Posts by scurvyfreedman

The Bellagio has the top poker room and it's not even in question. But, it's cramped because everyone knows it's the best. But, it's also pretty tough because the player quality is also pretty high compared to everywhere else. They...

Those are my chest and waist measurements, but I'm 5 inches shorter than your friend. LOL.

Different brands and different cuts within a brand will offer different shoulder widths and shoulder constructions with the same chest dimensions. Once you figure out the cut/proportions you need the easier it will be to find future...

In the US letters addressed to any political elected official or appointee requiring Senate confirmation should be addressed The Honorable Name, Title. I'm sure the protocol in England is different. Would you have felt the same had it...

I have a bespoke Kilgour tweed jacket from the late 60s. I bought it second hand, but he construction from that period was very good. Everything was handsown. I can't speak about today's garments at all. The chest piece is still very...

Glad I missed it. Would fit everywhere, but would need 1" more in the chest. Better that I didn't try.

Go realtively slowly. Start with one suit, one pair of trousers, and four shirts from one tailor to make sure it meets your goals. Don't buy everything at once. Once you have a tailor you like and your fit dialed in, you can buy a lot...

Quote: Originally Posted by dragon8 Shouldn't the pocketsquare match your tie?

For whatever it means I fit a 40 chest (21" across) with 18 shoulders. But, that's harder to find OTR. Usually the shoulders are wider on 40 jackets.

Vanguard line is more modern. Madison is very traditional, but can be waist suppressed. I haven't worn their other lines. However, the Presidential and Bespoke lines have a lot more handwork and are very nice. Problem is, I've paid...