Jantzen 3.0 Critique Please

gregaz · Aug 11, 2009

Just got my third order and washed three times. Wore it out twice, and I am VERY happy with the fit. The biggest issue I was having was sleeve length, and I think I nailed it this time. The best part, is when I bend my arm, the shirt sleeve slides up proportional with the jacket sleeve, instead of just sitting there. Just what I wanted.

Here are my order one and order two threads.

I welcome any comments and suggestions, but primarily am looking for comments in the area of collar. Some have suggested that I get a higher collar due to having a longer neck - not sure if I need that or not. When I wear a suit, the collar looks fine relative to the suit.

Thanks in advance!

teddieriley · Aug 11, 2009

Looks great. Wear in good health.

Twisty · Aug 11, 2009

I personally think the back looks a little too poofy, especially when tucked in.

Perhaps adding darts may help? Otherwise I like the pattern!

teddieriley · Aug 11, 2009

Originally Posted by Twisty

I personally think the back looks a little too poofy, especially when tucked in.

Perhaps adding darts may help? Otherwise I like the pattern!

The back is perfectly fine. You can't have a shirt that looks painted on. If you are going to move around and sit in the shirt, you need fabric, and that is inevitably going to look like "excess" when you are standing for a photo. You can probably do a cleaner job tucking the shirt in, but it will come lose after a minute or two.

gregaz · Aug 11, 2009

^^^^^
Thank you. I think I agree.

Originally Posted by Twisty

I personally think the back looks a little too poofy, especially when tucked in.

Perhaps adding darts may help? Otherwise I like the pattern!

If you look at V2.0, I had issues with pulling on the stomach when sitting down. I figured this means that something in the waist area was too small. While I am sure a bespoke shirt would accommodate a front vs. back measurements, we are talking about a home-grown MTM method.

Twisty · Aug 11, 2009

Ah, I see. I didn't take the time to read through your other two threads. My apologies.

I was just putting in my 2 cents, as I tend to like my shirts hugging the contour of my back. I'm a real skinny fellow, ha. Looking closer at the pictures now, I really like the shoulder construction. How is it when you put your arms up?

As for tucking, how do you gents go about this? I usually fold/pinch on the sides, which may be the wrong method.

Bird's One View · Aug 11, 2009

Looks good.

I wouldn't say you NEED a higher collar, but it might be fun to try. If you do try it, you will probably need longer points as well.

Asch · Aug 11, 2009

Looks great. My only nitpick would be that the underarms look a little odd. Maybe the armholes are a bit too high, or the chest needs another inch or so?

Chips · Aug 11, 2009

I think every part of the shirt looks fine.

Well done.

instep · Aug 11, 2009

Originally Posted by Asch

Looks great. My only nitpick would be that the underarms look a little odd. Maybe the armholes are a bit too high, or the chest needs another inch or so?
If he can fit his arms in them, they aren't too high.

gregaz · Aug 11, 2009

Originally Posted by instep

If he can fit his arms in them, they aren't too high.

The arms feel fine, in fact I have thought about making the arm holes higher, but I already learned my lesson (I hope) about getting stuff cut too tight. It's not always better for a nice, clean slim fit.

gregaz · Aug 11, 2009

Originally Posted by Bird's One View

Looks good. I wouldn't say you NEED a higher collar, but it might be fun to try. If you do try it, you will probably need longer points as well.

Originally Posted by Asch

Looks great. My only nitpick would be that the underarms look a little odd. Maybe the armholes are a bit too high, or the chest needs another inch or so?

Originally Posted by Chips

I think every part of the shirt looks fine. Well done.
Thank you! I am really very well pleased, but you know ... this is SF, I figure someone will have a bone to pick. And I got here by feedback from others.

elliottchow · Aug 11, 2009

which fabric # is that can i ask? nice shirt.

gregaz · Aug 11, 2009

Originally Posted by elliottchow

which fabric # is that can i ask? nice shirt.

Jantzen 8040

I was a bit hesitant to like it at first, as it had somewhat strong sheen, but it has faded to a perfect balance after three washes, so I am very happy with it.

corskc · Aug 11, 2009

Am I wrong to say the sleeves look abit too short? Especially if worn with a suit?

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