Ranking Men's RTW Shirts (54 BEST & WORST Menswear Brands!)

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00:00 Ranking Men's RTW Shirts Introduction
Dress shirts are the backbone of the wardrobe. While MTM, bespoke shirts have advantages, and disadvantages over RTW, nearly all men start wearing RTW and many will wear them their whole lives.
We list and grade the following brands to help you make informed decisions. Opinions are entirely our own and you may have different experiences.
01:47 1. Ascot Chang (Unranked)
02:06 2. Battistoni Roma (C)
02:52 3. Borrelli (B-/C+)
03:34 4. Brioni (C-/D+)
04:05 5. Brook Taverner (C)
04:43 6. Brooks Brothers (C)
05:45 7. Brunello Cucinelli (C-/D+)
06:23 8. Budd Shirtmakers (B-/C+)
07:16 9. Calvin Klein (D-)
07:54 10. Cesare Attolini (C)
08:31 11. Charles Tyrwhitt (C-/D+)
09:17 12. Charvet (C)
10:00 13. Drake's (B)
10:50 14. Edward Sexton (B-/C+)
11:37 15. Emanuel Berg (B-/C+)
12:05 16. Emmett (B-/C+)
12:30 17. Eton (B-/C+)
13:53 18. Everlane (C-/D+)
14:20 19. Finamore (A-/B+)
15:04 20. Gitman Bros. (B-/C+)
15:51 21. Hackett (C-/D+)
16:28 22. Hawes & Curtis (C-/D+)
17:21 23. Hawkins & Shepherd (Unranked)
17:58 24. Hugo Boss (F)
18:30 25. IGN Joseph (B)
19:35 26. J. Crew (D)
19:49 27. J. Press (B-/C+)
20:14 28. Kamakura Shirts (B)
20:40 29. Kiton (C-/D+)
21:25 30. L.L. Bean (B-/C+)
21:50 31. Ledbury (B-/C+)
22:08 32. Luciano Barbera (C)
22:32 33. Mercer & Sons (B-/C+)
23:14 34. Olymp (D-)
23:38 35. Ozwald Boateng (C-/D+)
24:19 36. Pal Zileri (Unranked)
24:36 37. Paul Fredrick (C-/D+)
25:20 38. Peter Manning (Unranked)
25:26 39. Paul Smith (B-/C+)
25:57 40. Proper Cloth (B)
26:54 41. Ralph Lauren (C-/D+)
28:03 42. Reiss (C-/D+)
28:27 43. Seidensticker (C-/D+)
28:43 44. Spier & Mackay (C-/D+)
29:25 45. Stenströms (Unranked)
29:44 46. Suitsupply (C)
30:15 47. Thomas Pink (B-/C+)
30:42 48. T.M. Lewin (D)
31:07 49. Tom Ford (Unranked)
31:38 50. Turnbull & Asser (C)
32:42 51. Uniqlo (D)
33:20 52. Van Heusen (D-)
33:52 53. Zegna (Unranked)
34:06 54. 100 Hands (A-/B+)
Do you agree or disagree with our rankings? Let us know what you think in the comments. Share any brands we may have missed and your personal rankings for the shirts we’ve covered.
35:27 Outfit Rundown

[@MaxMercuryAnonymous]

I'd call Tyrwhitt a C+ brand. Their bulk buying and workmanship in conjunction with each other make for a real wardrobe workhorse. The metal collar stays that come with each shirt make for a pretty nice bonus as well.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Speaking for myself, I'd agree--but as Raphael mentioned, I built much of my present wardrobe around a "scaffold" of Tyrwhitt shirts, so I might be a bit biased. On a related note, though, I'll clarify that the final rankings (those in the chart) are a bit more complex than what Raphael sometimes says; they weigh quality of construction against price (and occasionally against trendiness), and also average multiple personal rankings from our various team members (listed in the credits). Thanks for watching! - Preston

[@zombieslayer7759]

I'd probably go a step further and say they're a B brand. The other thing that makes them such a great buy for the money is the fact that they are non iron shirts. So I don't have to worry about taking them to the dry cleaners and spending extra money to get them starched and/or pressed. I can just put them in my washing machine with some quality detergent, then the drier, and they're good to go. They aren't even wrinkled when I take them out of the drier. Honestly, the only time I think I'll look away from CT shirts is when I need something that's more formal such as a tuxedo shirt or a shirt with a detachable collar, but that won't be for quite a while since I'm just starting out with my gentleman wardrobe.

