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Howard Yount or BB Black Fleece?

post #1 of 5
2/21/12 at 1:54pm
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I've read opinions on both and I don't believe they typically get compared head-to-head given the wide discrepancy in pricing. End of season sales though change that. Are the two comparable head-to-head? Just looking at some basic wool flannel dress pants. I definitely appreciate the small touches that HY illustrates in the product photography. I've visited the local BB once, and only to look at the trench coats, so I don't know if the tailoring is comparable or not. I know price is a weak indicator of quality.

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post #2 of 5
2/22/12 at 9:01am
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Anyone?

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post #3 of 5
2/22/12 at 9:32am
I have never bought anything from BF, even though I lived across the street from one for a couple years. But I've bought quite a few things from HY across the spectrum, and I love them. BF has great fabrics and very solid construction, often a little better than HY, but not always. The deciding factor for me has been that the fit and some details are always a little off imo. Plus for the price, I'd rather have things made that fit perfectly.
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post #4 of 5
2/22/12 at 10:01am

The early BF pants were very well constructed and fairly priced at $800. Not sure about construction or pricepoint now.

 

HY offers a more contemporary cut.

 

Both have excellent customer service.

 

One thing to consider is rise. BF has a long rise of about 12" and I don't think they've changed that, so try a pair on if you can. If you're a BF3, I have a few pairs from the early days kicking around.

 

lefty

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post #5 of 5
2/22/12 at 11:01am
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That's odd... My perception of things was that BF had a more modern cut. Unless contemporary != modern in this context. It's difficult to get to the local BB here. At least for me.

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