This shirt didn’t really need too much. I got the sides taken in, and the sleeves narrowed. I really don’t like the bunching around the waist, and there is ALWAYS too much material around the waist. I’ve even gone to department stores and have tried on numerous types of brands that are supposed to be “slim” or “athletic” cut. I would still have to pay a lot of money for those shirts, so I’d rather get my shirts else where, and just get them altered. Plus, it’s more fun. This shirt is from Uniqlo, and there shirts do fit me well of the rack, which is why I only needed a little adjustment.
before
after
Shirt – Uniqlo, Jeans – Levi’s 501 (my staple)
Ive got a tall slim build (6’3″, 180 lb) and I find it virtually impossible to find dress shirts that fit the way they should (like your “after” shots). In fact i usually look like all of your “before” shots. Ive never tried getting shirts altered before, but i love the idea. Are there any rules I should follow when buying the shirt? It seems to me that although you can take the sides in, I cant see how someone could make the chest area between the sleeves slimmer without tacking the back (which i think looks terrible). Am i wrong?
Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Love your blog.
Jon – My seamstress takes the whole side seem in. It’s continuous from the side, up to your underarm and then down your arm. So she pins it the way I like, opens the seam and sews it back up! I hope that helps!
Honor Thy Tailor,
Shidi
Ahh I didnt think of that. Touche.
One other problem I have when buying shirts is how high the cut comes between the tail and the front (on your hip). Because im tall and slim ive been buying a medium sized slim fit shirt, which makes the length of the shirt a little bit shorter than id like for tucking-in purposes. Ive found that although it tucks in all the way around, in real life when youre moving around sometimes the sides get pulled out a bit and then the space between the tail and front of the shirt shows on the side, which i have to re-tuck on a regular basis. Should i be buying a large shirt and getting it tailored to slim the body and arms, and shorten the arms (if thats possible)? Or sucking it up and trying to not move around so much.
Thanks again for your help,
- Jon
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Jon,
Good question. I haven’t had this done previously, but Dan The Style Blogger did a post in his archive about a solution for the exact problem you are having. Essentially it is a rubber strip that goes in your trousers that helps keep your shirt tucked in.
I’m not sure I’d recommend going with a larger shirt, depending on where you purchase your shirt, it might not be worth the additional cost. If you got the sleeves narrowed, taken in on the sides, and the sleeves shortened, on top of the cost of the shirt, you mine as well get something custom made.
I get most of my shirts at the thrift store, $5 or less, so I can keep the cost normally around $30-$40 bucks when everything is said and done.
Honor Thy Tailor