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Post by matt on Jan 6, 2016 21:07:19 GMT -6
Need your advice, gentlemen... so I backed the Taylor Stitch Maritime CPO through the workshop, and I also picked up the Apolis CPO during their Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale. Pics here: imgur.com/a/2NQUiBoth seem somewhat less than ideal on me. Ordered 40(M) in the TS and M in the Apolis. Construction quality and fabric are solid on both - so happy with that. The Apolis is more of a classic, loose fit. I like the hand warmer pockets and it would seem meant to be more of a light-weight jacket. Sleeves are an inch over spec, and a bit longer than I'd like. The TS is a much trimmer cut, and seems to be meant as more of a very heavy shirt. Interestingly, the pocket dimensions are absolutely identical on both, but because of the trimmer and shorter cut on the TS, they look proportionately bigger (and they're placed a smidge lower, as others have pointed out). I should probably return one of these. Thoughts on which (if any) I should keep? Thanks. I like the TS jacket. I think it can still be layered and the slimmer fit looks a little more polished. |
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Post by bentin on Jan 6, 2016 21:42:33 GMT -6
The Californian.
Proudly made in Portugal
Dicks.
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Post by devastitis on Jan 6, 2016 22:20:35 GMT -6
Need your advice, gentlemen... so I backed the Taylor Stitch Maritime CPO through the workshop, and I also picked up the Apolis CPO during their Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale. Pics here: imgur.com/a/2NQUiBoth seem somewhat less than ideal on me. Ordered 40(M) in the TS and M in the Apolis. Construction quality and fabric are solid on both - so happy with that. The Apolis is more of a classic, loose fit. I like the hand warmer pockets and it would seem meant to be more of a light-weight jacket. Sleeves are an inch over spec, and a bit longer than I'd like. The TS is a much trimmer cut, and seems to be meant as more of a very heavy shirt. Interestingly, the pocket dimensions are absolutely identical on both, but because of the trimmer and shorter cut on the TS, they look proportionately bigger (and they're placed a smidge lower, as others have pointed out). I should probably return one of these. Thoughts on which (if any) I should keep? Thanks. keep the apolis, send back the ts. Hate the buttons on the ts. |
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Post by ickes on Jan 6, 2016 22:31:27 GMT -6
I agree with devastitis Marc, I'd keep the Apolis. The TS looks strange to me....shorter more tailored body with huge pockets near the stomach. I don't care for the buttons either. |
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Post by devastitis on Jan 6, 2016 22:59:44 GMT -6
If you dont like the Apolis being oversized, size down. But besides it being a little droopy, it does look like the better of the two.
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Post by DigDug on Jan 6, 2016 23:06:11 GMT -6
MarcWhat about warm/hot soaking the arms to get some shrink?
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Post by exophobe on Jan 7, 2016 2:26:43 GMT -6
Need your advice, gentlemen... so I backed the Taylor Stitch Maritime CPO through the workshop, and I also picked up the Apolis CPO during their Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale. Pics here: imgur.com/a/2NQUiBoth seem somewhat less than ideal on me. Ordered 40(M) in the TS and M in the Apolis. Construction quality and fabric are solid on both - so happy with that. The Apolis is more of a classic, loose fit. I like the hand warmer pockets and it would seem meant to be more of a light-weight jacket. Sleeves are an inch over spec, and a bit longer than I'd like. The TS is a much trimmer cut, and seems to be meant as more of a very heavy shirt. Interestingly, the pocket dimensions are absolutely identical on both, but because of the trimmer and shorter cut on the TS, they look proportionately bigger (and they're placed a smidge lower, as others have pointed out). I should probably return one of these. Thoughts on which (if any) I should keep? Thanks. I like the Apolis one better, but the cut of the Taylor Stitch makes it look better on you. I don't like the tan buttons, but if you're keeping one, I say it should be the one that fits better (though the other comments about sizing the Apolis down might get the best results). |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Jan 7, 2016 9:30:29 GMT -6
Need your advice, gentlemen... so I backed the Taylor Stitch Maritime CPO through the workshop, and I also picked up the Apolis CPO during their Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale. Pics here: imgur.com/a/2NQUiBoth seem somewhat less than ideal on me. Ordered 40(M) in the TS and M in the Apolis. Construction quality and fabric are solid on both - so happy with that. The Apolis is more of a classic, loose fit. I like the hand warmer pockets and it would seem meant to be more of a light-weight jacket. Sleeves are an inch over spec, and a bit longer than I'd like. The TS is a much trimmer cut, and seems to be meant as more of a very heavy shirt. Interestingly, the pocket dimensions are absolutely identical on both, but because of the trimmer and shorter cut on the TS, they look proportionately bigger (and they're placed a smidge lower, as others have pointed out). I should probably return one of these. Thoughts on which (if any) I should keep? Thanks. If you do anything, return the TS and size up, honestly. It will be tailored but big enough to be worn as a true CPO. The Apolis is way boxy cut-wise, and I don't think sizing down will help the situation for you. I am not a fan of either, actually. I have tried on both in one iteration or another of them, and shockingly preferred the Wallace and Barnes CPO from J.Crew I purchased in both fit and feel (though function wise, the Apolis is the best at weatherproofing.) |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Jan 7, 2016 9:36:33 GMT -6
The Californian. Proudly made in Portugal Dicks. I'm not bothered by this. I do think it's overpriced for what it is. It's a run of the mill chambray, really. It's a near identical copy of the J.Crew Japanese Selvedge Chambray with different buttons (the previous iteration at J.Crew had chalk buttons, and they now have thick MOP buttons) and not indigo-dyed (it seems). The J.Crew one is, and it fades nicely. The black one is pretty, but it's not for me. |
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Post by stinky on Jan 7, 2016 9:49:41 GMT -6
I agree with ickes and devastitis. The pockets are comical and the buttons are supposed to be on a different shirt. |
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Post by bentin on Jan 7, 2016 9:52:20 GMT -6
I just take offense to the name. They're a Californian company that makes some goods in California and some in Portugal. Just name it the Chambray, or the Oporto or Lisbon.