[@gentlemansgazette]

@@zombieslayer7759 If Thyrwhitt is a B in your book, then we clearly have some very different standards.

[@paulmcgee1867]

Metal collar stays are completely useless as they bend

[@diavalus]

@@paulmcgee1867 may I ask how you managed to bend yours? I use a pair of sterling silver on a daily basis and I never experienced that, therefore, I am curious to find out how much others push theirs and when they will bend.

[@nuadasilverlance1289]

For Ralph lauren, you should really divide them into three different brands: Polo, Double RL and Purple Label, they are all very different in Price and quality and Design , i like the Double RL Dress Shirts very much 😉

[@therrendunham5594]

I agree. I'd almost never touch anything from the Polo line anymore (it's been cheapened out so much that you can't tell the outlet clothes from the department store merchandise), and RRL isn't really my aesthetic. But I think Purple Label is well-above average for its price range--and a steal if you can find some pieces on sale.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Yes, that is true. RLPL has lots of unusual fabrics but is absurdly expensive. RRL has a vintage flair, Polo is known for their embroidered Pony and oxford fabrics in bolder colors and patterns.

[@sebastianbillings7807]

@@gentlemansgazette I got a purple label blu/white French cuff dress shirt for 60$us on Poshmart. Rare find, but my first very nice dress shirt. I’ve tried Thomas pink (oddly long arms) brooks brothers, Nordstrom brand etc. I have mild autism and the fabric of the RLPL feels like heaven. ( I can’t imagine what a high quality Italian maker would feel like )16 1/2 35 fits like a glove. I love that your video considers the cost to value ratio. I greatly appreciated your video about all the off the rack suits compared. I’ve always wanted an oxxford suit after I tried one on in Chicago, and loved the hourglass silhouette, horned buttons and fabric- glad to see it so high rated. My first nice suit was actually an in-line 6 button, double breasted Zanetti -w a beautiful curved high lapel.. tried one on last year at a N. Rack, and it felt like something from hamricks :/ sad.

[@careavis]

Wonderful video detailing all attributes of different brands of shirts. This video also lays the ground work for buying certain shirts for certain occasions.Loved it.

[@stefanschleps8758]

Bravo! Excellent work GG, but that's what we've come to expect from you. I learn a great deal every time you drop another video. Thank you. All the best.

[@jackwarren1345]

The ranking videos are some of my favorite. Keep them coming!

[@AverageNiceGuy]

Yes, your ranking videos have helped me to avoid several expensive regrets :-)

[@matthewbeechr]

Having worked with Brooks Brothers for several years and accrued a collection of their OCBD’s, I do think they have the best collar for their price point, the points are long and the roll generous. The best version (this century) was their OG Polo OCBD revived dress shirt from 2010’s ($140), but this new version as you featured in this video ($198) is a luxury with beautiful MOP buttons and an Oxford cloth with a great hand.

[@tomxdonnet]

Raphael: Please make it happen! If you can produce dress shirts that are similar in quality to the gloves and socks and everything else, and you offer options for multi-way sizing (independent collar/sleeve/abdomen measurements), I could GLADLY order several. I'm sure I'm not the only one.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Working on it... If you do independent collar/ sleeve and abdomen options, then you might as well do MTM right away, and that may be an option too. We are working on lots of things at the moment...

[@workerrcz5025]

@@gentlemansgazette Speaking of, I remember Raphael mentioning a waistcoat line a few years back. Is that still in the works?

