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  1. 04-07-2009, 09:46 PM #1
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    Dress shirts

    So I went suit shopping today and noticed that NO SHIRT SIZE WILL FIT MY NECK!
    Anyone else have this problem?
    Do I need to go to a custom shop or a tailor or what?
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  2. 04-07-2009, 09:49 PM #2
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    You have a huge neck bro!
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    Do you have a Mens Warehouse close?

    I had to buy a suit this winter and they were the only ones that could hook me up.
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    I just looked them up and there's one not too far.
    I'll go check them out tomorrow.
    What are their prices like?
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    Ya man mens warehouse is were its at. They can go from really inexpensive to expensive. Overall though they are reasonable.
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    I just unbutton the top two - showing off a little chest hair. ;P
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    how many inches is your neck?
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    Shirt extenders. I have a 21" neck. But I've been able to get away with buying 19" necks (which are quite common) and using my shirt extenders. I can't buy shit off the rack, but there are many places on-line you can get shirts. Also, check JC Penny's they have a huge line of big man shirts. Not only is my neck huge, but I also have long arms so that makes it difficult. A good tailor and deep pockets go a long way!!!!
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    What exactly is a shirt extender?
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    mens warehouse has some pretty good prices.

    if you get your shirts tailored, it will just cost you a shitload for a normal shirt. so not worth it in my mind unless you're spending some real money on the shirt itself
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    how much does a tailored shirt cost?
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    My tailored shirt cost about $90 a piece. I actually get them from the garment district in L.A.

    Shirt/collar extenders are kinda hard to explain, but the expand the top button a couple inches if you need it.
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    My neck is about 18 inches.
    Now I might be able to find an XL or XXL that would fit it, but the rest of me fits better into a large or even a medium if I want it to be snug.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WOLFCRAFT View Post
    My neck is about 18 inches.
    Now I might be able to find an XL or XXL that would fit it, but the rest of me fits better into a large or even a medium if I want it to be snug.
    So is mine...

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    18" is an off the shelf size almost anywhere areound here. Try Macys. If you like custom then here is the link to the company I use, they will send a rep to you with samples. You will need your credit card handy. Minimum prder is 4 shirts, about $650 on thier ecomonic series. Caution once oyu go custom it is impossible to go back.

    http://www.tomjames.com/
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    I got some nice shirts at the mens wearhouse. They take all your measurements there then show you what they have in your size. I believe i paid about 90 a shirt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WOLFCRAFT View Post
    My neck is about 18 inches.
    Now I might be able to find an XL or XXL that would fit it, but the rest of me fits better into a large or even a medium if I want it to be snug.
    Your neck isnt big, your torso is just small! JK
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    Quote Originally Posted by FireGuy1 View Post
    Your neck isnt big, your torso is just small! JK


    fireguy with the jokes today!!
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    I didnt mean to but if a guy can squeeze into a Medium shirt he cant complain about having a huge neck.
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    I got into my suit for about $400. But they fit my neck and monkey arms into the same shirt. A lot of dough imo, but damn i looked good!
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    Collar extenders as mentioned above. If your chest and shoulders are large also, hit a big and tall mens clothing shop. Their clothing is not exclusively for the calorically challenged.

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    18 inch neck and you fit in a medium?
    I easily get into a 17.5 or 18 and nothing less than xl will work
    you must have a tree trunk neck
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    I went to buy a camouflage shirt but they must be good cus i couldnt find one..
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    ^^that shvt right there is funny I don't care who you are, git er done!
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    bro, you should have no problems finding a dress shirt that has a neck size of 18..

    what stores have you been looking at?

    either way, go to mens warehouse, they are the best
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    men's wearhouse. You might try eddie baur they custom fit online. Go get your measurement then buy stuff online and save $$$$
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    pfft who wears dress shirts
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    Quote Originally Posted by RuhlFreak55 View Post
    pfft who wears dress shirts

    pretty much anybody who makes more than 10 bucks an hour
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    i have the same problem...
    i got a custom suit made..

    but when it came to buying the dress shirts, my back would only fit into XXL.
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    elastic neck band
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    Quote Originally Posted by MAD MATT View Post
    I went to buy a camouflage shirt but they must be good cus i couldnt find one..
    rofl that is HILARIOUS
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    Quote Originally Posted by mad matt View Post
    i went to buy a camouflage shirt but they must be good cus i couldnt find one..
    lol!!!!!!!!!!
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    Okay, yeah I don't know what is up with my oversized neck but I found a shirt.
    Express at the mall, got the "fitted" style shirt in an XL and it's tight but it just fits.
    Men's warehouse was a bust.
    But yeah Express also has a sale right now on all their suit shit so I got a matching pants and vents set with it, all for like $150. So I'm happy with that.
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