Where to Buy The Best Dress Shirts | Company Round-Up/Showdown
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- Опубліковано 2 кві 2017
- Shirts included in round-up are: Charles Tyrwhitt, Brooks Brothers, Hugo Boss, Ledbury, Grand Frank, Bonobos Daily Grind, Hall Madden, Hugh and Crye, Twillory, Batch Mens, Spectre and Co, Paul Frederick, Buttoned Down, (Amazon), Tie Bar, Kamakura, Spier and Mackay.
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Individual Reviews: • Best Dress Shirts
Raphael's Dress Shirt Guide: • $30 vs $300 Men's Dres...
Best Shirt Overall - Ledbury: thekavalier.reviews/Ledbury-19
Best low price option: Tie Bar, Amazon Buttoned Down
Best Fit: Hall Madden, Bonobos, Spier & Mackay
Best Wrinkle Free: Twillory, Tie Bar
Honorable Mentions: Wool & Price, Batch: thekavalier.reviews/Batch-Shirts
Hall Madden Shirts: bit.ly/2nvLAqY
The The Tie Bar: bit.ly/2tJVFXK
Amazon Buttoned Down: amzn.to/2jFPqgl
Bonobos: bit.ly/2hRmssv
Twillory: bit.ly/2sHK499
Grand Frank: bit.ly/2gHsLPi
Spectre & Co: bit.ly/2fIqjeY
Wool and Prince: bit.ly/2h05Z5a
Spier and Mackay: thekavalier.reviews/Spier-Mackay
Batch Men's Shirts: thekavalier.reviews/Batch-Shirts
Charles Tyrwhitt: bit.ly/2yNRw6g
It's important to look your best and get great dress shirts! Don't buy those shirts that come in a box with a matching tie, those are going to make you look like a cheap little boy.
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This video is not sponsored, I am unboxing on camera because I love the brand and want to share better menswear with the world. Have a product you would like me to review? Comment below or email info@thekavalier.net
The Kavalier is an independent review network presented by Jon Shanahan for men’s lifestyle products from online only retailers including Everlane, Beckett and Simonon, Frank and Oak, Bonobos, Five Four Club, Mizzen and Main, Trunk Club, Fashion Stork, Bombfell, threads for gents, bespoke post, Jack Erwin, Foremost Edition, Dollar Shave Club, Mack Weldon, MeUndies, Satchel and Page, Dapper Classics, Hall and Madden, Suitable, Indochino, and Gustin. Including products from companies from Mondaine Swiss Watches, Withings, Guideboat, Casper & Leesa Mattresses, Calvin Klein, Ledbury, Burberry, Banana Republic, Charles Tyrwhitt, J Crew, Marine Layer, Stitch Fix, Barbour, Orvis, Baxter of California, and more! Suggestions for products and companies are always appreciated- Comment below
Make it short and simple. Charles Tyrwhitt delivers great quality for money.
I follow several mens style blogs and you are by far my favorite. Things I like most about your channel is that you A) do not use insistent jump cuts, B) you always show a large variety in your videos, And C) you don't have sponsors, I trust your input more than others.
Keep doing your work!
Man, really enjoying your videos. Appreciate the hard work you are putting into them, saves me a ton of time and money for mistakes I'd make on my own. Keep up the good work!
Love the channel! I have been watching for some time now, I currently wear suits to work. I am always looking to upstage my style and keep up with trends in men's fashion. Your channel hits the nail on the head when it comes to current men's clothing shopping. I would love to see subscription based men's dress shirts, and suits. Being able to not have to go to a store to shop and all online would be amazing! Thanks again! Keep up the great work!
I always find myself watching your videos and writing notes on scraps of paper around my desk. The embarrassing part is how many notes are on my desk right now hahah keep them coming
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you the man thanks!
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I've always been a Brooks Brother or more recently a Todd Snyder guy but this gives me a lot of alternatives. Great round up!
I feel like lanky people have trouble finding a good fit at Brooks Brothers.
How about Mizzen+Main, State & Liberty, Proper Cloth and Ministry of Supply? Would love to hear your comments on these.
Great video, very helpful, thanks so much!
