[lightbeard]

Where can a white dress shirt be found with the following features under $150?

• herringbone weave
• barrel cuffs
• point collar

I checked CTShirts, Brooks Brothers, Kamakura, and even Eton with no luck. Why is this combination so hard to find - is it some kind of faux pas? I'm looking for a pointed collar because I have a beard and round face.

 

[SG_67]

I honestly have never understood the notion of wearing a particular collar if one has a particular shape to his face or a beard. A medium spread collar, I argue, looks good >90% of the time.

You can certainly find what you’re looking for, though. The problem becomes when you have specific criteria coupled with a price ceiling.

As much as I loath online made to measure, you might be able to find what you’re looking for there. Perhaps other members have had good luck with a few and can help.

 

[paxonus]

Try Propercloth. I just had them make me a shirt and the result is great.

 

[Charles Dana]

Joseph Turner has the type of shirt you're looking for. The collar isn't as spread as it appears in the online photo; it just seems to be spread because the shirt, in the photo, is folded and flattened.

Three shirts for $120.00.

I have some Joseph Turner tattersall shirts. They're fine.

https://usa.josephturner.co.uk

 

[DaveTrader]

Nordstrom house brand. I have the exact shirt you described.

 

[JBierly]

I honestly have never understood the notion of wearing a particular collar if one has a particular shape to his face or a beard. A medium spread collar, I argue, looks good >90% of the time.

I think you are correct on 90 pct of people. I think there are some outliers - people with particularly long thin faces or very round faces where it might matter. However, I am firmly convinced that long necks need a longer higher collar (that's me). I didn't really get the collar thing until I started buying bespoke shirts and was fitted by someone who really knows his shirts.

 

[SG_67]

I think you are correct on 90 pct of people. I think there are some outliers - people with particularly long thin faces or very round faces where it might matter. However, I am firmly convinced that long necks need a longer higher collar (that's me). I didn't really get the collar thing until I started buying bespoke shirts and was fitted by someone who really knows his shirts.

That's a good point about the length of the neck.

Just curious, can a shirt constructed with a higher collar have a medium spread? In other words, is it possible to have a higher collar and yet still be able to select between the variety of spreads?

 

[JBierly]

That's a good point about the length of the neck.

Just curious, can a shirt constructed with a higher collar have a medium spread? In other words, is it possible to have a higher collar and yet still be able to select between the variety of spreads?

Probably all but the widest spread would look fine.

 

[lightbeard]

Thanks everyone for the insightful help as usual. Reporting back with what I decided to go with.

After researching online MTM, I found out that Deo Veritas has their highest end herringbone weave on sale at $50 off right now. That coupled with their newsletter discount code resulted in the following shirt for $130:

• 100% Italian Cotton by Tessitura Monti
  
• 2 Ply - 140 Thread Count - Herringbone Weave
  
• Concealed Button Down Collar
• Sewn Interlining (non-fused)
• Fly Front Placket
  
• Mother of Pearl Buttons

Seems like good value to me.

 

[lightbeard]

I want to report back on this as my last post sounds like an ad for Deo Veritas.

I did not like the shirt I received. The fit was ok, but I disliked the fabric - it was very transparent in my opinion. The return was not hassle free - DV did not allow me to do a simple exchange. I ended up paying extra costs (shipping or restocking don't recall offhand).

I rarely wear the final shirt I ended up with. I intended for this to be one of my best shirts to be worn with suits, but I find myself grabbing Brooks Brothers shirts instead for their crisp stiff collars in comparison.

In summary, I now also loath online MTM. Next time I'll be saving my time and money by going to a tailor or in store MTM.