Tucking in shirts
Hi guys,
So I've bought 2 slim fit shirts form Jos A. Banks.
I understand that it won't fit me like the model wearing the shirt, but I'm not trying to have it fit me like a second skin. I went to the store and got myself measured (15.5" and 35"), but I just find it to be overly baggy and was thinking I just don't know how to tuck my shirt in properly. It feels kinda dumb asking, but is there some kind of a method to this madness?
I'm open to any other suggestions too.
You might feel kinda ridiculous wearing these the first couple times, but take it from me - they work like a champ:
Super Shirt Stays
Your shirt will never come untucked again, and you'll look sharp all day.
It's an old military thing. We used to call them our "garters". The ones we used had a clip at the top and the bottom so while they were pulling your shirttail down they were also pulling your socks up. No more untucked shirts, and no more socks falling into your shoes. Whamo-slammo.
These are the ones we used:
Rothco Black Military 4-Piece Straight Shirt Stays
Just wear outside your jeans as a casual shirt and next time order the rights size.
I ordered this for more of a work wardrobe. I got my size checked, so I guess its the right size, but it still billows. I guess that's the story with ready made shirts.
Yeah its all about making the shirts according to the bell curve. I find that the shirt fits my chest and shoulders well enough. I've been doing the military tuck thing and am getting it, but it always ends up with the shirt billowing a right under the shoulder because the sleeve opening is too low.
This sounds like a major risk to my cojones. Do I get an insurance plan with it? xD
On a serious note, I'll look into the stays. Appreciate the advice. I'm still looking to hear about any other ideas.
I used to shop at Banks and bought their slim fit shirts and was also disappointed with how baggy they were. Then I switched to Hugo Boss "sharp fit" style shirts (or even regular fit, those are still better than Banks) and was impressed. Wait until they go on sale. Nordstrom has a sale a few times a year and the shirts become around $60 or so. Works well for me anyway.
You just need to buy slimmer fitting shirts. Brooks Brothers Extra Slim it what I imagine a normal shirt should fit like, as a reference.
Banana Republic Tailored Slim Fit has taken over my dress shirt wardrobe.
I didn't like the fit of their mad men collection though.
the newer shirt stays are less brutal on the legs. As someone who spent 8 years dealing with military uniforms, I would rather my short puff throughout the day than wearing shirt stays
I second many of those above. Not all "slim fits" are created equal. I consider myself to be a fairly average sized guy (6'0", 170 lbs) and I find the Hugo Boss slim fits fit okay along with the Thomas Pink super slim.
If 6'0" 170 lbs is average, I'm fucked.
lol, he is in Asia, methinks.
How are long hours an excuse to eat like shit? Fine, you can't set aside a couple of hours a week to lift. But does that Big Mac increase your returns?
And even if you must eat unhealthy food, just eat less of it. There is no excuse to be fat.
Good rebuttal. Enjoy your cholesterol medication.
Wait... are we saying 6 feet and 170lbs is fat? Are you kidding me? That is a healthy weight and far from inducing cholesterol medication. You might want to revisit those internet forums where you learned about nutrition (Men's Health?) and lurk some more.
6'0 170 def. aint average, esp for an industry where ppl spend all day sitting on their butts.
I've had to work really hard to get to somewhere comparable to that number for my height and would say I'm definitely below average (good side).
That is because in regards to fit and quality, JAB is along the same lines as shopping at Walmart.
There are plenty of better options for slims fitting shirts that aren't tight. I'm 6'0" and 180 and H&M (while cheap and horrible), are usually cut pretty well and have a nice fit, even if they only last you one year they're only $40 too... or less.
Bring your shirts to a tailor and get them altered.
If I was to do this, about how much would it cost?
If the sleeves fit throughout, you can have the back darted, which costs less than having the sides taken in. This will adjust only the body width. Shouldn't cost more than $15.
Pull your pants up more. Seriously, most people tuck their shirts in and put their pants on their hips and it will balloon in the back and sides. Wear them properly and it will go away plus make your upper body look bigger. Serious...
Agreed on making your upper body look bigger, but at the same time they make my buttocks look huge.
Hugo Boss shirts are really good, find them on sale like one of the posters above me said. I paid a fortune for them at regular price
The only correct answer is to have them tailored.
If there's just a bit of spare fabric, you should fold it over itself in two even parts on the left and right side of your back at the waist when tucking and then button your pants.
You're probably going to need tailoring or go MTM if you're having that much trouble finding shirts that fit you properly. . If you can find a shirt that fits you in the collar/shoulders/upper chest, you can taper bottom half of the shirt+put in darts in the back.
Try brooks brothers extra slim, charles tyrwhitt extra slim and TM Lewin slim fit. Bring your current JAB shirts to a local tailor
Wear tight underwear or a speedo and tuck your shirt into that.
I haven't worn a shirt to work for months. Problem solved .
CT Slim fit, non iron, take in the sides a little. I'm 6 foot, 190 pounds, 6% BF and they fit fine. Thomas Pink slim fit are also good, but pretty much everything else needs to be tailored to the point where I don't bother.