I tend to buy my dress shirts (and slacks) from Dillard's. I typically buy their hart schaffner marx brand, which is probably rebranded, but recently bought a Hugo Boss shirt, which feels and fits fantastic. That shirt and a new job have me looking and considering the finer points of a dress shirt and looking beyond the mall.
Regarding Bonobos, about 6 months ago, based on reviews of suit makers, I bought a couple of Bonobos suits. Got fitted in the store and received them within a couple of days at my home. The suits just did not sit well on me. They were some bad combination of baggy and saggy. I returned one of them and ordered one of their higher line suits in the hope that a higher grade material would help, but it fit the same, so I returned both. I subsequently researched Bonobos and it seems the original owners sold out, new owners are probably not using the same suppliers and tailors? Maybe the shirts are different, but I would rather try some of you other recommendations, before buying again.
man thank you for the effort for delivering an affordable items you saved me time for research ;) big thank you
Very informative and thorough. The various price points was also very helpful. I'll be researching some of these dress shirts further for my next buy. Thanks.
Underrated channel
Love this channel he should have 1m subscribers
I love your channel. I’m learning so, so much from you concerning men’s clothing for my husband and son. Thank you. 😊
Waited for this video for a while. have tried many of the companies because of your recommendations. I agree about Hall and Madden and Spier and Mackay. although I wish Spier and Mackay would size down the collar a bit. pretty large. I have to say I do like the fit and styles of Charles Tyrwhitt. haven't worn them long enough to know about there longevity or how they will hold up in the long run. they fit great. Thanks for the great videos.
Thank you, being a minimalist means every thing I own has meaning and genuine value. I’ll order hall madden and edit this comment once I’ve worn it enough.
Love it. Thanks for the shout out to the women who are watching to buy their men's shirts!
Hey Kavalier, would love an in depth video on ties. Love the great content!
I just bought 3 like-new Brooks Brothers shirts at a thrift store for $26.00. They fit perfectly and look great.
Great video, have really been waiting for this one. Can u please further explain why u wouldn't recommend Charles Tyrwhitt, was it a problem with the fit or just quality overall was lacking. Thanks
+Austin B yes will do more on depth look you're not there only one that will be curious ;-)
Well worth the wait. Great information and presentation. Thanks!
Great reviews. Had a question on a shirt not covered in video. I absolutely love bonobos and is my top choice at current time, but was curious how the Joseph A. Bank slim fit travelers series is overall? Have been considering purchasing such but wanted to inquire first about such
Hello sir, great content, what's your opinion on expensive quality shoes? I'm not sure what to buy. More cheaper common shoes or like the expensive qualitative ones?
Thanks for the informative review! I'm 6'-5" and long in the torso. Do any of the companies you recommend offer tall sizes (for extra body length)?
Great channel.
Any idea where I find casual shirts with nicer buttons? I am not able to find that in the US.
Thanks for the Twillory reccomendation. I just picked up a few of the Sea Island Twill. These shirts are incredible for the price!
Hey Kavalier, just found your channel from looking at AllBirds reviews. I'm glad I found your channel I needed to find a channel that shows some more professional/ casual everyday wear. Gave a sub and looking forward to see more videos!
Thank you and welcome! Just ordered their new casual style, they look great!
I have bought some expensive shirts that lasted four times as long as cheap ones - while making me look much better. To me, $150-$200 is affordable IF quality is excellent. I am wondering how well the shirts of the brands you mention hold up over time.
Ledbury The Brody Oxford, Amazon Buttoned Down, The Tie Bar Classic Gingham, and Hall Madden were nice.
Nice rundown. This will definitely help me choose my next dress shirts for work.
Thanks a lot for the video mate. Do you wear any shirttail garters?
Dude, you're videos rock! So much information, thanks!
Hey Bud! Just wanted to say love your vids and can't wait for the best performance dress shirt reviews... I was actually going to request that but ya beat me to the punch haha! just a small request in that video in that I hope you can place a lot of focus towards the long term durability of the water repellent/moisture wicking components of them.As with many that like to buy these kinds of products, I tend to sweat a lot in the underarm area and am mostly worried about that situation. I am having a really hard time deciding which brand to buy from all the brands you have mentioned before i.e.: Outlier/Mizzen&Main/State&Liberty/MinistryofSupply....I'm especially interested in the Outlier shirts and their overall quality. Thanks a lot and keep up the great work!
