Proper Cloth - Official Affiliate Thread

[ccallis]



Posted this over at the Tailor's Thread, but no responses (which perhaps I should interpret as the fit is fine?). Recently received my first shirt from Proper Cloth and I'm not sure that the fit is right, but I'm having trouble describing what may need to be corrected.

I suspect the sides may be too trim. Feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Hey CaptainApathy--Would you might posting a photo that gives a slightly closer look at the chest area?

From my view, it looks like we could bump up the chest by 1" and the midsection by .5". I also think we could slim down the arms by .25".

Cheers,
Chris

 

[CaptainApathy]

Thank you, Chris. A close-up of the chest is shown below. Would going up an inch in the chest fix the two "ridges" emanating from the second button down from the top?



edit: image corrected

 

[KitBar]

I am curious about what is causing this as well. I have the exact same problem with my otr shirts and i was seriously considering going towards mtm shirting. My problem is almost identical to yours but the line is slightly more horizontal then yours.Perhaps if i do go MTM i will consider the advise you receive

 

[wonsmithr8]

Thank you, Chris. A close-up of the chest is shown below. Would going up an inch in the chest fix the two "ridges" emanating from the second button down from the top?



edit: image corrected

I am curious about what is causing this as well. I have the exact same problem with my otr shirts and i was seriously considering going towards mtm shirting. My problem is almost identical to yours but the line is slightly more horizontal then yours.Perhaps if i do go MTM i will consider the advise you receive

Check this link out guys: http://propercloth.com/reference/select-optimal-dress-shirt-shoulder-slope/

It might seem like you guys have square shoulders and you have to adjust for that.

 

[MSchapiro]

I have been away from PC for a while mostly due to the prices, but I just picked up three shirts and tweaked my fits a little. Excited to see how they come.

 

[jungleroller]

Just ordered one of their new Japanese flannels!

 

[wonsmithr8]



Just ordered one of their new Japanese flannels!

Nice man I want that one next!

 

[Burzan]

If I had the cash I would buy all those new fabrics that just got released. The oxford flannels and the faded black watch are seriously unreal.




Edit: But I did just have these arrive! should have probably went with the brown horn buttons on the darker one though.

 

[ccallis]



Check this link out guys: http://propercloth.com/reference/select-optimal-dress-shirt-shoulder-slope/

It might seem like you guys have square shoulders and you have to adjust for that.

Hey CaptainApathy--sorry for the delay on this. From the looks of it, I don't think you have a square shoulder. I think that bumping up the chest by 1" ought to relieve a lot of the tension across your chest. At closer glance, it looks like the midsection is good.

Just wondering, do you have any Shoulder Slope/Square Shoulder or Neck Forward/Neck Backward adjustments on this shirt currently?? If not, just bump up by 1" in the chest and see how that comes out.

Cheers,
Chris

 

[ccallis]



I am curious about what is causing this as well. I have the exact same problem with my otr shirts and i was seriously considering going towards mtm shirting. My problem is almost identical to yours but the line is slightly more horizontal then yours.Perhaps if i do go MTM i will consider the advise you receive

There's a good chance all you need is a simple square shoulder adjustment. Sometime a tight chest (which seems to be CaptainApathy's case) or a forward neck can cause this, too.

Just ordered one of their new Japanese flannels!

If I had the cash I would buy all those new fabrics that just got released. The oxford flannels and the faded black watch are seriously unreal. Edit: But I did just have these arrive! should have probably went with the brown horn buttons on the darker one though.

Great to hear the flannels are well received! Already having to place reorders on many of these styles. Still plenty of great new flannels to come this fall, as well as some great corduroy shirts...keep your eyes peeled!!

 

[wonsmithr8]



Edit: But I did just have these arrive! should have probably went with the brown horn buttons on the darker one though.

Just ordered this one too, looks great! I did go with brown horn buttons.

Great to hear the flannels are well received! Already having to place reorders on many of these styles. Still plenty of great new flannels to come this fall, as well as some great corduroy shirts...keep your eyes peeled!!

Is this shirt fabric coming back? http://propercloth.com/fabrics/albini-navy-corduroy-1429.html

 

[Burzan]

Just ordered this one too, looks great! I did go with brown horn buttons.
Is this shirt fabric coming back?

http://propercloth.com/fabrics/albini-navy-corduroy-1429.html

I don't mind the white buttons on that one but the blue one has much more contrast, It isn't horrible though. The shirt does fit very well, I added a little extra width at the bottom because my last shirt seemed to catch on my hips slightly. Now though it kind of has a little flare going on. I think this should resolve after a wash and iron though cause the fabric will drape better after that.

 

[ccallis]



Just ordered this one too, looks great! I did go with brown horn buttons.
Is this shirt fabric coming back?

http://propercloth.com/fabrics/albini-navy-corduroy-1429.html

Yep! Next Thurday we'll have a navy and a tan colorway.

I don't mind the white buttons on that one but the blue one has much more contrast, It isn't horrible though. The shirt does fit very well, I added a little extra width at the bottom because my last shirt seemed to catch on my hips slightly. Now though it kind of has a little flare going on. I think this should resolve after a wash and iron though cause the fabric will drape better after that.

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This is common, you may consider bumping up the midsection slightly to get a less "bell shaped" bottom.

--Chris

 

[Burzan]

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This is common, you may consider bumping up the midsection slightly to get a less "bell shaped" bottom.

--Chris

I was thinking that too, we'll see what it's like after a wash and iron and then make an adjustment accordingly on my next shirts.

 

[wonsmithr8]

Yep! Next Thurday we'll have a navy and a tan colorway.

--Chris

Sweet, thanks!

Oh I forgot to ask, is this fabric really permanently discontinued? http://propercloth.com/fabrics/blue-denim-1160.html . Wish I got another shirt in this fabric!