[Hebrew Barrister]

I received my Uniqlo Easycase "custom" shirt. Basically, for $30, you get to pick white or blue, regular or slim, broadcloth or pinpoint (which also picks regular or button down collar), body size, neck size, and arm length. There is clearly nothing custom about it, they have just made a larger variety of off the shelf sizes, but I just received the sample I decided to try, and I am impressed.

I'm an odd size. In body, I'm a 16 slim, but need almost a 17.5 neck to be truly comfortable with a tie on. On top of that, I need 34.5in sleeves. Don't make fun of my t-rex neck.

As it turns out, Uniqlo now has exactly my size. Their large slim 17.5-34.5 fits me like it's bespoke.

I hope they expand this to include their regular Oxford cloth, and to include more colors than blue and white.

The one I have is a white pinpoint. Time to go order blue pinpoint, and white and blue broadcloth. Off the rack shirts that actually fit me are rare. I'm still (slowly) losing weight, so I am not yet ready to buy expensive stuff.

 

[SG_67]

UniQlo is fast becoming one of my favorites. I’ve had a lot of luck with a number of their garments. My wife has caught on as well.

I’d love a report on how they’ve worn and aged perhaps 6 months in.

 

[Hebrew Barrister]

UniQlo is fast becoming one of my favorites. I've had a lot of luck with a number of their garments. My wife has caught on as well.

I'd love a report on how they've worn and aged perhaps 6 months in.

Uniqlo does an excellent job at making quality cheap items. (Note, quality is relative of course; FOR their prices, Uniqlo stuff is high quality).

Their "airism" underwear is outstanding. They also make thin linen blend cardigans designed to let those of us in warmer climates layer in fall and spring like those in colder places get to.

 

[poppies]

If they extended their button down collar lengths, I’d be a very happy camper indeed.

 

[SG_67]

Uniqlo does an excellent job at making quality cheap items. (Note, quality is relative of course; FOR their prices, Uniqlo stuff is high quality).

Their "airism" underwear is outstanding. They also make thin linen blend cardigans designed to let those of us in warmer climates layer in fall and spring like those in colder places get to.

Actually I've been quite impressed by the relative value. The garments I've purchased thus far have been quite durable.

 

[Fading Fast]

I bought a $19.90 linen shirt from them this year (based on an AAAC member recommendation) - my first purchase from them ever, I believe -and it is outstanding. The quality easily matches J.Crew and BB Red Fleece shirts that sell - on sale (the only way to buy them) - for $40-$75.

 

[Charles Dana]

I bought a $19.90 linen shirt from them this year (based on an AAAC member recommendation) - my first purchase from them ever, I believe -and it is outstanding. The quality easily matches J.Crew and BB Red Fleece shirts that sell - on sale (the only way to buy them) - for $40-$75.

I have some Uniqlo linen shirts as well, also purchased for $19.90. Some are a few years old, some much newer. I agree--excellent quality.

 

[Fading Fast]

All of this shmatta, shmatta about Uniqlo's linen shirts got me to buy this one this morning:

It's the sister shirt to my first Uniqlo linen, this one:

The first one was $19.90 w/free shipping; I was impressed enough to pay $19.90 plus $5 shipping for the second one.

 

[Hebrew Barrister]

All of this shmatta, shmatta about Uniqlo's linen shirts got me to buy this one this morning:
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It's the sister shirt to my first Uniqlo linen, this one:
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The first one was $19.90 w/free shipping; I was impressed enough to pay $19.90 plus $5 shipping for the second one.

Floppy collars drive me nuts. Linen and polo shirts all need button down collars. Uniqlo does nice polos with button down shirt collars, but I have yet to see linen with button down collars from them. Sadly.

 

[Fading Fast]

Floppy collars drive me nuts. Linen and polo shirts all need button down collars. Uniqlo does nice polos with button down shirt collars, but I have yet to see linen with button down collars from them. Sadly.

I understand as I used to be the same way. But - as I've aged and mellowed and don't sleep through the night and can hold less booze and (oh, off point, sorry) - if the shirt is linen or other similar "rumply" type material and I plan to wear it casually (pair of jeans or chinos to "hang out," etc.), I'm good with it.

I won't wear it in dressier situations and I like that the collar points are on the short side so that they aren't flying here and there. It also makes me no longer the guy who always wears button downs / who always looks pin neat, etc.

But that's just me now and, as noted, it took time to get here and I'm not saying here is right or wrong, it's just where I'm at right now.

Today, as you can see below, I happen to be wearing it as I work from home in 80+ degree temps. Hence, my casual rumpled look. In a way, I think the not-buttoned-down collar is appropriate to the overall feel. (Sorry for the sinewy and wrinkled neck - 54 years and no ability to hold weight on will do that.)

 

[215339]

Floppy collars drive me nuts. Linen and polo shirts all need button down collars. Uniqlo does nice polos with button down shirt collars, but I have yet to see linen with button down collars from them. Sadly.

