Second-hand men's shirts

The shirt is the garment you can judge fastest second-hand, because its wear is concentrated in three precise areas that are always the same: the point and fold of the collar, the edge of the cuffs, and the fabric around the top button. These are the friction points, and fabric that has thinned there cannot be repaired. On a light-coloured shirt, you also need to check the colour under the arms, where marks are most often permanent. On the other hand, a well-cut shirt does not go out of fashion: Oxford cloth, chambray and checks cross the seasons without dating, which makes the shirt one of the best value-for-lifespan pieces in a man's wardrobe. Sizing varies a lot depending on origin: American brands often give US sizes and run generous, French and Italian brands more fitted for the same size.