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  1. thesftailor

    Another how much fabric question

    3,5 m for a 2-piece suit in 45 wide fabric ... again less necessary in 60 wide 1,5 m for trousers in 45 wide fabric ... less material is needed in 60 wide fabric
  2. thesftailor

    Pique Cotton Shirt

    Well, since we're from SF -- we like to relax the rules. Seeing you're in DC, you can play the "from outside the beltway" card if you want ;) Comfort exudes confidence, and trumps crankiness especially during hours outside the office.
  3. thesftailor

    Ask a Question, Get an Answer - ask all quick questions here

    If you already have a solid navy or beige, why not add variation with a beige-colored checked pattern? IDK about pocket square, which seems to add formality to a sport casual look.
  4. thesftailor

    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Bellows pockets for a more casual look... safari nostalgia, perhaps.
  5. thesftailor

    Your inputs and guidance on which fabric

    As you said, you're ordering 5. Beside your choice of the traditional and risk-adverse navy and gray (charcoal), we advise dark grey herringbone classic stripes revenge in grey wool / cashmere revenge is a nice wildcard You may want to invest in some slightly flamboyant accessories since...
  6. thesftailor

    Help us find a good shirt manufacturer!

    Don't under-estimate inter-personal relationships and quality control in countries you're targeting to manufacture your shirts. From our experience, invest in at least one shareholder travelling to meet with factory owners / management. You really want to establish a comfortable level of trust...
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    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Recently we've been following The Dark Knot on twitter. We're there are other online tie purveyors... but we like some of the content we've seen and read. Let us know you opinion of them.
  8. thesftailor

    How to get rain/water marks out of a suit short of dry-cleaning it?

    A good clothing brush ought to do the trick... steaming if part 1 doesn't is completely successful.
  9. thesftailor

    Storing 3-Piece Suit

    First faux pas: Don't store in an airtight bag. You'll find unpleasant surprises like mold or moths. If you’re using a suit bag, leaving the zip open a bit to let air in and out. Always keep your suits hung upright on a suit hanger. We advise cedar wood hangers. They repel moths and absorb...
  10. thesftailor

    Ask a Question, Get an Answer - ask all quick questions here

    We favor the messenger bag for more frequent use. Macbook and misc items fit nicely. Shoulder strap allows us to easily open and access contents inside. If you're travelling, the backpack could be better -- two straps bear the weight better than the strain a single strap. Backpacks don't...

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