[tiger_handheld]

needing casual dress shirts for work ... where to get them? , been to mexx ,chateau , and cant afford banana republic.

dont mind shopping online , and/or going to the states ....

thanks...

[Levitron]

H&M in Coquitlam Centre has some nice Euro-style cuttings for their shirts...cheap too.

[tiger_handheld]

yea^ but their quality seemed shitty though .... i tried on a couple sweaters , and 2 of them had holes in em .....

[bcrdukes]

Sorry, but you're going to have to pay to play. The only thing I can tell you is that when you put on a nice(r) shirt compared to one from the Gap or what have you, you'll never go back.

[SkinnyPupp]

yea^ but their quality seemed shitty though .... i tried on a couple sweaters , and 2 of them had holes in em .....
You want quality, but can't afford it.. make up your mind, or get a better job! ;)

My favourite place for shirts is Banana Republic.

[TRDood]

G2000




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[Levitron]

Exactly. The reason why I suggested H&M is because you quoted Mexx and Le Chateau.

[Levitron]

G2000


Cool....I like their shirts too.

[Mr.HappySilp]

Le Chateau or mexx is actually pretty decent price. U want to get better quality ones coz they dont' require ironing that often.

[Marco911]

Best mass-produced dress shirts are the non-iron dress shirts from Brooks Brothers.

You can get 3 for $199 on-line. Trust me on this one. You can wear them all day and they still look great. If you're in good shape, go for the slim-fits.

My other favorite dress shirt maker is Charvet, but they are $$$.

[bcedhk]

there aint no G2000 here in canada.

Marco911: hes trying to buy shirts for work, we know your baller, but i dont think the guy wants to spend 200 dollars on 3 shirts.

if you want something under 50 bucks taxed.. slim fit,, check out zara. summer time is approching, and zara's dress shirts are very light , but quality is good (i had mine for almost half a year now, many washes, and still looks great).. i think they are like 39 dollars taxed.

[Marco911]

My post wasn't necessarily directed to the OP but the community at large.

3 shirts for $200 ain't bad at all. In my opinion, if you're going to wear a dress shirt, wear something decent!

[SkinnyPupp]

My post wasn't necessarily directed to the OP but the community at large.

3 shirts for $200 ain't bad at all. In my opinion, if you're going to wear a dress shirt, wear something decent!
You mean you are telling the community at large what your favourite brand of shirt is, and it's very expensive? Say it ain't so!

[tiger_handheld]

thnx for tip eddy89 -- shall go chk out zara.....

i dont mind mexx but went their yesterday and their styles seemed 'old man' ...

n marco - i aint baller as you, so 3/199 is not my range!

[Gumby]

My post wasn't necessarily directed to the OP but the community at large.

3 shirts for $200 ain't bad at all. In my opinion, if you're going to wear a dress shirt, wear something decent!

3 for $200 is not bad at all especially if they are of decent quality! That's probably the cheapest item I've seen Marco recommend.

[Marco911]

^^Thank you. I know other people that wear $400 dress shirts that think these 3/$200 Brooks Brothers dress shirts are still the best. You also get to pick out your sleeve length, which also makes it a better fitting shirt. Most mass-producers only give you an option of collar width, because including another variable increases inventory tremendously.

[kick_boxur]

the salvation army is dope 4 that

[Farfetched]

^^Thank you. I know other people that wear $400 dress shirts that think these 3/$200 Brooks Brothers dress shirts are still the best. You also get to pick out your sleeve length, which also makes it a better fitting shirt. Most mass-producers only give you an option of collar width, because including another variable increases inventory tremendously.

is there a place that sells brooks brothers locally? i think i'd still want to check out the fit of their slim fit before i put down some cash

[Marco911]

Closest store is in Seattle. If you don't want to spring for 3, just buy one online. I'd start with a staple like a white shirt, non-button down collar, button cuff.

The shirt has an amazing ability to always look freshly pressed, and the fabric does not feel
cheap/synthetic.

The cut of the shirt is fantastic. If you don't wear it with a tie, the top button is just the right height to expose enough of your neck/upper chest, which is just plain sexy. Some shirts have buttons that are too high, or too low, which is unappealing for those with chest hair. There are a lot of neat style details on this shirt that is well done. Buttons are mother-of-pearl. I have quite a number of $300-$400 dress shirts in my wardrobe(Charvet, Jil Sander, Dolce&Gabanna, Armani, Zegna, YSL) and I have to say that these BB shirts have a cut/style that is right up there with the traditional Italian houses, and will look way better than the more expensive shirts by the end of the work day.

If you travel a lot for work, these are also the best shirts to take because they are always wrinkle-free.

NY Mag also named them best dress shirts:

http://nymag.com/bestofny/shopping/2007/28783/

[tiger_handheld]

damn marco are you a brooks bro share holder??

[forgamez]

You want quality, but can't afford it.. make up your mind, or get a better job! ;)

My favourite place for shirts is Banana Republic.

Banana Republic is ridiculous for what you get, unless its half off. You might as well shop at Hugo Boss when it is on sale. Its pretty similarly priced.

[forgamez]

thnx for tip eddy89 -- shall go chk out zara.....

i dont mind mexx but went their yesterday and their styles seemed 'old man' ...

n marco - i aint baller as you, so 3/199 is not my range!

3/199 is an exceptionally good price. That's like $66 per shirt, which isn't much more than a regular price Zara dress shirt, which are typically $50+. You probably won't understand unless you have worn a higher quality dress shirt for an entire day. The quality between my G2000 and Burberry shirt is like night and day. (I won't even begin to tell you how much easier it is to iron.)

