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    HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part IV (starting May 2014)

    Today’s outfit. First attempt at combining 3 patterns in years. Let me know how I did! Jacket: Cavour Shirt: Local MTM Tie: Spier Mackay Trouser: Berg and Berg Shoes: AE Fifth Ave, Dark Chili Note: I am aware of the sentiment that oxfords don’t belong with odd jacket/trouser combos. I’m...
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    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    Nope. These are the Arnold Trousers from Berg and Berg in Navy Gabardine (260gsm, their SS22 season). Doesn’t get quite cold enough in my area to justify flannel trousers.
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    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    All Spier up top today.
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    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    I am 5'9" 160lbs, relatively athletic build. I wear 15.5 Slim, 38r Contemporary jacket and have a 39" chest. It depends on if you want to layer or not. I have a merino turtleneck in Small and it works fabulously tucked into my high-rise trousers with only an undershirt. If I wanted to layer, I...
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    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    Looking good yourself! Yes, this is the Cavour jacket (Green British Glencheck. Fabric is Marling and Evans).
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    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    Pretty happy with the merino turtleneck and the covert twills. For reference, I am 5’9” 160lbs. Jacket is not SM (38R). Trousers are 32 Contemporary with a 1.75” cuff, inseam at 29.5”. Turtleneck is a small. It is maybe a hair too small for me, but not enough for me to return, as a medium would...
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    CM combinations and silhouettes constructive improvement thread

    Thanks for the examples - I can definitely see a few that would work well. May have to add some similar ones to my collection. I have a vintage Talbot similar to the 3rd from the right.
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    CM combinations and silhouettes constructive improvement thread

    I'm with you on the shoulder - I got lucky with this jacket from Cavour (Spier shoulders also tend to fit me well, though they have a tad more structure than Cavour's, and are ever so slightly wider). I always buy my jackets based on shoulder fit, rather than chest size. In a previous post, I...
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    CM combinations and silhouettes constructive improvement thread

    Thanks for the kind note and for your insights about the tie vs the jacket's subtle check, I'll keep that in mind! I agree - 1 to 1.5cm longer would be perfect for me as I have a longer torso (for which high rise trousers have been a godsend). Outside of my robot pose, I don't tend to notice the...
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    Adding Jacket Lining

    Is adding a lining to a sport coat something that most tailors can do? I'm learning that I don't particularly like the 1/4 or butterfly lining that my Spier jackets have, and would prefer a half or full lining. If not, I can certainly live with it, but I've noticed that I seem to slide into my...
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    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    Agree with you here. While I'm still not sure if I'm totally on board with the soft-tailoring direction (really just for suiting), I've found that I get a lot more wear out of these jackets because I can very easily just throw them on with some denim and it doesn't look out of place with the...
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    CM combinations and silhouettes constructive improvement thread

    I believe he was referring to my post? At least that's who he quoted. To be clear, though, the jacket I'm wearing has no padding in the shoulders.
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    CM combinations and silhouettes constructive improvement thread

    Hey, thanks for the feedback. Honestly, OTR is a bit tricky for me. Despite wearing a size 38 jacket my chest measurement is usually 39". but can be as high as 40" when my weight fluctuates due to lifting/diet. I buy a 38 because I have kind of narrow shoulders and a 38 tends to fit me well at...
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    CM combinations and silhouettes constructive improvement thread

    Thanks for the feedback. Glad the jacket, shirt, and trousers are working. I'll try a different tie - I think I have some that may work better based on yours and emptym's feedback. The shoes are a work in progress. I agree that a derby or loafer would work better. Does the color of the shoes...
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    CM combinations and silhouettes constructive improvement thread

    Thanks for the comment. The pants are 100% Wool Gabardine (260gsm, I believe). They are pretty lightweight, which may contribute to the wrinkling you're seeing. I agree with you about the tie - I'm not totally sure that it works here. I'm a bit apprehensive about striped ties with checked...
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    CM combinations and silhouettes constructive improvement thread

    So, years ago when I got into menswear the trend was very slim fitting clothing, low rise trousers, and short jackets. At the pricepoint I could afford, it was difficult to find clothing in the cut that I would have liked. CM seems to have embraced a more moderate fit that emphasizes clean lines...
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    How good is Spier and Mackay?

    I just remarked in their affiliate thread that one should keep in mind the 2/3 rule: Fast, Affordable, Quality - Pick 2. With SM, you get affordable garments whose quality exceeds its price point. Their speed of shipping and response leaves much to be desired, but that is a sacrifice that I am...
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    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    Despite my complaints, I try to remind myself of the 2/3 rule. Fast, affordable, quality - pick 2. I don’t need anything I order immediately as I always have to get minor alterations done anyway and my local tailor doesn’t exactly have a quick turnaround time. They are one of maybe a couple...
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    CAVOUR Official Community - Discuss Tailoring, Shirting, Shoes & More - Official Affiliate Thread

    Apologies for the picture quality, but here is an update on the Sportcoat in Green Glencheck (Marling and Evans fabric) on my way out to dinner earlier this evening. Finally got around to having the sleeves shortened - no other alterations. I must say, I am very pleased with this jacket. At...
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    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    The side profile has me convinced - 40L is the better choice here. SM say you can typically let the jacket out up to 1.5" if I remember correctly. This should give ample room if it feels just a tad slim. Like another user stated, the SS22 has higher armholes which make the jacket feel a bit more...
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