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Recent content by standard40

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    Tuxedo alterationin suggestions / fit critique

    I'll consult a tailor I guess. I prefer the notch lapels (I imagine its not what most here like, but its what I prefer). The shoes are not the ones I would wear with this, just what was out at the time. Shirt and tie would be different as well. Thanks.
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    Tuxedo alterationin suggestions / fit critique

    Wow, that bad huh? Do you recommend I get a different 40R (that will be just a bit large like this one) or a 38R that will be too small in the shoulders/chest?
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    Tuxedo alterationin suggestions / fit critique

    Thanks for the feedback. As far as style goes, this is what I prefer and its a completely subjective thing. I plan to wear a skinny black tie, not a bow-tie, but again, thats just my preference. Regarding the shoulders, I am a bit torn because every 38R I've tried is just too narrow in the...
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    Tuxedo alterationin suggestions / fit critique

    I purchased this tuxedo online and plan to take it to a tailor for some adjustments. I am pretty much a rookie when it comes to suits so any advice is much appreciated. My thoughts are to have the arm length reduced and have the waist taken in (jacket has two vents - is this a problem?). I...
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    A Decent Tailor in Philadelphia?

     Thanks for the suggestion. Will these guys be able to give me the slim, modern fit I am looking for? I imagine they are probably pretty old school.
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    A Decent Tailor in Philadelphia?

    Sorry to revive this thread, but I am looking for some up to date information. I am getting married in september and need to get some work done on a tuxedo I just purchased. Its a side vented model and I will need a little side suppression, sleeves shortened just a bit, and pants hemmed (pics...
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    Some Tuxedo questions from a noob (w/pics)

    Hey, I've been reading this forum for a while and trying to learn as much as I can. Its been extremely helpful. I now need some advice and recommendations. I am getting married in a few months and decided to buy a tuxedo instead of renting. I am a slim, athletic build, with relatively wide...

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