Posts by DJosef

Hello guys, I need a seersucker suit MTM - or OTR with modification, but I usually start with XS and have it taken in - in NYC. I guess online is okay if I can save hundreds of bucks on it... can you suggest a good place to look?

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I grew up in Hungary, a heavily German-influenced culture, am half German by blood, watch German television daily, and spent quite a lot of time in Germany and Austria... And even so (or because of that), I am always a bit surprised when...

So as I promised, the trousers. This is how it looks overall. Colors are a bit off on the photo, the fabric is nicely textured charcoal.   Close-up of the pocket:     Keyhole...

Quote: Originally Posted by becnal  For me, the brass buttons scream "I'm a wannabe Admiral!".   That's because you're German. :) (I just checked it on your profile.) This kind of garment just doesn't have a...

Currently I have a weird Frankenstein's monster of an informal navy blazer that I had my alteration tailor make from scratch based on photos. She's a women's tailor specializing in couture, so it's not exactly her area of expertise,...

My suit was ready this week, but I left the jacket there for some adjustments. The front ended up being really boxy, sacky looking, and I asked the tailor to take it in to give it a more military-ish look, so pictures will have to wait...

Quote: Originally Posted by dopey  I don't really care. It is just clothes, and it isn't like I have a personal stake in what I wear to someone else's wedding. They can set whatever reasonable rules they want. If I...

I had the first fitting this week. The suit has started to flesh out pretty well. It's fun to see how a fully canvassed jacket looks when it's in the making. I can't wait to post the images when it's ready. :)

Funny how Western cultural traditions are kept alive by the Japanese. :)