https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 21:16:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-921802 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:17:31 +0000 modgrl 921802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Vicki, Here's a side by side comparison of boys vs petite sizes in Jcew - <br /><a href="http://www.alterationsneeded.com/2012/01/j-crew-gingham-boys-vs-womens-petite.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.alterationsneeded.c.....etite.html</a><br /><br />The tux shirt doesn't come in petite sizing but it does come in boys.<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-921794 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:08:22 +0000 Suz 921794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Vicki, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boys-jcrew">check out Modgrl's link here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; She says the boys' tux shirt fits rather like petite!!!!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-921777 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:52:29 +0000 Vicki 921777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie,<br /> Thanks for checking back in with your alteration&nbsp;tip. This will help immensely as will the great folding techniques, too. </p><p>To everyone, I'm really grateful for the sizing and color feedback. &nbsp;Whenever Angie recommends something like this, or even the new dress line she posted yesterday, I'm eager to take a close look and usually end up with happy results. &nbsp;When I'm on the fence, hearing from forum members seems to solve any questions or uncertainty that may&nbsp;surface. &nbsp;:)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-921554 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:55:52 +0000 annaj 921554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the blue, and it would be my preference for my own wardrobe too. As much as I love crisp white, the softer blue is such a great colour! It looks great on you!<br /><br />I do a double roll on my sleeves. I fold them back twice as far as the cuff, then fold the extra back over the cuff. They stay put perfectly like that without feeling tight. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-921520 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:03:22 +0000 Karie 921520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, I am going to have to do your scrunching tip - I have thin arms and my sleeves never stay scrunched.&nbsp;<br /><br />I like the length of this shirt, but then I prefer my shirts on the longer side. As long as the shoulder seams&nbsp;are where they are supposed to be, then I think the fit is fine - tuxedo shirts are supposed to be a bit boxy, I think.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-921435 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:22:41 +0000 Angie 921435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Okay! I'm back! <br /><br />I added a little tacking stitch with needle and thread to the middle of the button stand placket on the vent of the cuff to make the opening smaller. That way, my sleeves stay scrunched. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-921096 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:30:16 +0000 Angie 921096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh yes! I will answer your questions on the scrunching later tonight - I am quite hectic today. It's an easy problem to solve! <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-921095 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:28:50 +0000 Angie 921095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm was going to say you need a petite 2 or even a petite 4. Definitely do not go smaller! But it does look a tad long, which makes sense since you are beautifully petite! BUT, they don't sell petites in the style as you just found out :(<br /><br />Have you done the sit down test on the bosom? <br /><br />If you are happy with the length - so am I! Stunning light blue colour on you :)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-921089 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:19:51 +0000 Inge 921089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think this is the right size for you, Vicki, if you go smaller it will be too tight in the back I suspect. The fit is supposed to be a little boxier, that's the charm of this tuxedo shirt. I love it with the sleeves scrunched, and Ingunn has you sorted there. A crisp white shirt is always fab in my book, but I also really love this light blue on you, so fab with your hair and beautiful eyes. Plus, I've discovered that&nbsp;this exact shade of blue is quite hard to find in a (tux) shirt, and I happen to love the colour so much. It looks especially fresh here with your white booties, Vicki, and super fabulous with your grey blazer, wow!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-921002 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:55:20 +0000 Vicki 921002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Okay, I just got off the phone with a gentleman and he said there are no petites in this shirt, however, there is a 00 in the white only and 0 is the smallest for the blue.<br /><br />Hmmm. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-920998 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:47:45 +0000 DonnaF 920998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ To my eye, you definitely need to try a petite.&nbsp; Actually, if both are available, I think you should try both P0 and P2 because sizing can occasionally be weird if they were manufactured in a different country or other oddities.