Nice to see them make a shirt in Portugal with a non French placket though. That's kept me away from their previous Portugeuese shirts.
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Post by benjaminpersitz on Jan 7, 2016 11:11:19 GMT -6
I agree that it is overpriced, but I like the grey one. I also have no problem with them being made in Portugal.
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Post by bentin on Jan 7, 2016 11:18:18 GMT -6
I agree that it is overpriced, but I like the grey one. I also have no problem with them being made in Portugal. Again, my issue is only in calling it 'The California'. It would be like the next Chrysler Minivan being named 'Droptop.' |
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Post by benjaminpersitz on Jan 7, 2016 12:20:30 GMT -6
I agree that it is overpriced, but I like the grey one. I also have no problem with them being made in Portugal. Again, my issue is only in calling it 'The California'. It would be like the next Chrysler Minivan being named 'Droptop.' What is interesting is that their previous California shirts have been made in California. I wonder why the switch. |
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 7, 2016 16:22:16 GMT -6
If you dont like the Apolis being oversized, size down. But besides it being a little droopy, it does look like the better of the two. The apolis def looks too big just as a shirt as a jacket over another button down or something it should be good. That size TS on you looks too small. |
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Post by Marc on Jan 7, 2016 19:51:03 GMT -6
Thanks, guys, for the input. The TS will go back, probably the Apolis as well. Just not happy enough with either. I can't really size down on the Apolis because the shoulders would be too narrow in the S. The one possibility is that there's a seam running down the middle back of the CPO. It might be possible for a tailor to bring it in. But not sure it's worth the cost for the uncertain results. |
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Post by northcoast on Jan 7, 2016 21:24:24 GMT -6
If you dont like the Apolis being oversized, size down. But besides it being a little droopy, it does look like the better of the two. The apolis def looks too big just as a shirt as a jacket over another button down or something it should be good. That size TS on you looks too small. I don't know man, maybe. TS just has that look. It's taken me a little bit to warm up to it (their workshirt (ish) cuts) but now I like it. Part of it is they do their cuffs so tight that the cuff always stops right at the wrist with no overlap like most normal shirts. |
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Post by DigDug on Jan 7, 2016 21:33:41 GMT -6
Thanks, guys, for the input. The TS will go back, probably the Apolis as well. Just not happy enough with either. I can't really size down on the Apolis because the shoulders would be too narrow in the S. The one possibility is that there's a seam running down the middle back of the CPO. It might be possible for a tailor to bring it in. But not sure it's worth the cost for the uncertain results. I'd talk to Manny/Indigogene. For $160-200 you can chose a heavy wool from Pacific Blue - pacificbluedenims.com/index.php?p=catgp&id=48And you can customize buttons, thread, run off, gussets, pockets, etc |
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Post by derek on Jan 20, 2016 21:39:35 GMT -6
Mechanics shirt in new colors!
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Post by bentin on Jan 20, 2016 22:05:06 GMT -6
Mechanics shirt in new colors! Totally forgot it was Wednesday. Saw the lesbian Trucker yesterday on Instagram and just tuned out. May give mustard the go. |
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Post by DigDug on Jan 20, 2016 22:10:54 GMT -6
I really enjoy my Machanics shirt (in Moss green).
I'd be all over the Khaki and Navy.
But that 8th button I just find kind of annoying.
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Post by devastitis on Jan 20, 2016 22:23:58 GMT -6
I really enjoy my Machanics shirt (in Moss green). I'd be all over the Khaki and Navy. But that 8th button I just find kind of annoying. how is the sizing on these? The highland should rt in 40 was too tight in the back. Do the mechanics come in bigger? |
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Post by DigDug on Jan 20, 2016 22:33:53 GMT -6
I really enjoy my Machanics shirt (in Moss green). I'd be all over the Khaki and Navy. But that 8th button I just find kind of annoying. how is the sizing on these? The highland should rt in 40 was too tight in the back. Do the mechanics come in bigger? I'd say the Machanics shirt is TS most/best TTS. |
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 21, 2016 0:34:41 GMT -6
I say a bit tight. 44 instead of a normal 42.
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Post by matt on Jan 21, 2016 8:32:54 GMT -6
So is the general consensus that the Mechanic's shirt is one of the "best" TS shirt offerings? I was hoping for a restock of the Yosemite in my size, but I may just grab a Mechanics since it seems really functional.
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