[@gentlemansgazette]

@@workerrcz5025 Stay tuned! 😉

[@Bliax2]

Perfect timing! Love your guys channel❤️

[@PoopFart6969]

Thank you! I love these brand rating videos. I'm just starting in menswear and this helps save me a lot of money. Please do more of these!!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thanks for your support! Which of our ranking videos have you got the most value out of so far?

[@PoopFart6969]

@@gentlemansgazette Probably the suit brand tier list! I found that very informative :)

[@craft-o-matic399]

Thank you for the information gentlemen! Have a fantastic week! Lisa

[@bowbowbusta2778]

I literally needed this video. At 21 years old, I can’t invest in nice suits but shirts are a good start.

[@paultennis9414]

I'm not a big spender but I like nice shirts. You'd be surprised what you can find at a thrift store these days (i.e. Goodwill, Savers). You won't find the high end stuff, but lower priced shirts (LL Bean, Brooks Bros, Tyrwhitt are often available in good condition and at reasonable prices).

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

​@paultennis9414 Thrift stores are really good,even if a sport jacket,blazer or a suit that is to big but its such a GREAT price i would buy it and find a tailor to fit it just right for my body....

[@khanskingdom8275]

Great video! The ONLY video out there giving an insight about dress shirt makers and the pricing

[@friskytwox]

i needed this guide because I'm looking to get some dress shirt, and this'll do me well, thank you gentleman's gazette 💯

[@MarcPagan]

Amazon's Buttoned Down

[@Alistair_McCullom]

Love this type of video! keep of the good work gents

[@michaelosullivan3529]

Raphael, I agree with your assessment of Thomas Pink, Lewin and Charles Tyrwitt. these are my main suppliers. Whilst commenting, your outfit on the video blended very well and would be something I would wear

[@tellyvarga5602]

Loved this video. Please do more!! I would be interested in shirting fabrics ranked, sweater fabrics ranked, loafer brands ranked, leather bags ranked, I’ll literally watch anything

[@gentlemansgazette]

Have you seen our other ranking videos?

[@tellyvarga5602]

@@gentlemansgazette No! Headed there now!

[@TimPaddy]

I've been extremely happy with the value of Apt9 dress shirts. $45 seems to be the norm. Part of it, is the fit is wonderful for me, so I don't consider tailoring; big benefit. They aren't high end, or super heavy, but their pattern matching has been extremely good in my experience. To fill out and build my new business wardrobe, they're perfect. And I can look to supplement slowly with higher end brands going forward. Kohl's is where I've gotten them, but I'm seeing they are in other stores; I thought they were a Kohl's house brand. YMMV, but I think they punch far above the price point.

[@caveat2002]

Excellent review,personally the only shirts i wear are Eton,Canali and Armani Collezioni . They fit me well

[@D_Jilla]

Wow, nice subtle Fort Belvedere suit reveal at he end! I'm excited.

[@gentlemansgazette]

It pays to stick around until the end, right?! Stay tuned 😉

[@jeffkoontz2186]

If you are ever in Hong Kong - Ascot Chang had a great MTM program fast/affordable (I think they had a shop at the Peninsula). I had been doing MTM for a while, but stopped over the last couple of year mostly because I was getting better performance over the life of the garment from Eton (and since 2020 I havent been wearing dress shirts 5 days a week). I dont have a problem with the pricing as their cut/sizing works excellently for my body shape, and they wear very well over time. I think you did awesome work reviewing such a wide range of shirts, but personally would have given Eton a higher score.

[@MikeGoughTV]

Turnbull & Asser are amazing quality but your spot on about some of them being difficult to iron.

[@sanchez2330]

Awesome vid, definitely be checking out 100 hands

[@TheEldarGuy]

Emma Willis shirts are made out of Gloucester, UK in a hand made process. All in all, you're about right. I have the same problem (arms longer) and now I all but exclusively get my shirts made to measure. I do like the Thomas Mason material. Thank you for the video.

[@Phisherman86]

Id just go with Turnbull and Asser instead.

