Business Shirts

[Phazz]

Where do you buy them and what brands do you choose?

I generally go to Myer or David Jones, but for the money they are mostly crap. I bought Industrie shirts at two different times and the second lot were much worse than the first. Both were quite cheap, creased easily, faded quickly, the buttons weren't stitched on properly and were difficult to iron. I bought some Ben Sherman shirts last time which fitted better and didn't crease as easily. They don't seem to have much of a variety though. Brooksfield look the nicest of the lot, but arm length is a problem.

[Light-Bearer]

Go shirtless

[Totka]

Tailor made. Its cheaper than you think and you get to choose the fabric, buttons, collar etc. Lots of bespoke places popping up in town, they usually outsource to Asia, so an even cheaper option is to take your own measurements and then send them to a tailor that someone can reccomend for you OS. Even with postage and handling its waaay cheaper and still better quality than most designer crud you pay a fortune here for.

Or, just go shirtless...

[VladTheImpaler]

I like shirts from Ben Sherman and Rhodes & Beckett.

[Light-Bearer]

I only like shirts if they are an " Ed Gein " original and made from human flesh

[TheOldie]

I look in Myer mainly or one of the other malls.

Last year got a couple of Rodd and Gunn shirts as I prefer plain colours rather than
stripes/dots etc and quality seems quite good and decent price if on sale.

[mark_]

My shirts are Oom-joyoje Sweatshop

[Asherbella]

Myers or David Jones.
Lowes are for bogans and ex-football players. lol

[nickdisco]

Urban Outfitters. (http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?popId=MENS&navAction=poppushpush&isSortBy=true&navCount=10&pushId=M_TOPS&id=M_APP_BUTTONDOWNSHIRTS)

I have ditched real shopping.

[Virgindirk]

I quite like Counrty Road i find they have better quailty than some of the other brands you find in a department stores.

And i really wanna splurge I end up going Authur Galan or Calibre. Their shirts start about $150 upwards but the cut and fit of the shirt is second to none.

[VladTheImpaler]

Urban Outfitters. (http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?popId=MENS&navAction=poppushpush&isSortBy=true&navCount=10&pushId=M_TOPS&id=M_APP_BUTTONDOWNSHIRTS)

I have ditched real shopping.

Thanks! I've been looking for some more decent online shopping sites. I'm there right now browsing. I hate physically shopping. It makes me bored and angry. Online shopping is relaxing and enjoyable.

[Dsquare]

Business shirts are the bane of my work day. They either fit me in the body with sleeves that barely go past my elbows or are long enough for my arms and I could invite a few friends in to fill out the rest. And don't start me on neck sizes - it's just lucky I rarely have to wear a tie.

I tried Industrie too. Lovely shirts until you've had them on for 5 seconds after which they look like they're never seen an iron.

I think I'll take the Bearer family advice and start going to work shirtless.

[Phazz]

I should just buy those t shirts that look like you are wearing a shirt. :P

[Totka]

Urban Outfitters. (http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?popId=MENS&navAction=poppushpush&isSortBy=true&navCount=10&pushId=M_TOPS&id=M_APP_BUTTONDOWNSHIRTS)

I have ditched real shopping.

OK, thanks to you I have a gorgeous new pair of shoes, pants and sunglasses! You should ask em for commission.

[Light-Bearer]

Business shirts are the bane of my work day. They either fit me in the body with sleeves that barely go past my elbows or are long enough for my arms and I could invite a few friends in to fill out the rest. And don't start me on neck sizes - it's just lucky I rarely have to wear a tie.

I tried Industrie too. Lovely shirts until you've had them on for 5 seconds after which they look like they're never seen an iron.

I think I'll take the Bearer family advice and start going to work shirtless.

We are carers and sharers.

My brother is also a slut

[VladTheImpaler]

Business shirts are the bane of my work day. They either fit me in the body with sleeves that barely go past my elbows or are long enough for my arms and I could invite a few friends in to fill out the rest. And don't start me on neck sizes - it's just lucky I rarely have to wear a tie.

