MTM shirtmaker

[NotoriousMarquis]

I know there have been many threads on this, but they are all a bit dated in terms of price.

Which MTM shirt maker is the least expensive? are there any at the same price range as Modern Tailor, or less?

I know people will tell my my tailor, but those are 30-40 dollars more expensive than the sales at Modern Tailor.

 

[Shirtmaven]

so you want to buy the cheapest shirt you can find.

what do you think you give up to save $30

 

[NotoriousMarquis]

Originally Posted by Shirtmaven

so you want to buy the cheapest shirt you can find.

what do you think you give up to save $30

No, I can find much cheaper OTR shirts that are pretty decent quality.

What do I give up to save $30? I have no real income, so essentially, a whole other shirt.

 

[NotoriousMarquis]

can anyone help me with this?

 

[alliswell]

Do you need MTM because of fit issues or do you want MTM because of aesthetic choice?

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Modern Tailor and TailorStore are around the same price and both decent.

I doubt you'll find anywhere much cheaper without getting a crap shirt for your money.

 

[DerekS]

Modern Tailor has a sale for the blue oxford for 20 bucks. Upgrade to MOP buttons for a few bucks extra. I was really pleased with mine.

 

[TonyThe Tailor]

Originally Posted by Shirtmaven

so you want to buy the cheapest shirt you can find.

what do you think you give up to save $30

I'm adding that unless an expert measures you, it isn't made-to-measure, it is special order.

 

[David Reeves]

Originally Posted by DerekS

Modern Tailor has a sale for the blue oxford for 20 bucks. Upgrade to MOP buttons for a few bucks extra. I was really pleased with mine.

That's ******* disgusting. The cocktail I'm drinking now costs more.

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by David Reeves

That's ******* disgusting. The cocktail I'm drinking now costs more.

Low prices are disgusting?

 

[David Reeves]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Low prices are disgusting?

Yes because someone is getting exploited with that shirt. Either your getting a crap product (highly likely) or your shirtmakers don't own shoes. I'm really into just paying people a fair wage for what they produce. I'm not talking about my bottom line because I assure you my makers make as much as I do. This quest for "value" is eroding quality in lots of areas. I would be surprised if you disagree with this outlook Foo.

 

[David Reeves]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Low prices are disgusting?

Do you want to do a guest spot on my blog?

 

[DerekS]

Originally Posted by David Reeves

Yes because someone is getting exploited with that shirt. Either your getting a crap product (highly likely) or your shirtmakers don't own shoes. I'm really into just paying people a fair wage for what they produce. I'm not talking about my bottom line because I assure you my makers make as much as I do. This quest for "value" is eroding quality in lots of areas. I would be surprised if you disagree with this outlook Foo.

keep in mind this is a $20 shirt. If youre expecting a handstitched collar and buttonholes with incredible fabric....youre not gonna get it obviously. They are doing the $20 for first time buyers to do a "test shirt" to see how they fit and the finishing of the product. Average price of a MTM shirt through them will be about $75. The fabric of the sale shirt is pretty crappy. But it gave me a great jump off point on what measurements I needed to tweak in order to make the next shirt I get through them fit spot on.

 

[DerekS]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Low prices are disgusting?

no...just the price of his cocktail.

 

[David Reeves]

Originally Posted by DerekS

no...just the price of his cocktail.

It's a good cocktail. I think I will have another. Big shout out to Robertas in Bushwick.