[@dangaines405]

Great shirt review! I have quite a few Eton shirts and I am enjoying them…

[@stevenrose86]

I got my first “proper” dress shirt from Budd last year. The customer service is fantastic. They sent a spare button, needle and thread in the post as a button was missing and there wasn’t time to get a replacement to me. They couldn’t apologise enough and I think I will get some MTM from them later this year

[@bobleroe3859]

I love Van Heusen shirts, especially their casual ones. I think they're set-apart, great quality and look.

[@marcusbrown188]

I like the ranking videos as it can turn the comments into a discussion on the topic video

[@allezxander1232]

I'd love a tier list for trouser makers as well

[@grafvonsylt]

Thank you for the Video!

[@briangaffney9804]

Great episode.. I was just in Milano and picked up some shirts from Camicissima which I have worn in the past and they wear very well with a good pricepoint of 3 for 149 euros! What do you think of their quality? Moreover, how do I keep my shirt collars from dis-coloring?

[@mikesperanza6794]

I have all brands of shirts. My son turned me on to the Kirkland brand at COSCO. I first chuckled until he showed me some of his shirts! For $20-30 they are the best deal. They fit nice on me, are very comfortable, and launder well. They also look good! (Nice 100 percent cotton fabric too!)

[@therrendunham5594]

Great video, but a mild caveat: If value can be defined as paying the lowest price possible for something of premium quality, then a lot of these brands on the C/D lines, if bought on sale, are still going to be better in the long run than the higher-rated labels at lower initial price points. Even saying that, I readily admit that quality knows no price point, which is why I like Tyrwhitt shirts when buying in bulk. To me, it boils down to asking what brands I would wear if money were no object, paying full MSRP and not a discounted/outlet price. Thus, I would grade accordingly (and these are the labels I either have worn or are in my closet right now): A/A- (I'm buying it; no questions asked): Brioni, RL Purple Label, Charvet B (Definitely buying, even if others set my heart on fire more): Eton (A- casual shirts, B+ dress shirts), Zegna, Norstrom Men's Shop (best shirts for the money, IMHO) B- /C (Would be an inspirational purchase): Giorgio Armani, Canali, Indochino, Thomas Pink C- (Only because I needed a shirt): Charles Tyrwhitt (D/F if I considered customer service), Burberry, Thomas Pink, Emanuel Berg, Brooks Brothers, Banana Republic, J. Crew, Polo RL, Ledbury D/F (Nope): Boggi, all diffusion brands, all department store private labels (except Nordstrom, as noted above), anything out of Jos. A. Bank/Men's Wearhouse/K&G Anything not listed is something I've never worn.

[@nathanthomas5133]

Tom Ford shirts are all made by Zegna, so if Zegna is on your B list then Tom Ford should probably be the same as they come out of the same factory.

[@therrendunham5594]

@@nathanthomas5133 Noted; but I only mentioned Thomas Pink shirts, not Tom Ford, as I've had no experience with them. I do acknowledge that I mistakenly listed Thomas Pink twice on the list, though it'd probably not be out of line to grade them somewhere in the B/C range.

[@OSDOENTES]

Why do you put Boggi in D? I’m seeing more and more of that brand.

[@Am_b0b]

Thank you for the guide, gives me a good idea what to look for. Will you ever make a tierlist for tie brands?

[@gentlemansgazette]

Glad to be of assistance! Neckties are a little different, as once you get to a certain quality level there isn't a huge amount of difference between what brands do. It tends to be more about styling at that point, which is far more subjective.

[@regsantotomas]

While likely much more challenging to produce, I would really be interested to see a version of these comparisons for MTM or even bespoke.

[@ronjenkins8529]

Great overview, as usual. I'd note that because you often seem to use a high(er) price to knock the ranking of a brand by a lot, it would be even more helpful, at least to me, if you maybe had two charts; one with the rankings of the shirts as shirts and the other where you adjusted the rankings based on your view of the price worthiness. That way, we could look at the chart and see, "ok, if I'm willing to pay, how do they stack up?" Anyway, thanks for all the great, helpful work!

