In an effort to test out the "order custom tailored clothes from Thailand" route of getting clothes that fit, I ordered 3 new shirts a few weeks ago. I had planned that, if the shirts went well, I'd order my next suit tailored rather than trying to dig through the racks, only to choose between the 3 in my size. So, I ordered a variety of fabrics and patterns from http://www.mysuitshop.com. They're not necessarily vintage (as I'm still transitioning and researching the older look), but still very nice. They are willing to work from pictures or other garments, so as suggested in another thread, I will probably be buying donor clothing in smaller sizes and having them super size them for me.
At any rate, they arrived today (a week earlier than I was expecting them) and I am thrilled. I'll probably make a few adjustments to the measurements I sent for the next batch, but they are fantastic, especially when compared with what $33 gets you in the department stores. I'm used to needing "loose" shirts to accomodate my build (i.e. to keep the buttons fastened near my belly), so I ordered these this way and they're a little more loose than I'd like. They're also longer than I'd like, but I think I made a typo (thereby adding 2 inches to the length of the body).
What I ordered is below. I'll post pictures when they're ironed (being packed in a FedEx envelope and shipped over the Pacific wasn't too kind in the wrinkle category).
Big and Tall Classics Shop (Cotton Shirts)
· Qty/Price: 1 @ US$ 33
· Style: (#9429)
· Fabric: Pure Cotton Twill (#123)
· Color: Dark Grey (cd)
· Requests: Slightly Loose Shirt Fit, Placket Shirt Front, Single Side Pleat Back
· Accessories: Removable collar stays (1 @ US$ 1)
Big and Tall Classics Shop (Cotton Shirts)
· Qty/Price: 1 @ US$ 33
· Style: (#9429)
· Fabric: Cotton Blend summer shirting in Diamond self pattern (#2068)
· Color: Cream (f)
· Requests: Placket Shirt Front, Single Side Pleat Back
· Accessories: Removable collar stays (1 @ US$ 1)
Premier Big and Tall Shop (Cotton Shirts)
· Qty/Price: 1 @ US$ 45
· Style: (#8898)
· Fabric: Combed Cotton Twill Broadcloth (#1057)
· Color: Wood (wood)
· Requests: Placket Shirt Front, Single Side Pleat Back
· Accessories: None
At any rate, they arrived today (a week earlier than I was expecting them) and I am thrilled. I'll probably make a few adjustments to the measurements I sent for the next batch, but they are fantastic, especially when compared with what $33 gets you in the department stores. I'm used to needing "loose" shirts to accomodate my build (i.e. to keep the buttons fastened near my belly), so I ordered these this way and they're a little more loose than I'd like. They're also longer than I'd like, but I think I made a typo (thereby adding 2 inches to the length of the body).
What I ordered is below. I'll post pictures when they're ironed (being packed in a FedEx envelope and shipped over the Pacific wasn't too kind in the wrinkle category).
Big and Tall Classics Shop (Cotton Shirts)
· Qty/Price: 1 @ US$ 33
· Style: (#9429)
· Fabric: Pure Cotton Twill (#123)
· Color: Dark Grey (cd)
· Requests: Slightly Loose Shirt Fit, Placket Shirt Front, Single Side Pleat Back
· Accessories: Removable collar stays (1 @ US$ 1)
Big and Tall Classics Shop (Cotton Shirts)
· Qty/Price: 1 @ US$ 33
· Style: (#9429)
· Fabric: Cotton Blend summer shirting in Diamond self pattern (#2068)
· Color: Cream (f)
· Requests: Placket Shirt Front, Single Side Pleat Back
· Accessories: Removable collar stays (1 @ US$ 1)
Premier Big and Tall Shop (Cotton Shirts)
· Qty/Price: 1 @ US$ 45
· Style: (#8898)
· Fabric: Combed Cotton Twill Broadcloth (#1057)
· Color: Wood (wood)
· Requests: Placket Shirt Front, Single Side Pleat Back
· Accessories: None