/su/ 2
Images are sometimes not shown due to bandwidth/network limitations. Refreshing the page usually helps.
You are currently reading a thread in /fa/ - Fashion
You are currently reading a thread in /fa/ - Fashion
Old thread: >>>11111579
/suit/ thread! Discuss suits! Wear suits! /suit/s!
I've been thinking about double breasted suits a lot more lately - SuitSupply has some nice ones. Any of you guys feel comfortable enough to try one? I feel they'd work fairly well with my body type at 6'1" and 155lbs.
>>11149065
>>11149142
I don't think I could properly wear a double breasted suit without looking like a fedoramonger.
>>11149238
Good summer suits but ugh the shoes and no socks
>>11149815
I personally don't think you always need to wear like oxfords, especially when you're wearing quite casual suits that are unconstructed, have patch-pockets etc.
In many cases using a pair of clean sneakers saves you from looking like a child dressing up.
>>11149815
what are you 5 years old you cuck
Is my suit ok? I'm gonna wear it with a beige knitted tie and a patterned light blue shirt.
>>11149882
Personally I think it's way too short and I'm not a big fan of lapels that thin.
When will the suit be worn?
>>11149902
For a graduation and probably some more over the summer.
What do you mean way too short?
Maybe it's relevant that I'm in Europe and average height.
>>11149912
I'm also in Europe. It doesn't matter where you are, it's simply too short. It is fashionable right now, and I guess it's okay since I doubt you'll use it much/for long. Pants also seem to have an extremely low rise, and together it creates a weird balance. I'll post another photo after this post that shows a good balance that you can compare your picture with. You don't have to feel the same way (obviously), but this is just how I feel.
Pic related shows where it should end.
>>11149912
And here's the second post.
>>11149950
LOL
>British: no padding in shoulders
>Italian: very padded
?????
>>11149974
Yeah, that's fucking weird. The heavily structured shoulder's practically *the* sign of classic British tailoring.
>>11149950
On closer inspection: that's not a tuxedo, either...
went to suit supply and tried this on, asked about alterations
representative said the sleeves would be lengthened, jacket would be taken in a little at the center, and trousers would be tapered
does the jacket length look okay? seems a little long to me, but i know fuck all about suits. anything else the representative might have missed?
>>11150016
Nah, length is good. Shoulder looks good too, that's the main thing.
I personally would not taper the leg, but if that's your preference, go for it.
>>11149993
And the opposite for Italian tailoring (especially neapolitan) which is often unconstructed.
>>11150002
At least she made the disclaimer at the beginning...
>>11150016
No, they pretty much got it right.
>>11149929
That makes people that aren't very tall look short like this >>11150016
I personally prefer the shorter jackets and I think they are here to stay for a while.
>>11150087
Keep in mind the angle of the picture >>11150016 has taken - obviously his legs are going to look shorter than they are.
And the trend with suits 2 sizes too small is already going away, thank God.
so i have a pair of black leather chelseas
would it be frowned upon for being too casual for interviews and such if i wore them with a suit instead of wearing derbies or something with laces?
>>11150109
What job you applying for?
Jesus Christ, people. Give us more detail. Help us help you!
>>11150136
i don't actually have any interviews coming up, but just any interview where you'd be expected to wear a suit
office jobs, med school interviews, etc.
i think it looks fine, but it could be a huge faux pas
>>11150145
Unless it's an extremely conservative field (law, finance etc) I think you'll be fine. Really depends on the Chelseas though, 99% of the ones that get posted on /fa/ are cheap and ugly af.
>>11150109
Chelsea boots are definitely seen as a bit to casual for the office/business environments.
But every office has varying degrees of dress code and I suggest reading the room before going in.
>>11150097
>And the trend with suits 2 sizes too small is already going away, thank God.
That was a thing? Like people would actually go out and wear a 38 instead of a 40?
>>11149950
I find this post racist and I'm offended.
>>11149882
Give yourself a little more space in the thighs.