&nbsp; And yes, I am one who has started to order in three sizes (two petites and the regular in-between) if I really like something.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-920997 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:47:21 +0000 Vicki 920997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you're right in saying there is no Petite offered. &nbsp;I guess 00 is the smallest, but I don't want it to be too tight around the chest. &nbsp;I don't know why I thought Petites were available.<br /><br />Thanks for your quick feedback; I want to get this sorted soon. &nbsp;Ingunn, your description was totally comprehensible and I can't wait to try this folding technique.<br /><br />Love the YLF Forum! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-920956 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:05:12 +0000 Thistle 920956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am not sure about the fit as the tuxedo shirt is supposed to fit a bit differently, I think.&nbsp; If they have it in petite, I would give it a try before you make your final decision.<br /><br />I like the blue on you, but I am not familiar enough with your wardrobe to know if the blue or white would work better.<br /><br />It is a fab shirt, and you definitely need it&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-920955 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:05:08 +0000 Liz A. 920955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The size looks right in the shoulders, and that's the true test, right? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-920952 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:02:01 +0000 Ingunn 920952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I didn't see petite on the US website either.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-920950 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:01:44 +0000 Anonymous 920950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think this looks how it is supposed to! The blue looks great with your complexion and hair.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-920946 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:59:50 +0000 Ingunn 920946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the right size for you, I think, and I love the color on you. For scrunching/folding: Pull the sleeve back until the cuffs are above your elbow, the sleeve is now in two layers (one, long fold). Then fold the sleeve <b>beneath</b> the cuff, two or even three times over into an ordinary folded sleeve except for the cuffs that protrude at the top of the fold. The cuffs can be tucked a little back into the fold for neat "flapping". I hope this is comprehensible.  </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-920939 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:57:14 +0000 Suz 920939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, I love the colour and I think it looks great on you. But if you want to see a petite for comparison, maybe that would be a good idea.&nbsp;<br /><br />Since I didn't even know petite was an option, I didn't try it. (We couldn't order petite from Canada).&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-920934 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:53:37 +0000 missvee 920934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the blue on you and unless you have other similar blue shirts I'd say stay with it. This size might be a touch long, but it's still a very nice fit. I have no advice on keeping the sleeves up. I'm hopeless at any "fancy stylin'". SOS Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-j-crew-thomas-mason-tuxedo-shirt-krexchange#post-920925 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:43:32 +0000 Vicki 920925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <div>Like a number of you, I, too, fell in love with Angie's J. Crew Thomas Mason shirt shown here: &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow">"&gt;<a href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/04/02/sassy-sneakers/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2013/04/02/sassy-sneakers/</a>"&gt;Angie's</a> tuxedo shirt<br /><br />The quality of the shirt is luxurious and I love the feel of it next to my skin. &nbsp;I decided to buy the&nbsp;J. Crew tuxedo shirt, in blue, and I'm not sure if the size is right (need smaller one?). &nbsp;I bought a Regular size 0 and I don't know if I need a Petite 0 or Petite 2 (since a petite 2 has the same measurements as a regular 0). &nbsp;I'm 5'3-1/2", so I'm in between regular and petite. &nbsp;At this price point, I want to be sure that I am buying the right size for me to enjoy it and have a great-looking shirt.<br /><br />I always&nbsp;go to Angie and YLF, first, to seek the best opinion and will, secondarily, email the J. Crew personal shopper&nbsp;and, thirdly, go to a&nbsp;J. Crew store and&nbsp;get their visual opinion, if necessary.<br /><br />If Angie checks in, I'd also love to know&nbsp;how you scrunch your sleeves up while folding down the cuffs to the wrist and not have them look so loose and floppy? &nbsp;I tried that, in photo 3,&nbsp;and the smooth fabric didn't seem to stay gathered up on my scrawny arms (note to self: &nbsp;do a few&nbsp;push-ups).<br /><br />As far as color, I'm also&nbsp;undecided here, as well, and go back and forth on the color,&nbsp;because while the blue is a beautiful shade, I do&nbsp;wonder if the white will be more useful to me.<br /><br />Photos 1 and 2, front and back for sizing<br />Photo 3 scrunched hot mess<br />Photo 4 jacket</div><div><br />Hope this helps you to help me and thanks for your advice.</div>