[Edward]

I agree about the idea of offering the check/fleck fabric with a spearpoint collar. But I also love the club collar. So I really don't know which one I would favour.

Jason's point about the fleck/check shirt appearing neutral from a distance is particularly insightful. I hadn't thought about this, but it makes real sense. It's a cool shirt that you have to see close up to realise just how cool it is. It's those small details that are so attractive to so many 'vintage clothing' enthusiasts (and, I suppose, to anyone who appreciates dressing well).

Just a thought.... if - and I think you should - SJC is still planning to do Rhytym Riot next year (with a view to the following year, bearing in mind the same folks do three fest a year, two at Camber, one oop north).... The fleck-check has a fantastic, atomic look to it which, combined with the spearpoint collar, would I think really appeal to the rockabilly crowd.

[Spritle]

Even a spread collar like the Pendleton board shirts.

[SJC]

We got a cream base with brown, violet and blue stripe heavy flannel shirting, and then a rust and teal version of the population check fleck cloth. Just two workshirts for next winder.

[Rudie]

In tall sizes as well? ^^

[Jake Gittes]

Regarding the "collar rule"...

I have one formal and one workwear from last season, and in my particular case, I ordered them my usual collar size, as per Simon's advice. Both had plenty of margin at the collar, have been washed and there have been not issues with excessive shrinking.

I ordered one of the new formal shirts for this season, and I was again advised to do as in that earlier order. I have not yet received it, so I can not compare.

I was thinking of acquiring one of the work shirts going into sale, but now I am in doubt... is it that these particular models are thighter at the collar?

[swinglish]

I have the blue polka dot club collar shirt and the pink saw stripe club collar shirt. Both ordered in 15.5" collar size. I've washed both of them a few times at 30 degrees, wool wash setting, and there has been no noticeable shrinkage. Both shirts collars still measure exactly the same as they did when they arrived; 40.5cm from centre of button to centre of button hole.

As the dress shirts are made from the same cotton I imagine (which is fantastic, incidentally), I should think they will measure and perform in the same way when washed. I've also ordered the dress shirts and am waiting - very excitedly, somewhat impatiently - for them to arrive.

[SJC]

Order your neck size fellas they are spot on to size chart in shop.

[TheContinentalOp]

Just got my shirts and the stand out one is the blue fleck shirt. It’s absolut amazing! My cloth-hunting missus (whom actually suggested “why don’t we go to Rye, it’s supposed to be such a lovely town”, just to get to Merchant and Mills) was stunned. She can’t stop touching it!

I have a feeling that this will be one of my favourite SJC items, along with the brakemans, the 33 and the S/P jacket!

[Edward]

Even a spread collar like the Pendleton board shirts.

I still like a camp collar - and they're also very popular among the rockabilly set, even if some consider them old hat.


I'd love a few Pendleton 49er type shirt-jackets in some of the fabrics from these workshirts. Ideal for Summer when it's too hot or a 'proper' jacket - or as a layer.

[Unkraut]

Short question: are the shirts on stock in UK or would they be shipped from China to UK and then to me? Haven't recieved mine yet. Just the pomade.

[Rudie]

I think Simon has them in stock.

[Unkraut]

Then it should have arrived with the pomade.

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PS: asked Simon and it indeed ships from China to the UK first. Should be here soon

[Sean Longden]

Simon, here's a message from my son. He was wearing the fleck-check shirt yesterday and said:

'Dad, next time you see Simon tell him how great this shirt is.'

He said it was the contrast between the shirt's softness in the interior and the textured exterior, also the way the shirt has stripes when viewed from a distance but has checks when viewed up close. It is a shirt that both his friends and the girls at school comment on. He wears it in casual outfits ('Canadian Tuxedo' workshirt and boots) and with suits (usually his 1960s blue French four button suit).

[Edward]

Don't chance anything about the shirts for 2019 - just make the damn things in a 17" neck, already!

[Rudie]

Don't chance anything about the shirts for 2019 - just make the damn things in a 17" neck, already!

I disagree. Make the spearpoint shirts in size 15.5 with longer sleeves and widen the cuffs and the chest a tad.