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Looking at Charles Tyrwhitt for a white formal shirt to go with a dark suit. The last time I bought a shirt was from Burton's over a decade ago, which should tell you all I know about shirt buying. I know there's a few advocates of CT here, so hopefully someone will be able to help.

I can't seen to find anywhere that explains the sleeve measurement, and the figures seem huge to me. How is this measured? Only way I can see that makes any sense is from the middle of the neck, over the shoulder and down to the cuff edge. Is that right? I guess too long is better than too short?

Twill, imperial twist, poplin, herringbone, end-on-end what's all that about then? How do I choose? I guess poplin or EOE is the way to go, says they're lighter and I don't to be sweating like a stuck pig.

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Posted : 01/11/2014 2:53 pm
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Everything you need here (warning, contains boobies) http://www.incrediblethings.com/style-and-gear/spray-on-shirt/


 
Posted : 01/11/2014 2:57 pm
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Not CT but sizing will most likely be the same as this guide from a competitor

http://www.tmlewin.co.uk/Size-Chart-Tabs/Size-Chart-Tabs,en_GB,pg.html

Poplin is closest to what you imagine in standard shirt.
Twill a bit thicker (I think)
Herringbone has subtle pattern

I assume you read this

http://www.ctshirts.co.uk/Formal-shirts-sizing-guide?cnt=sizing-guides


 
Posted : 01/11/2014 3:07 pm
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FWIW, code AMAZON16 will get you £10 off your order.
(Mr Cheap here; happy with a shirt for £15, delivered)


 
Posted : 01/11/2014 3:18 pm
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Not CT but sizing will most likely be the same as this guide from a competitor

Aha! Top find, thank you. The 'bent arm' photo was the detail I was missing.

I assume you read this

FWIW, code AMAZON16 will get you £10 off your order.

I've got a code on a flyer, but that's better I think. Ta.


 
Posted : 01/11/2014 3:28 pm
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Pleasure, my friend!


 
Posted : 01/11/2014 3:29 pm
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Twill, imperial twist, poplin, herringbone, end-on-end what's all that about then?

Its very much like the handkerchief code


 
Posted : 01/11/2014 3:38 pm
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Its very much like the handkerchief code

Yeo, don't want to send the wrong messages otherwise you could end up in all sorts of bother....


 
Posted : 01/11/2014 3:40 pm
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FWIW, code AMAZON16 will get you £10 off your order.

Actually, mine's better for shirts over £33. QWYT is all shirts at £22.95 (code expires tomorrow, fill your boots).

Oh, and Topcashback gives me another 10%, bargain.


 
Posted : 01/11/2014 4:26 pm