I tried Industrie too. Lovely shirts until you've had them on for 5 seconds after which they look like they're never seen an iron.

I think I'll take the Bearer family advice and start going to work shirtless.

I drew a picture of you

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/surlyfag/longarm.jpg

[Light-Bearer]

I think the pubes are a nice touch.

[Marc]

I get shirts, suits and jeans made through a website makeyourownjeans.com brilliant as the fabric quality is good, made to your measurements, and is very very well priced. They even make replicas of old clothing.yes it does take 14-21 days to receive them in the mail, but I now have corned no one else has, and at a fraction of the cost.

[Dsquare]

I drew a picture of you

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/surlyfag/longarm.jpg

I'm colourblind so I could be wrong, but have you made me a ranga?

Otherwise it's quite a good likeness.

[neal james]

industrie & yd were my faves but the quality has slipped in last few years.

last time i did shirt shopping i scoured the outlet stores, only to find they all sell cheap shitty versions of their previous good stuff.

the best fit & value i found were at kmart. yes kmaaart. but then, i am built like a trucking bogan, so maybe that's just me..

[ducknroll]

Urban Outfitters. (http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?popId=MENS&navAction=poppushpush&isSortBy=true&navCount=10&pushId=M_TOPS&id=M_APP_BUTTONDOWNSHIRTS)

I have ditched real shopping.

*click*

[Gloomis666]

Ducknroll I seen that site has some lumber jack shirts and...moccasins, you can wear to the blacksmithy course.

[ducknroll]

lol, a good idea apart from not protecting skin. Shit! i need to find googles.

[Gloomis666]

moccasins.. they are the fashion that will save your soul
do you dARE TO BE DIFFERENT?

[VladTheImpaler]

I'm colourblind so I could be wrong, but have you made me a ranga?

Otherwise it's quite a good likeness.

Ha. No it's brown hair.

[marky markywicz]

Phazza I will PM you.

[MrAsh]

Tailor made. Its cheaper than you think and you get to choose the fabric, buttons, collar etc. Lots of bespoke places popping up in town, they usually outsource to Asia, so an even cheaper option is to take your own measurements and then send them to a tailor that someone can reccomend for you OS. Even with postage and handling its waaay cheaper and still better quality than most designer crud you pay a fortune here for.

Or, just go shirtless...

Totka is right. Bespoke are not as expensive as most people believe. The fit and quality of the shirts are better than the pre-made ready to wear and you can have them made to suit your own style needs.

[Husky-D]

Yd., Tarocash and Country Road are among of the brands that I've tried. Personally I think Country Road is one of the best. Good Styling and quality but kinda expensive...

Luckily I'm allowed to dress a bit casually unless there are some presentations to make.

[ernesto_1]

LOL mark will tell u to buy the burb with the burb check on the collar. nasty nasty LOL

personally i would just go with wot the brand represents

if u want power u go for brioni or boss
if u want sexy and sophistication u go for GA
if u want youthful sexy u go for EA
if u want cheap n nasty u go for CR
if u want to lose all cred u to for tarotrash...

opps did i say trash.. i mean trash

[Husky-D]

You rich bastard! :p

My budget doesn't allow me to spend that much money on those expensive shirts. Online shopping can save some money and gives you a wider range of choices but the thing is you can't try it on before you make the decision to buy it. What if it's too large or too small?

[ernesto_1]

personally i dont wear shirts

i dont wear watches

i prefer "bum" dressing. this way no one can rank me on the spectrum of wealth

i dont wear any obvious brands and definately do not plaster my chest with nasty logos like HENLEYS or ABERCROMBIE or GAP or ARMANI.

I dont even buy the gucci re/green stripes or the bally red/white stripes. i find then as boganish as the logo itself.

[Virgindirk]

personally i dont wear shirts

i dont wear watches

i prefer "bum" dressing. this way no one can rank me on the spectrum of wealth

i dont wear any obvious brands and definately do not plaster my chest with nasty logos like HENLEYS or ABERCROMBIE or GAP or ARMANI.

