@mafoofan - First, thanks for the detailed reply. Very, very helpful. Couple of comments:
1. I had to ask the tailor shop specifically how many measurements they take because, well, I'm an ignorant customer (hence this thread). By asking, I was hoping to get a sense of how detailed they were. (I had read somewhere that master tailors take upwards of 26 measurements.) They didn't offer the info up, but did give it freely when asked. I agree the "master tailor" reference is dubious...how will I know it's not MTM? I mean...obviously if I watch them sew it up over the course of the fittings, etc. it's not MTM, right? Any other tips/tricks?
2. I'm also trying to figure out how they're able to keep prices low. Perhaps this is one way? Maybe they're offering up good, but not "remarkable," fabrics at prices higher than what you'd expect for those fabrics. What do you think?
3. I like the grosgrain idea. I'll check it out.
4. Perhaps you can answer this. Someone a few posts up mentioned a silk band put on the top of the trousers. Is this what's known as "finished trousers"? Can that silk band replace the cummerbund?
5. Interesting that you put the buttonhole in your shawl collars. I keep going back and forth on this. I'm planning on a boutineer, so it could work, but I'm also considering the suggestion listed a few posts up on the magnetic attachment. Would you ever wear a buttonhole shawl collar without the flower?
