Where to get Made-To-Wear Shirts

davidsj · Mar 11, 2009

I have an interesting body shape, sorry I don't have exact measurements: My neck size is 16.5, my chest is about a sz40 for a suit, I have semi-broad shoulders, and a 32" waist. I used to swim. Whenever I get shirts off the rack based on my neck size, the waist/chest/arms are way too large (like Brooks Brothers). If I pick a shirt that fits my chest/waist, I can't close the neck.

Thus far I've been relying on some shirts I had made in Hong Kong, but I need some more. Are there are any brands that offer made to wear in my neck size that also won't fit me like a tent everywhere else? Thanks in advance.

dragon8 · Mar 11, 2009

you can always buy shirts that fit the neck size and tailor the rest of the shirts.

davidsj · Mar 11, 2009

Originally Posted by dragon8

you can always buy shirts that fit the neck size and tailor the rest of the shirts.

I went to a few tailors and asked about this option, and they said the job would cost more than it would be worth. Told me to just get shirts made from scratch.

dragon8 · Mar 11, 2009

WW chan is on tour right now through the US and when I bought shirts from them in Shanghai they came outto about $60 US per shirt which is a great price. They had a very limited selection of fabrics at that time and I believe they have a larger selection now.

Ascot Chang has a very good selection but they are pricier than WW chan.

Good Luck.

scnupe7 · Mar 11, 2009

NoVaguy · Mar 11, 2009

Originally Posted by davidsj

I went to a few tailors and asked about this option, and they said the job would cost more than it would be worth. Told me to just get shirts made from scratch.
I think I pay about $15 or $20 per shirt, taking it in from mid-elbow to the armpit to the chest and through to the waist, and I think it's worth it. I did this to a couple of BB regular fit non-iron shirts and was happy with the outcome, getting a shirt that was slimmer in the waist than BB slim fit, but otherwise is very similar to that fit. Of course, I did it because I had the shirts lying around; If I was buying to begin with, I would just get standard American slim fit shirts as that is a fairly good match for my chest and arms, but maybe 2 inches to big in the waist.

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