Posts by afuturestrader

Quote: Originally Posted by Despos You need to deepen and curve the seat seam which also gives more rise. Thanks for the thoughts. How would this be done? And how is this different from the "Vienna...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ataturk Like I said, though, the pants are unhemmed. So presumably the suit is new. Take it back and get another suit. Correct, the suit is new. The suit fits me well overall,...

Quote: Originally Posted by a tailor you tell him ter. a gentleman does not bend, ever. You guys have a great sense of humor. Let me give you some more material to work with - I meant "bend"...

When a pair of suit trousers are worn, and I bend, a weggie occurs. It is not dramatic but enough to fix. I have been told locally that the problem is the rise. The pants have not yet been hemmed. So a local tailor suggested taking...

Quote: Originally Posted by Tony Romo Suits from the nice Barney's stores are made by Caruso. The suits I've seen at the Barney's outlet were some Canadian made ones... but this might be a different...

What do you think of Barney's private label suits? Are they canvassed, half-canvassed of all fused? Visited my local Barney's outlet and reviewed the suits available. Among others there were two types of suits, in numerous...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ultra-Violence I really like my TM Lewin navy 2-button suit. I got mine for $250 on sale with a coupon, free shipping, and VAT subtracted when not in the UK/Europe. Some pluses are that they...

Quote: Originally Posted by othertravel Boss Selection is a great value for $500. I'd check out ebay, but also the outlet stores. I can send you pics of the 2 Boss Selection suits I have (they tend to hew towards the...

Quote: Originally Posted by othertravel I'd say go for Hugo Boss Selection suits as an alternative. Most (if not all) are half canvassed, use fine wool (Zegna, Barbera, Loro Piana, etc...) and look stylish. You can find...

Quote: Originally Posted by TheWGP +1 to consider HF mainline and HSM GT if you're looking for solid cheapish suits. Obviously HF mainline is more expensive and you have to be more patient, though. If you're not...