Posts by rob

Quote:Originally Posted by RogerC I'm working off a similar playbook, with somewhat more of a bias towards odd jackets as this is more appropriate for my work place. Already have: French blue Lesser tropical suit Slewfoot brown...

Quote:Originally Posted by VinnyMac ...sounds like a stupid idea. If you really believe that there's a sweet spot between 38 and 40, then one don't you just buy one and have it tailored? Better yet. Have one made. Rob

I find the mid-weights pretty versatile. I only have a short walk from house to garage and parking lot to office. Once there, it's comfortable. I might lean to adding some summer weight/fabrics since the muggy midwest summers are the...

I have been dumping my RTW and converting to bespoke over the past year or so , so the ten suit wardrobe has been on my mind. But rather than just a top ten, I plan on buying an average of 4 bespoke items per year for the next ten...

Quote:Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy I don't know about the dropped shoulder issue but none of my shirts from My Tailor have fused collars. Joe's collars are some of the best. Much better than WW Chan for example. From all...

After buying twenty or so shirts from My Tailor, I've moved on. Joe doesn't travel to Milwaukee so I used another traveling tailor that works with them. I just didn't like the fused collars and the fact that they don't account for my...

Quote:Originally Posted by acridsheep I don't like the method for puffing squares. Too precious. It's supposed to look like an afterthought. Stuff it in. SB, I like the fit, and I love my inspired cream square as well. I would...

I think it's great in name.

I haven't reviewed all of the posts, so this may re-hash others who have stated it better but here it goes anyway: 1. Don't just buy things, build a wardrobe. Find our what you want or need for work, weekends evenings. Ask yourself,...

I wouldn't go to my tailor if it was just a business transaction. I would hope that given all the time we spend on clothing, it would be more than a mere exchange of money for goods. Rob