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Is Brooks Brothers the only place to buy nice extra slim fit dress shirts? (self.malefashionadvice)

submitted ago by baileyboy14

I love the fit of the extra slim fit dress shirts by Brooks Brothers, but usually only pick them up if they're on sale (still around 44$ + tax and s&h). What other quality brands make an extra slim fit?

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[–]shujinConsistent Contributor 13 points14 points ago

No, there are many. I advise that you read through this.

Some affordable options include Uniqlo, H+M, TM Lewin, and some would argue Express. Once you plan on spending more money a whole world of slim fit shirts opens up to you. Ervell, Gitman Vintage, Engineered Garments, Band of Outsiders, Comme des Garcons, Ovadia and Sons, just mountains of brands.

[–]baileyboy14[S] 0 points1 point ago

Thanks man, the forum link is quite a bit to go through...and I'm browsing some of the recommended sites now...I knew I couldn't be the only one frustrated with only having a "fitted" option for dress shirts...

[–]liiime 0 points1 point ago

I'm not familiar with TM Lewin, but Uniqlo, H+M and Express are all well below the quality of Brooks Bros. A BB shirt will likely last you the better part of a decade. Uniqlo might last you a couple years. H+M and Express ... you're lucky if they last a year or more.

[–]jfichte -1 points0 points ago

the JCrew tailored fit and regular fit RL Rugby shirts can be pretty nice and are the same fit as the BB extra slim fit

[–]Happyxix 3 points4 points ago

Not even close

[–]jsalvatier 2 points3 points ago

Certainly not on J Crew tailored fit.

[–]jsalvatier 1 point2 points ago

Thanks for this. Do you know which ones of these have highish arm holes? I got a Gitman shirt and it seemed to have relatively low armholes, which I find a bit annoying. Also, is there a reason to want non-high armholes on slim shirts?

[–]jrocbaby 2 points3 points ago

You should look for arm holes that fit you and that you are comfortable in.

The reason low armholes exist in such great numbers now a days is not because that is what we should be wearing, but because it is cheaper for them make and stock a 1 size fits all shirt. When they make and stock different sized arm holes for each of their shirts it drives up prices. Although there are plenty of decently priced places that stock cuts with high arm holes. Keep your eyes open.

[–]Fantasysage 10 points11 points ago

People think 45 is expensive for a dress shirt?

[–]patiscool1 4 points5 points ago

Also, when are Brooks Brothers dress shirts $44?

[–]baileyboy14[S] 1 point2 points ago

Their website usually has a few on clearance. Random fits, collars, colors, etc., but they all fit so perfectly, its hard to beat...

[–]TJNekko 0 points1 point ago

I stopped into one today. They had a ton of shirts that were 70% off of the usualy 60-90 price tag. Sleeve length was the only reason why I didn't get anything, but the fit and designs were solid.

[–]pujuma 0 points1 point ago

around now, 50~60% off

[–]baileyboy14[S] 5 points6 points ago

Yeah, I'm a full time student and work full time at an office. I gotta dress nice, but can't go all out...Lol, and stepping up from van husen and others like that is pretty fancy in my book.

[–]itsOKillwait 0 points1 point ago

Express fitted shirts are a pretty slim fit.

[–]icyicyicy 0 points1 point ago

Seconded. They're not great quality, but they fit extremely well in the chest. I wouldn't advise purchasing for daily wear as they don't hold up THAT well.

[–]Syric 0 points1 point ago

What do people exactly mean when they say Express shirts don't hold up? I have several that I've been wearing regularly for work for about two years. They're fine as far as I can tell, other than that they don't stay ironed as well as other shirts. (But they had that problem when they were new)

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

All mine start to look crappy after about 5-10 wears. The fabric loses its tension, starts to wrinkle and sag easily. Just looks terrible.

[–]Syric 0 points1 point ago

I think I see what you mean about sag. I thought that was just because I've been losing weight and they didn't fit me the same as before, but maybe it's the shirts' fault after all.

[–]jrocbaby 0 points1 point ago

Yeah, their shirts are made from a blend of Spandex. Wrinkling is a big problem, so the fabric losing it's elasticity.

[–]thestraylightpun 0 points1 point ago

Spanex = wrinkling problem

wait, what?

[–]jrocbaby 0 points1 point ago

it's just a bit of spandex. It gets stretched out easily and loses it's elasticity.

[–]icyicyicy 0 points1 point ago

I wear mine solely to church not on a daily basis so they've held up perfectly fine and look nice for what I'm using them to do. I just wouldn't recommend them to someone wanting to wear them daily for business casual and the price doesn't reflect the longevity.

[–]EtherGnat 0 points1 point ago

Specifically their Extra Slim shirts, which you may or may not find in store.

[–]icyicyicy 0 points1 point ago

What size (height/weight) are you OP and what size do you wear? Been thinking about ordering, just curious.

[–]baileyboy14[S] 0 points1 point ago

I'm 16 x 35. 6'2, 170lbs.. I've tried a variety of slim fits, but the extra slim fit from brooks brothers is a little more snug just under the arms, which is a great fit. I wish I could go for more, but they're like $90 shirts usually.

[–]icyicyicy 0 points1 point ago

Wow, almost my exact size, that's what I like to hear. Got motivation to make the drive there this week - thanks a ton!

[–]baileyboy14[S] 0 points1 point ago

Yeah, I usually only buy online...I know the outlets don't carry extra slim fit, but the stores should...They usually have a few on clearance on their site, but I'm not sure on the store prices/sales..

[–]jinp6301 0 points1 point ago

wow you are actually exactly my size, down to the weight. I personally thought that the BB extra slim was still too big in the waist.

[–]alostserendipity 0 points1 point ago

J.Lindeberg has some very nice shirts.

[–]Misterine 0 points1 point ago

Exactly.. how extra slim fit are these? I'm a size 32, and it's also hard to find a jacket

[–]Sushirobots 0 points1 point ago

I have recently bought a few ralph lauren slim fit. I find they fit just a bit nicer on me than the custom fit. Bit more pricey but best fitting shirt off the rack for my shape.

[–]jsalvatier 1 point2 points ago

Meaning more slim or less slim?

[–]Sushirobots 1 point2 points ago

More slim.

[–]thestraylightpun 1 point2 points ago

H&M

[–]timjyjy 0 points1 point ago

Calvin Klein makes GREAT slim fit dress shirts, if you can find them on sale, they're around 35-60 bucks.

[–]OzzymonDios 0 points1 point ago

Thomas Pink

[–]Die-In-A-Fire 1 point2 points ago

Charles tyrwhitt tailored fit (not slim)

[–]dradiscontact 0 points1 point ago

Find a store/brand whose collar and shoulder size fit you, then tailor the rest (slim sides and shorten sleeve length as needed).

[–]lordzork 0 points1 point ago

Hugh & Crye make great shirts.

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