Personally, I love Grand Frank. I bought their famous Toulouse shirt with the extreme cuttaway collar and I was extremely impressed. The fit was perfect...the best I ever had. The collar's really stiff, too, which I like. I don't know if I'd buy it at the wholesale price, though. I got mine for $56 during their Black Friday sale.
I like Brioni. They have the most beautiful executive collar
Would love to see dress trousers next man 👍🏼
+Henry Hillton-Taylor that's an excellent idea. Pants are not covered enough but crucial!
Henry Hillton-Taylor saw your post. I think one of his recommendations will be Bonobos and he will be right. the Jetsetter Wool trousers are awesome and some others they have including jeans and chinos.. try and find a guideshop near you and you can try on everything and nail down your size. I believe they have 4 different size categories. straight,athletic,slim,tailored.
Yes, spoiler: Would probably be Bonobos but many wouldn't disagree ;-)
Al Sharpton I agree about the premium chinos. too pricey. although the Jetsetter Wool Trouser at 198 is a great trouser. Italian wool. and you can sometimes find a 20% off coupon online. want to get your size just right with these. although I'm a slim in their chino,travel jean and weekend warrior I was a tailored fit in the wool trouser.
Agreed. Would really appreciate a dress trousers round-up
OMG, I cant believe you've mentioned Ledbury. I picked up a light blue one in Marshalls (never heard of Lebdury before) and I cant tell you how many compliments I get when I wear it. I am 5' 11", 175lbs, and I got a 16" neck, 34" sleeves, and its like they made it for me. The fit is insanely great and the material is so soft. I only paid $39.99 and is the best bargain I've ever found on a shirt. I went back and picked up 2 more and I tried to go to other Marshalls to see if there were more, but only the store by me had them. Now I am always looking for them (at a cheap bargain price that is :>)))
Really happy with Ledbury! Nice video😁. I have to say I can’t believe you didn’t look at Eaton especially for wrinkle free! Best shirts ever!
Eton not eaton
Great video sir! Also with regards to the Tie Bar, shout out for being a American based, Chicago company. (I may be biased living in Chicago haha)
i would like to know about Brooks Brothers?
I live in Boston MA and I am trying a store to buy men clothes and shoes.
thanks.
Hey Lucas...I have about 5 BB dress shirts (all button down collars). I like BB because they have like 3 or 4 varieties fit and you can get the exact sleeve length (I wear 16 1/2 x 35). If you go to the outlets they usually have "unusual colors/prints-not so desirable" and the 34/35 sleeve length (which is a bit sort for me). I like the exact sleeve length. They are the "no iron" variety (which I press off anyway). You can usually fids a sale a few times a year. However, I really do not know what is going on with the "pandemic impact" and the supposed "bankruptcy". They have "casual dress shirts" there like the Oxford cotton (usually in like s/m/l) and if you are lucky one of these sizes will fit. I would recommend BB, especially on sale. I think they are reasonably good quality (for today's manufactiuring, etc.) and reasonably priced (especially during sale. Note too, Dillards usually have 1/2 price sales (for sure around 1st of year) on dress clothes including the "Gold Label" line of shirts. I would recommend both of these. I don't know if I would spend more on a 'dress/dress casual shirt" than these. I would like to try an Eton or Kamakura sometime but with the lockdown, there is really nowhere special to get dressed up for. I hope this helps.
The Kavalier!
May you do a video of best dress shirts for summer and where to get best sleeveless dress shirts?
Hi, I work in CT Shirts in London and just wanted to let you know that if you ask for "dress shirt" in Charles Tyrwhitt you will get an evening shirt the one with the bib:) The shirts you are showing are formal shirts. Just so there is no confusion.
Another great video, I enjoy my Charles Tyrwhitt though! For me they fit well and get the job done, and superb customer service.
You should tackle neckties. $20 Tie Bar vs $300 Brioni? Knot styles and when to use them? Materials, wool, silk, etc.
You look like a thin guy and I've found that Charles Tyrwhitt is cut for larger men. Do you wear super slim? I just always feel like I'm swimming in fabric...
