Posts by imwithtuxedo

I've stuck with the thin MOP buttons for the past two years and have had less than 3 buttons fail. (I machine wash my shirts as well). I like the look of the thick MOP buttons, but don't trust the quality of the MT thick MOP buttons as...

Don't account for shrinkage. Chest looks good, arm circumference looks good. Can't tell but collar looks tight? Reduce waist by at least 1.5-2". Shorten sleeves by .5-1" and reduce the cuff size. Get rid of those ridiculous darts, ...

Quote:Originally Posted by charliebrown2 Did some quick ironing of my first shirt from MT.  Would appreciate some feedback on the fit.  My only concern so far is the bunching of the sleeves before the cuffs.  Is this simply a length...

ModernTailor should come to my house with a truck full of fabric, let me inspect the fabric, measure me precisely, construct the shirt on site, place it on me and make sure it is perfect, and guarantee it for years afterward. Only then...

Quote:Originally Posted by kushburner what tool would i need to change the strap on a Seiko 5?Quote:Originally Posted by dron I used a steak knife.Quote:Originally Posted by justinsmnz +1. Dull exacto knife for me. I used...

Quote:Originally Posted by Mirador How about a set of these cuff-links for the 'poor man' ! At 120mm at their widest point, these movements make for a fine set of links IMHO - and even better, after 12 months stey still haven't...

Quote:Originally Posted by Satorialist Can see through the shirt of the guy above, and he took that photo without natural light and without a flash. It's basically sheer. Do you know whether it's a trial shirt fabric? On-sale...

It's not asking too much. I never said that. I said the more you want the more you have to pay. MT doesn't routinely stock non-brand name fabrics with any consistency. Their non-brand name fabrics change all of the time, always...

Quote:Originally Posted by Satorialist In the case of Modern Tailor, the weight isn't an indication of anything. Even if it were, the majority of MT shirts do not have the weight listed. Modern Tailor must provide a list of "safe...

Quote:Originally Posted by mingus2112 This might be a silly question, but when measuring a pre-existing shirt (for your first modern tailor order) with darts, should you allow extra room? I have a few shirts (with darts) that fit...