whats the best indy shirt to get ? Magnoli,Wested, or AB

Indiana.J · Post by **Indiana.J** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:26 pm

hey guys im looking to buy my first indy shirt. Could you let me know of what the best color and design and fit from the best company ? thanks

Indiana.J

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:58 pm

I only have a Wested (with an Adventurebilt on the way!).

I can tell you that the Wested is a Cotton/Poly blend that does not want to wrinkle. The epaulettes are a little too wide, the buttons too big, the cuffs are rounded (they should be squared) and the color is universally regarded as too light.

I re-dyed and re-buttoned my Wested and now it's really really good. I like it alot. It fits like a finely tailored dress shirt.

From what I hear the AB is a great shirt with more accurate fabric, color, cut and buttons than the Wested. I'll post more when I get mine in a few weeks.

Good thing about Wested, it's a really well made shirt. Immaculate stitching and has a really dressy look and feel to it. Very high quality. The shipping is also very quick in most instances.

I've also heard some good things about Todd's. The $50.00 price can't be beat. I can't wait to get one of those.

In the meantime, maybe some others will chime in with their experiences.

Henry Jones III · Post by **Henry Jones III** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:01 am

TheMechanic wrote:the color is universally regarded as too light.

I actually quite like the Wested colour. The material is way to thin though.

I prefer the fit of Todd's

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:03 am

Yup - I have a Magnoli and a Todd's, and I think I honestly prefer the Todd's!!

Don't forget about that option! And it's cheaper than the ones you have listed!

Shane

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:15 am

I have the AB and the Wested.

I like the Wested material better because it is presentable without ironing after it's washed, the AB needs a light ironing otherwise it looks like a used banknote. So +1 to Wested for practicality and convenience.

The AB edges it on colour so +1 to AB.

I like the AB epaulettes better they are slimmer and lie better so +1 again to AB.

It is fine on both as long as you get the right size, I think the Wested run about a size bigger than the AB. Evens.

Availability:

Wested off the rack.
AB quite some wait. +1 to Wested.

So speed and availability to Wested, accuracy to AB.

I don't have a Todd, availability seems a problem, colour appears too dark to me.

Bowie · Post by **Bowie** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:20 am

I'm with McFly 100%!!!

I love my Magnoli, but it has a dressier look & feel. Todd's is more accurate and almost half the price. My Wested shirt falls in third, but I do not own an AB so I can not comment.

Cheers!

Henry Jones III · Post by **Henry Jones III** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:10 pm

Kt Templar wrote:I don't have a Todd, availability seems a problem, colour appears too dark to me.

Yeah, it is IMO

It looks fine as a 'Crystal Skull warehouse scene' shirt, though.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:14 pm

KT templer. I like what you did with your post in comparing these items.

I don't own any and a opinion from some one who has more than one is very help full.

The only thing I can add is that I know how picky Marc kitter ( Adventurebilt) is about his products and that carries a lot of weight in my book.

RobocopIndy · Post by **RobocopIndy** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:58 pm

Where do you find other AB products than the hats?

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:21 pm

You have to PM Marc directly.

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:22 pm

RobocopIndy wrote:Where do you find other AB products than the hats?

PM Marc about ordering his other products, the site is coming soon though from what Ive read.
Best Regards,
Joe

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:22 pm

TheMechanic wrote:You have to PM Marc directly.

Darn, you were quicker on the draw

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:26 pm

I just recently got my Todds shirt and I do love it so. Ive got a wested on the way. From reading some of these posts im on the fence about canceling it

Those that own the wested shirt, is it something you regret purchasing or its it worth it?
Best Regards,
Joe

RobocopIndy · Post by **RobocopIndy** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:26 pm

LOL... thanks, you guys are great! ...and oh btw Mechanic, your G&B pics helped me choose the jacket I'm going with. Thanks!

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:13 pm

I have a Wested and a Magnoli. I like my Magnoli a little more than my Wested due to a more customized fit and better overall color.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:47 pm

Enclosed is a good comparison link with photos:

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t=29016

From what I can see, the AB appears to be a ringer.

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:59 pm

I like my Wested as I stated above, but I know it's not as close as it could be. It's a really nice shirt though. Like KT said, it doesn't really wrinkle and looks dressier than the other Indy shirts.

RobocopIndy, glad my G&B post helped you out. I think you'll really like the jacket.

whats the best indy shirt to get ? Magnoli,Wested, or AB

whats the best indy shirt to get ? Magnoli,Wested, or AB

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