Exactly one week later (as promised) the shirt was collected. The condition in which it was delivered was so stiff it could have served as a frisbee. Hoping one round of washing and ironing would help the fabric look and feel a little better led to…just disappointment.
‘Drapes’ un-aesthetically. Creases running diagonally across the entire shirt with added prominence on the right side. Wrinkles on the sleeves are just from wearing.
Relatively clean from the side profile. Sleeve length and width are good. Creases from the front still visible.
Posterior shot shows no excessive fabric and no tugging/pulling near the armpits. Sleeves look tight which is likely due to the lack of measurement at upper arm. Not as uncomfortable as it may look.
Can’t help but criticize the poor quality of fabric and craftsmanship. Extreme puckering of the fabric at the placket and the back seam.
Irregular cuff shape show low level of care during cutting.
Collar is poorly defined and again shows inattention during cutting of the fabric. Lack of overall shape and finish is unsightly.
A comfortable fit could not make up for the fact that the fabric’s characteristics were lackluster. The price of the shirt was low and the value of the fabric and finished product matched it entirely. While comfortable, the shirt does not look pleasing due to the diagonal folds running down the front (any ideas why?). This shirtmaker is a difficult recommendation – for the same price range we’re going to try Lee Baron and see how they fare.
+ Fits comfortably
– Third-rate craftsmanship, crude fabric
too many tailors 