{"product_id":"starched-front-evening-shirts-sh229","title":"Starched\/Unstarched Front Evening Shirts (SH229)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are no longer pre-starching these shirts. We will now sell them as unstarched for a discounted price. We can only recommend they be starched and laundered by the following company:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarkers Laundry, Rear of 3 Dominion Road, Wallisdown, Bournemouth. Dorset. BH11 8LH T: 01202 291295\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as boiled front shirts, these have the traditional starched bib front and cuffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were worn on all formal evening occasions by late Victorians and Edwardians with starched wing collar and white tie. The tradition continues today at very formal events such as white tie balls and certain regiments in the Army also insist on them as correct wear with Mess dress They are now virtually unobtainable but we have them specially made for us so the supply is secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in 100% cotton and feature a loop at the back neck to keep the tie in place and a loop at the bottom of the bib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shirt can be used with any of our stiff collars, available separately on the collar page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf ordering a separate collar, do keep in mind it is usual to add \u003cspan\u003e½\u003c\/span\u003ein to the neckband collar size so a 15.5in shirt would need a 16in collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a placket opening mid chest which enables the studs to be fastened without crumpling the bib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to close with 3 dress studs which are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurved shirt tails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialist laundry required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished length from collar to hem 34in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve length 34in centre back to cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bib is approximately 15in long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes: 14.5in - 20in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColours\/Fabrics: White 100% cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Late C19th to early C20th.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"martialartswushu","offers":[{"title":"19.5in \/ Starched","offer_id":31625406251105,"sku":"SH229-001-195","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"20in \/ Starched","offer_id":31625406283873,"sku":"SH229-001-200","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"13.5in \/ Unstarched","offer_id":39450308313185,"sku":"SH229-135","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14in \/ Unstarched","offer_id":39450308575329,"sku":"SH229-140","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"14.5in \/ Unstarched","offer_id":39450308837473,"sku":"SH229-145","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"15in \/ Unstarched","offer_id":39450310017121,"sku":"SH229-150","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"15.5in \/ Unstarched","offer_id":39450311688289,"sku":"SH229-155","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16in \/ Unstarched","offer_id":39450312900705,"sku":"SH229-160","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16.5in \/ Unstarched","offer_id":39450313326689,"sku":"SH229-165","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17in \/ Unstarched","offer_id":39450314014817,"sku":"SH229-170","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17.5in \/ Unstarched","offer_id":39450314276961,"sku":"SH229-175","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"18in \/ Unstarched","offer_id":39450314997857,"sku":"SH229-180","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18.5in \/ Unstarched","offer_id":39450315849825,"sku":"SH229-185","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"19in \/ Unstarched","offer_id":39450316144737,"sku":"SH229-190","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"19.5in \/ Unstarched","offer_id":39450316472417,"sku":"SH229-195","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20in \/ Unstarched","offer_id":39450316931169,"sku":"SH229-200","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"15in \/ Starched","offer_id":40755463422049,"sku":"SH229-001-020","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17in \/ Starched","offer_id":40755465748577,"sku":"SH229-001-17","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"14.5in \/ Starched","offer_id":40755466764385,"sku":"SH229-001-145","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopifycdn.net\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/1675\/8369\/products\/sh229.jpg?v=1597231259","url":"https:\/\/www.martialartswushu.com\/products\/starched-front-evening-shirts-sh229","provider":"martialartswushu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}