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Recent content by bvbellomo
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Buttons on big chest
I don't regularly read the forums, but I would have guessed Proper Cloth was the most used. I tried Luxire, Proper Cloth and Natty 5 years ago. Natty is the only one who actually sent me wearable shirts, although I have few left and need to update measurements if I reorder. Luxire sent me 2...- bvbellomo
- Post #5
- Forum: Menswear Advice
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Buttons on big chest
Yes, I have a closet full just like that, including Natty MTM. I am not a big fan of Natty, but they did much better than anyone else I tried. I can probably fit into my Natty shirts if I diet, but shirts like this one are no good. Most off the rack look really bad at the bottom if the top...- bvbellomo
- Post #3
- Forum: Menswear Advice
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Buttons on big chest
Every man wants a big chest, but how do you deal with this button issue? Do I need MTM? This shirt is pretty baggy at the bottom, going up a size looks bad. All my button up shirts have this problem.- bvbellomo
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- Forum: Menswear Advice
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Casual Belts
Most belts are $15, hold up my pants, but fall apart in less than a year. $35 gets me something that still looks cheap but lasts forever. $200 buys a nice, well made dress belt that is completely inappropriate with khakis or jeans, even good selvage. $1000 buys a hermes which well made but...- bvbellomo
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- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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First real suit
The pants have a label saying size 38. So they made a mistake and didn't swap.- bvbellomo
- Post #136
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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First real suit
Despos gave advice before I posted pics. A lot comes down to what is fixable and what is not. I know I can do better bespoke, and I know there are worse dressed people out there. The question is how much better can I do off the rack at a price point below where I should be buying bespoke...- bvbellomo
- Post #135
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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First real suit
I still haven't sent it back. It isn't nearly as bad as my first impression, I like the style so much more than the Copley, and it is less than half the price. I am really on the fence, especially not knowing what some minor tailoring can/can't fix. The pants go back no matter what. They...- bvbellomo
- Post #130
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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First real suit
With others saying they have similar builds and good luck with Spier and Mackay, and no other opportunities until the coronavirus is gone, I thought I'd take a chance given a no cost return policy. It is more than just front to back balance - it is also depth to width balance. Even if I had a...- bvbellomo
- Post #128
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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First real suit
The suit arrived today. While I might give it more thought, or post some pictures, it is almost certainly going back. A size 44R Spier & Mackay would be a good choice for a man with very broad shoulders, narrow waist and flat chest. Something this narrow on the waist that lacks material in...- bvbellomo
- Post #126
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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men linen pants
I usually wear shorts in summer, as do most of my coworkers, but this is not the best look for a middle aged man. I can wear jeans or chinos, but am tempted to buy linen. I want to avoid anything I have to dry clean - quick ironing, air drying or cold wash is not a problem. I see a lot of...- bvbellomo
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- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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First real suit
Ordered the full canvas Navy suit. I like the look of the lapels, just worry about them being out of style, but will take that risk. Otherwise, this is exactly my style and what I was looking for, and free to send back if it doesn't work. Coppley isn't going anywhere, and if the Spier Mackay...- bvbellomo
- Post #125
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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First real suit
Yes, and I want wide lapels, but these are over 4 inches- bvbellomo
- Post #124
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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First real suit
I know everyone is trying to steer me towards the Coppley, but I may try a Spier and Mackay, more my style, free to return, less than half the price for full canvas. My only concern are the extreme width of the lapels on the full canvas. Should I order a half canvas just for narrower lapels...- bvbellomo
- Post #122
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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First real suit
The Coppley shop carries Samuelsohn, both myself and the owner think Coppley fits me better. I am not used to tailored clothing, but am not avoiding it. I just feel excess padding adds to how I am already disproportionate, and to a certain extent, excess padding is just bad on anyone. Any...- bvbellomo
- Post #121
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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First real suit
Something that is perfect is worth it as long as I can afford it. If I settle for 70% of what I want at 100% of my budget, I have to live with it a long time and won't be able to buy better. If I buy something 60% of the what I want at 10% my budget, I have something I can wear while I...- bvbellomo
- Post #119
- Forum: Classic Menswear