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Re:Are Levi's from Amazon Different from Levi's from Levi's? by silisili on Friday March 28, 2025 @01:35PM (#43508050)
Ha, glad to know I'm not not alone doing that re: country of origin.

I only wear Oxfords and casual button down shirts, and found that I only ever like the ones made in Bangladesh because of fit and material. I could talk your ear off for 20 minutes about how clothes from X feel cheap, clothes from Y have nice materials but don't fit right, etc.

I just checked my closet, and every single shirt I regularly wear across three brands is made in Bangladesh!

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Re:Are Levi's from Amazon Different from Levi's from Levi's? by alangibson on Friday March 28, 2025 @01:48PM (#43508186)
Supply chains matter. There may be a good mill in whatever the textile producing region of Bangladesh is that is the preferred supplier for those making that style of shirt.
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Re:Are Levi's from Amazon Different from Levi's from Levi's? by sphars on Friday March 28, 2025 @01:50PM (#43508201)
I wear button downs nearly every day. What brands or stores do you buy from?
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Re:Are Levi's from Amazon Different from Levi's from Levi's? by silisili on Friday March 28, 2025 @02:00PM (#43508292)
Well, I'm relegated to tall sizes so my options are probably a bit more limited.

The brands I typically wear are Izod, RL Chaps, US Polo(not RL Polo), and lately some from Kingsize. The latter fit nicely but I find a lot of styles a bit wonky or dated.

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Re:Are Levi's from Amazon Different from Levi's from Levi's? by kstrauser on Friday March 28, 2025 @02:03PM (#43508329)
I'm still a fan of J. Crew. They fit me very well.
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Re:Are Levi's from Amazon Different from Levi's from Levi's? by thepaulmcbride on Friday March 28, 2025 @08:05PM (#43511310)
Is wearing button downs every day not a buttload of ironing?
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Re:Are Levi's from Amazon Different from Levi's from Levi's? by silisili on Friday March 28, 2025 @08:59PM (#43511728)
Most of mine are the 'wrinkle free' variety that actually work pretty well. I have a few 'nicer' shirts that aren't and you learn the tricks of the trade - hanging it near your shower, wiping with a hot wash cloth, not drying completely, etc. Irons are a hassle and I rarely use them.

Still, I rarely wear those for that reason. They also look like crap at the end of the day from sitting in cars or padded chairs.

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Re:Are Levi's from Amazon Different from Levi's from Levi's? by thepaulmcbride on Saturday March 29, 2025 @03:52AM (#43513630)
I would love to wear more shirts, but I’m not a fan of wearing cloths that contain a significant amount of plastic. Cotton shirts are a pita, but I’ll try these tips, thanks!
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