>>11150109
If they're polished and have a plain leather or vibram sole, there's no reason why you shouldn't wear them to an interview. Black chelseas are a wild card - they're suitable for pretty much every occasion especially if well made. The level of polish tends to determine how well they're received. If you have a mirror shine, they're acceptable pretty much anywhere from business to black tie.
>>11149974
This is a drawing tutorial.
Reminder that this is how a suit should fit.
Can't believe how many people are actually falling for the slim suit meme.
>>11149882
Everything is way too tight and narrow. Very high buttoning point doesn't flatter your physique. That short jacket does not look good.
>>11151252
Re-reminder that that's a supremely suboptimal drape suit fit
My ties keep fraying at the tip, what am I supposed to do?
>>11151591
>>11151591
how the fuck does this even happen, does your tie get caught in things or does it scrape against something when you sit down
>>11151606
possibly rubbing on a belt buckle?
>>11151591
>>11151603
>>11151621
Holy shit how did you even manage to do that?
This is like /fa/ equivalent of gore.
>>11151122
Yeah, and it's a terrible one, because it's teaching all the wrong things. What's your point?
>>11151591
>>11151603
>ties are beautiful fold construction
>he's mauled the piss out of them
I'm close to crying real tears here, mane.
I'm here for the reddit
>>11151976
get longer socks
>>11151962
It's just a simple threefold, man.
>>11151976
Like this fit a lot desu, except the trouser leg's 2-3 inches too short. Also what >>11151992 said. Good colors though, even manages to make sense of that waistcoat which I would have considered too odd to work with myself. Good work.
>>11152018
You the guy who posted those? If not I don't see how you'd know that since it's not obvious from the pics, but if you are that anon, WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING WITH THEM? How do you make that shit happen?
Also w2c woven silk threefold tie
>>11152057
In the second pic you can clearly see it's only folded a couple times, so it's a threefold.
What's your budget? I can highly recommend Berg&Berg who sell 3/6-fold ties at a very reasonable price. Another actor that offers good ties for a reasonable price is Exquisite Trimmings.
If you can stretch your budget a bit, Drake's is a staple. Viola Milano is also very good, but be prepared to pay a premium.
>>11149882
It looks very unconventional to your body since it makes your legs looks way too long and the pants are too tight around your legs. Your posture ends up looking nerdy and insecure in a sense.
>>11149882
Also, drop the shirt due to its collar. You're going to a graduation, not to spread Christianity.
>>11152178
>drop the shirt due to its collar
What are you even talking about? It's a perfectly normal collar.
Can someone post some non-grandpa suits? I some since I graduate in a month and I haven't decided what to wear yet.
What colors are trending right now and also should I go full suit or blazer + chinos?
>>11152227
Which ones that have already been posted are grandpa suits?
>>11152227
>>11152234
Sorry, I didn't intend to imply that those posted so far are grandpa suits.
But I can't see myself wearing these
>>11151976
>>11151548
>>11149142
>>11152246
yeah I get you, they're either a bit too classically fitted or a bit loud and or fogey in terms of pattern. just stick to boring simple and sleek colours like navy (and darker blues in general) as well as greys. look up jake armoury, probably a young dude who looks good and styles his tailored clothes pretty modern and sensibly (bit too much of a #menswear flair for me at times but generally he looks very good).
>>11152235
Wtf is going on in his tie region?
>lighter base tone than shirt
>shitty grandma floral print
>slim with low rise trousers
>tie bar
He couldn't have done this worse if he'd made a conscious effort.
>>11152227
oh and get a navy blue suit that is bright enough that it would look fine to wear the jacket alone, that way you could wear the jacket alone with slack, chinos, whatever. bit easier with navy vs. grey
>>11152246
I was just curious, makes it easier to post inspo that you would like.
And yeah, the ones you posted are quite horrible.
If you like a more casual approach, I suggest you check out Saman Amel's instagram. Quality shit and really cool fits in my opinion. I'm still waiting for my MTM coat from them, was supposed to get it yesterday.