I dont even buy the gucci re/green stripes or the bally red/white stripes. i find then as boganish as the logo itself.

You say you prefer '"bum dressing"' so nobody can judge you but yet your more than happy name drop high end labels in your posts and go on and on about them.

[ernesto_1]

edit:

i prefer to poke fun at big brands like people would poke fun at celebrities. i find it fascinating how brands can make people buy into dreams created out of nothing.

[Virgindirk]

yes because i love the fact that i spend thousands on seemingly everyday items. only i know and u know. its a secret!

Well i was thinking more the fact you just like to talk about luxury,high end labels just to get peoples attention. But yes, sorry as you say its a secret...we wont speak of this again:)

[ernesto_1]

oo the new burb is open on george street. perhaps phazz can go in for a burb shirt?

the golden rule is , dont buy anything at the burb with a check or a flying horse

[wysiwyg]

I like the European-fit Van Heusen shirts, tighter but more flattering than the classic fit.

Try online shopping from the US, I get mine at almost half the price (including shipping) than I get from Myer.

And there's a Same Samer here who sells overpriced clothes (I shall not name who).

[Phazz]

My only concern with buying from overseas is sizing, more importantly arm length. I will check out Marky's suggestion today at lunch. I've seen a few menswear places near Wynyard that have sales, but never heard of these places before. Brand name means nothing to me as long as they are nice quality shirts, fit well and reasonably priced.

[Light-Bearer]

I prefer jobs where I am not required to wear clothing

[camiseta]

I am dressed like a 1980's pizza hut table cloth today. Pshyeah!

[Light-Bearer]

Remember when Pizza Hut was a family restaurant and they even had waitresses and the pizza was served on old school pizza trays ON PLATES- with knives and forks.

The modern era is for Ipad fucking chumps

[Phazz]

Your clients will probably get confused and wonder where the dessert bar is.

[Phazz]

I know there is one on George St near Town Hall, one at Windsor and I think somewhere down south. Sounds like an excursion to me.

[Marc]

edit:

i prefer to poke fun at big brands like people would poke fun at celebrities. i find it fascinating how brands can make people buy into dreams created out of nothing.

BWAHAHAHAHA while this comment is certainly true of you Ernesto, you're so full of shit!

My iPad has a history of your "brand" browsing especially the shoes lol.

[Light-Bearer]

Let me get some mandarins

[wd1725]

Where do you buy them and what brands do you choose?

I generally go to Myer or David Jones, but for the money they are mostly crap. I bought Industrie shirts at two different times and the second lot were much worse than the first. Both were quite cheap, creased easily, faded quickly, the buttons weren't stitched on properly and were difficult to iron. I bought some Ben Sherman shirts last time which fitted better and didn't crease as easily. They don't seem to have much of a variety though. Brooksfield look the nicest of the lot, but arm length is a problem.

I like my shirts fitted and have always found certain brands just look like i am wearing a cotton balloon (Country Road is notoriously "boxy"). I have some lovely shirts I bought from MARCS and the late Morrisey (why did they have to go out of business!). There is also an excellent range of fitted and high quality business shirts at Val Parks (stores in Pitt Street, Market Street, York Street and Elizabeth Street). They are Egyptian cotton, don't crease badly when sitting in them all day, and you can get them in a fitted/tapered shape rather than the "I have a beer belly to hide" box.

I should add that I have a preference for French cuffs and they cater to that taste

[mark_]

…I have a preference for French cuffs …
what is that?

[wd1725]

what is that?

Um....they are cuffs without buttons, you fold them back over themselves and there is a hole in each of them for you to put cuff-links through....

[Phazz]

http://www.stylecompare.co.uk/images/products/2/french-connection/mens-single-cuff-bengal-stripe-shirt-in-blue-by-french-connection-3931380-med.jpg

Single Cuff


http://www.blacktieguide.com/Supplemental/Glossary/frenchcuff_peter_sweetened.jpg

French cuff

[mark_]

Can you wear French cuffs with a suit jacket?

