Posts by regularjoe

Quote:Originally Posted by pickleweed there is a discernible difference in price.  the lowest your getting out of propersuit is 750.  compared to the 500ish for black lapel. How much extra is the full canvas for Black Lapel?

Another +1 for Proper Suit. I'm not a big fabric guy (prefer durability over luxuriousness - fit is king) and I have 3 of their suits (just received the 3rd one). The 1st one I've had for about 4 months or so, the 2nd for 2 months. I...

Jcrew is running their 20% promo on-line right now. I think the 20% off lands it close to $400 for jacket and pants (maybe a shade over) but that's not too bad if the need is immediate.

I have one suit and one blazer. I would wear a 36R in the regular Boss line and went the same with Selection. Still needed both taken in.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tarmac you have RLPL? that means you already own one of them. Sorry, I think they're actually Blue Label shoes. Made by C&J if I remember my anthology right but it was some...

So.... I am thinking of making a foray into a 'nicer' pair of shoes (own AE, RL Blue Label English made, Grenson). EG and GG are both going to be in my neck of the woods. As much as I would like to try both, I am not that flush...

Aargh! Why do you tempt me so?

Unfortunately, I have no basic sewing skills. I wouldn't mind practicing but probably not on this particular jacket. Thanks - I think I have enough to go on to figure out what I want to do.

So the middle/crucial button on my 3 roll 2 SC came off (threads busted). Is this something any ol' seamstress at the corner cleaners can put back on or I need to seek myself a reliable tailor (of which there is one in the...

Shoulder measurement?