4 Fits Compared - Charles Tyrwhitt Dress Shirts Super Slim to Classic Try-On

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4 Fits Compared - Charles Tyrwhitt Dress Shirts Super Slim to Classic Try-On

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As a tall slim guy, it can be tough to find a great fitting slim shirt without going custom. In the video I compare each of the fit options that Charles Tyrwhitt offers dress shirts in Classic fit, Slim fit, Extra Slim fit, or Super Slim fit. Using my standard neck and sleeve size I compare all four of them to show you how they might look on you. Happy to answer questions below and look forward to your feedback!
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@didiervancampo9384 Жыл бұрын

A good tailor is key. I went from 77 kg to 70 kg in 3 years and many shirts became more baggy. I went to a great tailor who adjusted my shirts and for 20 euro she made them fit perfect again🙂.

@jonuiuc1 6 жыл бұрын

That super slim has crazy moire on my screen.

@fadlanaiman4737 4 жыл бұрын

me too

@privateaccount8394 4 жыл бұрын

Yup

@queensz350 Жыл бұрын

It’s because of the pattern on the shirt lol

@didiervancampo9384 11 ай бұрын

@@queensz350and it's awesome

@TheMensch 6 жыл бұрын

The best deal from CT is they sometimes do 3 for $100 + a free tie + free shipping. That is a REALLY solid deal. Once you know your size the shirts are solid and their ties are also excellent. Not the GOAT but still for that deal its a go

@markhill5142 6 жыл бұрын

CT is very popular with guys in the NY finance community who need to make a good impression every day in their highly competitive offices.

@gottfriedosterbach3907 6 жыл бұрын

The Mensch I usually go to them for my oxford shirts because of the price. I buy from propercloth for my dress shirts. Thomas Mason is my friend. I use the savings for casual to splurge on the dress.

@TheMensch 6 жыл бұрын

that seems like a good move if it suits your lifestyle and needs. truthfully i cant ever justifying spending so much on white dress shirts because it is physcially impossible to keep the collars from yellowing so i know i cant expect them to last more than 1 year+

@MBisFrenchy 6 жыл бұрын

I original got a slim and one extra slim. The extra slim fit almost perfectly except the arms. The Slim fit for me was extremely baggy. I paid 29 each.

@rickyboi8248 4 жыл бұрын

I got a slim and even on my build (a bit chunky) the arms and chest was a bit baggy.

@jon897 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve been on the CT shirt train for years, but I’ll be the first to admit I hopped off when I found the extra slim was just not that much slimmer than the standard slim fit. This super slim may bring me back in.

@EOTA564 2 жыл бұрын

The great thing about CT is that when you start off you can easily order multiple shirts in different fits in the confidence that their returns policy is very straightforward. I have a somewhat atypical build in that I am fairly tall (6’1”), have a slim neck (15 1/2”), quite a wide chest and shoulders and long arms. CT’s slim fit in a 15 1/2 neck and 89” arms is perfect for me out of the wrapping but after a few washes the Classic fit is more comfortable accomodating in the chest.

@interestingfactoids Жыл бұрын

My exact measurements almost! I’m pleased with their cuts

@中央政治局局长 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Very informative! I was about to order 4 extra-slim shirts. But after watching your video, I've changed my mind to super-slim.

@johnbacon4997 3 жыл бұрын

Are you from Hong Kong or China?

@vidster7 6 жыл бұрын

When it comes to dress shirt review and more stuffs..this guy is my man!

@alrocky 6 жыл бұрын

I'd be helpful if you mentioned your chest and waist measurements and compared that to the sizing chart for Slim, Extra Slim, and Super Slim. As per the sizing chart (dress shirt for 15.5 neck) the actual shirt chest measurement for Slim is 44" and both Extra Slim and Super Slim are 41.5". So your stated observation of minimal CHEST difference between Slim and Extra Slim contradicts the size chart and you should have not noticed any difference in CHEST from Extra Slim to Super Slim. Can you measure the shirts to see if they are in fact 44" and 41.5"?

