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Post by eczerwonka on Jul 31, 2015 13:03:17 GMT -6
It's aggravated me that they put out all those really cool chambray fabrics but only use them in those almost business casual button downs. Such a waste. Why did they drop the workshirts? I haven't seen one posted for backing in ages. I only have the IxI but I live in Florida, I need lightweight workshirts. SMH.
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Post by oatwilly on Jul 31, 2015 17:34:21 GMT -6
It's fall now in G shipping time
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Post by Subsound on Jul 31, 2015 18:07:14 GMT -6
It's aggravated me that they put out all those really cool chambray fabrics but only use them in those almost business casual button downs. Such a waste. Why did they drop the workshirts? I haven't seen one posted for backing in ages. I only have the IxI but I live in Florida, I need lightweight workshirts. SMH. Agree 100% Also plenty other fabrics than chambray for Gustin to try out. There's little risk for them; if they don't fund they don't go ahead. |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Jul 31, 2015 22:57:15 GMT -6
It's aggravated me that they put out all those really cool chambray fabrics but only use them in those almost business casual button downs. Such a waste. Why did they drop the workshirts? I haven't seen one posted for backing in ages. I only have the IxI but I live in Florida, I need lightweight workshirts. SMH. Where in Florida? |
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Post by eczerwonka on Aug 1, 2015 11:44:55 GMT -6
Orlando. Could be worse  |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Aug 2, 2015 9:32:34 GMT -6
Orlando. Could be worse Yeah...Tallahassee. Womp womp. Haha. I mainly grew up in Orlando. Born in California though. |
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Post by brentkuz on Aug 18, 2015 19:25:45 GMT -6
Well it would be a good time to bring the workshirt back for funding. It's August get the shirts out October or November.
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Post by DigDug on Aug 25, 2015 19:32:31 GMT -6
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Post by bugula on Aug 25, 2015 19:48:06 GMT -6
i do as a chore coat - not as a workshirt though. the material's really nice - would make for a lighter workshirt.
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Post by DigDug on Aug 25, 2015 20:11:37 GMT -6
i do as a chore coat - not as a workshirt though. the material's really nice - would make for a lighter workshirt. Is it a dark shade or lighter? |
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Post by bugula on Aug 25, 2015 20:17:09 GMT -6
i meant lighter weight vs. a traditional workshirt. color-wise it's pretty true to the photo.
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Post by exophobe on Aug 25, 2015 22:57:21 GMT -6
Yep. It's awesome and impossible to photograph. Sort of a coppery brown. I've been waiting for the weather to get cool enough to wear it again. |
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Post by exophobe on Aug 25, 2015 22:59:02 GMT -6
i do as a chore coat - not as a workshirt though. the material's really nice - would make for a lighter workshirt. The chore is a basket weave fabric, different from the twill. At least, that's how it's described (and the swatches are/were different). |
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Post by DigDug on Aug 25, 2015 23:01:15 GMT -6
Yep. It's awesome and impossible to photograph. Sort of a coppery brown. I've been waiting for it to get cool enough to wear it again. There's one on eBay for $75 plus 10 shipped. Decent deal. Probably should get it. But kind of need a reason. "Coppery brown" might just be enough of a interesting description. Would you also consider it "Buttery"? |
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Post by exophobe on Aug 25, 2015 23:35:42 GMT -6
There's one on eBay for $75 plus 10 shipped. Decent deal. Probably should get it. But kind of need a reason. "Coppery brown" might just be enough of a interesting description. Would you also consider it "Buttery"? It can be difficult to pair with, but I think it'll go well with the Japan taupe. I wouldn't call it buttery. It's really the most sturdy twill I've had. The other problem I end up having is that having blonde hair and blue eyes (and Northern European features) it can make me a little self conscious rocking a brown shirt (though the nazis would never have put navy buttons on a brown shirt)... That nonsense aside, 75 is a great deal for the shirt, though, since you already know you like the cut. I shared some pictures of it at one time, I'll try to round them up when I'm not on the cell phone. As I said, though, I don't think I ever captured it well. |
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Post by exophobe on Aug 25, 2015 23:42:19 GMT -6
DigDug - here's a quick pic I just took that might give you a decent idea:  and this is the best one I took in the past, doesn't look like I shared it here. The one above definitely looks closer to the color. I've never had so much trouble getting a color represented in a picture as I've had with this shirt. 