I agree. Lightly lined as well to maintain shape.

The best thing is their versatility. They look great by themselves, or with a light jacket on top.

Spread collars don't work that great with jackets.

 

[215339]

I understand as I used to be the same way. But - as I've aged and mellowed and don't sleep through the night and can hold less booze and (oh, off point, sorry) - if the shirt is linen or other similar "rumply" type material and I plan to wear it casually (pair of jeans or chinos to "hang out," etc.), I'm good with it.

I won't wear it in dressier situations and I like that the collar points are on the short side so that they aren't flying here and there. It also makes me no longer the guy who always wears button downs / who always looks pin neat, etc.

But that's just me now and, as noted, it took time to get here and I'm not saying here is right or wrong, it's just where I'm at right now.

Today, as you can see below, I happen to be wearing it as I work from home in 80+ degree temps. Hence, my casual rumpled look. In a way, I think the not-buttoned-down collar is appropriate to the overall feel. (Sorry for the sinewy and wrinkled neck - 54 years and no ability to hold weight on will do that.)

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I'm less than half your age with the same body type.

I'd love to stay the same way, got any tips?

 

[Fading Fast]

I'm less than half your age with the same body type.

I'd love to stay the same way, got any tips?

I am not kidding at all when I say this - I eat half as much at 54 than I did at 25 and work out twice as much and that has kept me the same weight (not down one pound). Hence, had I just kept eating and working out as I used to - I assume the weight would have accumulated.

 

[215339]

I am not kidding at all when I say this - I eat half as much at 54 than I did at 25 and work out twice as much and that has kept me the same weight (not down one pound). Hence, had I just kept eating and working out as I used to - I assume the weight would have accumulated.

Blast, I already don't eat much, but this makes sense.

I guess I'll need to become active eventually.

Did you start doing it at a certain age or has it been gradual?

 

[Fading Fast]

Blast, I already don't eat much, but this makes sense.

I guess I'll need to become active eventually.

Did you start doing it at a certain age or has it been gradual?

All gradual. My appetite fortunately fell off naturally as I aged, but I did notice that I needed to up my workout to stay in the same shape, so that was a more pro-active decision. Also, I made an active decision to eat healthier foods overall - still plenty of junk, but less of that and more of the better-for-you foods.

Only since you are asking, I'd encourage you to do it gradually too - modestly improve your diet and eat less and modestly increase your workout over the years. If I had tried to do it all at once, it would have been much harder and dramatic, but since it was gradual, the change has been sustainable.

 

[215339]

All gradual. My appetite fortunately fell off naturally as I aged, but I did notice that I needed to up my workout to stay in the same shape, so that was a more pro-active decision. Also, I made an active decision to eat healthier foods overall - still plenty of junk, but less of that and more of the better-for-you foods.

Only since you are asking, I'd encourage you to do it gradually too - modestly improve your diet and eat less and modestly increase your workout over the years. If I had tried to do it all at once, it would have been much harder and dramatic, but since it was gradual, the change has been sustainable.

Will keep this in mind, thank you. I appreciate the advice.

 

[Hebrew Barrister]

I'm less than half your age with the same body type.

I'd love to stay the same way, got any tips?

I think a lot of it is about not losing muscle mass as you age. The only way to do that is to lift weights.

 

[StephenRG]

I think a lot of it is about not losing muscle mass as you age. The only way to do that is to lift weights.

That alone won't do it - you need to up your protein intake as well. The recommendation of around 0.8g/kg of bodyweight turns out not to be effective for older people. If you're being active - weights, or in my case, sprinting, you may need as much as 2g/kg because of how inefficiently the older body uses protein. That means, unavoidably, protein shakes, as nothing else will give you enough protein without too many calories. (And note that hard cheeses like parmesan have about the same protein/Cal ratio as most protein bars...)

 

[Fading Fast]

That alone won't do it - you need to up your protein intake as well. The recommendation of around 0.8g/kg of bodyweight turns out not to be effective for older people. If you're being active - weights, or in my case, sprinting, you may need as much as 2g/kg because of how inefficiently the older body uses protein. That means, unavoidably, protein shakes, as nothing else will give you enough protein without too many calories. (And note that hard cheeses like parmesan have about the same protein/Cal ratio as most protein bars...)

I consume a lot of peanut butter for protein. My body asks for it. It's funny, if you listen to it, your body does tell you a bit what it needs. I've always liked peanut butter, but as I've gotten older and have chosen to eat less red meat, my body has "asked" me for more peanut butter and chicken.

 

[Charles Dana]

I consume a lot of peanut butter for protein. My body asks for it. It's funny, if you listen to it, your body does tell you a bit what it needs.

And if you eat a good helping of lentils, then a couple hours later, your body won't shut up. You'll have no choice but to listen to it.

The human fart: It's God's way of letting us know that, floods and pestilence notwithstanding, He's not without an impish sense of humor.