Try to find more shirts like this one:
Hey, I have this one shirt I really like (it fits great (seems slimming), the fabric doesn't get smelly, it matches my vibe (solid color, somewhat textured, feels real), and I get compliments like every 3rd time I wear it around a new person). I'm somewhat debating just replacing my wardrobe with mild variations on color of this shirt.
One of its brethren is currently for sale on ebay here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174845063965
I'm happy to spend up to around $120 a shirt to get replacements in different colors (if I like them). I am currently in Austin TX.
I generally wear black combat boots, either blue, olive, or gray jeans, and a tan overcoat or a black peacoat (along with my variety of button up shirts). I also sometimes wear a leather strapped silver color watch.
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Vans Mens Burgundy Long Sleeve Classic Fit Button Down Shirt Size M...
Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve. Collar Style: Spread. Color: Burgundy. This includes original photos and serial number(s). Type: Shirt. Fit: Classic.
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Purchasing online is A-OK with me. If amazon one day exists, I am even happier.
I do not know my measurements, but the two ebay listings i've found of this shirt in the same size say it is either a 21 inch or 22 inch chest with a length of 28.5
I do not know my measurements, but the two ebay listings i've found of this shirt in the same size say it is either a 21 inch or 22 inch chest with a length of 28.5
Find a shirt that you like and that fits well and measure that
I just attempted to (all I have is a ruler) measure this shirt and it is 21.5 inches from armpit to armpit and 28.5 from the base of the collar to the part of the shirt that touches my butt.
e.g. I did what I saw in these two photos:
PS: updated above with more about why I love this shirt.
it may help to look up cpo shirts in your searches
many brands offer them - pendleton, filson, schott - and since its based on the navy cpo jacket you may find vintage ones secondhand as well
the only other measurement i'd get is the sleeve, measured from the outside tip of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve
Ll bean moleskin shirts
If the shirt is slightly fuzzy /soft you could also search “chamois”. There are new versions from j crew, ll bean, ect or lots of vintage options. Something like this: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=%28vtg%2C+vintage%29+%28bean%2C+frost+proof%2C+five+brothers%2C+big+mac%29+chamois&_trksid=p4432023.m4084.l1313
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(Vtg, Vintage) (Bean, Frost Proof, Five Brothers, Big Mac) Chamois ...
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oop chamois is the fabric name I meant