Brooks Brothers VS. J.Crew polos?

[longskate88]

Are BB and J. Crew polos the same thing? We're going to Vegas tomorrow, I was going to pick up a few polos from BB if there's one. I wear the 'slim-fit' solid color version. Are the J. Crew's the same thing for a few $ less? Thanks!

 

[dusty]

J Crew's fit a lot better.

 

[longskate88]

Originally Posted by dusty

J Crew's fit a lot better.

Better? Wow, the BB already fit pretty damn good

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I've no experience with BB's polos but my current favorite is the J. Crew vintage tailored fit polo (NOT the repp tailored fit polo) out of the typical "mall brands". I have a pretty decent taper (about 10" drop) so I'm hard to fit, and these fit the best. Incidentally, just picked up several at $10/apiece during J. Crew's recent sale. Several colors are on sale and then use the EXTRA30 code (check on fatwallet.com) for additional savings.

 

[rjakapeanut]

i LOVE the fit of the vintage tailored fit polo. heres a pic of me trying one on. didnt buy them because for $30 i figured id just check out other brands, but i was curious of the fit:

 

[longskate88]

Originally Posted by rjakapeanut

i LOVE the fit of the vintage tailored fit polo. heres a pic of me trying one on. didnt buy them because for $30 i figured id just check out other brands, but i was curious of the fit:

Thanks for the pic. What size is that, and how tall are you? I'm about 5"7" and 125, so I'm thinking a small should work, but then I like to put things in the dryer and I don't want it to shrink too much.

 

[I<3Bacon]

Originally Posted by Ace Rimmer

my current favorite is the J. Crew vintage tailored fit polo (NOT the repp tailored fit polo)

What's the difference? Not feelin' the vintage colors...

 

[rjakapeanut]

thats a small i'm 5&quot;10 130lbs.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Originally Posted by I<3Bacon

What's the difference? Not feelin' the vintage colors...

Mostly the fit. The repp fitted polo is much more billowy at the waist area. If you have a significant drop (like I do) then this makes a big difference. I'm basically a 41-42 chest/31-32 waist and the size medium fits me rather well -- again, for a "mall" brand. For $10-11/shirt I can't complain.

The only other difference is that the repp polo does not have a "tag" at the nape of your neck; the J. Crew logo is screened into the cloth. The vintage polo has a square tag that is sewn so you will see a "square" when looking at the shirt from the rear. I personally don't like the tag being so visible, but I'll put up with it for the better fit.

 

[JoelF]

I like the BB slimfit except for the length. Tailoring about two inches off the front hem then evening up the silly tail, the shirt fits well.

 

[dfagdfsh]

**** the J Crew polos. They stretch out in 1-2 wears.

 

[smoothie]

Originally Posted by Teger

**** the J Crew polos. They stretch out in 1-2 wears.

I have 2 and haven't experienced that.

 

[RustyRyan]

I have quite a few JCrew polos and none of mine have stretched out, but i also don't wear mine skin tight...

 

[Lysol]

Originally Posted by rjakapeanut

i LOVE the fit of the vintage tailored fit polo. heres a pic of me trying one on. didnt buy them because for $30 i figured id just check out other brands, but i was curious of the fit:

The arms on that polo look way too big for your arms.

 

[smoothie]

Originally Posted by Lysol

The arms on that polo look way too big for your arms.

That's because he should do some pushups, not a testament to poor J Crew tailoring