M2M shirts onilne? v.hotness

[maxgohan]

other than tailorshop.com what's the hotness in M2M clothing online...

i want something not very expensive, figure its better than just getting something OTF

 

[litho]

nialma.com is consistent and great quality but higher-end, as there are other cheaper options - Janzten, w chan etc

 

[killercadi]

I've used mytailor.com and had pretty good results.

 

[Limniscate]

Nialma is good, especially their premium and Thomas Mason fabrics. Plus, they have the fastest turn around--about a week and a half. They are very responsive to emails as well.

Mytailor.com is good as well. I haven't tried Jantzen personally, but my brother likes them.

 

[maxgohan]

anywhere to get some basic shirts M2M for under 50ish?

im still a student so i dont want to be spending excessive amounts on clothes just yet...

 

[Shikar]

I have used www.jantzentailor.com with ok results, but didnt like the cloth or collar and the shirt shrunk too much with first laundry......... and I have then used www.moderntailor.com with excellent results so far. YMMV.

Regards.

 

[jessis]

check out 4 for 3 with nialma - works out to be about $65 a shirt, otherwise try Jantzen - always a bit of a gamble but price is good.

Good luck.

 

[Limniscate]

Originally Posted by jessis

check out 4 for 3 with nialma - works out to be about $65 a shirt, otherwise try Jantzen - always a bit of a gamble but price is good.

Good luck.

I think it's $70/shirt after shipping.

 

[CDFS]

Originally Posted by Shikar

I have used www.jantzentailor.com with ok results, but didnt like the cloth or collar and the shirt shrunk too much with first laundry......... and I have then used www.moderntailor.com with excellent results so far. YMMV. Regards.
Fixed one url

 

[Giovanni]

Do any of them sell bulk thick MOP buttons?

 

[WhateverYouLike]

If you are strictly looking for MTM on the cheap, pickashirt.com is something like 30 a shirt last I checked. The construction and material is rather shoddy, though. I tried them out a couple times and went back to Jantzen.

 

[fredfred]

I'm extremely happy w/my first shirt from moderntailor.com. I haven't gotten around to uploading photos, etc., but the quality is very good. It is not shoddy in any manner.

The thing actually FITS, instead of being some company's "best middle of the road guess that will fit the most people". Cost was $65 and arrived in 2 weeks or so after the order was placed, all the way from China.

No reason, in my opinion to go to CEGO for example (other than they sponsor this forum). Why pay for the overhead of an NYC location and wait 4 weeks plus?

 

[luftvier]

Lands End also does MtM shirts for abotu $50 each.

They're pretty dammed solid, albeit not too showy.

 

[chorse123]

Originally Posted by fredfred

No reason, in my opinion to go to CEGO for example (other than they sponsor this forum). Why pay for the overhead of an NYC location and wait 4 weeks plus?
After doing online MTM for years (Jantzen) I have since learned the error of my ways. I think there is a lot to be said for working with someone local. You can into the shop/workshop and be measured in person by a professional, see and touch the fabrics before ordering, take delivery from a person rather than through the mail, and be able to physically return the item if there are problems that need to be fixed. At least half of my Jantzen shirts were disappointing for one reason or another: fabric not what I expected, fit issues, detail mistakes, order lost, etc.

 

[Doxe]

Originally Posted by maxgohan

anywhere to get some basic shirts M2M for under 50ish?

im still a student so i dont want to be spending excessive amounts on clothes just yet...

If you're in Toronto, check out Just White Shirts at 1991 Leslie Street. They also have a store in Scotia Plaza. If you go out to the Leslie store they will take your measurements so there will be no errors. I've used them before and the shirts are decent quality fabric. You can check out the website at www.justwhiteshirts.com.

You can usually pick up MTM shirts for CDN$95 each during the sales. However, if you can make it up to the Leslie Street store there is a huge selection of RTW shirts that they will customize to your measurements at no charge. These shirts can be had for as little as $65. It's worth the effort to make it to the Leslie Street store if you can.

I would add that if you're going MTM, make sure you ask about the collar sizes. Previously, JWS had a 3" spread collar as their standard. However, they've changed their default collar to 3.5" which is a bit larger than I would otherwise like. You can still get the 3" collar, but you have to ask for it.

I considered a number of on-line shirtmakers before going to JWS: Jantzen, CEGO, etc. However, as a first time MTM order I preferred to use someone local so I could make sure the measurements were correct. Other than the larger collar - which is not the biggest issue - I have been satisfied and will order shirts from JWS again.

I would advise you to bring in a shirt that you already own to use as a reference for collar style etc.

-B