Bottom Line: Matthew Appery MTM Shirt
There are a plethora of online MTM clothiers who claim to offer the best fit, the best construction and the best fabrics. However, only a select few stand out, over the next few weeks we will try and determine who is leading the pack.
We got in contact with Matthew Appery; who offered to send us a shirt to review here on the site. We choose a 100% cotton Brown, Blue and White gingham fabric.
The Fabric:The fabric is a simple, plain woven gingham fabric. However, there is a subtle roughness to the hand. It is not unpleasant; one would just expect a smooth finish. The stitching around the placket and collar, while white, it is extremely noticeable even from a few feet away. Because of the colors of the shirt, an off white or cream thread would have been a better choice.
The Details: A seven button placket makes up the front of the shirt. The shirt has a small curved hemline, which really helps add shape to the body. The buttons are plastic MOP imitation, and they look it. The cutaway collar is rather small and features sewn in collar stays. This is a deal breaker for almost any man with an interest in clothing because after a few washes, the plastic collar stays will warp causing the collar to become misshapen. The two button mitered cuffs are smaller and more dull than those on the other shirts that were sent.
The Problems: The buttons and button holes on one of the cuffs were inappropriately spaced, so when both buttons are buttoned, there is a small bulge that forms. This bulge is evident in the photo above. There was a problem with shrinkage around the midsection, this was after the shirt was washed on cold and dried on delicate. One suggestion would be to wash it on cold, and then lay it out to dry.
Bottom Line- On a scale of 1-10 this shirt from Matthew Appery is a solid 8. As a whole, the shirt is great, and considering this was a first time order with the company, they really got the measurements down and sent back a really great fitting shirt. Their Customer Service team was attentive and always respectful. It’s a great sport shirt that will be in heavy rotation during the fall season.
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