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post #1 of 12
1/24/12 at 7:18pm
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Hey guys. I am a small guy with a neck measuring 14". I'm not sure if there is some thread out there that would help me in my search but for all the nice menswear shops with shirts I would like to purchase, the smallest they go is 14.5".

I know there is MTM but at this point in my life, I prefer RTW. Shops such as Sid Mashburn, BB, etc, smallest sizes are 14.5".

Could you guys point me in the direction of a site with nice shirts with sizes for such a tiny asian boy?

Thanks.
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post #2 of 12
1/24/12 at 7:25pm
I have a 14" neck, and I don't have any trouble buying shirts. Don't buy by size, try them on. A lot of the ~midline shirts, like Perry Ellis and such, fit me quite well. If the shirt is just a little big, I dry it in the dryer down at the 'mat to bring it down. All cotton shirts will shrink a little over the first couple few washings.

Try stuff on.
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post #3 of 12
1/24/12 at 8:29pm
Try brooks brother extra slim shirt in size 14.5/32. This is the smallest they go, but it is darn fitted and snug. most shirts in this size still fits like a tent, even if they claim fitted.
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post #4 of 12
1/24/12 at 9:27pm
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Thanks for the replies guys.
I guess I'm mainly talking about dress shirts. Shirts with a 14.5" collar do not fit me in the neck and i'm wanting something I can button all the way up. No matter how well the body fits me, I'm looking for that 14" collar because that's commonly sized with 36 chest, too.
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post #5 of 12
1/24/12 at 9:42pm
Brooks Brothers for Children (Not a joke)
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post #6 of 12
1/24/12 at 11:43pm
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Originally Posted by pebblegrain View Post

Brooks Brothers for Children (Not a joke)

Good idea...don't have to pay VAT on children's clothes either?
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post #7 of 12
1/24/12 at 11:45pm
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Originally Posted by mrpo0nani View Post

Hey guys. I am a small guy with a neck measuring 14". I'm not sure if there is some thread out there that would help me in my search but for all the nice menswear shops with shirts I would like to purchase, the smallest they go is 14.5".
I know there is MTM but at this point in my life, I prefer RTW. Shops such as Sid Mashburn, BB, etc, smallest sizes are 14.5".
Could you guys point me in the direction of a site with nice shirts with sizes for such a tiny asian boy?
Thanks.


Rubinacci

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post #8 of 12
1/25/12 at 5:11am
Why don't you use NextDirect dot com. I see they have mens shirts right down to size 14 as well as 13.5 in some ranges of their formal shirts, I am sure this will help you a lot. You are welcome to PM me if you want. biggrin.gif
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post #9 of 12
1/25/12 at 6:24am
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Originally Posted by pebblegrain View Post

Brooks Brothers for Children (Not a joke)
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Originally Posted by MikeDT View Post

Good idea...don't have to pay VAT on children's clothes either?

Damn, didn't even think of this. Thanks. I live a few steps away from a BB, i'll go check it out.
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Originally Posted by deandbn View Post

Why don't you use NextDirect dot com. I see they have mens shirts right down to size 14 as well as 13.5 in some ranges of their formal shirts, I am sure this will help you a lot. You are welcome to PM me if you want. biggrin.gif

Alright cool, thanks!
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post #10 of 12
1/25/12 at 7:09am
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Originally Posted by mrpo0nani View Post

I know there is MTM but at this point in my life, I prefer RTW.

I don't see why any point in your life would make you prefer shirts that don't fit over shirts which do.
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post #11 of 12
1/25/12 at 8:55am
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Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum View Post

I don't see why any point in your life would make you prefer shirts that don't fit over shirts which do.

When did all RTW automatically fit worse than MTM? There's also cost advantages. That is why I am asking what names carry my neck size because they usually fit and there's always possibilities of sales. And those shirts that don't fit quite right in the body, I can get tailored for a few extra dollars.
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post #12 of 12
1/25/12 at 9:21am
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Originally Posted by mrpo0nani View Post

When did all RTW automatically fit worse than MTM?

Never, unless you have a pencil neck smaller than the smallest RTW-sized pencil neck
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