dress shirt front is their soho fit dress shirt that I mentioned above to compete with the super slim fit shirts offered by competitors. Click here Brooks Brothers shirt link. The quality of the Brooks Brothers dress shirts is absolutely top notch and their non iron shirts are fantastic.
I would rate the quality above most other dress shirts that I mention in this article. Because for the longest time, they lacked a very slim fit. This drove my loyalty elsewhere as I was constantly searching for a fit slimmer than the Milano slim fit in the image below, which wasn't even that slim. Below is an image of their fits before they added the soho fit to their lineup. Below is an image of the Brooks Brothers soho extra slim fit dress shirt that has since been released from the time that I wrote this guide.
In an prior era when brand name meant everything, then yes, you needed to buy the iconic Brooks Brothers dress shirts. From a design perspective, the Brooks Brothers dress shirt is unmatched. The formation of the fabric on the sleeve in the beautiful ruffling is visually appealing and their collars button seamlessly when wearing a tie.
It is worth mentioning that Brooks Brothers dress shirts, similar to Charles Tyrwhitt dress shirts, do not have a button on the forearm area either although the Brooks Brothers Factory shirts typically will. They do offer a wide variety of collar types, sizes, and fits. It's worth browsing the sale section though because your sizing just might be on sale for the right price. Click here for the Brooks Brothers dress shirt sale section.
In comparing Brooks Brothers dress shirts vs Charles Tyrwhitt dress shirts, it comes down to how you want the shirt to fit. And now you can go one step slimmer with their soho fit.
I would compare their soho fit to the super slim fit from Charles Tyrwhitt and the slim fit from The Tie Bar. One disadvantage is the spread collar on Brooks Brothers dress shirts is not as wide as the Charles Tyrwhitt spread collar. As an update to the Brooks Brothers spread collar mentions on their website, they are very inconsistent. I will continue to provide an update if Brooks Brothers chooses to fix these inconsistencies.
Brooks Brothers did release the soho fit, so that was a big step forward in modernizing their dress shirts! The Tie Bar dress shirts come in at number three on my list. I will say that they are my personal favorite company. Click here for The Tie Bar shirt link.
The Tie Bar is focused on bringing to market high quality products at an affordable price point. The key here is an affordable price point when not on sale! Anyway, The Tie Bar makes a fantastic dress shirt that you should seriously consider for your next purchase. The Tie Bar offers a slim fit dress shirt and a spread collar dress shirt in a variety of sizes and colors.
They do a great job of releasing dress shirts for the seasons, which is important for the consumer to realize. Yes, there are seasonal patterns and colors that The Tie Bar releases and promotes, which makes your job of just buying super easy. Essentially if you are looking for an extra slim fit, then Charles Tyrwhitt or Brooks Brothers is a better option.
The collar and sleeve sizes are definitely true to size. Charles Tyrwhitt shirts which would be exactly 32 or exactly I have been recommending The Tie Bar a lot to people who ask about dress shirts. They are a great value for the money and their patterns and colors are by far the most on point with current trends. The spread collar dress shirts from The Tie Bar are comparable to the spread collar from Brooks Brothers.
Neither of these collars are as wide of a spread collar as Charles Tyrwhitt spread collar or Charles Tyrwhitt extreme spread collar dress shirt. Uniqlo offers one of the widest selection of dress and casual shirts to choose from when it comes to basic shirting, either casual or dress.
The reason why Uniqlo is in my Number 4 spot is because they offer the best casual shirt for a dress down workplace. Their shirts are high quality, and whether on sale or not, the value is great! Another major advantage to Uniqlo is their physical store locations and their trim fits. Their trim fit is also most similar to the Charles Tyrwhitt shirts, where it can be very slim! They do offer a blend of materials, so be sure to stick with the cotton if you want the shirt to have the more traditional look and feel.
Uniqlo casual shirts are a great all around option. They are great for a casual office environment, a casual Friday, or even just to wear on the weekends! I am often wearing a Uniqlo casual shirt on the weekends. Even if you wear the dress shirt without a tie, it is going to look a lot nicer than a traditional dress shirt without a tie.
Uniqlo will run sales often, so I recommend clicking here to check out their dress shirt section and then checking out their sale section! Custom dress shirts are taking the Number 5 spot on my list, and there are a lot of options out there now. Indochino , Tailor Store , and Pacific Issues, to name a few, all offer custom shirts. I would highly recommend a custom dress shirt for a very specific dress shirt consumer.
If you have a unique body type or work in a formal environment, I would recommend exploring custom shirt options. Of all the custom dress shirt company brand's that are available I typically prefer Tailor Store. I have worked with them for a couple of years and can speak to their quality and customer service. Also, for the price you are getting a really good value. If you have a unique body type e. Another reason to go custom is if you work in a very formal environment because you want it to fit exactly right.
Let me warn you, the custom dress shirt process can take time and a lot of back and forth with whichever company you choose to work with. Custom shirt companies offer endless options for sizing, colors, and patterns as well. Make sure you read the starting point and ending point of the measurement exactly and follow their recommendations.
Another advantage to a custom shirt option is the endless variety of customizing exactly how you want your dress shirt to look. Over the years I've built some really bold, fun custom dress shirts and also some unique, but boardroom appropriate dress shirts.
For the perfect elevated custom dress shirt details I recommend a subtle cuff different that matches the outside sleeve button placket.
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