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binge · Dec 4, 2009

Originally Posted by non boring

sorry for using this personal image of another member but can anyone tell me the purpose of the flap on the upper right chest? is it a storm flap or something? i know most raincoats i see with this are merely for aesthetic purposes but can anyone tell me the original intention? i have a similar coat except the flap is buttoned down and it really has no use.

Why don't you PM him and ask?

lektrix · Dec 4, 2009

What goes well with beige linen pants?

B|aze · Dec 4, 2009

Wich pocket square??
the suit is dark blue
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dah328 · Dec 4, 2009

White. Your pocket square should complement your tie, not match it.

B|aze · Dec 4, 2009

Originally Posted by dah328

White. Your pocket square should complement your tie, not match it.

Yeah my thoughts too, I actually orderede this PS from KW, but It haven't arrived yet

non boring · Dec 4, 2009

Originally Posted by binge

Why don't you PM him and ask?

didn't realize the title of this thread was "ask a question and get a question as an answer" thread.

if you know, please do share. if not, keep it moving.

bows1 · Dec 4, 2009

Originally Posted by bows1

So I went to Macy's and Sak's today to try and find a suit and both said they didn't have anything off the rack that would fit, even with tailoring and recommended MTM. I have a 43 in chest and 33 in waist. They said most suit makers don't account for 10 in drops OTR. Is this true? If so, where is a good place to get one MTM for a decent price?

Quoting myself cause it got lost on the bottom of the last page.

dah328 · Dec 4, 2009

Originally Posted by bows1

Quoting myself cause it got lost on the bottom of the last page.
What they told you is generally true. Places that sell suit separates such as Target and Joseph A Banks are generally on the low end of the scale. Brooks Brothers has some nicer separates, but they're certainly not at the top of their range (Black Fleece, etc.), either. If you want specific MTM suggestions, you'll need to give a specific price range and your location or locations to which you're willing to travel.

Mr Herbert · Dec 4, 2009

are there any guidelines to wearing pocket squares and button holes together? the flowers are likely to be pale pink and the suit is a navy.

also, is there any problem wearing a navy tie with a navy suit?

robert in LA · Dec 4, 2009

Originally Posted by bows1

Quoting myself cause it got lost on the bottom of the last page.

This depends on where you are located and what price you regard as decent. In this economy prices are as low for domestic MTM as they have been for a long time. For a NY made suit, from a reputable agent local to you, who is in a part of town with minimal over-head, manufactured in an okay tropical wool (unspecified origin) figure $1,500 for a straight forward 2 piece suit as the low end of 'acceptable' quality. By acceptable, I mean seams that lie flat, half-canvas that is fused to the suit, but not obviously so, trousers that are lined to the knee, horn buttons if you want them, and fabric that does not wrinkle badly when you sit down.

randomkoreandude · Dec 5, 2009

if im wearing alden #8 wingtips and suit is it NECESSARY to wear a burgundy belt? or can i get away with a subtle black or dark brown belt?

thanks

Nicola · Dec 5, 2009

Originally Posted by bows1

Quoting myself cause it got lost on the bottom of the last page.

Some companies make drop 7 suits. Having the pants taken in 2 inches might be a good option depending on how you're built.

The other option is to decide if you can live without suits. Odd jackets and non matching pants.

dah328 · Dec 5, 2009

Originally Posted by randomkoreandude

if im wearing alden #8 wingtips and suit is it NECESSARY to wear a burgundy belt? or can i get away with a subtle black or dark brown belt?
I don't think blacks or brown without some kind of reddish tint pair well with burgundy shoes. I wouldn't say you need the $230 matching Alden belt, but I would say you need some kind of burgundy belt.

MarquisMagic · Dec 5, 2009

Are reverse calf and suede the same thing?

Cleav · Dec 5, 2009

Has anyone got a link or a photograph of a RL Black and White herringbone 3-piece suit (Peak lapels)?

I know the image in my mind as it was triggered by an image I can't find.

I've been lucky enough to find a tailor I can trust who shares my OCD. I recently acquired a 3-piece hand made Harris Tweed to die for, the workmanship is beyond compare. My man has been able to sympathetically fit it to me so I intend to take further advantage but can't clearly point him in the right direction, I feel, without this image.

Any help gratefully received...

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