AndyAndyAndy Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 I'm in my mid 30s and I need a few better fitting shirts. I have some 500 Baht shirts but in all of them I look like a guy on the right. It's my size - but it hangs on me like a sack of potatoes. I don't know if I should shop more expensive, 3000 - 5000 Baht shirts fit better? Or does it have to be custom tailored - is it how people make it look like on the left? Somehow I skipped on this life lesson so I'm little bit lost here. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted August 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2023 Go slim fit… or… as you mentioned, tailored <deleted>s are inexpensive here… … but really, aren’t there any malls near you ? Thailands kind of the slim fit capital of the world !!!…… 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RayWright Posted August 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2023 If you go bespoke, check they don't use cardboard on the collar. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bbko Posted August 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2023 You can always have them taken in by any local seamstress on the soi for a small fee. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeMachine Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, bbko said: You can always have them taken in by any local seamstress on the soi for a small fee. I keep hold of a cruddy old one that has the perfect size and have a shirt I buy at the opp shop adjusted. Usually, just tapering in on the torso. Sometimes, I look so great, I wish I was a supermodel. The pop up ad while typing is getting real annoying Mr. asean now. Dont you like your visitors to your site? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 I usually get a soi sowing lady to adjust cycle shirts, but once you know a sellers shirt size and it's too big buy another one smaller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Teacher friend of mine goes to Robinsons in Phitsanulok they are in many malls if you have one to go to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phetphet Posted August 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2023 Ask a Thai policeman where they get their shirts fitted. ???? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 9 hours ago, AndyAndyAndy said: I'm in my mid 30s and I need a few better fitting shirts. I have some 500 Baht shirts but in all of them I look like a guy on the right. It's my size - but it hangs on me like a sack of potatoes. I don't know if I should shop more expensive, 3000 - 5000 Baht shirts fit better? Or does it have to be custom tailored - is it how people make it look like on the left? Somehow I skipped on this life lesson so I'm little bit lost here. ???? Adults needing advise how to buy clothes ... hmm If off the rack doesn't work for you, it doesn't for me, though TBH, I don't really care, as hate tight fitting clothes. Standing 175cm/5'9", w/18 neck and 46-48 chest/shoulders/jacket size, every off the rack shirt, thinks my waist should be 50+ and my arms another half meter longer ???? With that .... find a good tailor, as they don't cost much more, if at all, than a quality shirt off the rack. I use to order pants on line, same scenario, short legs, me, but they hemmed them up for free, and why I stuck with 2 vendors for a long time (USA). I actually bought a sewing machine, to do alterations myself. Now the wife makes all my clothes ???? Problem solved ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, KhunLA said: Adults needing advise how to buy clothes ... hmm If off the rack doesn't work for you, it doesn't for me, though TBH, I don't really care, as hate tight fitting clothes. Standing 175cm/5'9", w/18 neck and 46-48 chest/shoulders/jacket size, every off the rack shirt, thinks my waist should be 50+ and my arms another half meter longer ???? With that .... find a good tailor, as they don't cost much more, if at all, than a quality shirt off the rack. I use to order pants on line, same scenario, short legs, me, but they hemmed them up for free, and why I stuck with 2 vendors for a long time (USA). I actually bought a sewing machine, to do alterations myself. Now the wife makes all my clothes ???? Problem solved ???? My wife alters many of my clothes too save buying new because most them seem to shrink in size. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Just now, Kwasaki said: My wife alters many of my clothes too save buying new because most them seem to shrink in size. ???? Lot of the stuff sold here isn't prewashed before made. First times buying here, took a while to find a couple brands (pants) that didn't shrink up after a few washes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 17 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Lot of the stuff sold here isn't prewashed before made. First times buying here, took a while to find a couple brands (pants) that didn't shrink up after a few washes. Well I was insinuating that I go about shrinking myself and go on a diet and do more exercise from time to time. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swm59nj Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I bought some shirts in large malls that fit well. I’m slim fit usually. But you can’t go too inexpensive. You can also try tailor made. I bought some of those also. Not too expensive. Also depends on your budget. Some expats think 200 baht for a shirt is too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Chance Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 You can't - they are made for asia bodies. You can get used clothing in chachuchuk market or order from amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 My GF buys shirts, trousers etc. for me in the secondhand shops. If they don't fit perfectly, there's a seamstress in the village to make them so. She has a good eye for top shelf brands, it's amazing what people discard after wearing once or twice. She loves shopping, can spend 5 or 6 hours in a store with a friend who is similarly inclined. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 On 8/16/2023 at 11:47 PM, AndyAndyAndy said: Somehow I skipped on this life lesson so I'm little bit lost here. ???? Go to the gym or a tailor. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) There are plenty of Thai tailors that make made to measure shirts for less than 2000 baht. Especially in Pattaya. Edited August 18, 2023 by Andycoops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 On 8/16/2023 at 11:47 PM, AndyAndyAndy said: It's my size - but it hangs on me like a sack of potatoes Um, does that make sense? Solution: Try a smaller size!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 I would suggest the shirt on the right is NOT your size, buy a smaller one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 have them hand made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 On 8/17/2023 at 12:03 AM, richard_smith237 said: Go slim fit… or… as you mentioned, tailored <deleted>s are inexpensive here… … but really, aren’t there any malls near you ? Thailands kind of the slim fit capital of the world !!!…… Complete opposite of most falangs. Any nice shirt I try on the buttons pop off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brahmz Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Most Thai cities have tailors that can make you shirts/suits etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) On 8/17/2023 at 12:16 AM, RayWright said: If you go bespoke, check they don't use cardboard on the collar. Very doubtful that would happen with bespoke tailoring, maid-to-measure, yes, but not bespoke. Edited August 19, 2023 by Liverpool Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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