@tahmedurrahman666 5 жыл бұрын

I'm from the UK, and Extra Slim Fit works for me perfectly. I'm not super skinny or anything but I got a Medium muscle build (I'm not trying to show off) and Extra Slim Fit works perfectly. I really love Charles Trywhitt I buy almost all my formal wear from there. Quality is amazing. Highly recommended them.

@quinby123 4 жыл бұрын

I always order 16-35 in extra slim and the fit is very consistent regardless of the fabric.

@MrDelta01 4 жыл бұрын

Same. I’m 17 -35

@marksshoereviews6028 6 жыл бұрын

Charles Tyrwhitt is a great place to start if you’re just starting to build your wardrobe. They also have a great range of styles, fabrics and sizing. Graduate to Harvie & Hudson when you can afford it.

@eyeheartsushi2212 6 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the TM Lewin

@jroark101 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you said TM Lewin, they have a similar fit as well! Looking forward to here which you like more

@davidcraggs3770 5 ай бұрын

I think those shirts looked good untucked as well as tucked in.

@ChillCash 2 ай бұрын

Better untucked. Even at a formal event an untucked shirt can look great as long as it's shorter than your jacket.

@joshuasteele4498 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a fan of CT for quite awhile. Prefer their shirts over those from Paul Fredrick or any of the dept store brands. The classic fit works well for me. Sometimes have them tapered just a little, as they are generous with the fabric. For any men who are not of the “tall and slim” body shape, give them a try. I’ve never been disappointed with them, and have a few I’ve been wearing over a dozen times per year for several years now. For me, they’ve proven themselves very well.

@JM-gn1hs 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this vid. I am 6'4, 175 and this is exactly what I needed.

@marke1464 5 жыл бұрын

I randomly watched this video, because i looked into ct stuff. Took me about 2 seconds to recognize the Poster. Nice one.

@christopherfoley2819 6 жыл бұрын

CT shirts get alot of grief, however, the collar and French Cuff combination on the dress poplin shirts are a solid buy for a workday dress shirt

@johnbacon4997 3 жыл бұрын

Why do they get a lot of Grief?

@richardlong4706 6 жыл бұрын

Helpful comparison video. Was in one of their stores in Dublin last summer. Friendly, knowledgeable sales staff.

@NaNa-wj8tw 6 жыл бұрын

Little confused by this video. In a previous review you said that you wouldn’t recommend them and felt there were better shirts at a similar price point. Have they improved quality since?

@Lui1ner 5 жыл бұрын

Na Na I thought exactly the same. Me personally as a smaller 5‘10 and more athletically build guy have been a huge fan of the shirts as they had options which I didn’t need to retailor in the end. Shirts last me with everyday use since almost 2 years and I can’t complain. Metal collar strips make a difference too I fell like.

@TTURBOVOLVO 5 жыл бұрын

I love the classic fit.

@EffortlessGentTV 6 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison! Super helpful. I’m like 7” shorter and 10 lbs heavier than you, but even then, seeing the gradations among all of them helps me narrow down which fits I should try 👌🏼

@RandalBauer11 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of the CT brand but I do agree with you they're a bit coy on the arbitrary pricing of their shirts.

@Se7enLuckyslevin 5 ай бұрын

I’m a 38 on chest loose measurement 36 if I pull the measuring tape … the Estra slim 14.5 neck with 33 sleeves fits fine except for the neck … I’m 140 5’9 I will be trading my shirts for a 15 neck given that I really like these shirts and in case I gain weight I really want to keep wearing them

@vezonf3nrak 6 жыл бұрын

My biggest problem with these shirts is that the sleeve cuffs are just so big on me. I can easily slip my hands in and out of the cuff without unbuttoning it.

