themightymolecule
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Hi! I'm looking for some help...
I've just ordered my first Brooks Brothers OCBD (this one) in a size medium. It's their original version in proper Oxford cloth, not non-iron. The collar fits perfectly but the body is massive. I know the fit is supposed to be boxy, but wondering if this just engulfs me? IF I keep it, I would have the arms shortened and also take up the length (to wear untucked, never tucked). Note: the fit on the website says Regent, but apparently the description is wrong and it's more like their Madison relaxed fit.
My other option with BB is to go for their non-iron dress shirt (see here) which gives me more flexibility over sleeve length and collar size. This is available in their Regent fit, which should be slightly closer fit to the chest and arms. The downside is that it's non-iron material and missing the pocket.
So what should I do? Keep this one, hope it shrinks a bit in the wash, then tailor it? Or try the non-iron one? Unfortunately, I'm nowhere near a store, so I have to order online.
Please excuse the images – this is me trying them on straight out the box.
I've just ordered my first Brooks Brothers OCBD (this one) in a size medium. It's their original version in proper Oxford cloth, not non-iron. The collar fits perfectly but the body is massive. I know the fit is supposed to be boxy, but wondering if this just engulfs me? IF I keep it, I would have the arms shortened and also take up the length (to wear untucked, never tucked). Note: the fit on the website says Regent, but apparently the description is wrong and it's more like their Madison relaxed fit.
My other option with BB is to go for their non-iron dress shirt (see here) which gives me more flexibility over sleeve length and collar size. This is available in their Regent fit, which should be slightly closer fit to the chest and arms. The downside is that it's non-iron material and missing the pocket.
So what should I do? Keep this one, hope it shrinks a bit in the wash, then tailor it? Or try the non-iron one? Unfortunately, I'm nowhere near a store, so I have to order online.
Please excuse the images – this is me trying them on straight out the box.