Posts by Champy

Today was my final tryout and here are the fixed pants. What remains is the shoulder padding to be shortened/ brought in and the jacket collar to be constructed as well as to add buttons to the sleeves and to the front of the jacket....

Hi John,   Well I know that navy suits can be worn with black, camel, tan or oxblood-colored footwear so I decided with this color once I tried the shoes. I mean it's not terribly looking with the black shoes but I like it...

The shoulders need to be brought in and the pants will be shortened and a bit tightened. The pockets are not patched, you are mistaken :) The shirt will be changed of course and I am planning an all white, a rather formal shirt. As...

So I just wanted to show you what the suit looks like till now, it still has some work but I think it's pretty much coming to an end. Here are some photos and I will be sure to post new ones ones the suit is fully finished.

Quote: Originally Posted by Victor Elfo    Do not shorten the jacket, it's already quite a bit short, in my opinion. I'll not comment on the shoulder line as the tailor's style is very far from my taste,...

Quote: Originally Posted by Victor Elfo    In my opinion, the jacket is, at least, 2 inches too short and those shoulders are a bit wider than what I could picture as flattering for you. The first picture...

This is my first tailored suit. What do you think? There is obviously still some work to be done like shortening and fitting the pants a bit more, I think they are wider/ baggier than they should be. The collar on the jacket...

Quote: Originally Posted by VinnyMac  I have 2 suits that are approximately that shade. If you don't like solid white, you can wear a white microcheck shirt with it. You can wear lavender and ecru with it. You can...

Quote: Originally Posted by mensimageconsultant  It's prom - the shirt should be white. The suit color and shoe color already are pushing it. The pocket square (don't call it a "hanky") probably should be white, but cream...

  What shirt other than this can be worn with this suit color? I plan on finding shoes with this color, a tanned leather but I think they will be brogues. Also, a recommendation of a tie/ bowtie would be much appreciated...