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Did anyone here ever had a SS chino altered? If so, is there enough extra fabric to have them widened one size (specifically at the buttocks). Or alternatively chinos that are too wide altered one size down?
 

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Many lawyers wear ties at their desks as well, so do mgmt. consultants. Not to forget investment bankers (M&A, ECM, DCM), whom are some of the most formally dressed. Many bankers such as those in sales & trading also wear ties when meeting clients, and often at their desks as well. 

This is atleast the case in my city, and London is unarguably more formal. For instance, brown shoes are (stupidly) still not accepted in investment banking in London, whereas it's perfectly fine in the rest of Europe. 


Nope. I work at a top investment bank in London, and have many friends across the street in all departments. No one wears ties. Not DCM/ECM, not M&A, and certainly not S&T. Lawyers don't wear ties either when they come in to discuss certain specifics without clients present. Again, the only time people wear ties is when meeting certain clients at a more professional occasion (not at bars/restaurants) and a couple of MDs/group heads wear them more frequently. Walk around the city/canary wharf and count the number I'm of ties. Won't be many.
 
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Nope. I work at a top investment bank in London, and have many friends across the street in all departments. No one wears ties. Not DCM/ECM, not M&A, and certainly not S&T. Lawyers don't wear ties either when they come in to discuss certain specifics without clients present. Again, the only time people wear ties is when meeting certain clients at a more professional occasion (not at bars/restaurants) and a couple of MDs/group heads wear them more frequently. Walk around the city/canary wharf and count the number I'm of ties. Won't be many.
I work in IBD of an investment bank and almost everyone, even us analysts, wear ties everyday. Sounds odd that no one in London do so, when it's regarded the most formal city with regard to dress code in Europe.
 
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I work in IBD of an investment bank and almost everyone, even us analysts, wear ties everyday. Sounds odd that no one in London do so, when it's regarded the most formal city with regard to dress code in Europe.

It's odd, but that's the way it is. This is my theory about it: I suppose wearing a suit and tie became an identifier of being a banker/lawyer/big corporate post crisis, something that could get you in trouble in some parts of London, or while commuting. Hell, I've been yelled at for wearing a t-shirt with a corporate logo when I was volunteering. I don't think people understand I hadn't even graduated high school when the crisis happened. Anyway, then came the London riots, and many people were told not to wear suits at all or work from home. The business casual dress code became more important after that, I suppose in order to fit in more. However, no one is going to buy an all new wardrobe, so people just ditched the tie, which has become new standard now.
 
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Did anyone here ever had a SS chino altered? If so, is there enough extra fabric to have them widened one size (specifically at the buttocks). Or alternatively chinos that are too wide altered one size down?
I would size down one. It is possible in both ways.
 

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1. Does anyone have the Havana "blue plain" (not navy) and can post a pick? I like the fact that it's not super dark, however I'm wondering if it screams "bright blue"

Thanks.


+1 on this request if anyone is able
 

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Hey guys, two questions here:

1. Does anyone have the Havana "blue plain" (not navy) and can post a pick? I like the fact that it's not super dark, however I'm wondering if it screams "bright blue"


On the US site, there are 7 different "Havana Blue Plain" jackets. which one?
 

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Hey guys, two questions here:

1. Does anyone have the Havana "blue plain" (not navy) and can post a pick? I like the fact that it's not super dark, however I'm wondering if it screams "bright blue"

Was in a SuitSupply store this week, if this is the one you're talking about, it's a medium-blue. Lighter than navy, but not a light blue colour.
 

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+1 on this request if anyone is able


Its getting darker here but in "natural" light
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and under electric light
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I personally think its better than navy.
 

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That last pic from Aiyeric is spot on.

Speaking of jackets I'd love some advice. Would you buy the Jort Navy (wool and cashmere) which has a lot nicer stuff like full canvas, more stuff done by hand and lower buttoning stance which I like since I'm 6 feet 2 inches (187), or should I go for the new Havana navy in 100% cashmere, it looks so soft and cozy though...

Advice?
 

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That last pic from Aiyeric is spot on.

Speaking of jackets I'd love some advice. Would you buy the Jort Navy (wool and cashmere) which has a lot nicer stuff like full canvas, more stuff done by hand and lower buttoning stance which I like since I'm 6 feet 2 inches (187), or should I go for the new Havana navy in 100% cashmere, it looks so soft and cozy though...

Advice?

Fit is more important. The havana's high buttoning point is not very flattering for taller guys.
 

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Was in a SuitSupply store this week, if this is the one you're talking about, it's a medium-blue. Lighter than navy, but not a light blue colour.

Yes, that was the one I meant (sorry, I could have been more specific). I saw someone wearing a jacket that I suspect is the same type of colour and I liked how it was somewhat different than navy, but didn't come off as particularly flashy or business inappropriate. I'll definitely try to check it out in person. Is anyone of the opinion that it wouldn't serve the same purpose as the standard navy blazer? Just as versatile?
 

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Why would you want patch pockets on a suit? Unless you're going for a BlazersuitTM? I wear between 3.5-4.5" lapels myself, but it all depends on your proportions. I'm happy to help, but bear in mind that I'm not the final arbiter of style.

Are you looking to get a suit made by Luxire? I have a coat by them that is excellent, so it might be worth a try, if you've got your measurements down and are willing to a bit of a risk.
@Monkeyface : The question was supposed to be asked in here in the extension of our talk about conservative business dress/business casual. Apologies if I confused you.

I was just wondering how a Neapolitan suit with patch pockets would be received in London (e.g. Havana).

Edit: with 4,5" lapels, what is the app. shoulders width of the suit coats you're sporting then?
 
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