Posts by Srben

Quote:Originally Posted by Tyrone MacStiophain Also, I came close to buying this old suit. I guess a lot of Pac NW businessmen travel to Hong Kong, so I find stuff from HK tailors in the thrifts all the time. This 1970s suit has a crazy...

Quote:Originally Posted by johnvw ...I have one question for cataan: Aren't you afraid of being forced off SF for making favorable comments about JAB? I've bought several JAB pieces, and thrifted several more. I thoroughly enjoy...

Quote:Originally Posted by Tom Miler Today's three-piece suit. Pants are a bit uncommon because they almost reach my navel. A lot of people laugh that it is almost Fred Astaire's style but I like it that way because they hide my...

WIWT with my dark navy blazer:     I'm hoping the pink shirt and burgundy cap toes comes through for you. I'm a lifetime navy and grey man, and will be until the day I die. So flexible, and yet so classy, too. I hope...

Quote: Originally Posted by MisterFu  Okay, here is the deal: most here on SF, including myself, will tell you that the only "good" suits for under 200 will be those you find via thrift stores, SF classifieds and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Blown01NJ  So here's what I was planning: I measure a 40, but this blazer in a 40 seemed big so I went with a 39 and I still feel the shoulders are a /tad/ wide, but I can live with...

I have found, through thrifting them, that the JoS. A. Bank sportcoats fit my build the best. I get shoulders divots in practically everything else I try on, and I've tried on other, more expensive brands at...

       

If it helps in the assessment, my chest is a 46R, my trousers are between 34-36x32. I have an athletic build, my pecs usually make the lapels bow a bit, and I have one hell of a time with divots. That, and I have a squatter's butt....

Picked this BB blazer up while thrifting. Other than having the sleeves let out a bit, I'm happy with the fit. Thoughts?