Looking for the best quality uniform possible

[islandhoper]

I need a new AirTran uniform set and need opinions on the best hat to the best shoes and everything inbetween.
I'm tired of the mail order low quality stuff.

(Spare me the underwear data...):uzi:

 

[180ToTheMarker]

I need a new AirTran uniform set and need opinions on the best hat to the best shoes and everything inbetween.
I'm tired of the mail order low quality stuff.

(Spare me the underwear data...):uzi:

PM me if you want the leather jacket. Size 40 reg I think.

 

[Longhorn]

M&H Uniforms by far for the best quality. As for hats, bancroft hats are the best quality in my opinion. I owned one when I had to wear one and the quality was great.

 

[Smacktard]

M&H Uniforms by far for the best quality. As for hats, bancroft hats are the best quality in my opinion. I owned one when I had to wear one and the quality was great.

The Bancrofts are hard to find these days. I've heard that Flight Station bought the rights to produce the caps, I'm not sure what's going on but it was very difficult to find a new one 3 months ago and phone calls to the Bancroft number were not returned. As for Flight Station pants and jackets, I would look elsewhere if you want quality.

 

[colejer]

Pilot Shirts

Landerwood shirts were the best I found. Though quality has come down in the past few years I still think they have the best shirts.

 

[IAHERJ]

Tarpey Taylors out in L.A. They have 3 different grades of fabric for your blazer and pants to choose from. They hand make the uniform for you and stitch your name etc. in the jacket. Best quality I've ever seen in a uniform. They were the Continental vendor for decades up until the 80's when the airline moved the headquarters to IAH.

 

[RadioClash]

You can get your uniforms from Abotts Uniforms in Atlanta. I have been buying from them for 9 years and never had an issue with quality. One thing that I like about their pants is the rubberish thing they put inside the waist band that helps keep you shirt tucked in.

I second the Bancroft hats. Get one if you are able to find one. I have a Bancroft and a Superior. Superior is junk. I wore the Superior once and it right back to the closet.

 

[Raskal]

I'm impressed with the M&H pants, the jacket is also pretty nice. As for the hat though, I've a Superior and it's not worth it-go with the Bancroft or something else.

 

[avbug]

Tarpy Tailors managed to screw up every item I got from them, pants, shirts, etc. Not impressed in the least.

Landerwood shirts are okay, but I've had several fall apart. They're expensive. Van Heusen work about as good as any, and they've held up better and stayed whiter than others I've had. They're usually less expensive.

 

[Cardinal]

I'm impressed with the M&H pants, the jacket is also pretty nice. As for the hat though, I've a Superior and it's not worth it-go with the Bancroft or something else.

I concur on both counts. Why the Superior hat has to look like it's Luftwaffe issue is beyond me. Sig heil.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Ditto on the VH shirts.

 

[Cardinal]

Member Wildmanny said it well, and his comments would add to the thread.

The fix to your shirt problem is easy: go custom. Especially useful for big and tall guys. Cost: $120 per--don't freak, you can afford it, it's just that you've been conditioned to look and live cheap as a pilot and there's no excuse for that. I've been having shirts and silk lined pants made in the U.S. for years and they are the best. I know, I know, it's expensive, but you'll look great and not like some fat, frumpy, piece of s___ captain that everyone looks at as he walks down the concourse eating his hotdog and spilling mustard on his shirt. I digress.

Pants: All wool, preferably a fine Merino and 120 count minimum (your tailor knows what that means). Get them color matched to your uniform. Have them lined with silk or satin and you'll fairly swish down the concourse. Get a full cut and that way they'll never bind you in the wrong spots. Again, $150 per, but trust me, it's worth it.

Dress pants are dress pants so that's not too hard to get. Get one of your favorite dress shirts, take it to the best store in your town (if you live in a small town with five and dime stores, might I suggest going to a big town--after all, you're a high flying pilot and can get anywhere), and tell their shirt guy to do you up--have him measure all the parts of your favorite shirts to get the fit just how you like it. All cotton pinpoints with all the proper collars, pockets, epaulets, pearled buttons, the whole deal. Make sure he doesn't send the order to some sweatshop in Asia, the quality just isn't there. Ask if he uses an outfit maybe in the garment district in New York or London.

Get ready to iron, but also get ready for the onslaught of flight attendants that will notice you as a bespoke pilot. Like I said in the previous post about shoes, the girls will follow you...all the way back to your room. Any pilot that knows how to dress right off the bat differentiates himself from the masses of cheap sons-of-b_____ these chicks are used to dealing with. If you are single, you have no excuse not to put on some fine armor and give yourself a leg up to get a leg up, know what I mean? It worked for me...

Fashionably yours,

Wildmanny

 

[avbug]

You want to be a fashion model, or just do your job?

I'm not spending a hundred twenty on a shirt and find, wool pants. Forget that.

No, it's not worth it.

 

[altimaklr]

Another great option is to take a quick nonrev vacation to Hong Kong or Bangkok and get your uniform custom made and tailored over there. Cost is less than half here in the US. You'll see several tailors in Hong Kong with business cards from NW/UA/CX/Cargo pilots from all over the world.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Landerwood shirts are the best... they last longer than VH and are built much better....

 

[sat74]

Another great option is to take a quick nonrev vacation to Hong Kong or Bangkok and get your uniform custom made and tailored over there. Cost is less than half here in the US. You'll see several tailors in Hong Kong with business cards from NW/UA/CX/Cargo pilots from all over the world.

Sam's Tailors is the well known for this. 100% Italian or English wools, custom tailored, etc... or you can email them your measurements. Great shirts too! http://www.samstailor.biz/

 

[SennaP1]

Question about the Landerwood Shirts?

Athletic = Husky?

Full = sides stick out when tucked in?

Tapered = I think I know what this means.