>>11152227
>>11152246
This fit from the last thread or something like it is what I'd recommend desu: >>11113966
>>11152264
It's not so much the colour but the fabric itself that decides whether or not it will lend itself to wear the jacket alone.
A birdseye weave is very good if you want to break off the suit and wear just the jacket.
>>11152265
hey euro dude whaddup? that tailor is pretty sick mate I think i talked to you about aussie tailors a whole back. it seems tailoring or atleast the internet of tailoring is all pretty synchronously styled with a little bit of diversity in some people doin the dandy thing, kinda the whole minimal/sleek industrial design approach in colours and cuts. lookin at the thumb of your pic I could've swore it was from the instagram of Australia's most internet famous tailor.
>>11152272
Yeah you right, as long as there's some texture to it and it's not too sleek looking it'll be good, I personally like Frescoes/or equivalent thats less smooth and shiny. I'd still say that a darker blue/navy should be your first though
>>11152265
>I'm still waiting for my MTM coat from them, was supposed to get it yesterday.
They're going to deliver it? You don't pick it up from them?
>>11152275
Yeah, I remember you, you were a fan of B&Tailor too, right?
Classic style is pretty much the same throughout, with the minor details being the things that create diversity. Most of the instagrams I follow are people who would never wear sneakers with suits/jackets or things like pic related - I like both, but I think the more casual approach would fit me better since I'm only 25 and not going into a too conservative field of work.
>>11152283
>I'd still say that a darker blue/navy should be your first though
Agreed. It was my first suit and it's by far the most versatile colour in my opinion. Suits pretty much any occasion.
>Tfw there's a suitsupply suit you fall in love with but you can't afford it, and when you can it's no longer in production
There was a grey Soho I'll never see again
>>11152284
No, I'll be picking it up from them.
I had my fitting last Thursday and they said it would be finished later next week (this week), but I'm guessing the tailor has quite a lot of business right now so it'll probably be completely finished early next week.
I'm just very inpatient and not cut out for this whole MTM/semi-bespoke business, senpai.
>>11152310
Check out their 'Design your suit'-programme, they might have that fabric available through that.
>>11152313
I'll check it out, I hope the price is similar when you make it yourself
>>11152317
>I hope the price is similar when you make it yourself
You'll of course pay a small premium for that service, but if you really want it it'll probably be worth it. Besides, their suits aren't that expensive, especially when looking at what you're getting.
I'd rather pay $1500 for a suit I think is perfect than $1000 that I'm not perfectly happy with. The price you pay is soon forgotten whereas the happy feeling stays forever...
>>11152313
>I'm just very inpatient and not cut out for this whole MTM/semi-bespoke business, senpai.
Haha, yeah, I get it. Waiting for that perfect piece is never easy.
On the plus side, you'll probably have it for the rest of your life once it's done so...
>>11152227
>>11152246
here
is a cord blazer like pic hard to pull off?
>>11152324
We'll see.
I'm an idiot and I'm going to start working out and gaining some weight, so we'll see how it lends itself to alterations over time.
I just couldn't wait longer and I really wanted a jacket that I wasn't ashamed of wearing outside. I did tell them that I'm going to start working out a bit and they said 'no prob, senpai', so I have faith in them.
Oh, and what is /fa/'s view on pop over shirts like pic related? I'm thinking of ordering 1-2 when picking up my coat.
>>11152301
Yup that's me, favourite tailor as of now is either Camps De Luca from France I also like Tailor Caid from Japan but BN tailor is probably the most well known that does fittings here in Australia and they do a great house style. Agree with you on the styling too I really enjoy classic sneakers with tailored clothing too, hell my whole casual lool is prettt much skatewear, frump engineered garments look and simple tailored stuff together. Finishing architecture internship at the moment and its pretty much just wear whatever you want as long as its relatively smart (lots of tailored shirts and slim sweaters with wool pants and chukkas or sleek sneakers).