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Post by bugula on Aug 26, 2015 4:10:44 GMT -6
i do as a chore coat - not as a workshirt though. the material's really nice - would make for a lighter workshirt. The chore is a basket weave fabric, different from the twill. At least, that's how it's described (and the swatches are/were different). oh nice! didn't realize this was done up as a WS before. i'd totally dump the chore in favor of the WS, the color's great. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2015 5:01:19 GMT -6
Yes. It's excellent. I'd highly recommend it if it comes back. Truth be told, I like it better than the Postal HB. Great, great shirt. I have fit issues with G workshirt so I sized up one size to get the right shoulder sizing and had my tailor slim fit it with a couple of "darts" in the back. It looks excellent. Did the same thing to my porstal HB. |
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Post by exophobe on Aug 26, 2015 8:11:02 GMT -6
The chore is a basket weave fabric, different from the twill. At least, that's how it's described (and the swatches are/were different). oh nice! didn't realize this was done up as a WS before. i'd totally dump the chore in favor of the WS, the color's great. They're different fabrics, though:  vs  |
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Post by bugula on Aug 26, 2015 8:26:06 GMT -6
oh snap - lookadat.
makes me want that WS even more. i really do like the one used for the chore coat...might have to find a use for the fabric.
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Post by exophobe on Aug 26, 2015 8:34:04 GMT -6
oh snap - lookadat. makes me want that WS even more. i really do like the one used for the chore coat...might have to find a use for the fabric. I like the chore coat I just wasn't able to get myself to pull the trigger when it was offered. Plus, you say it doesn't have anywhere near the structure of the waxed canvas, and I don't know if I'd like the chore coat I have if it were more floppy. |
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Post by bugula on Aug 26, 2015 8:35:09 GMT -6
yeah, it's super floppy. i've got it and the indigo x black one. like the fabrics used for both but they're just overly baggy shirts.  but in all honesty...that's my problem with G in a nutshell. some amazing materials but no understanding/knowledge of how to work with them. |
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Post by exophobe on Aug 26, 2015 8:53:49 GMT -6
yeah, it's super floppy. i've got it and the indigo x black one. like the fabrics used for both but they're just overly baggy shirts. but in all honesty...that's my problem with G in a nutshell. some amazing materials but no understanding/knowledge of how to work with them. yeah I'd like to see them get more sophisticated on that side of it. I think a lot of it comes down to a matter of taste, though, and I think a lot of us just don't agree with their preferences -- I can't imagine the guys don't get tired of wearing the same style shirt every day, but maybe they don't wear Gustin shirts all the time, I don't know. I still love their solid-color OCBD's, but it has to be something special for me to pick up one of their shirts anymore. I love the hell out of the Cone-Luc Jacquard, for example, despite the button-down collar, which frankly isn't a good choice for the shirt. Post delivery, I wish I had gotten on the other Cone Jacquard they offered (but I didn't because of the damn collar). |
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Post by gentgeen on Aug 30, 2015 23:37:05 GMT -6
The Cone Jacquard #2 is very heavy to wear. I've only worn it twice so far, as it's just been too warm.
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Post by exophobe on Aug 31, 2015 0:16:50 GMT -6
The Cone Jacquard #2 is very heavy to wear. I've only worn it twice so far, as it's just been too warm. Captain Cone-Luc Jacquard is no slouch in the weight department, either. I wore it for an evening in a cold movie theater and it worked out great, though. It may be worth mentioning that neither is a workshirt, even though the fabrics would be f'ing PERFECT for one, especially if #2 (you can call it Riker if you want) is thicker than the Captain. |
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