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my fall style opinion is that every guy looks great in a snap-button Western shirt. can be:
1. worn on its own
2. worn with a sport coat
3. worn with rugged outerwear like leather jackets or trucker jackets
4. depending on the material and cut, can be layered as a shirt jacket
1. worn on its own
2. worn with a sport coat
3. worn with rugged outerwear like leather jackets or trucker jackets
4. depending on the material and cut, can be layered as a shirt jacket
Some options:
1. Wrangler: The cheapest on this list at about $30. Upsides? Made from sturdy denim, long enough to comfortably tuck, and comes with some cred, as Wrangler is a classic Westernwear label. The downside? The Interior is finished with messy overlock stitches. Stick to the stonewashed denim version. Most of the other fabrics suck.
2. Bryceland's: Available at Standard & Strange in the US, this is made from a heavier raw denim fabric, which means you put in the fades. The resulting fades will look more natural and authentic. Made for guys who love that rugged mid-century workwear look and want stuff built from the toughest materials.
3. @ProperCloth: This online made-to-measure shirtmaker is unique in that they're one of the only custom shirtmakers that offers a wide range of casual fabrics. Their washed denim shirts are put through a special enzyme wash, which gives the fabric that comfortable, broken-in feel and puckered seams (like you get in RTW). But being MTM means that you get a more customized fit. Free remakes on the first order allow you to home-in on the fit. Great for guys who like a more tailored look, esp to pair with casual suits and sport coats.
4. Wythe: This Texan-born designer moved to NYC some years ago to work for Ralph Lauren. His relatively new and independent label fuses his Texan heritage with an appreciation for NYC fashion. The Western shirts here use vintage-inspired off-white pearl snaps and feature a feather pleat on the rear yoke. They also do these in tons of different fabrics every season: moleskin, Tencel, and heavy flannels.
Special mention: @TaylorStitch. Better made that Wrangler; less expensive than the other three options above. This sits at that "good value for money" tier that's rapidly disappearing from menswear. Sign up for their email list to get 20% off your first order.
1. Wrangler: The cheapest on this list at about $30. Upsides? Made from sturdy denim, long enough to comfortably tuck, and comes with some cred, as Wrangler is a classic Westernwear label. The downside? The Interior is finished with messy overlock stitches. Stick to the stonewashed denim version. Most of the other fabrics suck.
2. Bryceland's: Available at Standard & Strange in the US, this is made from a heavier raw denim fabric, which means you put in the fades. The resulting fades will look more natural and authentic. Made for guys who love that rugged mid-century workwear look and want stuff built from the toughest materials.
3. @ProperCloth: This online made-to-measure shirtmaker is unique in that they're one of the only custom shirtmakers that offers a wide range of casual fabrics. Their washed denim shirts are put through a special enzyme wash, which gives the fabric that comfortable, broken-in feel and puckered seams (like you get in RTW). But being MTM means that you get a more customized fit. Free remakes on the first order allow you to home-in on the fit. Great for guys who like a more tailored look, esp to pair with casual suits and sport coats.
4. Wythe: This Texan-born designer moved to NYC some years ago to work for Ralph Lauren. His relatively new and independent label fuses his Texan heritage with an appreciation for NYC fashion. The Western shirts here use vintage-inspired off-white pearl snaps and feature a feather pleat on the rear yoke. They also do these in tons of different fabrics every season: moleskin, Tencel, and heavy flannels.
Special mention: @TaylorStitch. Better made that Wrangler; less expensive than the other three options above. This sits at that "good value for money" tier that's rapidly disappearing from menswear. Sign up for their email list to get 20% off your first order.
More options:
1. Rockmount Ranch Wear: Their online presentation is not the best, but that's true of many heritage companies. But if you want authenticity, Rockmount literally invented the pearl-snap shirt in the 1940s. These fit slim and are still made in the USA. Surprisingly "low priced" at $110 (given the specs).
2. Iron Heart: Available at @selfedge, these are not shirts. I mean, you can wear them like a shirt, but they're so thick, they practically function as jackets. Not the kind of thing you can tuck, but insanely warm. Tripled brushed on the interior for a kitten-soft feel, these are so densely woven that they block wind. Can be worn under looser workwear jackets, such as a Lee 101-J. Or they can be worn as shirt jackets, as seen here.
3. Kapital: My personal favorite. This funky Japanese label often incorporates really wild details into their clothes. They make a ton of different versions of their Western shirt every season. I prefer the basic one seen here (ideally in a raw fabric). I mainly like it because of the slanted chest pockets, which angle upwards towards the shoulder joints. If you can't find a US retailer, contact Cotton Sheep in San Francisco. They can put in a special import order.
4. Tony Shirtmakers: Once based in NYC, Tony moved to Maine a while ago, but still makes RTW and custom shirts. I love his unique designs, some of which you can see on his Instagram (IG tonyshirtmakers). For example, this one has beautifully shaped flap pockets. It can be made with any detail or fabric you want. Contact him for custom orders.
Special mention: If you're in NYC, stop by CEGO Custom Shirtmakers. They're a bespoke shirtmaker in the city that does great work. Carl there has an in-house team, which gives him full control over the production process (better than most custom shirtmakers, who are simply sending your measurements to one of the few remaining shirtmaking factories dotted around the country). CEGO can make anything, including Western shirts. They often do stuff for film, theatre, and TV productions.
1. Rockmount Ranch Wear: Their online presentation is not the best, but that's true of many heritage companies. But if you want authenticity, Rockmount literally invented the pearl-snap shirt in the 1940s. These fit slim and are still made in the USA. Surprisingly "low priced" at $110 (given the specs).
2. Iron Heart: Available at @selfedge, these are not shirts. I mean, you can wear them like a shirt, but they're so thick, they practically function as jackets. Not the kind of thing you can tuck, but insanely warm. Tripled brushed on the interior for a kitten-soft feel, these are so densely woven that they block wind. Can be worn under looser workwear jackets, such as a Lee 101-J. Or they can be worn as shirt jackets, as seen here.
3. Kapital: My personal favorite. This funky Japanese label often incorporates really wild details into their clothes. They make a ton of different versions of their Western shirt every season. I prefer the basic one seen here (ideally in a raw fabric). I mainly like it because of the slanted chest pockets, which angle upwards towards the shoulder joints. If you can't find a US retailer, contact Cotton Sheep in San Francisco. They can put in a special import order.
4. Tony Shirtmakers: Once based in NYC, Tony moved to Maine a while ago, but still makes RTW and custom shirts. I love his unique designs, some of which you can see on his Instagram (IG tonyshirtmakers). For example, this one has beautifully shaped flap pockets. It can be made with any detail or fabric you want. Contact him for custom orders.
Special mention: If you're in NYC, stop by CEGO Custom Shirtmakers. They're a bespoke shirtmaker in the city that does great work. Carl there has an in-house team, which gives him full control over the production process (better than most custom shirtmakers, who are simply sending your measurements to one of the few remaining shirtmaking factories dotted around the country). CEGO can make anything, including Western shirts. They often do stuff for film, theatre, and TV productions.
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