How much can a shirt be slimmed?

Hello, i was wondering how much can a shirt be slimmed cuz i have a few shirts that were given to me as a gift and wanted to take them to a tailor. the problem is that im really skinny and this shirts are baggy i might post a few pics later.

Thanks

I've had some hugely blousey shirts taken in, and never a problem.

from memory, if the neck is almost the right size you should be fine. if the neck is too small or large then it's difficult. that might have just been my tailor though

Make sure they adjust the arms as well. Most times, a tent like shirt has huge sleeves to go with it.

ohh okay thnx...i think the neck fits nice the problem is the body that im too skinny hehe here are the piks...

I don't know that these are worth it, the arms are too long which greatly complicates the adjustments needed. As to the original question, I have taken in shirts an alarming amount but take the pocket off first if your shirt has one it will look like a gag shirt.

Those shirts are going to require a lot of work. From what I can tell, only the third one at the bottom has anywhere near appropriate sleeve length to start with. The sleeves will have to be taken in, and the body of the shirt, which is relatively easy. But the sleeves will need to be shortened as well.

If you haven't yet, make sure you wash and dry them in hot water, hot dryer, before getting them altered. You don't want them shrinking after making them slim.

This can become too critical, so I'll be brief.

There is quite a bit of work for the sunk cost of those shirts (i.e. $30-60?). However, you can still get them altered...and that's what I would tell the normal person.

You, however, are here at this website. I would 'suggest' that if you are going to be relatively thin, it might be best to have it custom made.

Yes, that means more money.
Yes, it could turn out wrong..maybe even more than once.

The goal is that you're relatively young and will capitalize on the increased benefit for many years. I wouldn't tell an eighty year old to start getting custom fitted...

I'd also like to point out that I've said nothing novel... it's been repeated over..and over..and over again...

and over...

Maybe this time is the last time? Oh wait, supply creates demand... right?

Judging from the background, and the brands of shirts featured, I'm guessing he's not in the market for custom.

Nautica should by no means be viewed as an embarrassing brand to wear at your age, but I think it would be silly to spend $30-$40+ tailoring a shirt that can be purchased for $19.99.

Instead, spend the money on inexpensive, slim-fitting shirts. If you have a local H&M, head there to find shirts in size small which will fit you relatively well when tucked in at a fraction of the cost you'd pay to purchase a "better" label and have it hacked to pieces.

Maybe.. maybe not. He has a long life to live and I thought the suggestion could help.

Judging money by mere looks is quite out-dated, old person.

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Maybe.. maybe not. He has a long life to live and I thought the suggestion could help. Judging money by mere looks is quite out-dated, old person.
Your noble speech is charming, but there is still a place in this world for common sense. Our subject is skinny, wearing a youthful brand of shorts, and standing in front of a door covered in racing stickers and lights. He's wearing an ill-fitting Nautica shirt and has no idea about shirt alterations. I don't think it takes a Sherlock Holmes to conclude that he's a young guy probably not yet ready to drop fat cash on a custom shirt. In that regard, he would be like the vast majority of people in the world, regardless of age or income. Please, though, don't let this bump you from your soapbox.

Also, let me add that it was amusing you were in such a rush to jump to conclusions about me while lecturing me about not jumping to conclusions.

OP: Long story short - thank the person that gave you the shirts, but just explain that they don't fit and you would like to exchange them. Go to a store and get measured so you know what size you are (if you don't already) and buy some slim-fitting shirts that are the proper size OTR to minimize alterations. There are plenty of options to fit your (presumed) budget.

You are older than me and the OP... you are therefore, old. Just the way it is, brah.

If anyone has a soapbox.. it's you, 11k post, old person.

I'm not noble..and getting into this detracts from the original purpose, so I'll try to be brief, again...

I think at some point there was a consensus that if people could do it all over again, they would focus on better quality clothes... primarily shirts and pants. Not ties and socks.

What is wrong with trying to point someone in the best possible direction? If they cannot do it... okay... I don't have a gun to their head. Gee, you got me, not-so-persuading old person.

Off to drink alcohol... please don't call the cops on me tonight.