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Post by DigDug on Feb 25, 2015 14:00:57 GMT -6
I'm a bit surprised to see that the work shirt thread is FIFTY FIVE pages long while this one is only two (though most Gustin product pages haven't broken 10 pages). Considering I rarely, if ever, see G chambrays up for sale second hand via various outlets; I'd think the chambrays would be a more popular topic. Maybe we just like our chambrays so much that we don't want to talk about it, thus protecting our own chances to buy/back more of them with less competition? Mostly kidding, obviously. Since starting the thread, I've sold all my non-chambray G shirts, which were just a couple flannels and oxfords. I keep seeing more and more posts on forums and on IG that are bashing the QC and fit of Gustin's shirts, yet again, I still never really see many of them up on the secondary market. Assuming a majority of the rejects (mismatched matterns, bad sew job, wrong fit / out of spec) get returned or exchanged, I'm guessing that people of a certain body type are indeed fond of the shirts & fit, and are just keeping their mouths shut? I'd love to have some of Gustins Chambray's. But not in a button down. And those Scoops gotta go!!! A complete overhaul on the design. |
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Post by felizuno on Feb 25, 2015 14:29:06 GMT -6
So what you're saying is you wouldn't love a G chambray at all.
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Post by ickes on Feb 25, 2015 14:34:37 GMT -6
I like the Gustin shirts crabrangoon. I like the fit and they have some great fabrics. I feel I've been fairly vocal about it. |
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Post by felizuno on Feb 25, 2015 14:40:02 GMT -6
I, for one, forgot about this thread. Will post some pics when I get home; I just recd a navy selvedge chambray on Monday.
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Post by davelewis on Feb 25, 2015 14:48:13 GMT -6
Not too much into one pocket, button collered, lightweight chambrays. I have one Gustin shirt, the Postal Herringbone, and it is awesome. I might consider a Gustin version of a heavier weight chambray, in their workshirt model. Something more like the LD chambray I picked up off the old site.
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Post by crabrangoon on Feb 25, 2015 14:59:33 GMT -6
Oh, I almost forgot entirely: did anyone here end up with one of those fancy (costly) natural plant indigo chambrays? I was so close to backing one, then on the fence again when I spotted it in the stock store, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I'd love to hear that they are either wonderful & beautiful so I could feel sad about missing it, or that they're nothing special and I'm fine having saved my money - whichever happens to be true.
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Post by DigDug on Feb 25, 2015 18:32:41 GMT -6
Oh, I almost forgot entirely: did anyone here end up with one of those fancy (costly) natural plant indigo chambrays? I was so close to backing one, then on the fence again when I spotted it in the stock store, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I'd love to hear that they are either wonderful & beautiful so I could feel sad about missing it, or that they're nothing special and I'm fine having saved my money - whichever happens to be true. I almost backed one. Love the fabric but just couldn't. I've only backed two shirts (blue gingham and the Dobby). Both I tuck. |
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Post by curieux88 on May 2, 2015 15:08:02 GMT -6
the super heavy chambray looks quite awesome. Is it worth the price tag, though?
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Post by exophobe on May 2, 2015 15:57:35 GMT -6
the super heavy chambray looks quite awesome. Is it worth the price tag, though? If the cut works for you and you like the design, then without a doubt. You'd be hard-pressed to find another "made in the first world" in the same/similar fabric for a lower price. If, on the other hand, you don't care that it likely came out of a sweatshop and would rather pay a lower price, you'll probably be able to find something comparable for less money. |
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Post by marauder on May 2, 2015 17:32:08 GMT -6
I'm very tempted to back it. The fabric looks beautiful and would be nice in winters.
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Post by curieux88 on May 2, 2015 18:14:15 GMT -6
I cant Quite imagine the texture and overall feel of the fabric. I have the super heavy twill, and it feels like flannel. So I guess the super heavy Cham will be like grainy twill?
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Post by metals37 on May 2, 2015 20:26:32 GMT -6
I got the #119 Cone Mills Chambray thru the stock store in a Classic M in the mail today. I'm really pleased with it. This is my first G shirt and my first chambray shirt. I want to measure up the shirt to see if it is on for specs so I understand my fit going forward, but it does fit me reasonably well. I am counting on it shrinking up a little bit in the wash as well. I'm 5'9", 155 with a short torso and I can tuck the Classic M in, which is what I want. The color and feel of the fabric are excellent. I have a feeling I'm going to be getting hooked on chambray shirts based on this. I've already started eyeing the other ones in the stock store. I think I need to see what happens to this one in the wash before I get anything else though.
