SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[FlyingHorker]

I’m shocked it’s still available. The OTR version sold out pretty quick if I recall correctly. It’s a great casual year round chambray as it’s not as light weight as the patterned madras fabrics.

Yeah it did. I didn't know the patterned madras fabrics are even more lightweight than the chambray one, it feels plenty light enough for me.

It would have been the perfect shirt if it had a larger collar IMO.

It'd be cool if madras fabrics continue to get released in non-traditional iterations. I also just noticed the summer slub fabrics are available as well for MTM, may hop on that for this summer.

 

[nqtri]

Needing a little help here with the fit of my new VBC houndstooth SC (36 slim). Is the Neapolitan cut slimmer around the waist? Upper part it is ok. I think chest and shoulders, even sleeves fit well but it's a bit more fitted around the waist. My theory is because of that, it might push a little bit of fabric up the back.

There's no 36 in contemporary. Should I size up to 38 or let the waist out?

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[SJR3]

@nqtri

Man, that jacket looks SO good in the front shot. Definitely tight in the side and back pics. I bet if you have the waist let out to the maximum (maybe 1 or 1.25 inches?), it'd be at least acceptable. Then again, that might not be enough. I'd say before you alter that 36 slim therefore making it non-returnable, at least try a 38.

 

[nqtri]

@nqtri

Man, that jacket looks SO good in the front shot. Definitely tight in the side and back pics. I bet if you have the waist let out to the maximum (maybe 1 or 1.25 inches?), it'd be at least acceptable. Then again, that might not be enough. I'd say before you alter that 36 slim therefore making it non-returnable, at least try a 38.

I thought about that too. What I'm concerned about is the shoulder of the 38. I feel like right now if the shoulder of 36 is lengthened by a bit it would give me a "dimple" there.

 

[Spex]

Haha, it's a Supernatural (tv show) reference. Also, I feel like there's old folk tales about devils doing deals at crossroads: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossroads_(mythology)

It was just a joke haha

The original myth is about guitarist Robert Johnson's playing abilities.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Johnson

And there was even an 80s movie based in this starting Ralph Macchio.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossroads_(1986_film)

 

[Spex]

Does anyone have the blue pinpoint chambray, indigo chambray or denim blue chambray shirt? These look cool online and I've been meaning to go in-store to see them in person. I wonder if any of them might fade like a denim shirt.

https://www.spierandmackay.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=chambray

 

[Torzano]

Does anyone have the blue pinpoint chambray, indigo chambray or denim blue chambray shirt? These look cool online and I've been meaning to go in-store to see them in person. I wonder if any of them might fade like a denim shirt.

https://www.spierandmackay.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=chambray

I have a different chambray shirt from them and it’s more of a soft cotton dress shirt than a denim shirt. I really get confused about what chambray even is. Sometimes it’s more like a denim shirt and sometimes I’ve seen them in linen.

 

[Spex]

I have a different chambray shirt from them and it’s more of a soft cotton dress shirt than a denim shirt. I really get confused about what chambray even is. Sometimes it’s more like a denim shirt and sometimes I’ve seen them in linen.

Although I can spot chambray, I honestly can't figure out what makes it different than pinpoint oxford. Denim is a twill weave, so I get that.

I have this Kamakura Vintage Ivy indigo chambray shirt from years ago and it's still going strong. It's faded beautifully from all the wash and wear. It's moving towards a light blue right now and looks very much like a denim shirt from a distance (well...even close up).

http://kamakurashirts.com/contents/vintageivyshirts/

 

[Becon]

Needing a little help here with the fit of my new VBC houndstooth SC (36 slim). Is the Neapolitan cut slimmer around the waist? Upper part it is ok. I think chest and shoulders, even sleeves fit well but it's a bit more fitted around the waist. My theory is because of that, it might push a little bit of fabric up the back.

There's no 36 in contemporary. Should I size up to 38 or let the waist out?

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I think it would fit better if you improve your posture. Not something most people consider when trying on a suit. Looks like your shoulders are hunched forward and your pelvis is tilted forward. Very common since we all sit in chairs all day. Pinch your shoulder blades together and push your hips forward. I bet the jacket will look a lot better.

 

[Betelgeuse]

You can request a different size trouser with the suits, and if they have em in stock they'll send em.

I didn’t knew that! Thanks C! If the ones incoming fit well, I would just need to nail the jacket size.

 

[marker2037]

Needing a little help here with the fit of my new VBC houndstooth SC (36 slim). Is the Neapolitan cut slimmer around the waist? Upper part it is ok. I think chest and shoulders, even sleeves fit well but it's a bit more fitted around the waist. My theory is because of that, it might push a little bit of fabric up the back.

There's no 36 in contemporary. Should I size up to 38 or let the waist out?

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That's crazy how perfect it looks in the front compared to the side and rear shots. I would say though that you should stick to this size and just let out the waist as the rest looks fantastic. I also believe since it's flannel that it will stretch a bit in time after it breaks in.

 

[Betelgeuse]

@nqtri

Man, that jacket looks SO good in the front shot. Definitely tight in the side and back pics. I bet if you have the waist let out to the maximum (maybe 1 or 1.25 inches?), it'd be at least acceptable. Then again, that might not be enough. I'd say before you alter that 36 slim therefore making it non-returnable, at least try a 38.

I second this, when I saw the front shot my first thought was: damn! This fits great. But yeap the waist is tight in the back part. I second also @SJR3 opinion. I don’t think that the increment in the shoulder will look that big that may generate the dimple. And since you’re in Canada it’s easier to try them.

 

[jdp234]

If the tux I got is any indication, Spier & Mackay's jackets are cut with much more sloping shoulders than virtually anything else I'm familiar with... I have very square shoulders and usually have a little bit of a roll under the collar, but this was huge.

 

[spiermackay]

Needing a little help here with the fit of my new VBC houndstooth SC (36 slim). Is the Neapolitan cut slimmer around the waist? Upper part it is ok. I think chest and shoulders, even sleeves fit well but it's a bit more fitted around the waist. My theory is because of that, it might push a little bit of fabric up the back.

There's no 36 in contemporary. Should I size up to 38 or let the waist out?

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Looks like your hips are in, pushing forward. This is a posture issue we see in MTM. A good tailor will need to let the sides out at the vent and square up the upper back at the collar.

 

[nqtri]

I think it would fit better if you improve your posture. Not something most people consider when trying on a suit. Looks like your shoulders are hunched forward and your pelvis is tilted forward. Very common since we all sit in chairs all day. Pinch your shoulder blades together and push your hips forward. I bet the jacket will look a lot better.

That's crazy how perfect it looks in the front compared to the side and rear shots. I would say though that you should stick to this size and just let out the waist as the rest looks fantastic. I also believe since it's flannel that it will stretch a bit in time after it breaks in.

I second this, when I saw the front shot my first thought was: damn! This fits great. But yeap the waist is tight in the back part. I second also @SJR3 opinion. I don’t think that the increment in the shoulder will look that big that may generate the dimple. And since you’re in Canada it’s easier to try them.

Looks like your hips are in, pushing forward. This is a posture issue we see in MTM. A good tailor will need to let the sides out at the vent and square up the upper back at the collar.

Thanks for the help guys. You are right, it's the posture. Those pictures were taken after a day sitting at work. I tried it on again after waking up today and yes, the fit is much better with the hip pushed back in.

Luckily I've got a friend who has size 38S so I will try that on. Otherwise, I'll bring it to my tailor to do the waist.