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One last note: I was single at the time I was buying these shirts.
Just curious. What's marital status have to do with dress shirts?
One last note: I was single at the time I was buying these shirts.
Just curious. What's marital status have to do with dress shirts?
I'm betting the availability of cash money...
Obviously, the question was raised by a single person.
I've ordered shirts from Charles Tyrwhitt, who seems to have perpetual sales, in size 17/35 and found them to be the correct length and size. I'm about the same height and weight as you. They carry a full range of sizes, so 18/36 should be no problem. The caveat is that some of the non iron shirts require some touch up.
I've never shopped at Mens warehouse. Do they produce quality shirts? How is the finish?
Sometimes custom is the way to go. Back in the day when I used to dress up for work, I had all custom shirts because I was in between sizes. If I bought a shirt based on the neck size, it was way too big for me everywhere else. Some people are lucky enough to be able to buy standard sized shirts and have them fit very well. For the rest of us it is custom.
With a custom shirt, it will not only fit you properly, but you will have the collar that best suits your face, the colors and materials you want, the cuffs you want, buttons you want, pocket/no pocket, etc.
You will look absolutely stunning!
A decent men's clothing store or a tailor should be able to make these. Also, I believe I read in Esquire that J.C. Penny's make custom shirts, but I have never looked into it, so I could be wrong.
One last note: I was single at the time I was buying these shirts.
Believe it or not there is not that much difference in price between buying the High end (Brooks Bros., Jos Banks) and taking it one step up and having your dress shirts made to measure.
Absolutely agree, though it begins to freak me out when I spend that mcuh for a shirt. Still, they fit exceedingly well, they look sharp, I can choose fabrics and finishes - all in all, if you wear suits, I'd recommend it.
You can get made to measure for around $40 a shirt if you go overseas.
I've found shirts from English companies to be a better fit for tall and thin. Seems the English don't have the American body style. I like CT, but I think TM Lewin fits me even better. In fact, I just ordered 4 more shirts from TM Lewin earlier this week. Great sale right now and if you poke around the web you can find a 15% off coupon that stacks. I got 4 shirts and a pair of silver cufflinks for $125 shipped.