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Casual collared shirts - material/structure?

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calogero

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Hi all,

I'm planning on having some shirts tailor-made in my upcoming trip to Vietnam.

In addition to formal shirts, I also plan to have some more casual shirts (similar to the one below) made.



What is the material/structural difference between formal shirts and the one pictured above?

How would I go about explaining what I want to a tailor?

Thanks.
 
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Thanks, Reevolving. Aside from the collar, what are the differences in the body of the shirt? It's always perplexed me that both shirt types can be 100% cotton, yet casual shirts have that softer texture than formal shirts.
 
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calogero said:
Thanks, Reevolving. Aside from the collar, what are the differences in the body of the shirt? It's always perplexed me that both shirt types can be 100% cotton, yet casual shirts have that softer texture than formal shirts.
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Casual shirts are often made from brushed cotton or cotton flannel, both of which have that slightly fuzzier appearance and softer hand.
 
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Cotton/linen blend would also look more casual, and you'd be able to wear them in warmer weather. Also, don't forget to shorten the body length from your normal dress shirts so that you can wear them untucked.
 
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I appreciate everyone's input. However, I'm still unsure: how does all this translate into specifics I can provide to the tailor?
 
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