[Phazz]

Of course. It's traditional that a groom wears cuff links with their wedding suit.

[wd1725]

Can you wear French cuffs with a suit jacket?

Absolutely! I am a lawyer and always wear them to Court with my suit jacket - the arms will be slightly longer than the end of the suit so you should have a small amout (including sometimes the cuff-link) peaking out...hence you can wear pretty cuff-links :-)

[mark_]

… you can wear pretty cuff-links :-)

do you have lucky cuff-links? links with sentimental memories? or memories of court victories?

[Light-Bearer]

Is it traditional to wear cuff links while fisting your office assistant?

[wd1725]

do you have lucky cuff-links? links with sentimental memories? or memories of court victories?

I do actually (plus a few generic ones). I have a set my grandfather (deceased) wore at his wedding, a set my sister bought me from the Museum of Metropolitan Art in New York when she moved to the USA to study, and a set my father wore to his University Graduation, and a set I was bought on my 21st birthday (at which time I had nothing to wear them with or for).

I find cuff-links a classy way to touch up the boring suits we have to wear (other than the tie which lets a little creative flair). I don't have any Victory Links...although that is a fun idea LOL.

@LB - I don't think that would work...they might fall out...

[Phazz]

Is it traditional to wear cuff links while fisting your office assistant?

They might get caught on the prostrate and that can only end badly.

[mark_]

Ah, thank you, and would you do what Phazz mentions in post #50?

[wd1725]

Ah, thank you, and would you do what Phazz mentions in post #50?

What? Wear cuff-links to a wedding? ABSOLUTELY! unless the wedding was cocktail or lounge dress in which case it's likely I would just wear open-collar and suite pants with a jacket if it is cool or sleeves rolled up if it's a little warmer.

[mark_]

that sounds wonderful!

[Light-Bearer]

that sounds wonderful!

You may need to get out more Meredith

[VladTheImpaler]

Phazz I love your avatar.

[Gloomis666]

Absolutely! I am a lawyer and always wear them to Court with my suit jacket - the arms will be slightly longer than the end of the suit so you should have a small amout (including sometimes the cuff-link) peaking out...hence you can wear pretty cuff-links :-)
A lawyer with style :)
I hate it when you go to court and your lawyer is wearing a Bow tie!
You just know your going to get shafted.

[Light-Bearer]

I don't understand why anyone in their right mind would ever wear a bow tie.

Unless you are a mime artist or a porcelain doll in copper art- there's just no need for that shit

[wd1725]

I don't understand why anyone in their right mind would ever wear a bow tie.

Unless you are a mime artist or a porcelain doll in copper art- there's just no need for that shit

The only acceptable reasons to wear a bow tie...

[Phazz]

Phazz I love your avatar.

Thanks Vlad :)

[marky markywicz]

A lawyer with style :)
I hate it when you go to court and your lawyer is wearing a Bow tie!
You just know your going to get shafted.

OR Doctor, many many years ago our family Dr wore a bow tie.
Scary canary :D

[Light-Bearer]

Everytime I see some one wearing a bow tie- I can't help but think " You are obviously a bit mental and probably dream of eating human flesh"

I'm kinda old fashioned that way

[Light-Bearer]

The only acceptable reasons to wear a bow tie...

When buying coke for Clooney?

Pfffft. He is such a closet!

[Totka]

I disagree. I quite like the bowtie. There are so few options for men in terms of accesories. I would even like to see it worn as swim wear.

[Gloomis666]

I disagree. I quite like the bowtie. There are so few options for men in terms of accesories. I would even like to see it worn as swim wear.
was pertaining to court.

Dr who seems to pull it off , but he is English old school.

[Totka]

So is the guy from Bargain Hunt. He does NOT pull it off!

[Gloomis666]

So is the guy from Bargain Hunt. He does NOT pull it off!
why not..?
Dr Who does the Bow tie pretty good I think, he has been doin it for some time now.
also what is bargain hunt?

