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post #21706 of 33183
11/19/12 at 10:55pm
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Originally Posted by Michael Sy View Post

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Don't be so quick to dismiss. I doubt I will ever buy another MJ Bale/Herringbone suit/shirt. It really pisses me off to know know that I will have to take up the sleeves every time I buy something. Same goes for R&B. That, and the length of the jackets are too long - for both brands.


Wut? I find them both to be too short. How tall are you?
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post #21707 of 33183
11/19/12 at 11:02pm
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Originally Posted by Prof. B. Bear View Post


Wut? I find them both to be too short. How tall are you?

173cms - more 171-172, but I say 173 for pride. (5ft 8-9). You are over 6 ft. Sometimes I regret my parents not putting me on the stretching rack or force feeding me growth hormone chicken ;).

 

A 36R is too long, by about 1 inch. The sleeves are too long by about 2-3 cms and there is excess fabric at the back of the jacket. It is only about $100 in alterations. I am probably meant to be a 36S on their scaling system, but they don't sell a 36S which makes both brands redundant as they are essentially the same cutting brands. They cater more for the taller/manlier men.

 

It is refreshing hearing people have the complete opposite problems :). Anyway, it just means I have to save up for MTM.


Edited by Michael Sy - 11/19/12 at 11:16pm
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post #21708 of 33183
11/19/12 at 11:09pm
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Originally Posted by Prof. B. Bear View Post


Wut? I find them both to be too short. How tall are you?

 

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Originally Posted by Michael Sy View Post

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Don't be so quick to dismiss. I doubt I will ever buy another MJ Bale/Herringbone suit/shirt. It really pisses me off to know know that I will have to take up the sleeves every time I buy something. Same goes for R&B. That, and the length of the jackets are too long - for both brands.
 

Guys this proves a theory I've been working on that some people have long arms, some people have short arms, and some people have arms that are jussssst right.

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post #21709 of 33183
11/19/12 at 11:15pm

Going to get my bale suits on thursday. Hope they have plenty in stock :(

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post #21710 of 33183
11/19/12 at 11:23pm
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Originally Posted by Michael Sy View Post

Check it out, you might be able to grab your girlfriend a D&G handbag smile.gif.

Don't be so quick to dismiss. I doubt I will ever buy another MJ BaleHerringbone suit/shirt. It really pisses me off to know know that I will have to take up the sleeves every time I buy something. Same goes for R&B. That, and the length of the jackets are too long - for both brands.

HC shirts look perfect. Nice big collar, slim through chest, waist and hips and SHORT in the sleeves. Or maybe he just hasn't measured it correctly smile.gif?

puny asians are not compatible with just about any brand in Australia other than the ones that offer million different slave lengths per neck size shirts. in terms off suit sizing,mj bale probably as close as you can get to right jacket length of any brand that's half decent and not offering multiple lengths.
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post #21711 of 33183
11/19/12 at 11:29pm
You've got to laugh.

http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/djs-online-frenzy-ends-in-meltdown-20121120-29nou.html
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post #21712 of 33183
11/19/12 at 11:32pm
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Originally Posted by lennier View Post

You've got to laugh.
http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/djs-online-frenzy-ends-in-meltdown-20121120-29nou.html

 

 

Yep, I did when I read that.

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post #21713 of 33183
11/19/12 at 11:38pm

Um guys, has anyone, um seen this: http://www.theiconic.com.au/Manhatten-64363.html

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post #21714 of 33183
11/19/12 at 11:39pm
I was checking it out earlier to see if any of their suiting be on sale.

speaking off sales, got myself one of the mj bale knit ties on 25% off sale Sunday. now the men's shop decides to have 30 off site wide and$20 sign up voucher. damn it!
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post #21715 of 33183
11/19/12 at 11:42pm
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Originally Posted by blahman View Post

I was checking it out earlier to see if any of their suiting be on sale.
speaking off sales, got myself one of the mj bale knit ties on 25% off sale Sunday. now the men's shop decides to have 30 off site wide and$20 sign up voucher. damn it!

Jeez, might be a good time to get that Xavier suit if anyone wants it.

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post #21716 of 33183
11/19/12 at 11:42pm
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Originally Posted by DartagnanRed View Post

Um guys, has anyone, um seen this: http://www.theiconic.com.au/Manhatten-64363.html

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I bought extra, extra pointy black Windsor Smith shoes from Lowes. As the shoes were so pointy, I kicked a skirting board at home, thinking they were leather I didn't expect much to happen. Instead, the shiny plastic coating at the tip of the toe chipped off, like paint from a wall, revealing a cardboard like substance underneath. I wasted $110 and only wore them once. 

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post #21717 of 33183
11/19/12 at 11:43pm

I am going to get some white onitsuka tigers. Has anyone successfully worn them with chinos before?

 

http://www.asos.com/au/Onitsuka-Tiger/Onitsuka-Tiger-Mexico-66-Vulc-Canvas-Trainers/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2402654&cid=7082&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=White

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post #21718 of 33183
11/19/12 at 11:46pm
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Originally Posted by thebrownman View Post

Yeah, Xavier jacket has working button holes CHECKstar. Not all MJ Bale jackets do, so maybe some of them will work well for you.

I'll still give it a go and hope there is one or two cm that can be let out (my PJ suits have functional cuffs and still plenty of room to let out).
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post #21719 of 33183
11/19/12 at 11:47pm
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Originally Posted by Michael Sy View Post

I am going to get some white onitsuka tigers. Has anyone successfully worn them with chinos before?

 

http://www.asos.com/au/Onitsuka-Tiger/Onitsuka-Tiger-Mexico-66-Vulc-Canvas-Trainers/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2402654&cid=7082&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=White

 

not sure tigers would suit chinos, though other sneakers would.. with the rolled up ankle expose look.

 

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post #21720 of 33183
11/19/12 at 11:50pm

Sigh, was entering purchasing details for this when stock ran out http://www.themensshop.com.au/Herringbone-Wool-Silver-Patch-Blazer/Mens-Blazer/?err=options_stock

 

$169 for a Herringbone jacket was too good to miss.

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