I mostly care about the collar since that's the primary part that is seen. I finally got around to having some shirts made this year and since i was having that done I decided why not get the collar I want. I was very specific on the tails as well so take a close look and tell me what you think.
When I go custom, I get what I want.
It's my first time delving into the realm of custom shirting. I know... who needs a custom shirt? Well used to be a time when clothes fit better. I might not like the time as much as the fit, but I really like the fit. So with less and less vintage on the racks I go custom to recapture the style and elegance and romance of the clothing made in the golden era.
I know jack had ordered a few shirts from Mytailor.com and I went the same route though made a few demands in order to get what I wanted.
Had them make a new collar pattern which was a bit longer with more of an undercurve. I was very specific about the sleeves and had them do the tails the way I like them -- long and very much like those you would find on early 1930's shirts -- longer than those you find on current Savile Row shirts. There are a few other details added as well and there are many I'll ad to future shirts. I'm going to compare it to Richard Torregrossa's new London made goods when I see him next Saturday.
I posted some of these before, though here is more info and pics.
The final product after a few changes... My http://www.mytailor.com custom shirts.
I love the fit... I can't stop wearing them I have three French cuff shirts and one barrel with two button closure and a sharp angle end to the barrel.
Sleaves are spot on with the second lot... I had one made then went ahead with three more after the some changes.
The collar is also unfused like many were in the 30's, so if you iron the shirt pull the ends or have it cleaned professionally a few times till the shrinking is finished. Unfused lets it roll outward like those collars did on the stars in the 30's or the soldiers uniform shirts of the 40's... to me it looks cooler. I wear collar stays in the close up and am opting to go with them in these shirts. In a future design I think i'll go with a longer collar and my decide to drop the stays... I just like the look better with them in the case of these shirts.
I used my old razor at a fast pace... was heading to a dance contest in which I was competing.
Anywho, see the open space between the collar? it actually has a drop rather than the continuous collar stand. That way you see tie hanging between the collar opening and not collar stand.
Here is a better look post contest after I needed to cool down.
If you look closely at the collar stand you will see that it has a tiny notch before actually going to the regular curve at the edge... if this isn't clear I'll try to get photoshop up and circle what I'm talking about.
And just a cleaned up look for good measure.
