Where can I get a slim-fit, affordable dress shirt in Boston?

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I venture from the Streetwear forum and after much seaching, I'm having a hard time finding an answer. I need to find some dress shirts that are on the affordable side ($75-80 or less) in Boston. I dug through Filene's Basement yesterday with little success; I'm specifically looking for an ecru/light brown dress shirt to fit with a slim H&M navy suit. The shirt would need to be a 16". I tried on a shirt at Brooks Brothers but it was rather puffy.

Any suggeestions on good quality, affordable shirts?

 

[joseanes]

(1) Brooks brothers, their slim version.
On Sale now.

(2) Polo - custom fit.

If that is not slim enough... I guess you will have to get custom.

 

[VMan]

Why not H&M - I think that would be your best option in your price range, if you want a truly slim fit. How slim are you?

 

[tbone226]

Louis Boston...

 

[Countertenor]

Originally Posted by tbone226

Louis Boston...

For $80 or less?

 

[CunningSmeagol]

The slimmest RTW shirts available are from 'fashion' brands, for example Hugo Boss, which you can get for practically nothing (<$40) in Wrentham or FB.

Borelli shirts regularly turn up at FB, but they're by no means slim fitting. I find polo custom fit not to be slim enough. Altering an RTW shirt never works, so I think you're stuck with fashion brands at Wrentham or FB.

Unless you're willing to try Hemrajani, who comes to Boston every couple months. Their default style is actually pretty blousy, though slimmer than any RTW nice dress shirt (if you're a slim guy), so you'll have to emphasize that you want seriously slim. Once they nail your pattern, these are great shirts for the money ($50-$150 or so, sweet spot around $90).

Or, check out Drinkwater's in Cambridge. I've never done his MTM, but I plan to, and they've got nice fabrics starting around $100. He measures you, and your shirt is made by I think one of four makers (someone correct me if I'm wrong). This way you get to work with someone local who can evaluate the fit of your shirts and really get your measurements straight.

HTH

Ed

 

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I don't need slimslimslim like Dior slim, I just want something that won't be crazy puffy if I need to tuck it in. I might give the Brooks another try, as they have my color on the website.

 

[j]

Yeah, talk to Gary at Drinkwater's - if he can't get you what you want I'm sure he'll point you in the right direction. He's on the forum as drink8648.

 

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I PMed him a while ago...I'd like to check out his store but might not have time to, and I think the prices might be out of my range. But maybe he can give guidance, you're right.