Originally posted by: sonambulo
Originally posted by: soccerballtux
So I've been working out and shoulders getting larger/body forming that V shape, are there no brands that automatically tailor for the V? Sounds like you're saying that.
Thanks.
I'm sure there are some but I don't know of any off hand.
They (manufacturers) use all different terminology. Some say "fitted", "European cut", "slim cut", "athletic cut", "sport cut", "modern fit" bla bla you get the idea. If you just as the people working in the shirts department for "What shirts are slim cut or fitted?", they should know what you mean. The key is the 3rd measurement so to speak. Neck and sleeve length of course, then there is a waist size... Some shirts will give the measurement of the waist. For a 16"x32", a normal shirt might be around a 40-42" waist. A slim cut would be substantially smaller at the waist (say 34-36) and also slightly thinner sleeves as well (upper bicep area). If you have a huge neck like 17", 32-34 sleeve, big wide shoulders, and a 32-34 waist, it may be difficult to find a shirt that isn't a little baggy in the mid section. You can get it slightly tailored (too much = buy a new shirt) or you can buy a custom made shirt (which is expensive, $120-200).
I would go to the place, get measured, then ask for slim cut/fitted shirts.
As for TJMaxx and stuff... Bargain stores mostly get cheap manufactured stuff specifically made for them with some getting a small % of regular retail stuff that is discounted. Outlet stores get the same thing. Most of this is dependent on the brands and what they produce. Many big brands produce a high end retail and low end outlet version. When the high end retail does not sell, it usually gets sent to the outlets. You can usually spot these with the hugely discounted sticker prices, $99 discounted to $39 or similar. This also depends on the outlet and their honesty...
Well known discount places with designer brands for cheap such as Century 21 in NYC, generally stock fairly current high end stuff that did not sell in the retail store. Most of their stock is high end department store stuff hugely discounted. They are very well known for this hence their popularity.
The system *generally* goes like this:
Item gets put in store for full retail $100.
4-6 weeks later item gets put on sale for say $80.
8-10 weeks later item gets put on clearance for say $50-60.
Item goes to discount store for $40.
The other route is from same designer makes discount shirt at cheaper materials and tailoring and goes to the bargain store, never hits high end department store. Sells for $40...
All this varies a lot but you get the general idea.
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