Posts by cosmic

Quote: Originally Posted by David Reeves  I would rather have a fewer high quality items personally. I think half a dozen MTM sport coats sounds like a lot. 2 or 3 bespoke ones would be much better. Ok. What would you...

Quote: Originally Posted by poorsod  http://www.styleforum.net/t/71198/the-amazing-blazer-suit/0_30 http://www.styleforum.net/t/111076/the-swissarmysuit-a-sartorial-strip-tease/0_30 Great links, thanks - the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Parker  I liked the idea of the double-duty suit (aka BlazerSuit) when I first heard about it, but I soon realized I prefer focused, single-purpose suits much, much more. I suppose if you had...

We often hear about the folly of wearing an orphaned suit jacket with odd trousers, or wearing a suit without a tie. But what kind of suits can pull this off? Since not wearing a tie gives a more casual look, and since SCs are also...

After much faffing about with RTW shirts, what I did was get a MTM shirt at a decent shirt-maker (assuming they would get the length right), then went to an alterations tailor whilst wearing the MTM shirt, and asked them to adjust my...

Next week I should be picking up my third bespoke outfit, a navy blue suit (first two were a dinner suit and a navy blazer, both of which I was happy with; and some MTM shirts, which also turned out well). I'm thinking about what to...

It felt good because the fit was so much superior to anything I had worn before. Although this was tinged with regret that I would now have to replace 90% of my suits and sports jackets over the next 6-12 months, at not inconsiderable...

I'm thinking of ordering two pairs - one that is smart enough to go with suits, but versatile enough to look ok with casual trousers; and one more rugged pair for wet/muddy winter days. What's the consensus on which types of boots...

Avoid peak lapels (disqualifies it as a conservative interview suit), get twin vents, and avoid working cuffs unless the length is ideal (they are difficult to alter sleeve length on). Ignore brand. Try on a few dozen RTW, and pick the...