Post your Modern Tailor measurements and fit pics here

[Steeze]

I think it would be good to have a running list of modern tailor measurements and fit pics. Many of us have similar builds and are looking for copies of the same types of shirts like BB extra slim fit, RL BL etc. It would be useful to have a thread that contained measurements for various popular shirts for online MTM purposes. I'm trying to clone a RL Custom Fit size 15 oxford with slightly slimmed down armholes and sleeves.

Shirt being copied: RL Custom Fit (SZ 15) (Slightly Slimmed down armholes and Half hip)

Collar: 17
Half Chest: 22\t
Half Waist: 20.25\t
Half Hip: 22.5\t
Left Sleeve Length: 25\t
Right Sleeve Length: 25
Half Bicep: 7.25
Left Cuffs: 9.5
Right Cuffs: 9.5\t
Yoke: 18.75\t
Shoulder: 7.75\t
Shirt Length: 30\t
Armhole: 9.25

 

[Raoul Duke]

Doesn't copying OTR shirts defeat most of the purpose of doing MTM in the first place?

 

[bleachboy]

Originally Posted by Raoul Duke

Doesn't copying OTR shirts defeat most of the purpose of doing MTM in the first place?

Do you have some place where you can buy Polo Custom Fit shirts in 500 fabrics for $35 apiece?

 

[aridhol]

I usually fit decently into OTR mediums but with a larger neck (16 1/2). Bit of a beer belly

Modern Tailor measurements in CM.

Collar:42.5
Half Chest:54\t
Half Waist:50\t
Half Hip:54.5\t
Left Sleeve Length:66.0\t
Right Sleeve Length:67.5\t
Half Bicep:19.5\t
Left Cuffs:23\t
Right Cuffs:23
Yoke:45\t
Shoulder:15.5\t
Shirt Length:75.5\t
Armhole:27.0
Short Sleeve Length:24.0

 

[Raoul Duke]

You are failing to see the point. Why would you use the measurements of a standard OTR shirt? Surely there could be improvements made to better suit there person ordering. Unless the RL custom shirts were designed for you in the first place, and there are several people on the forum that are carbon copies of each other, this thread is pretty useless.

 

[Henry Boogers]

For those without MTM shirts, starting with an OTR shirt and making adjustments is the most logical first step.

I don't quite see the purpose of a thread to compare measurements, however. Am I supposed to save the thread and go 'great, if I ever wake up as steeze I will know what size shirts to order'? I guess you should include your color and style preferences as well, just in case.

 

[bleachboy]

Originally Posted by Raoul Duke

You are failing to see the point. Why would you use the measurements of a standard OTR shirt? Surely there could be improvements made to better suit there person ordering. Unless the RL custom shirts were designed for you in the first place, and there are several people on the forum that are carbon copies of each other, this thread is pretty useless.

I see what you're saying, and I agree. Thinking about it, you're right -- this is a useless thread.

When I did my measurements for Modern Tailor, I took a shirt I liked (Black Fleece BB3), measured it, then tried it on and "altered" it in my head for a better fit.

I don't see why people would want to look at lists of measurements for shirts they don't have.

 

[Steeze]

I looked at it more as a way to compare the measurements of popular OTR shirts as a starting point. We know when something fits us well but we aren't sure why in detail. Most people can't be bothered to do all of these different measurements or might try on an expensive shirt at the store without buying (I wouldn't drop $250 on a RLBL shirt) so it would be useful to have the measurements in one place.

Sure you can make minor changes to suit yourself, but I think it is useful to know how the measurements of a RLBL compare to a BB Black fleece for example. Once you have that info you can order replicas for $35 slightly altered to suit your taste. I look at these measurements as a starting point for people who have a general idea of what cuts fits them OTR but want to tweak them slightly.

 

[Henry Boogers]

Originally Posted by Steeze

Sure you can make minor changes to suit yourself, but I think it is useful to know how the measurements of a RLBL compare to a BB Black fleece for example. Once you have that info you can order replicas for $35 slightly altered to suit your taste. I look at these measurements as a starting point for people who have a general idea of what cuts fits them OTR but want to tweak them slightly.


Right, but who wants a replica of a shirt they do not own and thus have no knowledge of how to tweak? The starting point should be a shirt you own and have physically worn repeatedly. Stand in the mirror and decide how you could improve upon the fit and use pins if needed to mark your changes.

 

[acecow]

Originally Posted by bleachboy

I see what you're saying, and I agree. Thinking about it, you're right -- this is a useless thread.

When I did my measurements for Modern Tailor, I took a shirt I liked (Black Fleece BB3), measured it, then tried it on and "altered" it in my head for a better fit.

I don't see why people would want to look at lists of measurements for shirts they don't have.

That's what I did and my test shirt came out wearable. By the third shirt I had the measurements I wanted.

 

[dpopat]

Where are the fit pics? How is the quality of shirts from this place? For $35/shirt that is a great deal, even if they jack up shipping to Canada.

 

[acecow]

One of my WAYWRN posts. The shirt is from MT:

 

[blahman]

Originally Posted by acecow

One of my WAYWRN posts. The shirt is from MT:

Does it pull a bit or little tight around your gut when you sit down? Not a criticism or anything just interested in knowing how it fits sitting down since most shirt fit pics around are all standing up.

 

[acecow]

Originally Posted by blahman

Does it pull a bit or little tight around your gut when you sit down? Not a criticism or anything just interested in knowing how it fits sitting down since most shirt fit pics around are all standing up.
My shirts all fit pretty tight everywhere, but not overly so. They don't pull at the gut; however, being on the edge of tightness they do impose a restriction on my lifestyle. I have to eat less and work out more in order for them to fit right. If I'd let myself go then I'd have to throw out my entire shirt collection. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not, but it sure adds extra motivation to stay in shape.

 

[unjung]

Ah, excellent, another MT thread - exactly what I was looking for!