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Post by kylepa on May 2, 2015 20:40:47 GMT -6
Oh, I almost forgot entirely: did anyone here end up with one of those fancy (costly) natural plant indigo chambrays? I was so close to backing one, then on the fence again when I spotted it in the stock store, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I'd love to hear that they are either wonderful & beautiful so I could feel sad about missing it, or that they're nothing special and I'm fine having saved my money - whichever happens to be true. I got it. It arrived two weeks ago and I'm a little torn about it. On the one hand it really is a beautiful fabric, the thick red selvedge is neat, etc. but it's also just not my favorite shade of blue - it's pretty bright and not particularly interesting. I'm much more fond of my grey slub chambray. I think I'll return it and get something more muted like the organic indigo chambray, another slub, or see how the jacquard turns out. |
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Post by metals37 on May 4, 2015 21:20:56 GMT -6
Wore my #119 Cone mills chambray to work today and I'm totally hooked now. That is the most comfortable shirt I own without a doubt. It felt great all day and even being heavy (for what I'm used to) it never felt like too much (inside a climate controlled area). I love the color on it right now too. It's a nice deep shade with the indigo right now and there's a lot of cross hatch texture. I will certainly be paying attention to the new chambray releases from here on out as I'd love to fill my closet with shirting like this.
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Post by Whiskey Mercenary on May 5, 2015 5:53:43 GMT -6
Wore my #119 Cone mills chambray to work today and I'm totally hooked now. That is the most comfortable shirt I own without a doubt. It felt great all day and even being heavy (for what I'm used to) it never felt like too much (inside a climate controlled area). I love the color on it right now too. It's a nice deep shade with the indigo right now and there's a lot of cross hatch texture. I will certainly be paying attention to the new chambray releases from here on out as I'd love to fill my closet with shirting like this. Nice! I like mine quite a bit too. I really crave the slub chambrays, but I'm not that rich right now |
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Post by Griffin on May 10, 2015 2:52:03 GMT -6
I want many chambrays!! But fifty percent of my G shirts are too long to wear untucked. The other fifty looks fine. So its a gamble and it sucks, there isnt many others out there with the versatility of the fabrics!
So do they shrink alot?
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Post by brentkuz on May 10, 2015 15:39:46 GMT -6
I want many chambrays!! But fifty percent of my G shirts are too long to wear untucked. The other fifty looks fine. So its a gamble and it sucks, there isnt many others out there with the versatility of the fabrics! So do they shrink alot? When I owned G shirts (sold or returned all of them) Pre-wash they were great. Post soak they shrunk a size and stunk! Way too short to tuck. I just ordered a vintage breeze plaid in a size larger than I should. Hopefully it fits great post wash. |
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Post by Winterland on Aug 19, 2015 17:43:31 GMT -6
Anyone have a Gustin Charcoal Selvedge Chambray shirt? Found one for sale. I am curious as to how dark it is in color? More of a grey or actual charcoal closer to black? Of course Gustin doesn't have any actual shirt pics just 2 swatches and who knows how accurate they are. They look light in the pics. I am looking to expand my button up shirting from my blacks and indigos. Not drifting too far though. www.weargustin.com/store/574 |
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Post by crabrangoon on Aug 20, 2015 14:20:09 GMT -6
Anyone have a Gustin Charcoal Selvedge Chambray shirt? Found one for sale. I am curious as to how dark it is in color? More of a grey or actual charcoal closer to black? Of course Gustin doesn't have any actual shirt pics just 2 swatches and who knows how accurate they are. They look light in the pics. I am looking to expand my button up shirting from my blacks and indigos. Not drifting too far though. www.weargustin.com/store/574Not dark. Grey, not anything near black. Not sure they ever ran it beyond the initial launch, so wouldn't expect them to have updated assembled pics of it. I think the swatch photos appear more navy, or at least more blue than I feel the shirt actually is in average lighting. Beware, it's really lightweight, super silky soft - and compared to all my other G chambrays it even has a sort of silky sheen to it? If you want a substantial beefy type chambray, just forget this one. If you want something lighter for hot/humid climate, this is fine. If you've ever checked out what J.Crew calls their "lightweight chambray" material, this feels or wears similar, but feels dramatically better. |
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Post by kylepa on Aug 21, 2015 9:00:28 GMT -6
I don't have the selvedge chambray to compare but if you want a great grey chambray I would go for the #29 grey slub. It is heavy and looks awesome.
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