Posts by johnvw

Quote:Originally Posted by michaelyork Quote:Originally Posted by johnvw ^Judging by the way the pics appear on my computer screen, there don't seem to me to be any egregious fit issues that would indicate that the tuxedo is...

Quote:Originally Posted by sugarbutch The sleeves are definitely too short. +1. The jacket looks too tight, too, judging by the stress marks around the buttoning point.

^Judging by the way the pics appear on my computer screen, there don't seem to me to be any egregious fit issues that would indicate that the tuxedo is too large for you. The shirt, however, looks too large for you, and the shirtsleeves...

Quote:Originally Posted by ww21943 Quote:Originally Posted by mossrockss My bro bought me the Gatsby BB stripe tie. I don't have any classic BB stripe ties, and I like this shade of maroon better than their typical one. Wore it...

Understanding that I am late to this discussion and that you seem to have decided on this look, I nevertheless have a question. If I may ask, why do you like the way this suit looks with brown shoes better than with black ones? Welcome...

Quote:Originally Posted by Pliny beautiful   +1.

Quote:Originally Posted by DEP014 I want to get a suit made. How many yards do i need.? I really don't mean this rudely, but it is difficult not to wonder why you did not include your measurements, jacket and trouser size, or least...

Quote:Originally Posted by Tardis The tailor I use has fixed a lot of things.  A smoking jacket purchased several months ago looks great after a trip to him.   Developing a relationship with a tailor who understand what you want,...

Quote:Originally Posted by archibaldleach Quote:Originally Posted by VinnyMac He said that the suit's for prom, and it's got contrasting lapels. Maybe I'm reading into things, but somehow, I thought that implied that it's not...

Don't take this as being meant rudely, but how well have you thought through this decision? Are you having something custom made that you plan to wear only once? If you plan to wear the suit after prom, in what situations would you...