@darkaghiless91 5 жыл бұрын

great video thank you, Im 6 foot tall and Im a bit overweight the extra slim is perfect for me

@altair1983 6 жыл бұрын

that super slim looks great on you! once you do a lot of these, measure shirt sizes accors various makers for same "fit". these labels have no more meaning, often slim fit is the second fit in line (after classic which is fancy word for balloon)

@Linus-ve3yb 10 ай бұрын

Sadly they discontinued the super slim…

@LucidCode 6 жыл бұрын

TM Lewin are my go to shirts. They often have amazing deals so I can stock up. Looking forward to your comments. Hawkes and Curtis are really nice as well.

@sukhdarshansinghsehmbi8607 6 жыл бұрын

A great collection of shirts can't go wrong with any even looking so big, they rally are awesome, will have to do my shopping later, I buy all my clothes from Zara

@BestWOTReplayss 6 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't be paying out of the $30 range for these! They go on sale 3 for $99 a ton

@scottbrandon6244 2 жыл бұрын

If you go to Jermyn Street in London, the shirt makers cut the cloth to make a slim fit shirt.

@Mas_Tun 6 жыл бұрын

On the plus side, as long as the arm holes are ok, darts work wonders. I do taper shirts often with french seams. The armholes become smaller since I'm making a new seam by taking it in from the sides, but it's obviously not the same as if it was originally cut smaller, so there is a bit of pulling on the the back and chest. It's not noticeable with a jacket on though

@TheBrooklynHustle 6 жыл бұрын

Curious to what the measurements would have been for chest / pit to pit just to see the variance among the 4 cuts

@The_Kavalier 6 жыл бұрын

Yes I should have done that. Will make sure I have on future videos like this

@ZiggySheppardUK 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining. i recently lost a lot of weigh and wasn't sure what to buy as slim version had never been an option for me before.

@kevinldaniel 6 жыл бұрын

I tried CT's extra slim fit in several sizes and it was always too baggy and slightly uncomfortable in the arms... Was excited for "super slim fit" but that was to tight in the chest and my elbow was about to rip through the sleeves. It's sad because the quality and styling is waaay better than tm lewin which I tried and will never be purchasing again. Cheap MTM is . I'm 6'0 155. Also their exchange/return policy and customer service is phenomenal. I made a zillion exchanges/returns and the shipping was always quick and hassle free. Website layout is nice too.

@pattgsm 6 жыл бұрын

Great review of the various fits. What a huge difference the subtle differences in fit make. 👍

@zabooog Жыл бұрын

You advised against Charles Tyrwhitt shirts in a prior video. What's your most recent view of the brand? Thanks.

@bestdresseddad432 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I’ve been wanted to try this brand, but wasn’t sure what fit to try. Keep the videos coming for us tall skinny guys!

@jonahdegroot8007 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video John keep up the good work

@oadefisayo 6 жыл бұрын

Another really good video. I like it! I am not the biggest fan of CT shirts. The sleeves tend to be baggy to me, even on their super slim fit

@The_Kavalier 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, time to go custom😉

@dianajennings9286 10 ай бұрын

Different browser gives you different prices. Your Link has them at $79 and a different browser 39

@sa4540 4 жыл бұрын

Best thing to do is buy a normal fit and tailor. All the benefits in one.

@AndrewL 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the comparison. i thought i bought wrong size. mine is tokyo slim, it is really tight.

@Ikari777 6 жыл бұрын

I Know you've tried Spier and Mackay before and seemed to like okay, they now have different sleeve sizes also! With your extreme build it may still be too billowy though, you would know better. I'm 6'2 and 205 lbs and their slim fit is slim but not skin tight for me and the quality is very high, especially for the $35 each price, if you buy 3. That said, you should totally do the custom shirts. A lot are $60 a shirt if you buy three but you can play with every single detail and of course measurements! I'm working on some extra long collar point Button down and unfused spreads as well as tall club collar with pinpoint holes for collar bar!

