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Originally Posted by Mr. Potato

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I can't speak for quality, since this is the first suit I have that cost more than $400. Though out of my H&M, and various Macy's suits, the construction definitely feels better. On a first impression basis, probably comparable to Ralph Lauren Blue Label.

If there's anything to complain, it's the fabric. I got the medium gray super 120. The colour is a lot lighter than shown in my pic. It's no Zegna, but for $450+, it's still a fantastic MTM deal that's hard to pass up.

If you're worried about tie width, Jason will definitely work with you to make your suit more conservative as with mine. Replacing my 3 - 4" width tie collection with skinnier ties just for a suit is certainly inconceivable.

Hi mr.potatoe, thanks for your reply.

Now, don't take this the wrong way, I know you're very excited about your suit, i'm just curious, but why does the edge of the shoulder on your suit stick up? I went through this thread and it seems to be a common case.

Is this some construction fault or styled on purpose?

Originally Posted by greentorii

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Hi mr.potatoe, thanks for your reply.

Now, don't take this the wrong way, I know you're very excited about your suit, i'm just curious, but why does the edge of the shoulder on your suit stick up? I went through this thread and it seems to be a common case.

Is this some construction fault or styled on purpose?

Jason would be best to answer this. But it's probably more of a style choice to be more Naples inspired, with the minimal padding yet structured shoulders.

Yep, that's the structuring of the shoulders. It does look to me (no expert) that the shoulders are a little narrow. That's why the shoulder shape seems to bump out right there and why we can see the bump of the curve of your arms below it. Shoulders measurements, in my experience, are hard to get right. In general, the sleeve should fall straight down from the shoulder to the wrist. So if you can visualize this, it means that the shoulder width should be as wide as the widest part of the arm. When the shoulders are narrower than the widest part of the arm you get the bump that you see in the picture.

My genius idea for self-measuring your shoulders (which I haven't tried yet) is to stand up against a large piece of paper or a wall you don't care about and trace your upper arm and shoulder with a pencil. Then you can see where the shoulders should extend to to allow the sleeve to drape correctly.

This is usually more of an issue for people with more prominent arms, especially triceps. Arms like chopsticks wouldn't cause nearly as much "bumping" if the shoulder measurement was little tight, I don't think.

Originally Posted by Philosoph

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This is usually more of an issue for people with more prominent arms, especially triceps. Arms like chopsticks wouldn't cause nearly as much "bumping" if the shoulder measurement was little tight, I don't think.

arms like chopsticks...that cracked me up lol...

fine fine...i admit it...i have chopstick arms

Which fabric is this?

that looks pretty sweet in the pic above. Can someone explain to a noob what exactly makes this brand of suits different?

THANKS!

Well, there's the short, slim, modern cut of the suits, the fact that they're Made to Measure at an astoundingly low price point, and the fact that the company is owned by forum member Get Smart.

Originally Posted by Philosoph

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I think that's actually the 1-btn model, with 2.5'' notch lapels. A skinner tie would look better, but that doesn't mean it has to be a "skinny" tie. Maybe something around 3''? That width can definitely be professional - the British have been doing it for a long time.
I missed this, but yeah, my navy suit is the one-button model. The lapels are quite slim, but I never really wear ties much thicker than about 2.5" anyway, even with wider lapels. Like Philosoph said, there's nothing inherently unprofessional about it. Very skinny ties might look out of place at some places of work, I suppose, but I agree with something Get Smart has said a few times: a lot of people tend to really underestimate what actually flies in a "professional" setting. You'll be wearing a well-fitted suit, no one's even going to notice your lapel width or whether your tie is 2.25" or 3" in width. They're just going to think you're wearing a really nice suit.

Originally Posted by Saucemaster

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I missed this, but yeah, my navy suit is the one-button model. The lapels are quite slim, but I never really wear ties much thicker than about 2.5" anyway, even with wider lapels. Like Philosoph said, there's nothing inherently unprofessional about it. Very skinny ties might look out of place at some places of work, I suppose, but I agree with something Get Smart has said a few times: a lot of people tend to really underestimate what actually flies in a "professional" setting. You'll be wearing a well-fitted suit, no one's even going to notice your lapel width or whether your tie is 2.25" or 3" in width. They're just going to think you're wearing a really nice suit.

thanks for insight sauce.

also, saucemaster, are you partnered up with Get Smart or did you get him to measure you in person? I noticed that all of the suits you model in don't have the "pointy shoulder" issue like I mentioned above.

Thanks.

PS: dood, you look so damn nice

PPS: your clothing that is...

Originally Posted by greentorii

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thanks for insight sauce.

also, saucemaster, are you partnered up with Get Smart or did you get him to measure you in person? I noticed that all of the suits you model in don't have the "pointy shoulder" issue like I mentioned above.

Thanks.

PS: dood, you look so damn nice

PPS: your clothing that is...

LOL, thanks. I just took my own measurements, sent them to Get Smart, and then he asked me to clarify a couple that I got wrong because they seemed a little off to him. Actually, I got the shoulders wrong the first time--I measured them as smaller than they actually are. He caught it and asked me to re-measure. I'd just say be careful with your measurements and maybe ask Get Smart whether they look right or not; it probably helped him to have seen a lot of my pics in the What Are You Wearing thread.

To the question above - my suit is the B&W Twill Tweed

I'm loooking to place an order... Can I take my measurements myself or will I have to get a friend to do it?

I dont want my pants too tight either... i like what some of you get, but some are too tight for my taste...

I opted for the "relaxed" fit. I think the house pants are the best to tell you the truth. dont get the opening widened. looks stupid.

Brians suit looks way too good. is that 3 TaT suits now?

Originally Posted by RyanLeez0r

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I opted for the "relaxed" fit. I think the house pants are the best to tell you the truth. dont get the opening widened. looks stupid.


Good to know.. I think to keep things simple and trying to get as close to perfect with measurements, I'll go house style...

I can't wait.. how busy is get smart these days...?