[@119Agent]

I agree ... I would prefer price/value not be a factor. That is something the buyer can determine. It can be mentioned that it isn't good value if it is a +$400 RTW shirt but I think quality exists outside of price when it comes to an apples-to-apples comparison.

[@georgeschkeiban9719]

I totally agree with that.. It will give us a better view for decision making..

[@willyum3920]

I really like this channel. Absolutely charming.

[@DanSchrimpsher]

I have a ton of Charles Trywhitt and I find them very well built and they fit me really well (better than any Brooks Brothers I have) so I would definitely give them a higher rating

[@AntPDC]

As would I. For the price, Tyrwhitt's shirts are beautifully made and finished.

[@DanSchrimpsher]

@@AntPDC Another thing that confuses me. Raphael said LLBean was a C/C- but it got rated as a B-/C+. I don't have an LL Bean dress shirt (nor will I ever) I have some chinos and they are workable and they fit well but they are very heavy and very stiff. I don't really see their Dress Shirts being better than Charles Trywitt?

[@marksvinicius73]

​@@DanSchrimpsher Charles Tyrwhitt is definitely a C if nor an B-/C+ for price/quality.

[@nicksteini]

What are some other brands similar in price and quality?

[@abboed.4076]

Finamore is among my favorite dress shirts. Glad to see you guys agree (for once). 😉👍

[@Wolf0067]

A really long list and very much of work. However I wonder why you didn't include "van Laack" shirts. They are very common in the premium segment in Germany and I think they are also strong on the intrnational market. And "Lorenzini" is another italian brand that would be worth to mention. (I like them but it was easier to get them in Munich in the past, so I have only a few old ones left.)

[@thegrandexchange4807]

Thank you for the video, and the channels content 🎉

[@ammarjohar1341]

Meanwhile me living in India getting my bespoke Egyptian giza cotton, mother of pearl button, french cuff dress shirt for 40$ being like 👁️👄👁️

[@TheAceBase]

Yea but its 90% of your monthly income for that

[@justinafuchs2619]

@@TheAceBase😂

[@vickzin]

​@TheAceBase, not really. India isn't a low income and low expense country anymore. Wages are much higher.

[@SergioR00]

@@vickzinMedian income in India is about $360 USD. Don’t lie just because you are doing well

[@FarhanKhan-tv2ov]

Where in India bro I am trying to find some good tailors

[@APbbb]

My favorite casual shirt of all time was a silk Givenchy number; I make no apology! For business casual, Brooks Brothers were always bulletproof and worth every penny till the brand got diluted.

[@papermate8773]

Thank you so much for the bookmarks with grades!!

[@Tom76787]

Fantastic video 👍

[@labowie41]

Excellent video! Curious about your thoughts on HammerMade shirts. Thanks!

[@wayneelliott7011]

Kiton qualty is A+. They are exquisite. Beautiful, expensive cotton fabrics, Handstitching everywhere, the hanstitched folded hem is superb,.The Collars are divine. The best off the rack shirt I've bought. When someone says, "Gee they're expensive!" My reply is always, "Not when you put them on.". Cesare Attolini their top end shirts fabrics are as good as Kiton, but less handwork and Collars not as good. Quality is A. Borrelli, same amount of handwork as Attolini but fabrics and Collars not quite as good as Attolini top end. Quality B+. Sartorio Naopli, a bit less handwork, good value. B Quality. Finamore a big step down from Kiton. B Quality. Brioni are a step down from those. Way overpriced. C+ quality. Eton lower again. C.

[@racheengel8970]

I dont know how this idiot ranks Borrelli/Barba same/below Eton and Paul Smith

[@karlenglewood8940]

For Kiton's price, I rather get Ricci.

[@wayneelliott7011]

@@karlenglewood8940 Stefano Ricci? I've never tried their Shirts so unable to comment. Their Ties are very nice, up with Kiton quality.

[@karlenglewood8940]

@@wayneelliott7011 Ricci feels a little more formal, so I can wear it in more circumstances. My CPW goes down and don't get yelled at in the office.