@mikeacord5329 6 жыл бұрын

The super slim looks great on you!!!

@MegaMalban 5 жыл бұрын

super slim pattern made my eyes explode lol

@XiaNingTian 5 жыл бұрын

I have a CT shirt I got is nice, but I think my chest or shoulders are too broad for their shirts. Which is odd when I wear different brands with similar sizes. My CT shirt is tight across the chest and has a slight pull when my shoulders are resting or if I have them back slightly.

@krisjonesuk 4 жыл бұрын

There’s method to their pricing policy. They don’t want you to think you’re getting a cheap shirt, rather a good shirt at a bargain price. However, since they are based in the UK, they have to contend with UK consumer law. This means if they want to say a shirt is half-price, they must have sold the item at the higher price for at least 28 days. You’ll therefore notice that right after their sales (usually between June and July and December and January), the prices shown are high (although they can still offer bulk discounts). So don’t buy in August, September, February and March, unless you have a discount code or take advantage of a bulk discount.

@evanmcdon Ай бұрын

Great video, thank you for the comparison

@blakemcnamara9105 4 жыл бұрын

Wearing high-waisted trousers may help with the bunching.

@Iberian247 3 жыл бұрын

Slim and Extra Slim looked the best, something a fashion conscious adult would wear without looking trendy and uncomfortable.

@luisvalles956 6 жыл бұрын

Although you are much taller, it would be great if you could give tips and pointers for average height and short guys. As a 5'9 guy who loves your channel and wants to look sharp, this would be greatly appreciated!

@The_Kavalier 6 жыл бұрын

Have you watched modest man?

@pattgsm 6 жыл бұрын

At 5'9" you just squeezed in the "avg" height category 5'9" - 6'2". You are not short my friend.

@potsandpansonly 10 ай бұрын

"I'm not looking for a shirt that's painted on" 😂😂 *a framed poster of breakfast

@apothum 6 жыл бұрын

same height and weight, thanks so much for this!

@The_Kavalier 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Chis! Here to serve

@caseykunz7800 5 жыл бұрын

I actually like that checkered shirt at the beginning of the video the best...

@amill9242 6 жыл бұрын

As someone who works there. The shirts are RARELY $110. Mostly they’re $110 two weeks into a new collection. And then they drop down to 69

@markhill5142 6 жыл бұрын

Isn't the $110 really about signaling the quality, not an expectation that anyone will pay that price? If they were $69 all the time, people would think they're on the same level as a PVH brand (Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, etc) vs. a cut above.

@amill9242 6 жыл бұрын

Yep pretty much. While I am a bit biased, the shirts hold up really well. I’ve reached about thirty shirts from them and most are 2+ years old and still good.

@keith4948 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this video! I've been wondering what the super slim fit like. You have done many videos reviewing shoes around $200 (Beckett Simonon, John Doe, Jack Erwin, Meermin, etc...) I would like to see a video ranking them worst to best. They all seem so similar I don't know which to try.

@The_Kavalier 6 жыл бұрын

Yes certainly. Planning to include others in that range, Suitsupply, Taft undandy etc. Working on that

@keith4948 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Looking forward to it.

@joearquilla 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Everything I needed to know about their sizes. Thanks for the vid!

@crispincrunch 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent informative video. Exactly the info I was looking for!! Good-looking-out for us slim bruvs. Cheers.

@MUF1000 2 жыл бұрын

One problem with your trousers are the very low rise. I do not know where your belly button is, but imagine a few inches up from your waistband. High rise trousers makes a huge difference regarding shirt fit. When I changed to high rise trousers (waistband covers belly button or higher) many of my shirts became instantly more flattering since the waistband suppressed my natural waist and not my hips or just above. So take that into consideration too when buying shirts.

@randyallday3109 2 жыл бұрын

I love their material (Egyptian cotton) but I find their collars to be too short and more suitable for slim/smaller men

@Razzzordback 3 жыл бұрын

when this manufactures understand that we don need all this excess fabric in waist but still are chest are not that small. When you buy slimmer shirt in (put the name of brand you choose) you always need sacrifice the chest comfort .

