Posts by mrjames

Quote: Originally Posted by srivats #6 looks the best fitwise and stylewise. No fit issues anywhere as far as I can see. Get it pressed properly and you'll be good. in my youthful opinion (21 years old), it...

Quote: Originally Posted by Digmenow Sort of still on topic, what's an appropriate tip for alterations? I'm using the lady who does alterations at the local K & G store and my current rule is $5 minimum or 20% once...

19 and a double brested suit? are you sure this is a good idea? 6 button aswell, that suit will put about 20 years on you- where could you ever wear such a thing- can't wear it to work, can't wear it out and about... as for the fit-...

Quote: Originally Posted by JRB It would be allowable if you were not to mention it to anyone on style forum- ever QFT I say yes- wear it, but don't go to work in it...

these guys make it seem like it'l cost a million dollars to get it tailored. I don't know how the price structure works in the us, but over here it would be: about £120 total although you will have to go to the absolute best tailor...

Quote: Originally Posted by myztikal47 The problem I'm having is creasing on one shoe [/IMG] This is your leading foot- the one you put your weight on- try this, when you bend down to pick something up and...

i often wear just the jacket (it's velvet), with a coloured pocket square went to the supermarket in it earlier today...

that's great to hear- definitely pass some praise onto AE, i've been having very poor SA experiences recently so this re kindles my hope for humanity my favorite above and beyond story was when I really needed a pair of shoes for a...

Quote: Originally Posted by jrd617 Impossible in real life to do this. of course, but the foofing thread is about mostly impossible alterations no? i'm no tailor, but if there is excess fabric in the body...

Quote: Originally Posted by Heuristic jrd617 requested I come here with the comments: "I'd like to see a slightly longer jacket, slightly wider lapels, a higher button stance, a spread collar, and a better knot." i'd also...