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Benjamin Lucente Suit: Fit Pics

nytek

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There seems to be a lack of pictures for this suit, so here goes:

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Thanks for posting, as I've been considering these suits. In addition to the pictures, can you write a quick review? How do you feel about the fit, material, overall quality/value etc.

Thanks in advance.

EZ
 

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Originally Posted by mainy
would be better without the pick stitching all over it
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+1

Nice looking suit; shame about the egregious overuse of pick stiching.
 

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Originally Posted by mainy
would be better without the pick stitching all over it
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I agree. The pick stitching is too noticeable. It looks alright, but it would look much better if the button stance were an inch or 2 lower. Most people aren't built for the high button stance that the Benjamin suits have.
 

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I think it looks great - maybe I'm slightly biased though
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Regarding the pick-stitching - I would venture to say that it is not nearly that obvious in real life. Perhaps the OP or others who have purchased the Benjamin suits can chime in with their own thoughts/opinions, but the I would say the pick stitching is actually quite subtle. Perhaps it is the lighting and/or the macro setting of the camera to make the detail pop? Anyway I honestly think the suit looks and appears to fit beautifully - enjoy it and thanks for posting!
 

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Originally Posted by Matt S
I agree. The pick stitching is too noticeable. It looks alright, but it would look much better if the button stance were an inch or 2 lower. Most people aren't built for the high button stance that the Benjamin suits have.

Agreed on the stiching. Slight hijack - what do you feel is the best build for a higher (or lower) button stance? Realize it's a bit subjective, just curious.

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Originally Posted by Matt S
I agree. The pick stitching is too noticeable. It looks alright, but it would look much better if the button stance were an inch or 2 lower. Most people aren't built for the high button stance that the Benjamin suits have.

New model later this year with button stance 1" lower. 2" lower is way too low... we toyed around with it and finalized the model - going into production later this Spring/Summer. And again - I don't think the pick-stitching is nearly that noticeable in reality - any others who have purchased/seen the garment agree or disagree?
 

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Originally Posted by eHaberdasher
New model later this year with button stance 1" lower. 2" lower is way too low... we toyed around with it and finalized the model - going into production later this Spring/Summer. And again - I don't think the pick-stitching is nearly that noticeable in reality - any others who have purchased/seen the garment agree or disagree?

I've edited the picture to see what it would look like with a button stance close to the waist.

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^ I like that much better. Glad to hear a model is coming out with a lower stance. If I do decide to purchase, I'll wait until then.

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Originally Posted by EZETHATSME
Agreed on the stiching. Slight hijack - what do you feel is the best build for a higher (or lower) button stance? Realize it's a bit subjective, just curious.

EZ


The fastening button should be at the waist, which is around the halfway point from top to bottom. A person with a higher waist can wear a higher button stance.
 

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Originally Posted by EZETHATSME
Slight hijack - what do you feel is the best build for a higher (or lower) button stance? Realize it's a bit subjective, just curious.

To the contrary, it's not subjective at all. A single-breasted suit should button at the waist, which the narrowest part of the torso. (Finding the waist is a bit more complicated for overweight men.) If your waist is higher than average, it requires a higher button stance. If it is lower than average, it requires a lower button stance. Naturally, the waistband of the trousers should sit at the waist. This is the simplest thing in the world, yet seems to be unusually difficult to understand.

For instance, my waist is several inches above my navel. Thus, I need a higher button stance on jackets and a higher rise on trousers.
 

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Thank you for the reply, amplified. I'm still learning a great deal (with much more to go) and this helps. Sorry for the hijack, everyone. Back to the suit...

EZ
 

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