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post #15721 of 33244
7/23/12 at 5:58am
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Originally Posted by charliechan View Post


Thanks mate...
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No probs there... (sleeves look quite funny here, not sure why - not normally like this)
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Good ol' hand on shoulder trick, still buttoned


Yes you are right of course... I was thinking on occasions such as weddings where I am required to dance (have a few coming up) and I suppose most men will have the same problem... still!
Would an athletic / swimmers (broad back / shoulder) shape contribute to this problem? 

Is that from Suit Supply?
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post #15722 of 33244
7/23/12 at 2:45pm
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Originally Posted by charliechan View Post


Thanks mate...
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No probs there... (sleeves look quite funny here, not sure why - not normally like this)
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Good ol' hand on shoulder trick, still buttoned


Yes you are right of course... I was thinking on occasions such as weddings where I am required to dance (have a few coming up) and I suppose most men will have the same problem... still!
Would an athletic / swimmers (broad back / shoulder) shape contribute to this problem? 

Wow thats a pretty extreme position. Im sure i could create collar gap on a bespoke jacket if i really forced it.

Standard test would be to hold arms out at 45 degree angle and see if any movement but the armholes are quite high so dont think itll be an issue. I think its fine and within reason.

Wear itproud. I think when dancing ud unbutton anyway?
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post #15723 of 33244
7/23/12 at 3:01pm
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Originally Posted by charliechan View Post

I think great choice..I have a pair of these
http://www.beggarmanthief.com.au/images/Range/ss11/Grenson/Grenson-Kirk-Burgundy-Calf.jpg
Love them to bits.. goes with most colours (except black?)

I'd suggest part of the versatility of burgundy is that it *does* go with black, and thus the only colour shoes other than black that you can wear with black pants (if you're so inclined). Assuming the burgundy is dark enough of course.
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post #15724 of 33244
7/23/12 at 3:17pm
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Originally Posted by Romp View Post

BC has a store in MLC sydney 

i picked up a tie .. $580 ... jeepers

Voi sometimes has some Cucinelli gear and they are a bit more affordable.
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post #15725 of 33244
7/23/12 at 3:31pm
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Originally Posted by wesos View Post

Anyone know the cheapest/easiest way to get a Filson briefcase to Oz?

When I was bought my FFS in 2008 it came by US post, trackable, fast and efficient was quite cost effective.
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post #15726 of 33244
7/23/12 at 4:48pm
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Originally Posted by Romp View Post


Wow thats a pretty extreme position. Im sure i could create collar gap on a bespoke jacket if i really forced it.
Standard test would be to hold arms out at 45 degree angle and see if any movement but the armholes are quite high so dont think itll be an issue. I think its fine and within reason.
Wear itproud. I think when dancing ud unbutton anyway?

Thanks Romp, I get a little O-C about some things here and there, I'm sure I'll get over it :-)

Btw, any size 15inch necks left in 'the white shirt'?

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post #15727 of 33244
7/23/12 at 6:35pm
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Originally Posted by charliechan View Post


Yes you are right of course... I was thinking on occasions such as weddings where I am required to dance (have a few coming up) and I suppose most men will have the same problem... still!
Would an athletic / swimmers (broad back / shoulder) shape contribute to this problem? 

Looks fine
Although you should be careful what dance steps you do.

Irish Dancing would be ok as you can keep your arms down. But then your pants might show too much sock - please post pics of pants length for dancing..

Dancing might also scuff your shoes - I'd suggest wearing a shoe bag over shoes for dancing.

You may need to loosen tie somewhat for dancing - please post pics of tie:
(1) done up in various knots,
(2) slightly loosened - say for the Hustle or the Swim,
(3) Nutbush City Limits/ Chicken Dance really dancing loosened and
(4) one with tie off, jacket collar turned up, fly undone, with wasabi and soy from finger food down front of suit and shirt doing the Funky Chicken ( or Funky Gibbon*) at end of night


* prize for first to post reference unaided.
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post #15728 of 33244
7/23/12 at 6:45pm
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Originally Posted by charliechan View Post

Thanks Romp, I get a little O-C about some things here and there, I'm sure I'll get over it :-)

Btw, any size 15inch necks left in 'the white shirt'?