[Totka]

Its a really bad English Antiques show and the host wears a bow tie. He looks like the stereotypical 1940's English queer. Bad teeth and greasy hair. He gives bow ties a bad name.

[Gloomis666]

I prefer moccasins and a flanney, kind of boganesque look.

[Totka]

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bargain+hunt&view=detail&id=08E91177E383B016B5C780F0425CC502C249CEC9&first=31&FORM=IDFRIR&qpvt=bargain+hunt

[Gloomis666]

I,m confused. I thought you was pro bow tie but you actually anti bow tie.

[Totka]

I am pro, was just saying he does it an injustice.

[Grumpy]

I thought you meant this guy Totka, but he doesn't wear a bow tie just really bad suntan and hairdo....

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/01/02/article-0-0055906700000258-128_468x371.jpg

[wd1725]

was pertaining to court.

Dr who seems to pull it off , but he is English old school.

ROFL - bow-tie with swimwear at court...something tells me that this might actually go down well with SOME members of the judiciary but rather badly with others. It would certainly make the run up Martin Place to Phillip Street rather...interesting :rolleyes:

[Totka]

I thought you meant this guy Totka, but he doesn't wear a bow tie just really bad suntan and hairdo....

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/01/02/article-0-0055906700000258-128_468x371.jpg

Yes! Thats the other one. Where do they find these people? Its like he just walked off the set of "love thigh neighbour".

[Dsquare]

OR Doctor, many many years ago our family Dr wore a bow tie.
Scary canary :D

When I worked at Westmead Hospital you could always pick the surgeons because they wore bow ties. Could never figure out why. The only reason I could come up with was so that the tie didn't dangle in the wound when they were operating, but that didn't work because they don't wear their street clothes when operating.

Eventually I decided it was because they were wankers.

[marky markywicz]

When I worked at Westmead Hospital you could always pick the surgeons because they wore bow ties. Could never figure out why. The only reason I could come up with was so that the tie didn't dangle in the wound when they were operating, but that didn't work because they don't wear their street clothes when operating.

Eventually I decided it was because they were wankers.

Spot on D2, Nana says they are all fucking weirdos :D

[badamj2000]

Buy them at sales. Go to an upmarket shop first and get professionally measured. Buy lots of shirts and wear one each day while rotating them . Wear and wash and iron them as less as possible. As you're young, no one expects you to wear very expensive shirts.
White is the classic colour, then stripes.

[Davo]

I still prefer buying business shirts by going to a retail store rather than buying them online. Because you can see how it feels and looks on you. I bought couple of shirts from GAZMAN and they seems to fit me perfectly.

[Kaleb]

When I worked at Westmead Hospital you could always pick the surgeons because they wore bow ties. Could never figure out why.

A bow tie in medicine is less likely to be a fomite so less chance of spreading infectious disease between patients

[flounder]

:mad:Everytime I see some one wearing a bow tie- I can't help but think " You are obviously a bit mental and probably dream of eating human flesh"

I'm kinda old fashioned that way

Theres a fucking real estate agent in Darwin whos dress always includes a colourful bow tie and a fucking pith helmet!!

I fucking kid you not looks like something out of an old "carry on" movie. :mad::mad:

[flounder]

ROFL - bow-tie with swimwear at court...something tells me that this might actually go down well with SOME members of the judiciary but rather badly with others. It would certainly make the run up Martin Place to Phillip Street rather...interesting :rolleyes:

Not so silly swimwear for lawyers, whats that joke about the difference between a lawyer and a catfish? Ones a scumsucking bottom feeding scavenger.......the other ones a fish. :eek::eek::eek:

[badamj2000]

:mad:

Theres a fucking real estate agent in Darwin whos dress always includes a colourful bow tie and a fucking pith helmet!!

I fucking kid you not looks like something out of an old "carry on" movie. :mad::mad:

I think you should deck that mindless Anglophile

[Phazz]

Bow Tie's are very hipster. Just ask Husky D ;)

[kngo6803]

What wrong with bow ties? :confused:

[MarkF]

'bow ties are cool'

[MyBoyFreindIsGay]

I only have one business shirt, I use it for job interviews, court appearances and funerals for people I don't really care about.

