Shirting Fabrics: Pick 5

abrocketsfan · Jan 18, 2008

I'm looking at a number of swatches from Jantzen; ultimately I'd like to order about 5 shirts.

These will be slim-fit shirts with Italian spread collars, plain front/back, and french cuffs.

I'd like your help in narrowing down my choices. Thanks!

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8.

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10.

TheHoff · Jan 18, 2008

Those are really... out there. I'd wear 7 and possibly 8.

itsstillmatt · Jan 18, 2008

I wouldn't blow my nose on the majority of those fabrics.

Ed13 · Jan 18, 2008

I like patterns and textures more than many and I would only consider 7 & 8.

unpainted huffheinz · Jan 18, 2008

Are you sure those are shirt fabrics?

stickonatree · Jan 18, 2008

did you mean moo moo fabrics?

acidboy · Jan 18, 2008

With some of them I feel like I was picking out wallpapers, or curtains.

Only #7 for me.

sonlegoman · Jan 18, 2008

Okay, I'm a bit of a marsupial but the poll said "pick 5" so I chose #5. But then I looked at #5 and I think I've had skid marks look better.

kolecho · Jan 18, 2008

I have #7 and it is my least worn shirt. I would not bother with any of them.

Dragon · Jan 18, 2008

Those look like fabric more suited for really casual shirts...the kind you would wear without a tie.

abrocketsfan · Jan 18, 2008

Originally Posted by Dragon

Those look like fabric more suited for really casual shirts...the kind you would wear without a tie.

That's exactly what they're meant to be; I already have the basics and don't really wear suits much. Plus I'm 25 so these would be nice lively shirts, except that they would fit well.

Some funny responses, for sure

speedster.8 · Jan 18, 2008

Originally Posted by abrocketsfan

That's exactly what they're meant to be; I already have the basics and don't really wear suits much. Plus I'm 25 so these would be nice lively shirts, except that they would fit well.
Thanks for clarifying, for casuals I could in a pinch add 4&5. But probably rather as bouble button barrel cuff ... Otherwise its just the #7 with french. Speed

houserichichi · Jan 18, 2008

7/8 for me, but the rest (especially #1, 4) are just butt ugly. Then, to each their own, right?

Dewey · Jan 18, 2008

#1 & #4 might work with a charcoal crewneck and a scarf.

dopey · Jan 18, 2008

Except for 7 or 8, none of those shirts should never get near a cufflink and even those are a stretch.
Nor does a spread collar really make any sense for these shirts, no matter what people who put crap in their hair tell you. If you must get a shirt from these choices, choose one of the casual collar styles and see if they have any dyed pearl buttons that fit better. On most of these fabrics, white MOP would be a little jarring. Also have the buttonholes sewn with matching (NOT contrasting) thread.

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