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Journeyman · Nov 16, 2012

John Appleseed said:
This is not about profit. I have dropped from about a 44 to a 38 in a very short period of time. See my post here. I would NOT be selling them if I could find someone competent to recut the suit & blazer to a 38 - and finding the 'right' person is a very expensive experiment. That blundering half-arsed know nothing at Rochefort completely butchered one RLBL suit. SF-approved Hayel attempted to recut the RLBL tux that I linked to. Another $450. It's just not practical. In retrospect, I should have taken up Cutlers offer of $750.

So I have calculated the price to be such that any less and it is more worthwhile to me to go to Cutler and pay the premium to have it professionally recut.

Congratulations on the weight loss. However, you're right to say that it is just not practical to cut down a garment from a 44 or a 42 to a 38. Because the reduction is so significant, the balance of the clothes will likely be thrown off and they will look strange (after, you'd be potentially trying to take 6 inches/15cm out of the trouser waistband alone).

Furthermore, such dramatic alterations just cost too much to make it worthwhile and it's disappointing that the tailor didn't tell you that it would be best if you cut your losses, sold or gave away the clothes, and started afresh.

DartagnanRed · Nov 16, 2012

John Appleseed said:
This is not about profit. I have dropped from about a 44 to a 38 in a very short period of time. See my post here. I would NOT be selling them if I could find someone competent to recut the suit & blazer to a 38 - and finding the 'right' person is a very expensive experiment. That blundering half-arsed know nothing at Rochefort completely butchered one RLBL suit. SF-approved Hayel attempted to recut the RLBL tux that I linked to. Another $450. It's just not practical. In retrospect, I should have taken up Cutlers offer of $750.

So I have calculated the price to be such that any less and it is more worthwhile to me to go to Cutler and pay the premium to have it professionally recut.

Congrats again, you must have shed some serious stone.

On that topic, I am a 42R who could lose some weight. However, I wear a 42 largely because anything smaller than that does not fit me across the shoulders. I dare say if I was to shed 15kg, I would still need a 42R for the shoulder width but just require the waist of my suits taken in. So I'm interested, how did you manage to get from a 44 to a 38 jacket size? Do your shoulders fit a 38?

Prince of Paisley · Nov 16, 2012

John Appleseed said:
This is not about profit. I have dropped from about a 44 to a 38 in a very short period of time. See my post here. I would NOT be selling them if I could find someone competent to recut the suit & blazer to a 38 - and finding the 'right' person is a very expensive experiment. That blundering half-arsed know nothing at Rochefort completely butchered one RLBL suit. SF-approved Hayel attempted to recut the RLBL tux that I linked to. Another $450. It's just not practical. In retrospect, I should have taken up Cutlers offer of $750.

So I have calculated the price to be such that any less and it is more worthwhile to me to go to Cutler and pay the premium to have it professionally recut.

Hi John. Sorry to hear about your bad experiences attempting to have your suits recut. As journeyman says, it's disappointing the tailors took on the job to completely recut a suit when they perhaps should have advised you to start afresh. And for $750 I'd want to be pretty darn sure Cutler would do a better job.

Pink Socks · Nov 16, 2012

John Appleseed said:
I have dropped from about a 44 to a 38 in a very short period of time. See my post here.

Congratulations on your weight loss. The only downsize is the need for a new wardrobe (this is great, except on the bank balance). Last year I went from a 44/46 (or whatever fitted/I could find) to about a 40/42 (depending on brand) and basically had to start again wardrobe-wise. Got a few things altered but mostly just bought new items wisely (learning from years of sartorial interest and mistakes) and got some MTM (from P Johnson) to make the most of my new physique (and a reminder to stay in the same shape). Good luck with it.

Oh, and thebrownman saw this and though you could use it as a outfit idea for when your tassel loafers arrive....maybe.

http://linenforsummertweedforwinter.tumblr.com/post/35872990268/prince-charles-in-tassel-loafers

Henry Carter · Nov 16, 2012

streetminimal said:
Another kudos to Jason on the customer service at HC. Ordered my shirt on Weds and it arrived today! Bloody fast and the shirt fit is on point
Now only if you had more colours and styles, this would be AWESOME!!
Might also start keeping these personalised notes, it makes me feel special.

zachary12 said:
Same here streetminimal, big ups to Jason.
The note is a nice touch!
Think I may have to order a shirt now .