[@davidp1192]

Hamilton shirts based out of Houston is awesome. Family owned company with fantastic quality.

[@peternewell3570]

So very helpful love this

[@gdretired4385]

I own 3 Peter Manning shirts. I do not have your knowledge and experience but I am very happy with them. They are definitely better than Brooks Brothers and anything one can get at Macy’s. I am a size 2 (they have a unique sizing system) and they fit beautifully.

[@MisterRorschach90]

Brunello cucinelli isn’t really known for their dress shirts. I rarely see dress shirt offerings from them that I like. However casual shirts are a whole different story. Their flannel stuff, cashmere, and denim stuff is beautiful.

[@atmavictu2995]

They probably never bought one, too expensive for them. So not sure how they can judge something they never had.

[@stefanselen2565]

Buy Eton. In Sweden they cost about 140 euros, just to wash, just as nice year after year.

[@manuel_winde]

Turnbull & Asser are my favourite if I want something nicer but the Charles Tyrhitt non irons were great for when I wore a suit every day and wanted cheaper hard wearing non iron shirts.

[@toobalkain]

about my ranking too, I first started with Uniqlo, eventually upgraded to Eton and ended up with Finamore and 100 Hands. I also like a shirt by Profuomo, the best twill they have and it's gorgeous.

[@Vuden13]

Is finamore and 100hands the best in your opinion?

[@toobalkain]

@@Vuden13 yes.

[@luqasluque]

I own several David Donahue dress shirts. I love the quality, craftsmanship and the feel of this product. Any thoughts?

[@elijahlaplaca4903]

Can you do a video of your suit collection Raphael? Also, suits from the GG! I would be interested! In a previous video, you mentioned an upcoming video about shoe maintenance and cleaning - are you still interested in making a video for that?

[@mohammadmazharulislam2459]

Awesome! Can you do it with MTM trousers?

[@brucewu3781]

Excellent video but I'm suprised you didn't review Landsend shirts! My Dad dresses beautifully and wore custom made suits and shirts until he retired. He has been delighted with the Landsend shirts.

[@williamkazak469]

Me too!

[@mdleweight]

The Proper Cloth merino wool made to order shirts are great for me. Moderate price, sometimes on sale. the material wears and wears. I live in Florida! They are not hot. They don't wrinkle, and when wear them with a good undershirt they can be worn 10 times or so between cleanings. Of course there are no white ones, because the underlying wool cannot be made white enough to look good on a dress shirt.

[@crazyboarderboy66]

It would be really helpful if you did two rankings, one without taking price into consideration. I buy a lot of stuff second hand so the cost new isn't much of a concern when I'm quickly scanning the racks

[@georgethecat7315]

Tom Ford enjoyer here! The attention to detail on Tom Ford shirts are really good. Its not hand made, but there are many details that make it feel superb. The fit and length is perfect, the first RTW shirt that doesnt need tailoring ( for me). I would give them a 4,5/5.

[@007cheburashka]

Yes I feel the same way. Once you know your size they’re great shirts, just a bit pricey.

[@Phisherman86]

My only thing is that the collars are massive- which makes sense given his style and outsized lapels on the suits. So under less formal and more regular proportions and pieces, it can envelop the wearer and overwhelm the outfit.

[@nathanthomas5133]

Tom Ford shirts are made by Zegna so follow that brand quite closely for quality (and pricing) etc. I have lots of TF shirts i picked up in a Harrods sale a few years ago for £65 so I’m happy at that price !

[@LandLockedSailor69]

Gotta defend Paul Fredreck for a minute yes, they offer a lot of loud shirts that i don't like but their more classic styles come in some very hard-to-find sizes like an 18.5 neck with 33 sleeves. My best analogy for them is Allen Edmonds. Comparable shoes can be found elsewhere but if you take an odd size they got you covered

[@Electron101]

theres an MTM brand named Apposta i use, all of their shirts are made in italy and they offer real good quality for the price :)

[@keeganwiebe3847]

FYI, in Canada Harry Rosen carry Emanuel Berg. They’re fantastic shirts.