Never wear a half or full Windsor, you are welcome.
Sean Oberg I agree with you on the CT shirts they fit well and are very stylish.
I agree with you! Charles Tyrwhitt is the only shirt I buy for dress shirts. I get about 5 years of wear and I love their fabric. Some of the brands he likes were at the bottom of my list. I'm 6'2 and 225 yoked and Tyrwhitt shirts in the extra slim fits me like tailored shirts off the rack! #Tyrwhitt4e
Hi im curious as to how well the wrinkle free aspect of the bonobos shirts hold up in your opinion? i was gonna visit one of the guide shops here in Chicago. Thank you!
First time seeing any of your videos.
I found the way you tuck your shirts in odd. It’s all bunched at the back. If you try the military tuck you halve the excess material per side. Looks much better.
Thank you for the great info on brands you’ve tested and stood the test of time.
I think I'm gonna give Twillory a try and maybe Tie Bar next. Twillory shirts right now are $50 when you buy 2 or more. Free shipping and free returns and exchanges. Even if they don't live up the the hype for $99, I'm sure they will for $50. I'm pretty excited to say the least.
Thank you!! Great video!! I have a question, I'm a tango dancer and I need a good quality stretch shirt with french cuffs. Is Kenneth Cole reaction a good quality shirt brand? Is a french cuff stretch shirt around $40. You can find it in Amazon. Thank you!!
On your advice I’m giving Ledbury a go. Look fantastic and I’ve ordered 2. I’m uk based and work in an office so am giving the french cuffs a go too. Thanks for the advice.
Went with your recommendation from thetiebar and super impressed with the quality and the styles they have currently in stock. Will sub to your channel.
I’m going for ledbury next.
Good, thank you from London. Big big fan of merino - Wool and Prince looks very interesting, how did I not know?
Hmm, Hugo Boss, Kamakura or Brooks Brothers ... not covered. :-( Was looking forward to that.
ETON also
Idk about kama kura but fyi brooks brothers fit well but if youre skinny get milano fit, theyre made very large so you gotta try a bunch on, quality is solid and among the best for creasing, i could wear one of my brooks shirts 3 times in a week with minimal to no creasing on the arms etc its awesome, Hugo boss are hit and miss, get the thicker shirts from them and theyre high wquality and they have a ton of different sizes
Or Calvin Klein, Joseph abboud, Kenneth Cole, Egara, Pronto uomo, JOE by Joseph abboud, Esquire, the reason. I list so many is because all of these or in the 30 to 100 dollar mark depending on sales.
@@colebruce4490 true. If youre willing to spend a little more, go for Brooks Brothers made to measure shirts. Their non iron shirts are the bomb though; go Milano
Source: i work there
@@orlanskimer yeah apart from Eton, theyre my fave shirts
Thanks for the review. One question: why are all your shirts puckered at the back by your waist/belt?
macker0077 to make it look good from the front I guess
he has a weird body thats why
dude is built like a twig
Thanks so much for your insights. Enjoyed it!
Thank you for these videos. Rating shirts by fit of course is difficult and depends on your individual body type. For me personally Charles Tyrwhitt's extra slim fit shirts fit perfectly off the rack and even though quality could be better, I consider them to be of great value (especially since I don't need to get them altered). Pricing is also dependend on where you live and buying a $55 shirt for example is not worth it once you add the $30 for shipping.
Great and very helpful video nonetheless. As far as I'm concerned you created one of the best channels on youtube when it comes to men's clothing and brand reviews.
Cheers
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Question: for showing these shirts were you wearing a shirt stay/garter ?
Although very conservative, I have always found that the oxford cloth button down from Brooks Brothers and/or Gitman Brothers/Allen Edmonds good choices.
What about Uniqlo? Are their dress shirts/casual & button downs good?
And it's not exactly a dress shirt, but what about a blue Oxford button down?
I'd love to hear your thoughts on Stannt, State & Liberty, and Proper Cloth. I absolutely love my Ledbury and Eton shirts, just really pricey.
Which brand do you think will be best for muscular men?
I have trouble of shirts being to big in the bottom and too tight around my chest thank you !.
