Shirt Quality - Canali, Gitman Bros. Robert Talbot

[vrsatile]

Hi - new member here. I'm coming off a major illness - fine now - that found me losing a lot of weight and am in the process of replacing my entire wardrobe. Finding things that fit me (6' and 150 - 155) is tough. I bought a Canali casual long sleeve shirt and noticed that the sewing seemed iffy. A button actually came off while I tried it on once I got home. And the label had a stray loose thread too. Is the Canali brand considered a quality product as opposed to just fashionable? How about Robert Talbot? Gitman Brothers? Andrew Carrington? Scott Barber?

I really can't afford to make mistakes on my purchases. Any thoughts or recommendations as to brands that feature great quality that fit a slimmer shape? There are just so many brands out there and frankly I no longer trust my local specialty shop for a recommendation. Thanks in advance.

 

[lithium180]

The following thread is called The Definitive Guide to Slim Fit Shirts and it is posted permanently at the top of this forum.

 

[MichaelE]

Try shirts from Turnbull & Asser or Gieves & Hawkes. You will not be disappointed with the fit.

They are a neat, trim fit if you have an average American male physique.

Material and construction is second to none.

 

[vrsatile]

Thanks for the response - lots of good recommendations in the post. No brands I've seen locally though. It seems perhaps MTM, which I've done in the past - might be the best way to go. Any comment on the brands I mentioned as far as quality would still be appreciated - as the are available now - and if okay quality wise I can have them tailored.

 

[vrsatile]

Originally Posted by MichaelE

Try shirts from Turnbull & Asser or Gieves & Hawkes. You will not be disappointed with the fit.

They are a neat, trim fit if you have an average American male physique.

Material and construction is second to none.

Thanks - I'll check those out too.

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by MichaelE

Try shirts from Turnbull & Asser or Gieves & Hawkes. You will not be disappointed with the fit.

They are a neat, trim fit if you have an average American male physique.

Material and construction is second to none.

Well he doesn't.

Originally Posted by vrsatile

Finding things that fit me (6' and 150 - 155) is tough.

FWIW, in my limited experience all the brands mentioned in the title make rather boxy shirts.

 

[MichaelE]

Good to know you're getting better.

I have no experience with the shirtmakers you mentioned; only those that I recommended.

I really like the English cut shirts, I'm only of average build, but every American-bought shirt I've ever had fit like a potato sack.

A 16/33.5 from T&A or G&H fits like they measured it for me. Trim in the waist, high armholes, pattern matching. and excellent collars.

You really should indulge yourself and 'ring them up'

My appologies, I failed to pay attention to the size you stated. T&A and G&H can tailor a shirt via e-Mail or thier site. They also have U.S. fittings from time to time in major cities. That pretty much leaves me out. But I'm fortunate that OTR fits as tailored.

 

[VMan]

Barba shirts are slim and high-quality. If you are considering Talbott, Canali at full retail ($165-$250) you can find Barba on Ebay for the same price or less.

 

[AnGeLiCbOrIs]

I have a dress shirt from Canali's Exclusive Collection that i absolutely love. The fabric is fantastic and it fits very slim throughout the body. I paid $100 (retail is $300) on sale at Bloomingdale's. The quality is al least as good as my RLPL.

For cheaper slim fit shirts I like Hugo Boss(!) and Polo custom fit. They can both often be found at discount retailers for about $50.

 

[CharlesAlexander]

Thank god your OK, that is the important thing.