Posts by nautikal

Quote:Originally Posted by Tanager I purchased the following suit on impulse from the J.C. Penney clearance rack.  Any feedback regarding the fit is greatly appreciated.  The sleeves are clearly too long, and there is some asymmetry...

Quote:Originally Posted by VinnyMac Yes. I meant the 4th (or 3rd) picture. That could be what's causing pulling in the back. Adding to the shoulders may solve the problem in the back, but it may make the front view look bad. You can...

Quote:Originally Posted by david3558 BlackLapel is awful, I'd avoid them at any cost - speaking from experience and friends who've used their service, I can't believe we even wasted our time and money on this garbage (sorry if I'm...

Quote:Originally Posted by chip3341 Hi all! Sorry if this has been asked before, but I only read about 35 pages of this mega thread. Just received my first Indochino suit. The fit is not bad, but the buttons are crap. I bought...

Quote:Originally Posted by Flyswatter I'm not a tailor but I'll comment anyway: fit looks pretty good, though there is some unsightly pulling at the third button from the top (first buttoned button). Perhaps a tailor can comment as...

Has anyone tried ordering casual shirts from MT (e.g., shirts you would wear untucked)? I plan on using my dress shirt measurements, but I will reduce the length 2-3 inches, choose a more casual collar, cuffs, and fabric, as well as...

Quote:Originally Posted by thirdseventh Would a pair of dark brown Park Avenues work nicely with a navy suit?  http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF270_1_40000000001_-1 Yes, navy and brown go very well together. It is a...

Quote:Originally Posted by MikeyObviously So I just ordered their basic navy suit. Long story short, they nailed everything except the shoulders are too big, and the sleeves are too long and wide. I am actually pretty happy as I'm...

Can anyone recommend a brand or briefcase for me? I am looking for something that: can fit a 15" laptop is 4-6" wide has only one main compartment (so I can fit large headphones, sunglasses case, etc) has a zipper opening (I fly a lot...

By black I assume you mean charcoal. True black is reserved for formal occasions and funerals. Navy, charcoal, or a medium/dark grey suit is what you want to wear, and I would stay away from any flashy patterns (e.g., pinstripes and...