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[shirtsnob]

Very intriguing.

eric.......yup I succumbed.......its not even noticeable, the 3rd pleat.......and it helps


strange......but true

 

[ericgereghty]

For me, it was never an aesthetic thing. It could be five pleats for all I care lol. I'll definitely give PC a shot with it.

Did you find that the third pleat noticeably changed the cuff opening? I've found them to be rather inconsistent with that.

 

[shirtsnob]

For me, it was never an aesthetic thing. It could be five pleats for all I care lol. I'll definitely give PC a shot with it.

Did you find that the third pleat noticeably changed the cuff opening? I've found them to be rather inconsistent with that.

maaaaybe.....and just a very wee bit........looser.......maaaaaybe.....

 

[cakv]

Does anyone have recommendations for a shirt fabric <$105 that is VERY breathable and fairly opaque?

Also, I ordered the Hudson fabric for another shirt and am hoping that one is breathable

 

[shirtsnob]

mercer white pinpoint........solid classic opaque.........great staple to have..it was 120 a few yrs ago

oh..breathable?....what do u mean..most are 100% cotton....


linen of course but most are see thru ish

 

[cakv]

Breathable meaning having a more open weave or something of the sort. I run very hot and live in warmer climate so I'm looking to make a shirt that helps keep me cooler. I'm keeping it at $105 or under.

That is a nice fabric but runs $125/shirt

 

[shirtsnob]

understood

ok..its always a bit hefty

 

[aj805]

For VERY breathable but also opaque you are talking dark colored linen, and PC has several within your target price.

If you are wanting something white or pale blue and/or passable for office wear you will need to suffer with a linen/cotton blend (such as https://propercloth.com/fabrics/white-cotton-linen-oxford-1883.html), and then they are going to be a bit over your target price.

 

[ericgereghty]

No experience with it, but broadcloth weave is generally quite breatheable in my estimation. I believe there is an option in your price range for it.

 

[cakv]

Thank you, Gentlemen.

Is it normal to be able to comfortably fit 2-3 fingers in the side of the collar when buttoned up completely but even 1 finger at the front of the collar feels uncomfortable(and even slight tugging)?

I normally order a size 16 collar in other shirt makers but they're usually a tad large(in that when I cinch the tie, it's obvious there is extra room collars on most of my shirts by about 1/3" in circumference. Cinching the tie also cinches the collar, if that makes sense). So for my first shirt I ordered a 15.75 collar and the above is happening. I have actually only washed cold on all my shirts and block dried. Never got noticeable shrinkage in the shirts I own.

 

[ericgereghty]

I'd size up. I've noticed some intense shrinkage in my PC shirts (one of a few issues I have with them). Significantly more so than cheaper shirts I've owned for 5+ years.

 

[cakv]

Does pinpoint breathe well?

 

[shirtsnob]

I have several......it is a tight weave......it can be dense ish ..........I love them........but does it breath well?...Id guess it aint the best

 

[aj805]

I find that the Mercer pinpoints are excellent dress shirt fabrics--they breathe well enough given that they are not an "open" weave, and can look crisp enough. They probably don't fit your requirement of "VERY" breathe-able, however, unless you're looking for something that comparatively wears cooler than, say, flannel, twill, non-iron or polyester.

Also, broadcloths (aka poplin) I do not feel "breathe" well--at least noticeably less than linen or linen/cotton--but are usually found in light weights and so while not ideal aren't bad in the heat.

 

[cakv]

What would you consider a white "open weave" shirt fabric I can wear for conservative business dress?