Hello. Great video. Question. You show Paul Fredrik but does not mention it at all on the video. Any comments on that option?
Once you try Eton, you’ll never look back ... quality is unparalleled and wrinkle free
I'm in love with suit supply shirts
Dig your channel. As a 30 year old buying clothes that are quality/valuable and will last is a thing I have been looking into and you have definitely done a lot of the leg work 😂😂 glad I saw your channel before a few companies that have been recommended to be are a no go on your videos
What are your view on department store brands like Calvin Klein extreme slim fit or Ben Sherman skinny fit? ...
Have you ever tried Apposta custom shirts? It would be nice to make a video about them. They seem of good quality
Please do a roundup of best non-iron white dress shirts. Twillory non-iron shirts were great except for the white shirt which still needed ironing.
new subscriber, just bought a couple Twillory shirts, already own a couple wool&prince & stannt shirts, I'm pretty sure I backed both of those companies on Kickstarter - thanks for a good round up review
What is your take on Suit Supply shirts? I've heard good things about them, but don't see them on your list of options.
Hey Kavalier! Really enjoyed your video. Is there any chance you could review State and Liberty (shirts designed for athletic guys) and the Tailor Store/Proper Cloth (custom) shirts? Would love to hear your thoughts on those.
+Clayton Yates yes will have all of those covered very shortly.
How do these fair when running through a standard home washer and dryer?
I love my Charles Tyrwhitt shirt. Not sure what was wrong with yours. Can you review TM Lewin shirts? They have a very slim shirt. So slim I had to send it back lol my CT shirt even came with brass collar stays...very nice. My aTM Lewin is a little harder to keep
Tucked in bc it’s a shorter length shirt
Lipson (owned by samuelsohn suits) are made in Canada. Really good shirts, they also make shirts for other companies.
I'd be interested in your thoughts regarding Proper Cloth and the custom shirts they produce.
just bought a spier & McKay shirt and dress pants. Being in Canada, it's nice to see a company based here. Very curious to see the quality of the material.
tie-bar shirt just arrived. love the fit. 6'2" 165. thanks for the info. will buy more.
Hi, Whats the difference between the short and regular in the Hall Madden dress shirts?
Thanks for the help!
Great content! You have a subscriber. Although,I would’ve locked more robust explanation as to why you don’t prefer a Brooks Brothers shirt?
Excellent vid. I actually think Charles tyrwhitt has better wrinkle free materials than everything you mentioned but I don’t find even their new super slim fit to have high enough arm holes. Comes untucked so easily!
What do you think about State and liberty vs mizzen and main vs ministry of supply vs Bonobos jetsetter stretch dress shirt? Performance dress shirt review coming anytime soon??
Wrinkle-free is a the best thing about CT. If you like good wrinkle-free then check out Nordstrom Men's Shop shirts.
I agree with Ledbury as top notch. Great slim fit and high quality.
Hi Jon, Love the channel. I wanted to ask what brands do you recommend for guys with larger than an 18 in neck? Im looking at most of these brands and they stop at around 17.5 - 18. Ill be honest im overweight but i have an athletic build with broad shoulders. Working on loosing the weight too, But I wanted to know what is my best bet. Go down the mtm route, off the rack? any particular brand? If it helps also a college student so budget is tight, but doesnt means i cant do some saving to buy something nice and of quality.
Most MTM should be able to accommodate that. My favorite right now is Ratio. Made in the USA MTM with great materials and a fair price. Have you checked them out?
My issue is that my chest is about 38-40 but my neck size is 16.5. So if I buy the right neck size I end up with a shirt that's too big in the chest.
Good video if you’re a 15x34 shirt. All options aren’t great for myself @ 16.5 37 with the Milano from BB are a bit blousy around stomach.
i could watch you dressed up all day
Have you ever had a tailored shirt from Laneiri? If so, what were your thoughts?
Going to share with friends. Great info
I'm 6'0" and 176lbs and Tyrwhitt offers the extra slim cut that fits perfectly.
Round tree & York, Paul Fredrick.
I like these, also berlioni from eBay.
I have two Lawrence hunt shirts, the fit is good, the collars are cut small.
