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New Zegna, Zanella, and BB Slacks: $25 shipped in USA
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I don't really wear a lot of dress shirts, but I'm interested in the Zegna as a Christmas present for my dad. He is a wears a 15.5-16, none of his stuff is tailored, so the various measurements would be pretty standard for that size. You mentioned that the Zegna is a 15.5, but are the other measurements you listed abnormally small for that size? My dad's 6'0", 190lbs, and wears a 44 jacket size – I want to make sure that the shirt will fit him properly.
On a related note, is there anyone who's ordered from rach2jlc before who could maybe provide some references?
Just to be clear: I am interested in buying the Zegna Neiman Marcus shirt for $25, + $5 to ship it to Canada.
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No, to be honest, that size is right about on for a 39/15.5 shirt. Actually, a 39/15.5 is usually considered about a US Small (I'm usually this size in most shirts and am 6' and 155 pounds). So, I don't think this one might be a good fit for your dad, to be honest.
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It seems to me the Zegna shirt will have 33.5 inch arms. You take the shoulder and divide that in half (19/2 = 9.5) + 24 inches for the arms = 33.5 inches.
The point is, Zegna shirts in 15.5 normally have 35 inch arms, or at least the ones I buy always do.
Given your father's size I don't think this shirt will do it.
The point is, Zegna shirts in 15.5 normally have 35 inch arms, or at least the ones I buy always do.
Given your father's size I don't think this shirt will do it.
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Alright, I did some reading to acquaint myself with US/Italian dress shirt sizes. Could someone please confirm that what it is I should be getting is a 41/16? I found this sizing guide, I'm assuming it's accurate.
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That sounds about right, I'd guess. Almost everybody has bodily inconsistencies that come from life or playing sports (one arm bigger/longer than the other, sloping shoulders, etc.) that RTW shirts won't accomodate, but in general from your descriptions of your father, I'd guess a 41/16 would be pretty close.
Keep in mind also, however, that these neck/shirt sizes also vary according to cut depending on brand. A 41/16 in Zegna will probably be fine for your dad. A 41/16 in Prada, Costume National, or Christian Dior, however, will not (it will be cut MUCH slimmer). Nevertheless, unless your dad is a fashionista, I don't see why'd you go for those brands anyway... but I just thought I'd give you fair warning.
Keep in mind also, however, that these neck/shirt sizes also vary according to cut depending on brand. A 41/16 in Zegna will probably be fine for your dad. A 41/16 in Prada, Costume National, or Christian Dior, however, will not (it will be cut MUCH slimmer). Nevertheless, unless your dad is a fashionista, I don't see why'd you go for those brands anyway... but I just thought I'd give you fair warning.
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