Brooks Brothers Black Fleece OCBDs

[Gaius Pompeius Trimalchio]

Originally Posted by gumercindo

what kind of discount can one get them at?

You just missed a 25% Friends and Family sale at BB.

 

[Baron]

I went in a bought one of these today, and got the linen version, too. Really nice shirts, as Iammatt said. I got the red pencil stripe, and I could see myself collecting three or four more at the next sale opportunity.

 

[embowafa]

does anyone know if these are available at the online store?

I've looked and looked, but there are no options for the purchase of BB BF shirts.

Thanks.

 

[itsstillmatt]

Originally Posted by Baron

I went in a bought one of these today, and got the linen version, too. Really nice shirts, as Iammatt said. I got the red pencil stripe, and I could see myself collecting three or four more at the next sale opportunity.

The short sleeved button downs are very nice as well.

Originally Posted by embowafa

does anyone know if these are available at the online store?

I've looked and looked, but there are no options for the purchase of BB BF shirts.

Thanks.

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/blackf...el_viewall.tem

Scroll down. There are tons of options.

 

[Baron]

Keep looking. Go to the Black Fleece tab, then under the Men tab select apparel. You'll find them there. I'm not sure I'd buy without trying on.

 

[Baron]

Originally Posted by iammatt

The short sleeved button downs are very nice as well.


I saw those and the salesman said they were women's. Moron. The button down polo looked nice too, but I didn't try it on.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by iammatt

Scroll down. There are tons of options.

Thom even provides your special: the BD with french cuffs.

- B

 

[itsstillmatt]

Originally Posted by Baron

I saw those and the salesman said they were women's. Moron. The button down polo looked nice too, but I didn't try it on.

Eh, you are probably better off. I was told that the majority will not arrive in the stores for some time, so you'll have a better selection in the future. The madras one looks especially nice. I have a gingham, which was all that was at the SF store at the time.

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Thom even provides your special: the BD with french cuffs.

- B

Jeez, I think I am about full up on those.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Thom even provides your special: the BD with french cuffs.

- B
I bought one of the OCBD with french cuffs.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by JayJay

I bought one of the OCBD with french cuffs.

You should have gotten one for Manton as well.

- B

 

[southgate house]

Originally Posted by iammatt

Eh, you are probably better off. I was told that the majority will not arrive in the stores for some time, so you'll have a better selection in the future. The madras one looks especially nice. I have a gingham, which was all that was at the SF store at the time.

I bought both of the madras shirts online and returned the size twos to the SF store. So you are in luck now if you are a size two.

 

[Baron]

Speaking of sizing, I got the size two and I'm usally a 16-35. I'm a little concerned that the shirt will shrink too much and no longer fit. It's a very slim fit as it is now, but the salesman insisted that it was the correct size for me and it wouldn't shrink enough to change the fit. I figure that's enough ammo to return the shirt after a washing if it indeed doesn't fit. Anybody else have any sizing insight?

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by Baron

Speaking of sizing, I got the size two and I'm usally a 16-35. I'm a little concerned that the shirt will shrink too much and no longer fit. It's a very slim fit as it is now, but the salesman insisted that it was the correct size for me and it wouldn't shrink enough to change the fit. I figure that's enough ammo to return the shirt after a washing if it indeed doesn't fit. Anybody else have any sizing insight?

Hmmm...I have a bunch of the OCBDs, and they're size BB3. I'm a 15.75/33-ish, and after a few washings, they've shrunk to fit perfectly on the sleeves (I'm broad shouldered, though) and slightly loose in the neck. Experience tells me to expect a bit more shrinking over time.

Since you have different fabric though, I'm not sure how it will go with yours.

- B

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Baron

Speaking of sizing, I got the size two and I'm usally a 16-35. I'm a little concerned that the shirt will shrink too much and no longer fit. It's a very slim fit as it is now, but the salesman insisted that it was the correct size for me and it wouldn't shrink enough to change the fit. I figure that's enough ammo to return the shirt after a washing if it indeed doesn't fit. Anybody else have any sizing insight?
I'm a 15.5/35 and wear size BB3. I now have about of dozen BF shirts and most are OCBD. They all fit me well in the body however, the sleeves are too short for me to wear with jackets, especially after the first wash. The only two that haven't shrunk as much are the pinpoint bd. The worst shirt, in terms of sleeve length, has been the cotton pique. Unfortunately, it's on the way back to the store because it hasn't been washed and the sleeves are already way too short. It also is the most slim fitting of the BF shirts I have.

Sales people initially suggested BB2 for both jackets and shirts, but to me the BB2 was too slim fitting for my taste. I'm very comfortable with the fit of the BB3.

I love the shirts as well as many of the other items in the BF collection. My collection is growing, rapidly.

 

[Baron]

I got one OCBD and one linen, and now I'm thinking of returning them both for the BB03. I'm also fairly broad shouldered and I thought the shirt was bordering on too tight across my back anyways. It's hard to tell sometimes when the shirt isn't ironed.