Franky In T.O.
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Keep in mind prices are in CAD.
I was at Harry Rosen yesterday. Private sale is currently on so a lot is 40% off.
I am 5'7", 172 lbs, average/fit build, and slim fit or "contemporary", if you will, tends to be what works best on me. Hugo Boss dress shirts are therefore perfect for me and require very little tailoring. Boss shirts tend to be $165 or $180 CAD depending on the shirt. I find the Two-ply shirts feel great, look good, and are very comfortable for only a fraction of the cost more and cost less than Canali or Zegna dress shirts. However, if there is a Canali or Zegna shirt that I really like I will spend the extra bucks and get the extra tailoring done as I do notice the better quality in a Canali shirt.
Now yesterday I took a good look at Tom Ford shirts. First, I'd like to say that I'm impressed. They require very little tailoring for me, have some bold colours, and some have a 2 button high collar that I really like. They are currently $330 or $380 and that's on sale. Yes, significantly more, and should I find a shirt that I particularly love and can see myself getting lots of wear from I don't think I'd hesitate to purchase one (at the sale price).
With that said, unless I fall in love with one, I don't see the value of paying an extra $130-200. I do find them to be of better quality, but am not seeing the better value. Of course, I don't claim to be an expert. What are your opinions on Tom Ford shirts whether you're an expert or not. I like them. Now I know SFers will always have a suggestion on better ways to spend your money. But let's keep it simple.... is it good money to spend if I find a shirt I really like? Or should I just stick with Boss, Canali, and Zegna? I don't have any Brioni shirts, but they are good for my frame apparantly.
I was at Harry Rosen yesterday. Private sale is currently on so a lot is 40% off.
I am 5'7", 172 lbs, average/fit build, and slim fit or "contemporary", if you will, tends to be what works best on me. Hugo Boss dress shirts are therefore perfect for me and require very little tailoring. Boss shirts tend to be $165 or $180 CAD depending on the shirt. I find the Two-ply shirts feel great, look good, and are very comfortable for only a fraction of the cost more and cost less than Canali or Zegna dress shirts. However, if there is a Canali or Zegna shirt that I really like I will spend the extra bucks and get the extra tailoring done as I do notice the better quality in a Canali shirt.
Now yesterday I took a good look at Tom Ford shirts. First, I'd like to say that I'm impressed. They require very little tailoring for me, have some bold colours, and some have a 2 button high collar that I really like. They are currently $330 or $380 and that's on sale. Yes, significantly more, and should I find a shirt that I particularly love and can see myself getting lots of wear from I don't think I'd hesitate to purchase one (at the sale price).
With that said, unless I fall in love with one, I don't see the value of paying an extra $130-200. I do find them to be of better quality, but am not seeing the better value. Of course, I don't claim to be an expert. What are your opinions on Tom Ford shirts whether you're an expert or not. I like them. Now I know SFers will always have a suggestion on better ways to spend your money. But let's keep it simple.... is it good money to spend if I find a shirt I really like? Or should I just stick with Boss, Canali, and Zegna? I don't have any Brioni shirts, but they are good for my frame apparantly.