[@ralphmarkasher]

How would you rank Lands End dress shirts? I have bought them since the 1980s. The ones I bought years ago seem to be better made than the current ones they sell.

[@Fox_Cord]

What are your thoughts on Barba and Salvatore Piccolo? Both are Neapolitan brands and Barba especially are very solid shirts.

[@doug6259]

I have a few Ralph Lauren shirts. I generally like them but would not pay the retail price. If you get them for a much lower price then they are worth it. I also like Van Heusen although I had a recent problem because they don't tell you the sleeve length and I ended up getting shirts at a clearance sale that were too big.

[@walterfoyt5985]

I’m retired so I don’t need as many dress shorts. However, when I worked I got all my dress shirts from “The Custom Shop”, which is no longer around. When I need a new dress shirt I get MTM shirts, which is the only way I can get one that fits.

[@djartyom924]

hope there's a part 2 for RTW suit menswear brand

[@futuretech2330]

i recently saw a two-toned blazer for sale locally in New York. In all my 60 plus years i've never seen one. could you give your opinion on two-toned blazers or sports jackets. would you wear one? have you seen them? i'm talking about one half light blue and another half dark blue, etc. thanks.

[@1k1ngst0n]

yes! perfect video!

[@papajahmani]

I’d love to see you rate Magee1866 shirts, as i think they are perfect for the price

[@darrenm01]

All the men’s RTW dress shirts tend to max out with 17.5” neck measurement. Other than no-name brands at Big & Tall stores, do any of the companies you mentioned offer neck sizes up to 22” range?

[@valentinodipietro]

Living in the UK I had the chance to try both Charles Tyrwhitt and TM Lewin and I think the latter is much better quality according to my experience

[@teekue]

Agreed, also the one thing I hate about Charles Tyrwhitt are their huge cuffs. TM Lewin doesn't have that problem and the prices are virtually identical.

[@jbol2454]

I want to prefer TM Lewin because the materials are better, but the collars are not right on TM lewin shirts.

[@TheSaneHatter]

It says a lot about my relative inexperience with formal menswear that the only one of these labels that I know first-hand is LL Bean. And that experience, in turn, is with more outdoorsy items like their cotton-chamois shirts and their scotch-plaid shirts. But THOSE, since Raphael has shown an interest, I will categorically vouch for: they will not only offer you at least a generation's worth of wear, but they also get sincere compliments from a surprisingly wide range of people . . . especially when the weather stinks. (I'm actually wearing a Bean chamois shirt right now, on a day just above freezing.)

[@Bigwave2003]

My problem with Charles Tyrwhitt shirts is they develop puckering in the cuffs and the button-downs develop holes around the collar. My tailor said it happened because they are low-quality shirts.

[@pat3755]

I really like Tommy hilfiger shirts. The quality and sizing. Is there an alternative that's cheaper? Or same price but higher quality?

[@KenSimpson-jt8iy]

I have several Proper Cloth, with some higher grade cloth, all very good. Also like Hamilton Shirts, from Houston, TX. Very good materials and workmanship.

[@Aggnog]

Most of my high end shirts are from Faconnable, but they might not be around in the US. I got them from an outlet store for $20-30 each, when they retail for 150-200euro. Mother of pearl buttons and very nice fabric, but as with all high end niche brands, it's only worth it on sale. Also wish you mentioned The Armoury, who make their shirts at hundred hands I believe, but in a different style. In fact make a whole video about them, more people need to know.

[@prpapas]

Great job once again, and the alphabetical order of brands is very user friendly!

[@stevenwalters3639]

Can you do recommendations at different price points to help those of us kn various budgets?

[@mattiacavallini8956]

Hi, can you do a special episode about 1980 formal menswear?