[The_Freak]

I only have one business shirt, I use it for job interviews, court appearances and funerals for people I don't really care about.

Funnily enough, Mr MyBoyFriendIsGay, I find my Wentworth Detention Centre covers EXACTLY all those 3 occasions also........ but we aren't allowed to wear bow ties......... clashes with the "authoritarian vibe" we're suppose to give out. :D

[DavoJimbo]

try Lands End - on line - haven't bought a business shirt in ages but they used to be fairly decent -

[andrewc]

Where do you buy them and what brands do you choose?

Saba bitch!

[Phazz]

Saba bitch!

I'm too broad shouldered for Saba. I'm going to pick up some more shirts in the U.S. ;) And jeans, t shirts, shoes, underwear, etc.

[kngo6803]

I'm too broad shouldered for Saba. I'm going to pick up some more shirts in the U.S. ;) And jeans, t shirts, shoes, underwear, etc.

EVERYTHING IN THE US IS SO CHEAP! :eek: Even when the dollar was only around 75c when I went three years ago.

[Phazz]

EVERYTHING IN THE US IS SO CHEAP! :eek: Even when the dollar was only around 75c when I went three years ago.

I like to hear that. :-)

[andrewc]

I'm too broad shouldered for Saba.

Boo! What a bad problem to have! :-)

Enjoy shopping US side!

[Phazz]

Boo! What a bad problem to have! :-)

Enjoy shopping US side!

I'm sure you will find some good Turkish made clothing on your trip.

[andrewc]

With a few dozen mega malls I'm sure I will too :-)

[wysi]

Van Heusen on sale 4 for $100 - Euro Fit business shirts!

http://www.themensshop.com.au/4-For-100

use the coupon code VHS318

until 3/9/12 only!

free delivery in Australia, shipped from Australia, can return.

[MrAsh]

I get my business shirts bespoke. Fit perfectly! :D

[PeterMoore]

Shirtless is good.

I buy from the national shirt co now and they're cheap and great quality. Briony is awesome too but $$$$. Rhodes are good too...

[wysi]

Van Heusen on sale 4 for $100 - Euro Fit business shirts!

http://www.themensshop.com.au/4-For-100

use the coupon code VHS318

until 3/9/12 only!

free delivery in Australia, shipped from Australia, can return.

extended till Thursday 6/9/12

[neoanderson004]

It is not necessary that how many business shirts you have. The main thing is that you have the one and your taste is good.

[neoanderson004]

There are many online stores where you can buy men's business shirts. Some of the stores even provide the facility to customize your shirt at your own.

[DavoJimbo]

retire, then you won't need any business shirts, suits, or ties... :-)

[lauragatt44]

I here you Husky D. My girlfriend ask me a few weeks back to buy her dad a present for his birthday. My initial thought was to buy anything but business shirts. I mean who wants to be reminded of work on their birthday anyway???

However, his wife said "no just buy him some business shirts, he'll like that". After scouting round for ages, been horrified by the price of many of the color patterns of the cheaper ones and never having bought in my life, I decided to shop online. Anyway, I found Gazman's store online, with three business shirts for $150.

Received them in the post yesterday and the qualities really great!

I would definitely recommend...nice purchase and pretty painless.

[picasoflake]

Wearing business shirts by men and women not only provide a great traditional look to personality, but also make attractive look towards other.
So use business shirt -business shirts online - any where anytime.

[picasoflake]

I love to wear shirts as they provide cool and amazing look.

[picasoflake]

I only have one business shirt, I use it for job interviews, court appearances and funerals for people I don't really care about.




It is better to wear business shirts as they really shape your body physique and describe what you are.

[DavoJimbo]

oh, they have business shirts that scream "drama queen", do they? I must be shopping in all the wrong places...

[PhillipsMitchell]

I bought my all shirts from JJS Tailors.They made my all shirts perfect.The styles,designs are outstanding.You can also buy online shirts from them.....