up market underwear

[Parishow]

I have always subscribed to the dictum of buying the best in the clothes that I wear, because in the long run, it will last longer and always looks more elegant.

But my question is, when it comes to Boxer shorts ( the ones that I prefer) is buying the more expensive brands, that I see on line from London and Paris, any better than the ones I buy a Brooks Brothers or Nordstoms? There seems to be a big difference in price and so as far as boxer shorts are concerned, is that price difference worth it?

many thanks

H. E. Lewis
Beverly Hills

[Costi]

I don't know if the price difference is justified, but it is certainly worth ensuring that we wear comfortable boxers.
Did you try to have your shirtmaker make you a pair or two?

[storeynicholas]

I don't know if the price difference is justified, but it is certainly worth ensuring that we wear comfortable boxers.
Did you try to have your shirtmaker make you a pair or two?

I did once balloon-seated and very roomy in blue linen but, frankly, not worth the extra and I just get them in the sales!!

[zegnamtl]

I will spare the others the details of why,
but I am a fan of Zimmerli.
Buy one pair and judge for yourself is the best advice I can offer.

[Bishop of Briggs]

I buy my boxer shorts from my shirtmaker, Hilditch & Key.

[Will]

I wear Zimmerli but I do not think that qualifies them to make my shirts.

[Bishop of Briggs]

Will, I believe that Derek Rose makes the boxer shorts for the Jermyn Street shirtmakers (such as H&K and H&H) in two fold cotton cloths.

[Manself]

I've said this here before, but Bel y Cia in Barcelona make the best RTW boxers I've ever worn.

[andrei67]

I'd like to subscribe to the Zimmerli side as well - it's a personal choice, but I'm feeling more comfortable in them than in anything else (now that there's little left of "anything else")

[hgb3]

About the only thing I buy from Patagonia anymore are their Boxers made of capeline. Very colorful, very comfortable, long lasting, and they feel like silk.

[Lister-Heathcote]

Try Gieves & Hawkes. Very comfortable and excellent value in the summer sale.

Lister-Heathcote

[SIYBIN]

Why would anybody buy underwear from a shirtmaker?

What next, shoes from a tailor?

Try Sunspel.

[Cufflink79]

Why would anybody buy underwear from a shirtmaker?

What next, shoes from a tailor?

Try Sunspel.

Some people like to match their shirt with the underwear. Stripes, checks, and colors etc.

Best Regards,

Cufflink79

[couch]

Why would anybody buy underwear from a shirtmaker?

What next, shoes from a tailor?

Try Sunspel.

Well, if you're in the market for boxers, you will probably be able to find much higher-quality cloths for the price than most RTW makers use, since shirtmakers can make use of offcuts from their shirting customers.

[RWS]

And, since Brooks Brothers outsourced to China, there are no decent-fitting French-backed boxers to be found massmade.