[@ljr35]

I'd bump Thomas Pink up a level or two. a bunch of their turned up in TK Maxx in Dublin (TJ Maxx in the US) after Covid - they sold them all off for $20 -30 so impossible to ignore. 2 years in and they have lasted fairly well. some of the cotton used is almost silky in quality. I enjoyed wearing them - mainly French Cuffs. don't pay full price but if you spot them in TK/TJ Maxx snap them up.

[@henrikbunkenborg6743]

A shirt of course has to be nicely made and the material of good quality. But there are to many producers who are not using enough fabric, thus the shirts become to short which is a big problem if you have a long upper body. I prefer the shirts from Cordings, both the dress shirts and my favorite the tattersall shirts. I rarely buy shirts from other brands.

[@paulmcgee1867]

Thanks for the recommendation, I have ordered 2 🎉🎉

[@lmlm_]

According to Gitman Bros. size guide, even their Tailored fit is larger than other brands' slim options!

[@AverageNiceGuy]

I feel like I have just been to a college class on shirts :-) Thank you. I'm hoping find a decent quality shirt that is "stretchy" I like the comfort of "stretchy" clothing. I have a heavy dislike for restrictive movement in clothing. I am loving my 13 pair of Fort Belvedere socks 😎👍

[@SirPoofyPants]

Have you heard of Alan David Custom in NYC? I’m curious on how their suits rank in terms of qualify vs price.

[@MBP1918]

Good video

[@michaelpaulfx]

More tier list videos please!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Which one of our ranking videos has been your favorite so far?

[@unclesticky3201]

I consider shirts to be consumables, although not quite to the degree that underwear or socks are. Unlike outer garments such as coats and jackets, or even pants, they can become very soiled from perspiration, etc. and need to be thoroughly washed or dry cleaned after after each wearing. Even when extreme care is taken, the finest fabrics will degrade and lose their shape, texture, and color after repeated washings. Likewise, buttons will become brittle and disintegrate after repeated exposure to dry cleaning chemicals. For this reason, I would never consider paying several hundred dollars for any shirt.

[@325iThomas]

Did you ever have shirts by Emanuele Maffeis? To me it’s really the best of the rack shirt. Real mother of pearl buttons and a great finish!!

[@robert009ize]

"Marol" is an Italian shirt maker that perhaps you would like( hand made buttons holes)made to order on line and bespoke services !!! Thank you.

[@joseph_soseph9611]

Fort Belvedere prototype suit you say? Exciting to say the least

[@gentlemansgazette]

Stay tuned! ;) - Preston

[@gentlemaninjapan1994]

Drake's are from near to my hometown :) I swear by them, for the price they're perfect for me

[@kamilj.1907]

Great video but one thing - Emanuel Berg is not a German brand! They are from Poland! Made in Poland :) By polish workers and polish owners. The founder is Jarosław Berg-Szychułda. Their manufacture is located in polish city "Tczew". Cheers!

[@davidnorth9390]

Hi: unless I missed it, you didn't rate Siniscalchi, --but does your personal selection mean their shirts are A+++ ?

[@RobertJonesWightpaint]

I'd rank T M Lewin a little higher. Other brands to consider are: Joseph L Turner; Savile Row Company; and Canarie Shirts - all of these, together with Charles Tyrwhitt, offer a reasonable quality shirt in relation to price. Canarie Shirts appear to be fairly low-priced, and my experience of them is limited (to one shirt) - I have no complaint about it, other than that the collar stiffeners offered didn't actually materialize; happily, I had plenty of spares. Another company, from which I used to buy all my shirts, is James Meade - good weight of fabric back in the day, but it's been a while since I bought from them.

[@BANKAI-L]

You should try "Errico Formicola" Shirts ! Best Quality for the price from Naples.

[@Phisherman86]

no way.

[@marcomonaldi9058]

What’s your opinion on Pini Parma shirts?

[@sirreynolds1681]

Pretty spot on👍

[@TheMangoDeluxe]

I find it hard to get spearpoint style collars that don't end up a bit 'goodfellas'. This video put me on to Edward Sexton...but it turns out they don't do long enough sleeves!

[@enquirycs7250]

You gotta be ranking Claudio Lugli Shirts!