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Originally Posted by lachyzee 

Since I kicked off the discussion on shirt fit, I may as well go first.

Here are some old pics of the fit of my Luxire shirt(s). The relevant measurements are:

Yoke 18.5"
Chest 20.5"
Waist 18.75"

I have naturally broad-ish shoulders, not much of a chest, and big thighs/seat. Currently I weigh about 82kg, and am trying to get down to around 80. However, even when I do, I think these are going to be a bit too slim. I can get away with it standing up, but they are a bit uncomfortable to sit down in/bulge after a big meal etc. Agree with Nabil - since you spend most of the day sitting down in your shirt, it's probably most important to be comfortable in that situation IMO.

Reading around a bit, it seems that the standard recommendation for a slim fit shirt that still allows for reasonable movement is +3" to the relevant body measurment. At my shoulder size, most places (e.g. HC, O& J, PJ) seem to go for about 20-21" waist measurement. Even at 80kg, I don't think my nautral waist would be 15.75"! I think 17" is a more reasonable goal to reach and actually maintain.

All that being said, I think I might order one or two shirts with the following measurements and, if they work out, send the 5 Luxire shirts I already have back to be recut. It will be reasonably expensive and annoying, but worth it in t he endas I really like the fabrics collars and cuffs on all of them.

Yoke 18.5"
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Originally Posted by Journeyman 

Lachyzee,

Thanks for posting some photos.

I agree that you could probably have your waist measurement increased a little bit, but conversely, I think that you could bring your shoulder measurement in a bit as the shoulder seams don't look as though they are sitting on your actual shoulders but are slightly off to the side.

Originally Posted by Romp 

nope - shitting on a chair is very strange indeed 

Originally Posted by lachyzee 

Since I kicked off the discussion on shirt fit, I may as well go first.

Here are some old pics of the fit of my Luxire shirt(s). The relevant measurements are:

Yoke 18.5"
Chest 20.5"
Waist 18.75"

I have naturally broad-ish shoulders, not much of a chest, and big thighs/seat. Currently I weigh about 82kg, and am trying to get down to around 80. However, even when I do, I think these are going to be a bit too slim. I can get away with it standing up, but they are a bit uncomfortable to sit down in/bulge after a big meal etc. Agree with Nabil - since you spend most of the day sitting down in your shirt, it's probably most important to be comfortable in that situation IMO.

Reading around a bit, it seems that the standard recommendation for a slim fit shirt that still allows for reasonable movement is +3" to the relevant body measurment. At my shoulder size, most places (e.g. HC, O& J, PJ) seem to go for about 20-21" waist measurement. Even at 80kg, I don't think my nautral waist would be 15.75"! I think 17" is a more reasonable goal to reach and actually maintain.

All that being said, I think I might order one or two shirts with the following measurements and, if they work out, send the 5 Luxire shirts I already have back to be recut. It will be reasonably expensive and annoying, but worth it in t he endas I really like the fabrics collars and cuffs on all of them.

Yoke 18.5"

Originally Posted by Romp 

A few thoughts. Are you able to raise the arm holes? I think the sleeve looks slightly baggy relative to the body.

I cant quite pick it but the shirt looks a bit boxy in the body - perhaps it needs to come in more at the waist and expand at the hip. We keep the hip and shoulder measurement the same and taper in at the waist to give this shape





Perhaps also try a higher rise pant (esp at rear) to see how it looks?

Originally Posted by iSurg 

Just got a massive gift from myself for V Day (why should my wife have all the fun?) and also in time for a friend's wedding this weekend.

 

Thanks to Chris at Double Monk - great guy. Very happy with this jump in the deep end! No more shoes for me this year? Was still hoping to stop by Carmina in Paris in Sept...

 

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Originally Posted by lachyzee 


Thanks for your comments, believe it or not, those pants are fresh from PJs, and I generally trust their judgment I agree they are slightly baggy round the back, but I think it's how it has to be when you have a big butt like mine...

Originally Posted by Selvaggio 

Called in a the Sydney Henry Bucks big sale today. It finishes on Saturday and looks pretty depleted. I can't remeber who was interested in this, but the Penhaligon's didn't appear to be included - though there were some Floris on spesh. Some of those Penhaligons are nice though. I already had a sampler of the Blenheim Bouquet from Mensbiz - and apart from the fact that it sound like somethign the Queen Mother would have worn - I really like it. The other one which was nice was Quercus.

Also can't remember who was asking about braces - but they do have some. Not a huge range and pricey. They look very much like Thurston braces but carry HB branding. They were all 2 in 1 - meaning you can change between button or clip ends as you like.

I bought a nice cashmere tie in a sort of thick tattersall pattern. I'll put that one away for a couple of months.

Originally Posted by iSurg 

Just got a massive gift from myself for V Day (why should my wife have all the fun?) and also in time for a friend's wedding this weekend.

Thanks to Chris at Double Monk - great guy. Very happy with this jump in the deep end! No more shoes for me this year? Was still hoping to stop by Carmina in Paris in Sept...
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Originally Posted by Romp 

score! i heard they got new stock this week too:)


yes i trust their judgement too. All im saying is to experiment and try a higher rear-rise and wear your pants higher

also no-belt would be a cleaner line too

Originally Posted by TehBunny 

Can I get some quick and dirty advice? I took an afternoon nap after making dinner for V day and took an afternoon nap and woke up like 2 hours later and now feel groggy as fuck; wife will be back in an hour or so and everything's ready but I feel like absolute fuck. Anyone know any quick wake up tricks....
P.S. I understand this is random but googling just reveals to sleep less in the afternoon.