A Zara shirt would be ok if its for clubbing. But if you are starting to work on a daily basis and required to wear a dress shirt, I think 3/199 is a more than a worthwhile investment. Just make sure to get something fitted and classic so it won't go out of style. People can tell the difference between a good quality shirt, so it makes a big difference.

[97ITR]

3/199 or 66/shirt is an awesome deal considering a banana dress shirt is more than that. There's apparently a Brook's at the Seattle Premium Outlets, I'll have to pay them a visit to pick up some shirts for daily wear.

[svelt]

$66 for a nice clean professional image - and 3 of them too - is worth it. If you work somewhere that requires a decent dress code, play by it and buy something nice

[Sid Vicious]

band of outsiders online, or obedient sons
geat fit

[bcedhk]

banana = gap with different logo..

i went to H&M today, they offers some decent "daily" dress shirts.. good for pairing with coats, or with a cardigan.

[gars]

i got 3 dress shirts done by Maxwells

http://www.maxwellsclothiers.com/

i think after duty and tax, i paid around $180 for 3 shirts - which is awesome, considering it's custom tailored. it does take a few months for them to make it and ship it to you, but these shirts are worth it. you get to choose from a million swatches different colours and fabrics - and you get to choose the collar style, fit, and cuffs, etc...

[Levitron]

i got 3 dress shirts done by Maxwells

http://www.maxwellsclothiers.com/

i think after duty and tax, i paid around $180 for 3 shirts - which is awesome, considering it's custom tailored. it does take a few months for them to make it and ship it to you, but these shirts are worth it. you get to choose from a million swatches different colours and fabrics - and you get to choose the collar style, fit, and cuffs, etc...

Cool, I will look into that.

RICHMOND

MR. K. MAXWELL will be visiting the following town on the listed dates. (PLEASE ASK HOTEL OPERATOR FOR MR. K. MAXWELL'S SUITE).

MAY 31ST, JUNE 1ST 2008.

RICHMOND, BC.
RICHMOND INN
7551 Westminster Highway
Tel: (604) 273-7878

http://www.maxwellsclothiers.com/visits/citiescanada/richmond.htm

[Levitron]

....and for Vancouver:

JUNE 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, 6TH 2008.

VANCOUVER, BC
HYATT REGENCY HOTEL (DOWNTOWN)
655 Burrard Street
Tel: (604) 683-1234

[gars]

the fabrics they have don't really make good shirts for casual wear... definitely not clubbing or anything... just good business and business casual attire... but it's cool that you get to choose between different collars - like if you want a wide italian collar or something.

PLUS - you get a free monogram - which is just plain awesome!

[Marco911]

Dude, those shirts are made in China for like $15. A couple of washes and you can throw them in the garbage.

[azn_boix]

next time im in seattle ill definately check out the brooks brothers, probably this summer

[gars]

Dude, those shirts are made in China for like $15. A couple of washes and you can throw them in the garbage.

they're actually made in HK. i've washed mine a few times - and they're standing up very well. don't hate till you try them out.

[Synaptik]

Best mass-produced dress shirts are the non-iron dress shirts from Brooks Brothers.

You can get 3 for $199 on-line. Trust me on this one. You can wear them all day and they still look great. If you're in good shape, go for the slim-fits.



i know im bumping an old thread, but just a heads up to NOT ORDER ONLINE. CBSA charges a $40-45 dollar duty PER brooks brothers shirt. if you're buying one online it'll cost you 80 (shirt) + 20 (shipping handling) in USD, and 50 duty in CAD. you're looking at 180 CAD for one shirt.

if you order 3, it'll be 200 + 20 usd and 150 duty, = $415 CAD or 140ish per shirt.

better t0 bust out your passport and hit up seattle.

[Marco911]

^^How do you like your shirts? Did you get the slim fits?

[RacePace]

If you want Brooks Brothers, there's going to be a store opening up on Alberni across from Italian Kitchen anyway.

[Synaptik]

^^How do you like your shirts? Did you get the slim fits?

they're good, but it doesnt feel the same when i had to pay so much for it. i have the non wrinkle slim fits.

If you want Brooks Brothers, there's going to be a store opening up on Alberni across from Italian Kitchen anyway.

wait, where did you hear this?

[nipples]

if you cant afford them yet, get them at the end of the year. then a few months later you can deduct them.

[DragonChi]

since youre asking where to get dress shirts i'm assuming you dont get them very often.
first thing is, if ur going to drop cash on a shirt. make sure it fits, get your measurements...

[Girl]

is there a place that sells brooks brothers locally? i think i'd still want to check out the fit of their slim fit before i put down some cash


You can probably find some cheap at the Seattle Premium Outlet stores. 3/$199 for Brook Brothers shirts are cheap! I have to agree with Marco and Gumby on this, my boss swears by them, say it's one of those "spend few to look great" things that every office worker should have. BB shirts I find have more of a classic cut to them.


Personally I would spend $200 for 3 shirts that I don't need to take the time to iron rather than $20-$60 on a shirt that I have to iron every time I throw it in the wash. Time is money baby!

[hotjoint]

check out the mexx outlets in langley or the queensborough one. I always go there to get my dress shirts :)

[RacePace]

they're good, but it doesnt feel the same when i had to pay so much for it. i have the non wrinkle slim fits.



wait, where did you hear this?

You can drive past there and you can see the signs on the location they're putting it up, opening in Spring, which I guess is soon. Hope they will carry the Black Fleece line