Sartorian
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So I finally secured a tailor's tape and measured myself a few days ago. Then, last night, I went into Hugo Boss with my lady and asked the gentleman to help me.
He brought out a couple of suits, some of which were closer in fit, but all of which were, unfortunately, the smallest the man had: 36. He told me I was more like a 34 or 35, which I had kind of figured on my own, but wanted to check nonetheless. One of the jackets was nice, and the man told me I could get the shoulders cut by a tailor--maybe about an inch total.
To help with an idea about what I'm struggling to find (even in Manhattan), my measurements are:
chest: 34-35"
waist: 28-29" (28 is too small)
Sleeve length: 31"
neck: 14 1/2
I'm also 5'9", so disproporionately tall or disproportionately skinny, depending on your glasses
.
My dad had suggested I try Brioni or some other places here in Manhattan, but from talking with the salesman last night, I'm beginning to think my main option is MTM or bespoke. So I'm just wondering if this is the proper conclusion to be reaching, or if there are certain brands I might look for first. I actually really liked the cut of the H Boss suits I looked at last night--slimmer, plain front trousers, double vents, higher armpits.
Any thoughts?
Also, the man at the store told me in terms of shirts, I should go looking at Ralph Lauren boys' clothes, b/c of my neck size. My experience in the past with boys' clothes is that the sleeve lengths are often too short, or the shoulders or armpits a little too narrow/tight.
If MTM, could anyone tell me if there is a Manhattan tailor who specializes in slimmer and younger cuts? Perhaps some HK tailors? The salesman last night gave me the name of the tailor he recommends, though I can't seem to find the piece of paper I wrote it on. I think he said he was located on 5th Ave and 77th or somewhere thereabouts.
He brought out a couple of suits, some of which were closer in fit, but all of which were, unfortunately, the smallest the man had: 36. He told me I was more like a 34 or 35, which I had kind of figured on my own, but wanted to check nonetheless. One of the jackets was nice, and the man told me I could get the shoulders cut by a tailor--maybe about an inch total.
To help with an idea about what I'm struggling to find (even in Manhattan), my measurements are:
chest: 34-35"
waist: 28-29" (28 is too small)
Sleeve length: 31"
neck: 14 1/2
I'm also 5'9", so disproporionately tall or disproportionately skinny, depending on your glasses
My dad had suggested I try Brioni or some other places here in Manhattan, but from talking with the salesman last night, I'm beginning to think my main option is MTM or bespoke. So I'm just wondering if this is the proper conclusion to be reaching, or if there are certain brands I might look for first. I actually really liked the cut of the H Boss suits I looked at last night--slimmer, plain front trousers, double vents, higher armpits.
Any thoughts?
Also, the man at the store told me in terms of shirts, I should go looking at Ralph Lauren boys' clothes, b/c of my neck size. My experience in the past with boys' clothes is that the sleeve lengths are often too short, or the shoulders or armpits a little too narrow/tight.
If MTM, could anyone tell me if there is a Manhattan tailor who specializes in slimmer and younger cuts? Perhaps some HK tailors? The salesman last night gave me the name of the tailor he recommends, though I can't seem to find the piece of paper I wrote it on. I think he said he was located on 5th Ave and 77th or somewhere thereabouts.