>>11152331
Looks fine mate, from what you've posted so far you seem to have a good enough eye to not ask /fa/, I'm not the biggest fan of this board just duck into waywt and whatever else to help peeps out. Probably check out somewhere with people more experienced in what you wear (styleforum is probably best, it's not as good as it was though).
>>11149821
IMO those shoes look way too casual for a suit. Even when I see someone wearing shoes like that with a nice pair of dark jeans, it gives me the impression that they only have one pair of shoes they wear for everyhing.
>>11152331
The style is fine, but what's up with Saman Amel and dressing their guys up in shirts with no contrast to the suit at all? Looks bad man, much worse than their actual tailoring. I don't get why they'd deliberately make such a bad presentation.
>>11152336
I'm pretty envious that B&Tailor do visits to Australia, even though I probably couldn't afford (or rather wouldn't spend that much) on a suit right now (still a couple months away from graduating).
Haven't heard of the other two tailors but I'll check them out, always nice to find more inspiration!
>>11152341
Haha thanks man, appreciated!
I don't generally come here either, just occasionally when I see threads like this do I spend some time here. And yeah, not a big fan of Styleforum - there are some posters there with a great style (Spoo, as an example), but they mostly seem like people my age or slightly older dressing in really old, 'grandpa' suits/jackets. Something that you'd see at a country club or the like.
>>11152356
I agree, those shoes aren't the best (I'm thinking of getting pic related - I think they'd go well with grey and blue suits), but I think they still show that it's possible to mix sneakers with more tailored clothing and not look like a pop-idol.
>>11152373
Tone-in-tone is usually a hit-or-miss kinda thing, but I generally like what they do.
>>11152373
This is an example of when I think it looks good. Then again, it could just be that I love this jacket. I can't stop touching it when I visit them kek.
Another pop over shirt with jacket combo that I'm really diggin'.
>>11152380
>>11152384
It's a miss or miss thing to me IMO, never seen it look good. These khaki tones make it worse if anything. I agree it's a nice coat though.
>>11152387
This one has good contrast, perfectly decent.
>>11152390
It's a matter of taste. I didn't like it at all in the beginning, but I'm warming up to it. Pic related is what I consider a bad example.
Only saved the image because it slightly shows how my overcoat will look, as most of the pics they have up are of double-breasted ones. I'm thinking my winter coat will be double-breasted, for that extra warmth. Hoping they'll have a warm blue wool fabric with a dark red windowpane pattern on it, would be perfect.
>>11152380
Haha definitely feel you on styfo a lot of the best posters have moved on, surprised spoo still posts, my fav was tirraleur who actually wore colourful shit well. I kinda just stay to the australian thread and the StreetwearDenim side since they still have some dope posters. I guess your best of finding some of the other younger tailoring affiliated people on insta, some of the armoury guys are dope. btw I'd pony up for common projects (suede achilles maybe) if you can try them on irl definitely the best sneaker for wearing with tailored stuff, I like classic cheap stuff like boring vans and chucks though.
>>11152401
Yeah, tirraleur sounds like a familiar name, but it's been more than a year since I last browsed there. Still better than any of the Swedish sites I've seen kek.
I'm not a big fan of Common Projects, maybe I just haven't seen the suede ones. I'm just having a hard time digesting that price (even though the ones I posted are almost as expensive) for a pair of sneakers.
Another pair I'm looking at are these from Andrea Zori, but they're low top instead of quarter top.
>>11152395
>It's a matter of taste.
Not to be a dick, but I gotta disagree with you there. To me that's like saying that whether >>11151976 has the correct trouser length is a matter of taste. I mean in some sense, yeah, it's taste, but only on the same level where showing up to the Nobel dinner in full rick is a matter of taste.
>>11152420
that's understandable I fit into womens cps and a they always go on sale so thats where I get mine, as long as they're relatively simple you'd probably be fine. I like your first sneaker bettter to, not a fan of the eyelets on second.
>>11152227
>>11152424
>but I gotta disagree with you there
That's okay, I can handle it. I'm not a feminist or a Bernie fan.
