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[schraiber]

I'm just baffled by trying to find the right size shirt, despite numerous attempts. I'm 180lbs, 5'11'', and ~39 inch chest.

I was initially dumb and went for a 15 slim dress shirt, which I wore for a while trying to convince myself that they were okay but honestly they were too small.

The next shirts I got were 15 contemporary sports shirts, which have essentially the same measurements as a 15.5 slim but with slightly shorter sleeves, good for my stub arms. I basically feel like they fit okay enough the next time I needed a dress shirt I went for a 15.5 slim.

Surprisingly, since they have almost identical measurements, I found that the 15.5 slim dress shirt felt a lot better than my 15 contemporary sports shirts. One explanation could be that the shoulders are very slightly wider on the 15.5 slim dress shirt (18.25 vs 18) but I busted out the measuring tape and it seems like the dress shirt is actually cut a bit wider in the chest, despite the measurements being stated as the same...

I figured this was a fluke and decided to go up a size for my next order to 16 slim dress shirt. However, the increase in size is actually quite large, and now that it just arrived I feel like it's definitely too big.

So I guess I'm left with a few options:

1) try 15.5 slim again and pray that in fact my one shirt in that size is not a fluke and others will fit like it

2) try 15.5 contemporary, which is actually slightly narrower in the chest than 16 slim (44 vs 44.5), and see if that splits the difference well enough

3) just give up

Not much point to this post, just felt like ranting

 

[milktoast]

I'm just baffled by trying to find the right size shirt, despite numerous attempts. I'm 180lbs, 5'11'', and ~39 inch chest.

I was initially dumb and went for a 15 slim dress shirt, which I wore for a while trying to convince myself that they were okay but honestly they were too small.

The next shirts I got were 15 contemporary sports shirts, which have essentially the same measurements as a 15.5 slim but with slightly shorter sleeves, good for my stub arms. I basically feel like they fit okay enough the next time I needed a dress shirt I went for a 15.5 slim.

Surprisingly, since they have almost identical measurements, I found that the 15.5 slim dress shirt felt a lot better than my 15 contemporary sports shirts. One explanation could be that the shoulders are very slightly wider on the 15.5 slim dress shirt (18.25 vs 18) but I busted out the measuring tape and it seems like the dress shirt is actually cut a bit wider in the chest, despite the measurements being stated as the same...

I figured this was a fluke and decided to go up a size for my next order to 16 slim dress shirt. However, the increase in size is actually quite large, and now that it just arrived I feel like it's definitely too big.

So I guess I'm left with a few options:

1) try 15.5 slim again and pray that in fact my one shirt in that size is not a fluke and others will fit like it

2) try 15.5 contemporary, which is actually slightly narrower in the chest than 16 slim (44 vs 44.5), and see if that splits the difference well enough

3) just give up

Not much point to this post, just felt like ranting

Had a similar journey in that I tried to convince myself that I could wear the 15 extra slim, but I’ve ultimately ended up with the 15 slim. I still have to take them to my tailor - since the sleeves are too wide for me and they’re too billowy when I tuck them in. But it took me a few tries (read: returns) to get this place. One day I’ll order a custom shirt…just overwhelmed by measurement options and where to start.

 

[1st Step]

Tennis Arrival!
(XL) Felt Big In The Bag...

This Is A Really Nice Sweater, Well Made, No Doubt!

(XL) To Long In Sleeve Length, By A Cuff, And For $98 We'll Need A (L) Hopefully One Shows Up! I'll Wait And Return In A Week...

Just Sharing...

 

[WannabeDashing]

Has anyone ordered and received the high rise chinos? I'm curious about the waist sizing, if it's more casual/vanity sized or true to size. I've looked at the size charts, but I'm not always convinced!

I ordered these corduroy trousers last month and while they do note they run true to size and aren't vanity sized, the size chart they supply does have a bit of vanity sizing. I ended up sizing up and definitely glad I did.

 

[chenzhongbi]

First day wearing heavier fabrics and how to start it better than with the Marling & Evans burgundy hopsack? I love the fabric.
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Full outfit here https://www.styleforum.net/threads/...rting-may-2014.394373/page-5080#post-10852678

So much depth in the fabric. Almost tweed-like in a good way.

 

[chenzhongbi]

Were there any teasers or clues about the fabrics with which the chore coats are made?

 

[crdekker]

Anyone ever get the error "Invalid Coupon Code" when you haven't used a code at checkout? Won't let me checkout whatever I do.

I'm getting MTO shirts so I'm not sure if there's a relevant code for that, or what I should do. Contacted support but haven't heard back.

 

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Anyone ever get the error "Invalid Coupon Code" when you haven't used a code at checkout? Won't let me checkout whatever I do.

I'm getting MTO shirts so I'm not sure if there's a relevant code for that, or what I should do. Contacted support but haven't heard back.

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[DonRaphael]

A forum favourite (SC) from prior season.

Full outfit here https://www.styleforum.net/threads/...rting-may-2014.394373/page-5081#post-10854053

 

[mbb355]

A forum favourite (SC) from prior season.
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Full outfit here https://www.styleforum.net/threads/...rting-may-2014.394373/page-5081#post-10854053

Love that jacket. Looks like they have a similar one coming soon this season from Fox, in a slightly lighter brown with red overcheck.

 

[masernaut]

Nooo no Heather cream cable knit turtleneck on the list?!!

 

[mbb355]

Nooo no Heather cream cable knit turtleneck on the list?!!

The cable knit colors this year are meh. I'd like to see more cream, grey, charcoal, olive. Not emerald green, slate blue, or taupe.

 

[taxgenius]

I don't think they offer this anymore for the same reason that they don't offer CMT. Risk of losing the cloth or garment is too high. But best to check with Rick if this has changed.

I would be curious to hear if this is available too. Was considering a MTO DB blazer but couldn’t recall my shoulder slope needed or my posture.

 

[DonRaphael]

The DB suit in the preview section is gold. If I hadn't commission something very similar recently I'd jump on it. Like it more than the one I acquired actually.

 

[Imperatores]

The cable knit colors this year are meh. I'd like to see more cream, grey, charcoal, olive. Not emerald green, slate blue, or taupe.

Agreed. I don't mind the taupe or the navy (I already have one in navy, though), but the rest of them are wack. Seems like almost all the good colors are reserved for the various new sweater styles they're releasing this season. I like the broad selection of styles they have now, though. Especially the shorter length ones. Too bad that a lot of the styles miss out on the best colors, and that they've stocked such a tiny amount per size.