Folded Up Shirt Appreciation

[Miguel Alvarez]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Very cool.

But why do all you guys order so many white shirts? Out of my 35-40 shirts, I have just one white shirt.

The question ought to be: Why do all you guys order so many shirts?

 

[GHo]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

- B

wow, i like this. I'm buying those same shirts.... unfortunately, due to budget "constraints", mine will all be Polo Regent Custom Fit.

 

[Taxler]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Very cool.

But why do all you guys order so many white shirts? Out of my 35-40 shirts, I have just one white shirt.


Always have a few cleaned and pressed for unexpected formal occasions. White matches everything, so I keep a few in the office just in case I need to change. Also easy to travel with; don't need a different tie for every shirt. Add a few more in seasonal weights and fabrics. Even if you don't wear solid white often, 1 seems like too few.

 

[forex]

Vox,the light blue gingham is very nice,do you remember what fabric it is? Really liking those collars,have you disposed of RTW shirts?

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by Taxler

Always have a few cleaned and pressed for unexpected formal occasions. White matches everything, so I keep a few in the office just in case I need to change. Also easy to travel with; don't need a different tie for every shirt. Add a few more in seasonal weights and fabrics. Even if you don't wear solid white often, 1 seems like too few.

Its obvious I'm in the minority here, but even my one plain white gets little use - weddings, funerals, and the rare occasions when I wear windowpane or POW suits.

 

[voxsartoria]

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[TheTukker]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

- B

Very nice Bill - how's the fit?

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

...Out of my 35-40 shirts, I have just one white shirt.

This is the most absurd thing I have seen you say here. And I mean that in a good way.

Originally Posted by Miguel Alvarez

The question ought to be: Why do all you guys order so many shirts?

Yup, but you shouldn't be talking.

 

[TheTukker]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

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I haven't disposed of RTW shirts entirely yet. When I get a new batch of bespoke ones, though, about twice that number in RTW gets retired.


- B

This begs the question: any chance we can see some shots of your shirt collection?

 

[SpooPoker]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

When I get a new batch of bespoke ones, though, about twice that number in RTW gets retired.


- B

I truly wish you would have a B&S thread one day. I mean that sincerely.

Originally Posted by Lonneker

Very nice Bill - how's the fit?


Silly rabbit, perfect, obviously. It reminds me of when someone asked which clothes he felt most comfortable in.

 

[voxsartoria]

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[Griffindork]

Originally Posted by Shirtmaven

did they tell you what the care instructions are?
wash or dry clean.

Generally they ask whether you plan to wash or dryclean your shirts, although I have no idea what adjustments are made depending on the answer. I have all my shirts washed and I was instructed that I should care for this no different than from my other charvet shirts - wash and some specific directions for ironing (always stretch the collar and cuffs slightly and have iron on the inside only).
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[globetrotter]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Checks and stripes are Acorn Grange, the whites are DJA Sea Island 120.

Plain white shirts are an essential option for evening, in my opinion, except in summer when daylight lasts later in non-tropical locations.

I haven't disposed of RTW shirts entirely yet. When I get a new batch of bespoke ones, though, about twice that number in RTW gets retired.


- B

those are some very nice shirts.

 

[bullethead]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Its obvious I'm in the minority here, but even my one plain white gets little use - weddings, funerals, and the rare occasions when I wear windowpane or POW suits.

+1. with a white OCB being the exception, i haven't worn a white shirt in a year.

 

[TheTukker]

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Silly rabbit, perfect, obviously. It reminds me of when someone asked which clothes he felt most comfortable in.

Actually, I know he uses a few different makers so was wondering how the fit is he gets from them. And Vox delivers:

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

I can't imagine that the overall fit of my Dege & Skinner shirts, or the shape of the collar and how it stands on my neck, to be better. I get these very closely fitted, with darts in the back and high armholes. Comfort of the cut would be unforgiving of error or sample-to-sample inconsistency. These are the most comfortable shirts that I own. Robert Whittaker cuts an old school, exceptional shirt. It looks great. And he's great. I'm delighted.

As discussed in this thread and others, however, it is no secret that the English makers...the few remaining bespoke or native RTW makers...seem to have become content with compromises in the quality of the sewing. I've nudged things to be pretty good, but I have seen better even so. Will the way that the shirts are made affect anything practical, like durability? I don't know.

In return, however, their prices seem rather reasonable compared to well-known bespoke makers in other countries with a similar level of stylistic and fitting skills.

I am curious to see how my first batch of Napoli Su Misura shirts compare, particularly the collar since Mina Adamo had a theory about how the collar she designed landed on my collarbones...leading to a wider spread than what Whittaker makes for me.

- B

Many thanks Bill - very much looking forward to fit pics if you get the chance.

 

[RogerC]

New haul from Peter Lee for the summer. Just got them out of luggage, so still in need of pressing.