Posts by Roger Everett

Quote: Originally Posted by DancingPete Thanks to all for the help. I can't really grasp how the back could be shortened without the collar being pulled down, as Patrick said. Looking in the mirror, the back does not...

What you are showing is collar roll. This the result of your build, Whether you are slump backed or straight or your neck position to shoulders and whether you are square shouldered. It is also something you want a good tailor for, not...

I have been priming myself for a couple pairs of new shoes, and have pretty much pinned one pair down to either AE Strands or Fifth Avenues in walnut. Although, I really wanted a partial rubber overlay, as I'm a little hard on front of...

There are generally 2 ways for fit of tux pants. Mine are fitted snug enough to be not in need of any suporting accessories, although they do have the supender buttons. Some prefer looser and use supenders. Although I prefer a slight...

All the alterations people (store) or tailors I've been to in my area ( Fl ) go with 1 1/4" as standard. Which I like, but still, I always check to be sure we're both on the same page.

You might want to check if there is a size tag on the pants, wouldn't be the first time someone switched them. You can generally let out 2", but I would have the good tailor check this before doing anything to the jacket. When...

Quote: Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley That's a weird coat. Though, to be fair, the guy strikes me as being weird as...

Kisa After reading your post, I'm getting a feeling of similarity. Got engaged 2 weeks ago, I'm 66 and LOML is 63. Saturday she decided on most likely Oct. 1, mid afternoon, for wedding. So yesterday we were discussing the " what...

Kind of lets you know, you got what you paid for "there is nothing that can't be made with less quality and sold at a cheaper price. And those that value price alone, are this man's lawful prey. -- John Ruskin 1819-1900

I have both windowpane and tight pin-stripes, and like them all the same. However my feeling is that pin-stripes are a more formal type of business atttire, as in, think - board meeting - lawyer ( in court )- politician ( giving speech...