How to buys shirts-Very slim

andrew96 · Jul 4, 2011

I have a "36.5 inch chest and I'm '5"11, I can not find shirts to fit me at all(nor jackets for that matter). How can I find shirts to fit when the only measurements are neck and sleeve("14.5x"33).

My waist is "33 and I weigh 165.

7_rocket · Jul 4, 2011

Originally Posted by andrew96

I have a "36.5 inch chest and I'm '5"11, I can not find shirts to fit me at all(nor jackets for that matter). How can I find shirts to fit when the only measurements are neck and sleeve("14.5x"33). My waist is "33 and I weigh 165.
Where are you located? Try the custom made dress shirts (MTM) route. You will get the fit you want. Unless you're in a hurry

Master-Classter · Jul 4, 2011

have you tried the brooks brothers extra slim? I have similar proportions and it fits me pretty well (well I'm shorter and thinner but their shirts are a little too long and wide for me)

andrew96 · Jul 4, 2011

Originally Posted by Master-Classter

have you tried the brooks brothers extra slim? I have similar proportions and it fits me pretty well (well I'm shorter and thinner but their shirts are a little too long and wide for me)

I own one BB extra-slim and it's my best fitting shirt, but it's not as tight as I'd like.

KObalto · Jul 4, 2011

There's actually an entire pinned thread on this: http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=35147 If BB ESF doesn't work for you, however, you will probably have to have any MTM tailored.

JakeLA · Jul 4, 2011

Slim fit shirts are made for guys who have a six inch or more drop, which means if you have a 36" chest your waist should be in the neighborhood of 30 inches. But it's not, it's 33 inches, which means if you wear a slim fit shirt you're going to look like a sausage.

Here's a hint, SF'ers: tight shirts went out with disco.

Master-Classter · Jul 4, 2011

Originally Posted by andrew96

I own one BB extra-slim and it's my best fitting shirt, but it's not as tight as I'd like.
Try getting the back pleat sewn down, it'll take off an inch in diameter.

andrew96 · Jul 4, 2011

Originally Posted by JakeLA

Slim fit shirts are made for guys who have a six inch or more drop, which means if you have a 36" chest your waist should be in the neighborhood of 30 inches. But it's not, it's 33 inches, which means if you wear a slim fit shirt you're going to look like a sausage.

Here's a hint, SF'ers: tight shirts went out with disco.

I have a "5 drop.

KObalto · Jul 4, 2011

KObalto · Jul 4, 2011

Originally Posted by andrew96

I have a "5 drop.

You need to post fit pics. Your measurements are confusing and don't sound like slim fit.

6stringsakc · Jul 5, 2011

Originally Posted by andrew96

I have a "5 drop.

Erm...36.5-33=3.5" drop.

acecow · Jul 5, 2011

Originally Posted by JakeLA

Here's a hint, SF'ers: tight shirts went out with disco.

Don't forget red pants:

OP: go the MTM route. It's the best.

Nicola · Jul 5, 2011

Originally Posted by acecow

Don't forget red pants:

Wrong time of year. Break them out for Christmas along with the red underwear

acecow · Jul 5, 2011

Originally Posted by Nicola

Wrong time of year. Break them out for Christmas along with the red underwear

It's never wrong time of the year for red pants.

JGloger · Jul 5, 2011

Originally Posted by acecow

It's never wrong time of the year for red pants.

+1

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