I'm aware that it's breaking some of the 'rules', but I still feel that as long as you know the rules, you can break them in a good way. I think this is an example of that, even though it usually goes tits up.
>>11152435
What size feet do you have? I'm usually a 40-41, so I might have to check out the women's shoes aha.
I like the first ones better too, they're just really crisp and clean, and I love the light grey suede. Still, 270€ seems a bit over the top for sneakers, but I'm thinking I'll just have to bite the bullet and get them anyway.
At least I got a decent tax refund, so there's that.
>>11152437
Jesus.
>>11152437
>the man from >>11152235 has had a shirt made from the same fabric
>>11152260
>slim with low rise trousers
yea, this has to stop.
I had to donate/return two suits to thrift shop due to the ultra low rise on the trouser(s). MTM is looking like the better bet. Low rise is quite literally the bane of everything I stand for.
P+C construct many of their cotton ties in this way. Never been a fan of bright neckwear anyway.
>>11152455
think cp goes upto 43 or something in men, theres no difference wha
tsoever between the mens and womens except that the womens go down lower jn size and it says women on insole.
>>11152479
Hmm, might have to check this out if the suede ones are nicer than C.QP.
I've always been told I need to get in touch with my more feminine side anyway..
>>11152455
not a feminist, y doe bruh?
>>11152496
definitely worth on sale, was also a bit skeptical but after trying em on definitely changed my mind on em
>>11152506
Third-wave feminism has turned into a club for thinly veiled misandry that's spreading stupid myths like the wage gap, rape culture etc. and tries its best to police the language people use, the games they play and in general, the way they live their lives.
I'm all for feminism in the Middle East and Africa.
>>11152511
Who am I to judge?
I'm wearing cashmere gloves for women from Johnston's of Elgin kek.
>>11152522
some of the older guys on the aus thread on styfo shill the fuck out of johnstons gloves but strayas way too fuckin hot for them even in winter i reckon
>>11152529
Yeah, that sounds weird. It doesn't even get cold over there, different story here in Sweden where even summer can be quite cold.
In Australia I'd just buy a pair of unlined peccary gloves like pic related for the colder months if I felt my hands were a bit chilly.
>>11152522
fair answer bruv on radical feminism, just don't understand how most people on 4chan can be against equality of the sexes
>>11152544
I don't think anyone here in the West genuinely is for any inequality between the sexes. That's pretty much reserved for muslims nowadays.
Feminism here in the West has already won. We are equal. Women have the same opportunities and rights as men. In many ways girls even have it much better young boys, which is a very recent phenomenon (like, in the past 5 years). The feminists of today here in the West are nothing but hateful fascists who are against free speech and - paradoxically - patriarchal structures what with how they adore Islam, which is basically an ideology that stands for everything real feminists should loathe.
>>11152572
I get where your coming from but it's definitely a generalisation when feminists are a large group from those who do what you descrive to those who just push the core concept of equality.
>>11152582
The problem is that the feminists that I described are the ones who are influential. They are a small group, no doubt about it, and their numbers are shrinking - which is why they're becoming more and more radical in a desperate effort to stay alive. Feminism is imploding here in the West because the majority of women aren't into man-hating and all that these third-wave lunatics represent, and they're starting to see just how stupid and bigoted they are. The number of women who identify as feminists in the US has dropped from 28% to 18% in the past two years. In the UK the number is down to 9%.
But the problem is how these people are so influential, when you even have governments repeating the myths they spread. An example of this is Obama who occasionally parrots the gender pay-gap myth, or Hillary who talks about rape culture and how 1/4 women will be raped at their college campus.
But we are winning.
>>11152600
I fuck with you man you got your facts straight and don't just parrot the cuck nigger feminazi that stuff I'm used to here.