Hey mate,

Yes have 15inch in stock. 15.5inch got one left.

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post #15729 of 33244
7/23/12 at 7:04pm
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Originally Posted by fxh View Post

Looks fine
Although you should be careful what dance steps you do.
Irish Dancing would be ok as you can keep your arms down. But then your pants might show too much sock - please post pics of pants length for dancing..
Dancing might also scuff your shoes - I'd suggest wearing a shoe bag over shoes for dancing.
You may need to loosen tie somewhat for dancing - please post pics of tie:
(1) done up in various knots,
(2) slightly loosened - say for the Hustle or the Swim,
(3) Nutbush City Limits/ Chicken Dance really dancing loosened and
(4) one with tie off, jacket collar turned up, fly undone, with wasabi and soy from finger food down front of suit and shirt doing the Funky Chicken ( or Funky Gibbon*) at end of night
* prize for first to post reference unaided.

crackup[1].gif One of your best to date!
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post #15730 of 33244
7/23/12 at 7:05pm
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Originally Posted by fxh View Post


Looks fine
Although you should be careful what dance steps you do.
Irish Dancing would be ok as you can keep your arms down. But then your pants might show too much sock - please post pics of pants length for dancing..
Dancing might also scuff your shoes - I'd suggest wearing a shoe bag over shoes for dancing.
You may need to loosen tie somewhat for dancing - please post pics of tie:
(1) done up in various knots,
(2) slightly loosened - say for the Hustle or the Swim,
(3) Nutbush City Limits/ Chicken Dance really dancing loosened and
(4) one with tie off, jacket collar turned up, fly undone, with wasabi and soy from finger food down front of suit and shirt doing the Funky Chicken ( or Funky Gibbon*) at end of night
* prize for first to post reference unaided.

Appreciate your sarcasm :)

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post #15731 of 33244
7/23/12 at 7:05pm
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Originally Posted by Selvaggio View Post

Voi sometimes has some Cucinelli gear and they are a bit more affordable.

They still have a few of their shoes which I cannot understand why they are so expensive even at Voi
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post #15732 of 33244
7/23/12 at 7:08pm
Heres an old video of me doin' The Madison (now plagiarised as The Nutbush)

I'm wearing the DB jacket - note no Prole Gap on collar.
http://www.myspace.com/video/jean-luc-godard/bande-part-the-madison/5834639
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post #15733 of 33244
7/23/12 at 7:10pm
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Originally Posted by xiaoli View Post

WTF? Sounds like he is prepared to do more than just housekeeping.

Ladies can get what ever they want from me

The mind boggles!
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post #15734 of 33244
7/23/12 at 7:38pm
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Originally Posted by charliechan View Post

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Originally Posted by Romp View Post

PoSt a pic with it buttoned

Would an athletic / swimmers (broad back / shoulder) shape contribute to this problem? 

Firstly I agree with romp re: the overall situation.

To nitpick and answer your actual question

Secondly you've got some (very minor) lapel bow which likely isn't helping.

If I had to guess from those pictures I'd suggest that its a combination of posture and chest tightness, if I had free control over the pattern I'd put a touch more room (<1") in the chest and reseat collar following that.
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post #15735 of 33244
7/23/12 at 9:42pm
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Originally Posted by thebrownman View Post

How much do American Tailors in Melbourne charge for their Carmina selection? I've only been in the store once, I was 16 (nine years ago).
I've wanted to go in for the past 18 months, but I'm actually scared of them and I expect they'll treat me like shit..
If you like Formula One racing start talking to Sebastian about this year's championship and you won't get him to shut up.

If you just ask questions that show that you
a) Aren't a clueless brand-hound (i.e. do you stock Prada?)
b) Appreciate quality (i.e. know why a welted shoes costs more, or the difference between a fused and canvassed suit)

he'll respond in spades. I once spent two hours on a Friday evening discussion shoulder construction differences in his suits. I had no intention of buying anything, and he knew it..he just loves clothes. In the end I got a call from the wife asking me where the hell was I and why wasn't I home yet!!
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