@jonstern7511 6 жыл бұрын

Useful video. I have always bought their extra slim but will give the super slim a try, being a thin guy

@adeniyioriadetu7595 7 ай бұрын

sale on now`

@rovercoupe7104 5 жыл бұрын

Call CT and make an offer. I bought four shirts for £80/$105, postage included. M.

@cecagna Жыл бұрын

The naming scheme in dress shirts is confusing and frustrating. Such a fundamental part of a man's wardrobe where fit is paramount and it's impossible to know what the hell to buy without consulting a video like this. How is anyone supposed to know the difference between slim, super slim, extra slim, skinny, modern, classic, and relaxed fits? Then you bring in manufacturer-specific mumbo jumbo like Soho and Regent from Brooks Brothers and it's just nonsense upon nonsense. Thanks for putting exactly what we needed to see in a clear, concise video.

@idin03 Жыл бұрын

I agree, just today i spoke with a lady on the phone who was kind enough to measure me the chest / shoulder for banana republic slim fit dress shirts for men, and i was surprised to notice their slim fit for size medium regular was 44 inches for chest and 20 inches for shoulder, which is way too big for me and should really be named a large, unfortunately, they didn't carry the extra slim fit, which is the one i asking for in the first place, sizing down isn't an option, because the sleeves and neck become too short / tight, though she did give me the measurement for size small chest in slim fit, and it was about 38.5 inches, but this is too tight for me ( i have a 35" chest, and looking for 40" for a trim fit ), interestingly, the shoulder size was 18.5 inch though for size small. There's a chance the extra slim fit might work for banana republic, but i would be taking a risk, as the price is set currently as final sale and no returns. Charles Tyrwhitt does specify the sizes, and i was able to get the shoulder length from a chat conversion for 15" and 15.5" neck in extra slim fit, which was 18 inches for 15" neck, and 18.5 inches for the 15.5" neck. The main reason why i haven't purchased from Charles Tyrwhitt is the price for the white dress shirt at over 100 dollars shipped, even with coupons, it's too expensive for me, and i dont want to settle for the ivory ones for less than half the price, because although they may still look ok, they aren't as formal or professional looking, even then, id rather purchase a textured / patterned ivory checkered dress shirt, rather than a plain one.

@Mikeyfromtheblock1 Жыл бұрын

I almost bought some but the recent reviews for CT are terrible and that makes me worried to buy from them

@PKDN215 4 жыл бұрын

The pricing is crazy. If i go to the site the Canadian pricing is around $289 for 4 shirts but if you browse social media you can find links for 3 shirts for $150. Way too much trouble just to get a price. Also, they ship from the UK so i could see folks getting hit with import duties.

@The_Kavalier 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s very frustrating. Smart retailers get off that pricing game.

@PKDN215 4 жыл бұрын

@@The_Kavalier I just emailed them about the duties portion and they said if you email them a copy of the bill then they will refund you the duties. they didnt say if there was a cap or anything like that and its definitely not listed on their FAQ as a policy so I think you might need to be careful still.

@stephenathon 4 жыл бұрын

Have four extra slim CT shirts and they really aren’t that slim. But the first one I got fits markedly tighter than the others, it’s like they changed the fit somewhere down the line.

@stephenathon 4 жыл бұрын

Also I feel that darts in the back are a bit strange, as I have had better slimmer fitting shirts that do so without the darts.

@hansklok3564 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone who knows a brand for V-shape bodies? Ive always got way too much fabric around the waist, but slim fit shirts are too tight in the chest and too slim on the shoulders. Tailorring works great, but this costs extra money with every shirt without better quality. Does anyone have a suggestion?

@TheMarsgia 4 жыл бұрын

I only wished I had your problem, Great shirts. Im a regular fit.