>>11151962
Would you believe it was actually like this when I bought it for a dollar kek
It's a vintage tie so 80+ years of wear haven't been kind to it - I've done my best to restore the damage elsewhere like where it was shredding at the seams but I have no clue what to do for the damage at the tip other than shortening it past the damage
>>11152612
why even bother
>>11152606
Yeah, I figured, but I'm in a chatty mood.
Though I don't think this is the right thread for it, so here's another photo.
>>11152534
not the biggest fan of gloves to be honest but that's probably since I've never had reason to wear them though, have a good one mate gonna nod off for the night
>>11152631
The silk has such a wonderful hand and nice feeling to it, and it still ties a great knot.
>>11152681
Good night, squire.
>>11152634
This is such a good thread - let's not entirely derail it with political theory (there's a reason /pol/ is the way it is)
That said, I'll bring back the topic of dinner suits. I'm young, English, and go to a lot of 'society' events in black tie (balls, parties, fundraisers etc) so I've essentially mastered the 'rules', and it's starting to feel repetitive getting it right every time. How can black tie be made more /fa/?
I've been considering finding some black Chelseas from Church's or something for something a but more Hedi, or possibly mixing it up with some white tie accessories (stiff wing collar bc why not)
>>11152714
If you stick to "is this still acceptably perfect black tie", then white marcella and black patterned silk waistcoats are equally classic but far more rare (and more interesting than a cummerbund). You can also start mixing it up with different types of shirts and collars (wide pleat bibs are my favourite) and black diamond tip bows in various patterned silk weaves. If you feel like stepping away from the stricter norms, then consider adding some dark red or dark blue colouring to your accessories too.
>>11152714
>This is such a good thread
Mainly because of me, though :^) But yeah, fair dues, no more politics.
>How can black tie be made more /fa/?
Go grenadine, senpai. Works quite well with a mid/light grey suit. I think Exquisite Trimmings have some for pretty cheap.
>I've been considering finding some black Chelseas from Church's or something
Go with something instead, if you're aiming for a Hedi look, since Church's shoes tend to be more casual and 'clunky'. If your budget is pretty tight, look inte Carmina.
Can you rate my latest suit /fa/?
I like the more traditional suits rather than the slim shit today.
>>11152809
Jacket is a really bad fit, way too big in the shoulders
>>11152809
Buttoning point is too low, should be at the waist for a 4x1 or 6x1 DB to look good and actually be functional. Sleeves and jacket length look a little long, shoulders are broad but don't look like they're too broad, pants are a good fit and length.
>>11152809
Please try harder
>>11152825
Thanks, I'll try to get some adjustments made on that jacket.
>>11152842
You can't salvage the buttoning point, though. Trust me, I had a jacket like that and I threw it out when I realized how much better it looks when the bottom buttons are near your waist (ignore the short sleeves on this shitty wikipedia picture).
Not a single decent suit in this thread. Go to any high school prom and you'll see dozens of better suits than these. If high school kids can manage it why can't you. it's two items of clothing, it's not difficult.
Here's more old ties for you guys to get angry about
>>11152612
>I have no clue what to do for the damage at the tip other than shortening it past the damage
This is the way to do it t b h. Cut the damaged part well off, hand roll the edge yourself. Unless you're like 6'7" you'll never have a problem with too little tail left to tie on anyway, if anything shortening will make it more manageable for most guys -- easier to tie without the tail coming out longer than the blade, especially in a four in hand.
Are the rise of these pents too high? I got em made because I generally like a higher rise and also because I don't like any shirt showing between the buttoning point and the waistband
Lower the rise for next pair?
>>11153315
I think they look alright but honestly, and normally I don't say this, but I think those higher rise pants would actually look better pleated.
>>11153315
Nah, that's a good height and the pants look super clean and nice. You need to fix your shirt tucking strategy though. Where did you get them?
>>11153315
Luxire?
>>11153315
Naw, that's a good rise, but if I were you I'd have the next pair made with braces buttons instead of belt loops. From your pic it seems that they're not really cut that well for carrying a belt (the buckle seems to be rising above the top edge of the waistband). However, the line looks to fit the line of your waist great, so it's not that they're badly cut. Braces will work better here IMO.
