٭٭٭ No Man Walks Alone - Official Affiliate Thread ٭٭٭ (a.k.a. I shouldn't have slept on it)

[vida]

OK, this does help. So I'm assuming I could get more wear than I previously though, especially in the 10oz weight. I'm to the point that a I WANT a more seasonal wardrobe...would have said just the opposite 10 years ago.

 

[DeSense]



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So I am 6'3, 190lbs with long arms. I wear 52L in both Formosa and Cantarelli (my shoulders are broad with a big drop, so I have to size for the shoulders and then take in the waist). ...

@gdl203
@conceptual 4est

That worries me some, CHRK.
Now I wonder if the Cantarelli's shoulder measurements online are accurate.
Case in point, the 52 Canta is supposed to be 46cm in shoulder, whereas a 52 Formosa is 49cm (which I believe, judging by my size 50). So you wear a 52 Formosa (49cm) and a 52 Canta (46cm) and that works successfully?

Greg, Kyle, put you in the loop for my thought to be closed case. Are the Canta's measurements, esp. shoulder really accurate?

 

[Murlsquirl]



This looks great @Murlsquirl. Is that the Inglese blue striped oxford?

Yep.

 

[cyc wid it]

Not sure if it's a known issue, but when I look by maker and then sort by size I end up with lots of out of stock results.

 

[sprout2]

How does the @ functionality above work? I see it a lot, but I'm in the dark about it.

 

[DeSense]



How does the @ functionality above work? I see it a lot, but I'm in the dark about it.

If you click reply there is the '@' in the bar (on mobile above box), click on it and type the user name in the opened dialogue box, then click submit, continue text in main box.

 

[teddieriley]

What's the fit of the monitaly jeans like? These more of a slim or straight fit? What's the width of the bottom hem?

 

[CHRK33]



@gdl203
@conceptual 4est

That worries me some, CHRK.
Now I wonder if the Cantarelli's shoulder measurements online are accurate.
Case in point, the 52 Canta is supposed to be 46cm in shoulder, whereas a 52 Formosa is 49cm (which I believe, judging by my size 50). So you wear a 52 Formosa (49cm) and a 52 Canta (46cm) and that works successfully?

Greg, Kyle, put you in the loop for my thought to be closed case. Are the Canta's measurements, esp. shoulder really accurate?

So the sizing is obviously very personal but I just measured two Cantarelli Spring/Summer blazers and my navy fresco Formosa and the shoulder measurements you quoted are accurate. However, the two makers give me very different fits - Formosa has a lot of drape and is conservative, which I want in a suit. The Cantarelli is more snug and being unlined has a more close fitting, fashionable look. Both work for me personally and I like being able to switch up the look.
I think I am an outlier though because the most common sizing advice is to size up one in Cantarelli from your Formosa size - that didn't work for me because a Formosa 50R was too short for me and too snug in the shoulders.

Also I should note that a single shoulder measurement doesn't tell the whole story for me regarding fit - I am very hard to fit off the rack and shoulder pitch, width of the shoulder head, etc., all play a significant role for me in making the fit work and look clean.

 

[1969]

Greg/Kyle- I thought there was a tailoring discount on cotton rotas? Am I mistaken or is that missing?

 

[gdl203]

Greg/Kyle- I thought there was a tailoring discount on cotton rotas? Am I mistaken or is that missing?

The garment-dyed cotton ones are hemmed, always have been. There's no tailoring discount on garments with finished hems and sleeves. If we included a tailoring discount on hemmed Rota in the past, that was a mistake (our loss).

 

[gdl203]

Completely true to size shirts. Sleeves are kinda normal (i.e. not as long as Inglese).
Lol - I don't know if that's helpful but really, the sizing on those is pretty straightforward

@CHRK33 tried a couple yesterday in the office - not sure if you want to add anything. I believe you're a typical 42/52 and the Large was the best fit (sleeves a tad short for you)

So with all those reference points, here is my sizing advice on the Port Flannels. Actually the XL was the best fit for me, but the sleeves were still a couple inches short. The Large actually fit really slim and clean through the body (similar to Inglese), but for flannels, that was not really an ideal fit (in my opinion). The XL was still a good clean fit through the body but again the sleeves were too short on me. I would tend to agree with Greg, these are a solid straightforward fit (except for the short arms).

Doh you're correct - I got confused somehow and thought you tried M then L. You tried L then XL and XL was right for you (sleeves a tad short). I just tried again myself and XL is perfect on me (including sleeves - you really have long arms!)

Anyhow, we'll drop those later today and they'll have measurements. But in a nutshell, best fit is a size up from your typical lettered US size.

 

[DeSense]



So the sizing is obviously very personal but I just measured two Cantarelli Spring/Summer blazers and my navy fresco Formosa and the shoulder measurements you quoted are accurate. However, the two makers give me very different fits - Formosa has a lot of drape and is conservative, which I want in a suit. The Cantarelli is more snug and being unlined has a more close fitting, fashionable look. Both work for me personally and I like being able to switch up the look.
I think I am an outlier though because the most common sizing advice is to size up one in Cantarelli from your Formosa size - that didn't work for me because a Formosa 50R was too short for me and too snug in the shoulders.

Also I should note that a single shoulder measurement doesn't tell the whole story for me regarding fit - I am very hard to fit off the rack and shoulder pitch, width of the shoulder head, etc., all play a significant role for me in making the fit work and look clean.

Thanks a bunch for the detailed response and checking the measurements, CHRK. That's very helpful feedback indeed. Despite the fact that this has me worrying that my planned attempt at a 54L Canta (52 was sold out), when I take a 50 in Formosa, might be futile, I will still give it a go. Knowing, that it'll need some tailoring magic, for sure.
Greg and Kyle warned me, so no blame.

 

[Murlsquirl]

GRP x Inglese

 

[Mr. Six]

The blend of yarns on that special edition IM cardigan is beautiful. Nice work!

 

[gdl203]

Inis Meain is live

Port Flannel to follow