I'm a 3xl ,19-19.5 , 36.
Their 3xl fits all but the collar, seems like it's cut to a 18-18.25. It's hard to button.
The rest I'm not to thrilled with.
They either don't come in my size or are to expensive.
Do you think the t shirts from bonobos are better than banana republic? It would cost me. $80 for 4 tees vs $50 at banana republic
Bill's Khakis carries a decent line of shirts. More business and casual and weekend casual. However, they "cut and sewn" in the US. The pants are of very good quality as well.
What type/brand pants are you wearing, sorry if anybody else asked earlier
The most important thing with shirts is the following: there is essentially no need to pay more than 100 bucks for an OTR shirt, as it is highly unlikely it will fit perfectly. For 100-150 you can get really nice Made to Measure shirts. I would definitely not pay 200 bucks for an OTR shirt unless it was Isaia, Finamore, etc. I think that its much easier in Europe to find quality tailors because in Europe (UK, Italy, Germany and Austria) we have a much stronger tailoring tradition and men are much more conscious about how their clothes fit. I work in a 5 star superior hotel and whenever we have gala events or exclusive conferences, the European ceos, executives are always dressed immaculately and the US colleagues unfortunately always look like they haven't bought new suits since the 80s. There are exceptions to rule of course but I'd say 80% of the time its true. Its nothing against America, but I think that style (not fashion) is much more engrained with us across the pond. Love your channel though. Seem like an earnest kid and have a great sense of style. Keep it up!
Meaning that you don’t understand demographics. Hint business men are hardly a metric for the fashion tastes of a society. Business men in Europe come from a very different environment than Americans who come from the WASP tradition.
Per Capita well off Americans are far more likely to own nice things compared with Europeans. Just see how much of topic brands are sold in America vs Europe at each income point.
@@miketheman4341 your thought is not clearly expressed. it's hard to understand what you meant
stefano giovannini
What part is unclear? The research is clear as to who buys designer wear. It’s American more than others. They buy more per capita than Europeans. Meaning that the statement is nonsense on its face.
European designers consider Americans their most important customers.
stefano giovannini
BTW can you try that again but this time in English? Proper English grammar!
@@miketheman4341 I am not sure what part of my reply shows poor English grammar, just what you did write is not clearly expressed. From what environment do European businessmen come compared to American WASPs? Anyway not all US businessmen are of WASP heritage. The original poster is referring to business attire style, so why wouldn't American and European businessmen CEOs etc be a valid metric?
do you still prefer tailor for made to measure?
What about the Japanese brand Kamakura? (spelling?) They were a bit funky but legitimately looked like one of the nicer dress shirts you unboxed. I couldn't find the video in your dress shirt playlist either.
It's on the playlist and they're great shirts but I see a dress shirt almost needing to have some kind of anti-wrinkle to look good all day. They have great fabrics and cuts but the dress shirt I received from them didn't have the proper collar structure to really get in IMO
I have had great luck with Charles Trywhitt. I like the fabric and the cut.
What do you think about thetailorstore?
what about the ENRO dress shirts, did they not make the list?
If you are looking for shirts om the 100-200 dollar category i would recomend the Swedish brand Eton, or mabye ETRO from italy
Can you do an updated version of this
Hi Jon,
One aspect important to me in choosing dress shirts is ease of care. Frankly, I'm too lazy to go to the cleaners every week so I need a shirt that is going to hold up to the rigors of home washing and drying and then be easy to iron after. I know taking shirts to the cleaner is probably best for the shirt, but what your recommendation be based on ease of care and durability?
+Ryan Kayrell wool and prince, mizzen and main so far. DeoVeritas just launched bamboo shirting which is natural fabric with all of the characteristics of performance apparel but I'll be sure to include this in followup ;-)
Any idea on what I should do with Twillory sleeve length? I NEED exactly 35" sleeve and their 34-35 was too short. I'm afraid the 36-37 will be too long 🤦♂️
BUY THE LONG SLEEVES, PLUS BUY A PAIR OF ARM-BANDS OR (USA) SLEEVE GARTERS. EASY REALLY.
OR JUST BUY CHARLES TYRWHITT AND IGNORE THIS GUY ALTOGETHER.