@williamhutchinson8881 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! Very nice, informative, and quickly to the point. Thanks!

@styzoom 6 жыл бұрын

You should do a video in which you try to alter a shirt, make it slimmer. I'm actually thinking about altering a few shirts. There are videos here with instructions, doesn't seem too hard.

@The_Kavalier 6 жыл бұрын

I used to do it on some shirts but it's been a while. I wanted to make a video on it but never did...

@markhill5142 6 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't you rather have something that fits you well right off the rack?

@tomasjimenez5863 6 жыл бұрын

had this done inexpensively in Italy to several shirts. about $10 per shirt. well worth it. i'm going to try it on my own when i get home.

@gaftis 2 жыл бұрын

This video saved me time. Thank you

@marvc5234 6 жыл бұрын

I’m curious about your poster. Very interesting!

@therealcoolc 4 жыл бұрын

I wish CT made pants that had a smaller waist size than 30". I am 5'8" with a 28" waist, so 30" is a no go for me. It seems odd to me that they would offer shirts for a really skinny guy, but not pants.

@albertoc2046 Жыл бұрын

Your my exact size and weight this is a good reference vid

@johntate5050 Жыл бұрын

Hello. I live in Nebraska. I only eat hard boiled eggs and rhubarb. people avoid me because they say I smell. That's rude isn't it? Where do you live? can I come over to stay with you for a few days? I am 64 years old.

@mariofloress 6 жыл бұрын

Such a big problem for me also!! Thanks for the video!

@The_Kavalier 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Mario!

@sukhdarshansinghsehmbi8607 6 жыл бұрын

These shirts are so beautiful, they look quite big on you except the last one looked alright, I'm guessing if yo tuck all your shirts in they wouldn't look so big

@liveandletlive2894 3 жыл бұрын

Can always Google the words Brooks brother and an ad for 3 for 99 will show up

@jenishkotadiya4859 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks you so......... ............... .............. ............much

@robertpeterson5310 6 жыл бұрын

Great shirts.

@samwolman355 5 жыл бұрын

If I wanted to buy a shirt that fit as well as the super slim fit, would you recommend CT or is there another brand you think is better?

@ishowyouapple 6 жыл бұрын

I wish you were 5’10-6’0 180lbs and properly proportioned body so we can see what the shirt looks like on a man with a proportional body. Not your fault haha.

@Mr.Helper. 5 жыл бұрын

I hate the bunching around the waist even when I get slim fit ... am I just buying the wrong brand ? Usually Calvin klein

@spaghettiking7312 9 ай бұрын

The classic fit was chad.

@LomeliBelly 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Kavalier. Any chance we'll see some more denim brand reviews in the near future? Keep up the great work and videos.

@The_Kavalier 6 жыл бұрын

Yes certainly

@LucidCode 6 жыл бұрын

Naked and Famous.... Check them out. They import their denim from Japan, and make the jeans in Montreal. You get the benefits of Japanese denim looms, and North American labour / design. Probably cuts the cost of Japanese denim in half.

@KhanhVu-fi3yu 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy the shirt at the beginning of the video

@chains-chains 5 жыл бұрын

what was that at the very very end lol? very informative btw. definitely will consider charles tyrwhitt

@Lucas-ii5py 3 жыл бұрын

thanks, this helps a lot !

@EscobarStyle 6 жыл бұрын

I always wanted to try them out but was skeptical. This review helped and I’ll probably consider now. Thanks 👍🏻

@superseiyan 6 жыл бұрын

I mean this with all due respect, but can anyone that does weights wear a super slim? How does this compare to Bonobos Tailored slim at same neck size? Extra space at the belly drives me nuts, but I need something to fit my neck, shoulders, chest.

@Enragedguy24 5 жыл бұрын

The company has recently (allegedly) declined massively in so far as both quality of their shirts, and of their customer service is concerned, does anyone happen to have information on this? Affordable alternatives perhaps?