CT and Hugo Black line are starting to look pretty good.
welcome back
Go for Brooks Brothers slim, I'm about the same size as you and they are a much better cut, and I think their non-iron chemical (whatever it is) does a better job than jos a bank.
If you've got a good overall fit and it's just the "muffin top" problem, you can probably get a tailor (or even do it yourself) to put back darts in there (see picture). Super easy.
http://images.thesartorialist.com/photos/61610FittedBlueDetail_1877Web…
I stopped reading after Jos A Banks.
Yeah...I decided that I'm just gonna return these and keep my eyes peeled for a better deal.
Its funny how soon the discussion changes to something else, which isnt related to OP.
I reckon you need to put on some lbs, fill the shirt. Nordstrom trim fit is a bit more snug/more eurpean'ish.... I'm often worried my biceps may cause the shirt to rip at the seams. Well, not anymore but back in my glory day....
Suit supply slim fit shirts should be fine as well.
How much do you guys weigh/what's your BMI exactly? I'm 6'4 and fluctuate between 190-195. While it takes a bit of effort to not turn into a gelatinous blob, it isn't impossible or extremely difficult to do so. Sounds like a slew of excuses.
BMI is a flawed formula. Why? Because I could be 6'1 and weigh 200lbs at 8% body fat and be in the top 90% of healthy individuals, but my BMI would be about 26.5 and report that I am overweight.
I HATE that at the Dr's. office they report my BMI when I go in for a check up. I prefer to gauge whether I'm healthy or not by how I look in the mirror and my BF%. If you're trying to stay in shape and be relatively fit you should push yourself to hit the gym if your BF cracks above 13%.
Thanks bro, actually meant to put body fat % instead of BMI lol. I wholeheartedly agree with you though.
Just to throw a hat in the ring I'm 6'4", weight around 165 and considered in the 'normal' weight range. BMI of 20.1
6'4 165lb?! Dude, thats rail thin.
And yes, BMI is pointless and I have no idea why its ever used. According to BMI I am overweight and closing in on obesity
It's Jos A Bank not "jos a banks" big guy, and just buy some slimfits from brooks brothers next time, they are a lot more fitted to a slim frame.
Alright fella, I'll make sure to never bastardize their impeccable name again.
Just so you know, when I was outside the store I believe it read Brooks Brothers, not "brooks brothers". See what a waste of time that was.
Anyways, it's the same story with them. It fits my shoulders and upper chest fine, but from around the lower chest, there's just too much fabric.
I suppose we live and learn lol. I'll check out those brands.
Jos A Bank fits are god awful. I find shirts from Banana Republic/J Crew to fit way better.
tl;dr all the comments so I apologize if this has been mentioned already... Find a cheap tailor. Most likely in Chinatown. For $15-30 you can get those shirts (and sleeves) at tight as you want em! I've found Regular Fit shirts that I liked the style so much that I considered the tailor fees into the purchase price and still got them. I have to shorten a lot of my sleeves too and that runs be about $10. It's quite a bit more if you need to bring in the shoulders though ($40 @ my tailor). It's worth it for your clothes to fit right.
You could do what the Bear Stearns traders did on their last night, moon the JPM traders.
I think you get the picture. Don't ever buy JAB again if you want to actually wear what you bought and look good in it. Don't bother with a tailor, their stuff isn't made that well either. There's a reason why it's all so cheap. The best part is, at least you know.
Also...I'm 6', 160-165 (depends on the week) and I am sure as fuck not fat. In fact, I'd like to put on a decent amount of muscle mass. Can't remember my most recent body fat measurement but I want to say it was close to 8%. Haven't worked out regularly in months. Should have, but got lazy. Thank god I eat well and have a high metabolism. If you're 6', 160-170, and fat...I don't know what the fuck to tell you. You'd have to literally have no muscle tissue at all.
LOL I don't know why I'm being called fat here :( You sound close to my kinda shape though, so what brands have you found which looked good?
Honestly everything mentioned above works for me and is better than JAB. You'll thank yourself when you put the shirts on and they actually fit haha. And they will feel nicer too. I had a couple things from JAB once....never fucking again. I wouldn't be caught dead in it now. And yeah I think some people here have a misguided view of weight/height. If you're at all like me you're probably borderline thin as a rail. I'm trying to bulk but with a high metabolism and my lack of working out its hard.
You should probably tuck your dick too just to be safe. Just grab it by the tip, pull it back toward your asshole. And duct tape it to your gooch.
Seriously though, you don't know how to tuck your shirt? Take the tail and put it inside your fucking pants. Not exactly rocket surgery.
Never set foot in JAB ever again, and go to Kamakura on Madison Ave if you're looking for good shirts. They're made in Japan, great quality, and have the best collars I've ever seen on shirts that cheap. They're only $79, go for either the Tokyo or New York slim fit, and all your billowing problems will be solved.
I'm only stepping in to return this shit haha Thanks for the tip.
just get it tailored.
15.5 and 35 doesn't sound right however. Try 15.5 and 33
My arms are long, so 33 would be way too short.
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