Finding Nice Casual Shirts In Bangkok

[Latindancer]

I've been to Chatuchak markets, various other local markets, Mah Boon Krong, and Pratunam.

However I can't seem to find many shirts that I really like. They're usually too much like business shirts, with stripes or checks. Or else overpriced.

Can someone please point me towards an area like Pratunam ( which is mainly womens fashion ), but which has mainly mens casual clothes, and is reasonably cheap like Pratunam ?

[Samuian]

with stripes or checks

is right now the fashion trend - I hate it too...I don't know about "overpriced" but Emporium has a "Emporium Departmentstore" in the rear of the complex... and a mans fashion floor... I found some nice shirts (Hazard, Guy Laroche, Boss...) there - there used to be a couple of shops at chatuchak with "old fashined" 50ties shirts (Hawai, western type)

And Central Chidlom can be a hit if "Season Sales" is up..

[nocturn]

the blind leading the blind.

[IanForbes]

I know what latindancer is talking about, but I can't be of much help. I don't like 98% of what I see in Thai markets. I want a plane shirt with a large breast pocket so I have somewhere to put my reading glasses. I almost exclusively buy the Camo clothing shirts, or similar with other brands such as BOSS. I've only found them in a few markets and they cost between 200 and 350 baht each..

[jazzbo]

you mean this kind of plane shirt?

[IanForbes]

you mean this kind of plane shirt?

:lol:

Thanks for the correction.

No, I meant "plain" shirts.... preferably blue like this. Of course I COULD impress the ladies like the one you showed.

[jazzbo]

So where do you keep hiding the good looking ones ... shirts, I mean.

[richard_smith237]

Could a tailor make them for you ?

Edited April 26, 2011 by richard_smith237

[Latindancer]

I haven't really explored that avenue, but thanks for the suggestion. Perhaps I'll buy my own material and try a suburban tailor who'll be cheaper.....I'd never consider one in a touristy or central area. Their overheads and expectations are too high....

[richard_smith237]

I haven't really explored that avenue, but thanks for the suggestion. Perhaps I'll buy my own material and try a suburban tailor who'll be cheaper.....I'd never consider one in a touristy or central area. Their overheads and expectations are too high....

I have had 2 tailored suits made in Bangkok and never again. I only buy quality off the rack now, but thats Suits.

The Tailors I have used for shirts have made comfortable and well fitting shirts. Raja Tailors Sukhumvit Soi 4. A horrible area, but the tailors came recommended. As I mentioned the suit was below my expectations, the shirts were reasonable value for money at 1100 B each.

[Cambodge1]

I usually buy shirts and trousers from the Sukhumvit Robinson store. I used to buy from tailors but I found the quality to be very hit or miss. If Robinson have a sale on you can pick up nice gear very cheaply and if you buy in bulk you can negotiate further discounts.

[mstribling]

Tesco has some nice shirts.

[zzaa09]

I usually buy shirts and trousers from the Sukhumvit Robinson store. I used to buy from tailors but I found the quality to be very hit or miss. If Robinson have a sale on you can pick up nice gear very cheaply and if you buy in bulk you can negotiate further discounts.

At times, Robinson's has a reputation as to cheap and shoddy wear. But truly, one can find a variety of {men's} clothing of a decent variety of quality - from high-end dress to everyday casual. Worth a look.

[Familyonthemove]

Camel Active do some reasonably priced, decent quality casual shirts .... they are nearly always on a 'half price' offer. Try MBK Camel Active shop.

Central Chidlom also work a look ... but only if there's a sale. Tesco can be good .... need to search a bit.

[bangsaenguy]

Some of the shopping centers have shops caleed "Export Shop" and have decent sport shops at decent prices