Post: #1

Hey everyone, newbie here, excited for the start of my last year of college. Things haven't been awful in uni, but I think the lessons I've learned from the pick up community should help me a lot. Getting ready to slay lots of biddies my senior year.

Anyway, I'm in the process of changing my body and style right now. Hitting the gym and all that. Gutted my wardrobe and starting anew. I'm on the basics right now. Got a question though: I went and looked for some T-shirts today, but for the life of me couldn't find one that fit. I went to JCrew, Gap, Zara, Express, Lacoste...every T-shirt I tried on that fit me in the shoulders was too damn long. As in the T-shirt would cover up my ass. I sort of want my T-shirts to hang just below my belt.

I'm short waisted but I wear my jeans and chinos at my hips anyway. I'm about 5'10'' so a bit short but I didn't think it'd make this much of a difference.

I could just buy up some cheap T-shirts that fit my shoulders from Target, then take them to a tailor. Not sure how much the tailor would cost though...

So what have you guys discovered? T-shirts are the basic must haves of a wardrobe I think, but it's hard to find a good fit. Anyone have the same issue? Anyone know of any vendors that crop their t-shirts a bit shorter than average?

And just in general:
What is your body type and what brands seem to cater to that?

Post: #2

I like the Foot Locker V-necks. They say "athletic fit"

Post: #3

Yow. I feel bad for this thread, I think there are dozens of 't shirt' threads on this forum and all over the net...

I guess if you guys want to discuss body type and what you guys prefer, then feel free.

Post: #4

Measure your chest, biceps, arm length, wrist, waist. I'll shoot over brands for you.

Inches please and have fun your senior year! Get a JOB in fall, then Party all you want in spring. Nothing you learned in "uni" matters on the job. Guessing you're a kiwi!

Post: #5

I used to buy all of my t-shirts at urban outfitters. they are nice but they start to fall apart after a few months. I've recently switched to american apparel. they are a bit larger/longer but after a few rounds in the dryer they are starting to fit better.

I wouldn't get t-shirts tailored, seems like a waste of money. I am rough on them and probably cycle through 6-12 new t-shirts every year. however, I have found that getting jeans tailored isn't a bad move, as jeans usually last at least a few years.

for the record, I'm 5'10'' and slim, although a bit wide in the shoulders.

Post: #6

If you can't find any tshirts that fit, only wear them to the gym. There are other options. It's a good excuse to go out and buy a bunch of fitted collared shirts or henleys.

Post: #7

Levis sells a "50s Tee" that fits quite well. But they can be a little tight up top if you are broad shouldered and/or have decent press weight. I have found no-brand t-shirts at target that fit properly, but they were chance encounters.

I have found in the last few years, much to my chagrin, that if you are trim yet fit it is now extremely difficult to buy mid-price clothing that fits properly. Everything is either for fat-asses or scrawny twinks. The stuff marked "slim fit" will be for some skinny-fat hipster with twig thighs and torso, yet *still* be too loose around the waist despite being too tight elsewhere. Hugo Boss Black for pants and Thomas Pink slim fit for collared shirts is the only winning formula I've found, I just wish it were cheaper.

Post: #8

(08-01-2012 08:21 PM)WestCoast Wrote:  Measure your chest, biceps, arm length, wrist, waist. I'll shoot over brands for you.

Inches please and have fun your senior year! Get a JOB in fall, then Party all you want in spring. Nothing you learned in "uni" matters on the job. Guessing you're a kiwi!

37" chest
30" waist (true waist not hips)
25" arm shoulder joint to wrist bone, (couldn't do the sleeve length for a dress shirt one by myself, but suffice to say I have long arms in proportion to my body)
6.5" wrist
12" bicep

I'm 5 10, 155 pounds.


And thanks! I'm actually American haha, spent the last seven months abroad in London though. Picked up some of their lingo I guess.