Michael Sy said:
Jason

For your sizing guide, you accidentally put '52 cm' for the sleeve length on a 38cm neck shirt. I think you had intended it to be 62cm.

I notice these shirts are slightly more tight than O&Js shirts. Your shirting measurements are certainly more close to my shirting measurements. I am quite tempted to give one a shot. I am still cursing about missing out on a shirt from O&J.

Thanks guys,

Michael yep I am aware about the 52 mistake, will fix that up today sometime. Just FYI there is only 1 x 38 left in the blue and 2 in the white. I am in the process of swapping makers, due mainly to the fact that the supplier is too un-reliable, poor communication etc etc. But I hope to keep the cut pretty well the same and add some fabrics and a few different collars as well. But realistically there won't be anymore shirts until March next year.

As promised, here are the 3 printed ties that will be coming just before xmas, along with a plain navy & maroon twill, plus a navy pin-dot.
Click to enlarge

lachyzee · Nov 16, 2012

For anyone into sneakers... thoughts?

http://shop.kithnyc.com/products/new-balance-1300-blue-grey
http://www.uptherestore.com/product/m1300bg-0

elvish · Nov 16, 2012

quar said:
You are trying to flip the product for a profit. It is what it is.
If you wanted to give people a heads up, then just tell them where the store is.

this.

nobody cares if you're trying to make a profit.

elvish · Nov 16, 2012

lachyzee said:
For anyone into sneakers... thoughts?
http://shop.kithnyc.com/products/new-balance-1300-blue-grey
http://www.uptherestore.com/product/m1300bg-0

have you tried Hogan? it's what NB is to NYC but in Europe... (huge)

lachyzee · Nov 16, 2012

elvish said:
have you tried Hogan? it's what NB is to NYC but in Europe... (huge)

No, but I just google imaged "hogan shoes" and threw up a little in my mouth. So shiny.... so euro....

elvish · Nov 16, 2012

lachyzee said:
No, but I just google imaged "hogan shoes" and threw up a little in my mouth. So shiny.... so euro....

you're right. they all look, well, ****. i went to the outlet and it had very similar shoes to the NB / Superga styles. i guess that was too many seasons ago.

Oli2012 · Nov 16, 2012

Those are some beautiful ties jason. I'm gonna have to take out a tie loan from the bank

John Appleseed · Nov 16, 2012

DartagnanRed said:
Congrats again, you must have shed some serious stone.

On that topic, I am a 42R who could lose some weight. However, I wear a 42 largely because anything smaller than that does not fit me across the shoulders. I dare say if I was to shed 15kg, I would still need a 42R for the shoulder width but just require the waist of my suits taken in. So I'm interested, how did you manage to get from a 44 to a 38 jacket size? Do your shoulders fit a 38?

I just put on an old 44 and I have no idea how my shoulders ever managed to fit into this. It's mind boggling, I could now use this suit as a parachute.

charliechan · Nov 16, 2012

apropos said:
Avoid Master Watchmaking.
Try Max Schweizer.

Thanks all who have replied with suggestions... will definitely check out Max

Gerry Nelson · Nov 16, 2012

John Appleseed said:
I just put on an old 44 and I have no idea how my shoulders ever managed to fit into this. It's mind boggling, I could now use this suit as a parachute.

It just depends how your fat was distributed. Mine was mostly around my stomach so when I lost around 20kg, I went from a size 40 to a size 38. My shoulder circumference went down by 2 inches but my waist went from 38" to 30".

cgo · Nov 16, 2012

it is quite surprising that Hayel did not warn you about downsizing by that much. I've gone to Hayel for so many years and the very first lesson he taught me was to buy suit with the right shoulder fit....everything else is adjustable. Perhaps you were giving him the impression that you are very keen to keep the jacket and downsize?

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