Kent Wang Shirt Review

[acridsheep]

A few weeks back I purchased several pocket squares from SFer Kent Wang. I have been very, very pleased with the experience, from the easy to use ordering system, to the incredibly rapid shipping speed, to the quality of the end products. So much so that when additions to my shirt rotation were required, I looked to Sid Mashburn locally, and Kent Wang.

I ordered the Purple Gingham check shirt, in 16.5. Normally, I am a perfect 16 34/35, so I had to choose between Kent's 15.5 and 16.5, as he does not carry a RTW 16. I am VERY glad I ordered the size I did, as the shirt is very slim fitting. Most slim fitting shirts barely earn the moniker with waist suppression, but Kent Wang's shirts are slim fitting in the sleeves too. I love how it looks, and it solves lots of problems I didn't really realize I had with overall fits, but it does feel a little strange in the arms. I guess the point is that most "slim fit" shirts are hardly slim fit; Kent Wang's are. For reference sake with the forthcoming pics, I am a typical 40R, and slim (32/33 in the waist, depending on actual sizing).

As expected, the collar is a little big, but not egregiously so. I wonder why a true 16 34/35 isn't available off the shelf (the next size down is 15.75"), but I'm happy with the fit anyway. The collar is a nice spread, and it looks as good without a tie as it does with, IMO, though the size of the gingham gives the nod toward a more casual fit, naturally. The MoP buttons are lovely, and the cotton appears to be high quality. I don't normally care for mitered barrel cuffs, but I find them true to the boldness of the shirt, in this case.

Here are a few pics to consider:

 

[DerekS]

very nice. Ive been looking for a nice gingham for awhile. Im your same size in shirts...and was worried about not havinga size 16 available....this still looks great though.

 

[ter1413]

nice shirt. are you kent's brother?

 

[Mr.K]

Looks good. I may need to try one of his shirts soon. I love the pocket squares I have from him.

 

[nohio]

KW does MTM in the same fabric for the same price: https://www.kentwang.com/about/shirts/. No need to worry about sizes if you have a little time to wait.

 

[acridsheep]

Originally Posted by ter1413

nice shirt. are you kent's brother?

(no)

 

[Chico2007]

Looks great. I might have to place an order.

 

[Gus]

Nice looking shirt. I guess I would need the gentlemans cut

 

[Ataturk]

Do you say the collar is too big because your eyes don't bulge out when you button it? It doesn't look too big to me.

 

[TRINI]

Nice shirt but that's a terrible combination (no offence)

 

[acridsheep]

Originally Posted by TRINI

Nice shirt but that's a terrible combination (no offence)

Well, my post count is still pretty low.

 

[ctp120]

Originally Posted by TRINI

Nice shirt but that's a terrible combination (no offence)

Sort of agree. Don't care much for the grey tie with that shirt (but I like each separately). I think the darker knit in the second photo works, though I don't think I'd wear that combo with the suit pictured either. Suit just looks too dressy for the rest. Items in isolation are nice though, and the latter tie combo woud be good with a casual suit or SC. Thanks for doing the write-up.

 

[Patek]

Originally Posted by TRINI

Nice shirt but that's a terrible combination (no offence)

I agree, the first picture is quite unfortunate.

The shirt seems to fit nicely though.

...

I have to ask the question because it has been bothering me. You originally posted what I called the constipation picture in another thread and everyone poked fun of it. You then went and used it for your Avatar.

What gives?

 

[SpooPoker]

Great collar on that shirt. I need to get me more Wang.

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by Ataturk

Do you say the collar is too big because your eyes don't bulge out when you button it? It doesn't look too big to me.

+1