iTailor shirt day 1 thoughts
I mentioned in my OOTD this morning that I was wearing a new custom shirt from iTailor. While a full and proper "review" would only be possible after months of wear and care, I can give my initial impressions, which are generally very positive. The picture with a tie was before work, and the rest were after coming home in the evening. In the picture with the shirt untucked my fingertip is pointing to the belt buckle to demonstrate length. A square of matching fabric was included in the order. If anyone knows why, I'm all ears. Best guess, in case I need to patch a hole? I wore it as a pocket square today and I think I got away with it. Fit: Getting a better fit is the primary reason for going custom. The good news is this is now my best fitting and most comfortable shirt. The first custom garment is often expected to be "sacrificial" as you will not get the sizing right on the first try. This is especially likely when, as with iTailor, the measurements are taken by the customer himself. I think I got it 100% right on the first try.🔥Off the rack sizing generally has a neck size, sleeve length, and perhaps a style of cut. Here there were 7 measurements: neck, chest, stomach, hip, length, shoulder, sleeve. The neck and cuffs are not nearly as tight as my previous custom experience with Tom James, and frankly I think I prefer that, because with that one I couldn't wear a watch and couldn't breathe. Fabric: Fabric is the most suspect aspect of cheap online tailoring in my mind. I think I'm satisfied with the fabric. The first thing I noticed was that the fabric is HEAVY, especially at the collar and cuffs. This is the baby pink herringbone, code 140149. Normally $79.99 base price, I got it when it was the $49.99 fabric of the day (these rotate regularly). It's 100% cotton, weight 125.0, 50/1 yarn, but I'm still not sure what exactly that means despite some internet research. The fabric feels like it's tough and durable, but is a tiny bit rough and feels less refined than some premium shirts. Notably they do not offer 100% cotton anti-wrinkle fabric (all my other shirts are "non-iron").