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Ha, glad to know I'm not not alone doing that re: country of origin. I only wear Oxfords and casual button down shirts, and found that I only ever like the one
by silisili 2y ago
Ha, glad to know I'm not not alone doing that re: country of origin.
I only wear Oxfords and casual button down shirts, and found that I only ever like the ones made in Bangladesh because of fit and material. I could talk your ear off for 20 minutes about how clothes from X feel cheap, clothes from Y have nice materials but don't fit right, etc.
I just checked my closet, and every single shirt I regularly wear across three brands is made in Bangladesh!
- alangibson 2y agoSupply chains matter. There may be a good mill in whatever the textile producing region of Bangladesh is that is the preferred supplier for those making that style of shirt.
- sphars 2y agoI wear button downs nearly every day. What brands or stores do you buy from?
- silisili 2y agoWell, I'm relegated to tall sizes so my options are probably a bit more limited. The brands I typically wear are Izod, RL Chaps, US Polo(not RL Polo), and lately some from Kingsize. The latter fit nicely but I find a lot of styles a bit wonky or dated.
- kstrauser 2y agoI'm still a fan of J. Crew. They fit me very well.
- thepaulmcbride 2y agoIs wearing button downs every day not a buttload of ironing?
- silisili 2y agoMost of mine are the 'wrinkle free' variety that actually work pretty well. I have a few 'nicer' shirts that aren't and you learn the tricks of the trade - hanging it near your shower, wiping with a hot wash cloth, not drying completely, etc. Irons are a hassle and I rarely use them. Still, I rarely wear those for that reason. They also look like crap at the end of the day from sitting in cars or padded chairs.
- thepaulmcbride 2y agoI would love to wear more shirts, but I’m not a fan of wearing cloths that contain a significant amount of plastic. Cotton shirts are a pita, but I’ll try these tips, thanks!