>>11152260
>>11152466
Just interested, can you elaborate on why slim and low rise is bad? Is it just a matter of taste?
>>11153341
Brace buttons can still be added - it's not like belt loops prevent him from putting buttons on the inside or outside, it's just a matter of whether he's willing to have both instead of one or the other.
>>11153367
Not the people you're quoting but they cause a very weird and ugly balance, making your body look disproportionate, what with a long torso and short legs.
Also looks very stupid when you see a triangle of shirt when wearing a jacket.
>>11153383
Nice pants, kudos!
Do they fit well? Did you measure yourself or send in a pair of pants that fit well? I'm curious to try and order something from there.
>>11153367
>Just interested, can you elaborate on why slim and low rise is bad?
Basically, a broader tie inherently looks shorter, and a slim tie looks longer, because of the proportions of the tie itself. This means that a slim tie elongates the torso. Low rise trousers also elongate the torso, simply by showing more of it, so combining a slim tie with a low rise means that you get a super fucking long torso shape and end up looking like a chimp or something, completely disproportionate.
>>11153383
That's true, he could do that too. It shouldn't cost much to have an alteration tailor just add those. I just like the clean line you get from buttons and no belt loops.
>>11153385
I found a beat-up pair of high waisted vintage pants that fit perfectly and sent them in for replication. They came back fine, so I ordered another pair in a similar style, and those came out just as nice. Then I went off the rails and sent them a bunch of weird styling details all at once and they gave me these. Everything's exactly as I asked for it. Unfortunately, I screwed around with the hip measurement when I should have just left it alone and this pair was too tight around the hips. Plenty of fabric to let out, though, so I took it to a tailor and they fixed my screwup.
The two fabrics I picked for the lining aren't a good match together but I didn't really realize when I specified them. The pants were meant to be pleated, but since I screwed around with the hip measurement the pleats looked stupid and I turned them into darts (which looks just fine now). The Dugdale wool is very soft, which is good except for it not holding a crease very well. I had these made because I was toying around with the idea of a full suit made of the fabric - not sure it's the best idea now, but it's still in the back of my mind.
>>11153442
How much do Luxire charge for a 3pc suit?
>>11153442
Well, that's reassuring!
Thinking about sending them a pair of my PT01 trousers since they really do have a perfect fit.
>>11153445
I think it was somewhere around $800 for a 2pc depending on fabric, so around $1000 would be a good guess. I'd probably want a second pair of pants if I was getting a full 3pc suit made, though, so I'd probably set aside like $1200. Sportcoats were $650 last I checked, but it could have gone up since then.
>>11153457
>I'd probably want a second pair of pants if I was getting a full 3pc suit made, though
Fuck yeah anon, I always get 2-3 pair done up, otherwise shit just wears out too fast and you end up with an odd jacket.
>>11153327
A local tailor did them.
Anyone here into collecting old suits and jackets? Here's a early 1900s jacket. It's probably pre-1910s and definitely pre-ww1
>>11153653
Damn, where do you find stuff like that? The oldest thing I have is a morning coat from 1920
More importantly, is it your size?
Can anyone comment on buying a MTM suit online (indochino, suit suply) vs going to say Nordstrom?
Online stores seem to focus on fit, slim suits, but you run the risk of not physically being there to have a tailor help you.
>>11153774
I'd honestly go with neither for my first choice -- see if you can find a local tailor to do the work for you, like >>11153315. A place like Nordstrom will pretty much always charge a shop premium compared to a local guy, and online doesn't get you the benefit of an experienced measurement.
>>11153774
Always leave room for final alterations at your local tailor.
Got a new suit from Suitsupply, just arrived today.
How's it looking /fa/?
>>11154232
Looks good. Did you have it altered instore? If so, how much did it cost and are you happy with the results?
Anyone have experience with Ede & Ravenscroft RTW? I'm in the market for a few suits for around £400-500 each
whats wrong with designer suits?
i read on some other fashion forum that tom ford has exact same quality(or made in the same place) as zegna couture which is similarly priced and are regarded as quality
am i being mislead or no
>>11154232
Looks good, fits really well.
Congrats on a nice buy dude!
>>11154281
they're often cut with a different house style, ford has narrower lapels and pants than normal. they're a bit outside of what many would consider well fitting tailored clothing, but they can still lool good w.g. hedi slimanes work with dior homme
>>11154232
realy nice, good job on gettin it right. jacket especially looks great if anything I'd prefer pabts to be higher rise and a cuff (i straight up dont like uncuffed pants though, personal pref in that regard).
>>11153808
Good to know. I guess I'm just scarred from the terrible local tailor experience. An older Arab guy who wouldn't listen to me when I said I need slim and another time an Asian women who couldn't really speak english. Guess I'll try again.
>>11154184
So online suit are ok? Have you tried any personally?
>>11154276
Old man fit on the RTW
Their MTM or bespoke services are top-tier, but bear in mind their cuts are very 'establishment'. Which is not a bad thing at all, in its own right, but you won't be featuring in any inspo threads soon. Think Duke of Cambridge rather than Bond
>>11153367
The thing is, low rise isn't inherently bad. It's ultimately contingent on how it fits the wearer. Guys like me with muscular thighs should only have stuff tapered from the knee down - low rise sucks cause it's literally on my nuts.
As they've said, it looks ridiculous when low rise is paired with a traditional, longer jacket. When Thom Browne debuted his shorter, more aggressively tailored silhouette in early 2000, you saw the gradual shift in suiting toe the line with different cuts. With Alesandro at Gucci turning that on it's head, you'll start to see a higher rise become popular for a few seasons.
All this is to say that low rise should be reserved for the ultra lean / skinny.
>>11154458
The thing that you have to remember is that most alterations places aren't really tailors. They mostly do the most barebones alterations. Of course the price reflects this. And remember that there is places where they just take your measurements and sent them off to China to have your clothes made so be careful there.
Look around your area, ask around and try to see the tailor's workshop. I lucked out because the tailor I found does things on the cheaper side and does a good job. He makes you a personal pattern, gives you a minimun of two fittings and does a mixture of hand and machine work. The selection of fabrics aren't too bad either. He doesn't really stay in the most prestigious part of town so this allows for lower prices but the work is good. I'd recommend it just for the experience, having a personal connection with a tailor is pretty cool and being there with him is invaluable compared to sending off your measurements online.
BUT if your body type isn't abnormal and you're not looking for a peculiar style that isn't on RTW then I'd suggest sticking to RTW.
Found a bright red cotton tie from WWII. How do I pull this off? All the bright red tie fits I've seen have been stock photos of businessmen and that doesn't really match the material of the tie.
>>11156134
I wouldn't.
It's just too bright. A deep red, burgundy tie can look really good, but that just looks extremely tacky.
Throw it away.
>>11156559
Disagree. One shouldn't be afraid of bright colors.
>>11156134
Any dark, fairly textured cloth will work, probably a light grey 2pc as well. a suit in this >>11153383 fabric will work well: contrast for the color, and the herringbone weave gives a textured feel that the cotton will work well with.
And in case you didn't realize it yourself, never throw away vintage items.
What does /su/ think about DB jackets?
Never been a fan myself. Plus I like to unbutton when I sit. But I'm keeping an open mind as I look to expand my wardrobe and some of my cuts are looking rather dated (I'm approaching 30 and fell hard for the modern fit for the past few years).
What guidelines for DBs should I be aware of that are different and don't apply to a single-breast?
>>11158139
I'm a fan, but only if:
- The bottom buttons are aligned with either the pockets or the pocket flaps (4x1 can be above the pockets)
- The lapels point to the very edge of the shoulder and don't fly away above the top of the shoulder (pic related)
- The pants are balanced to the jacket, with a wider cut, cuffs, and pleats
