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  1. papertiger26

    Tuxedo Fabric - H&S vs VBC

    Will the 12oz wear too warm? I can't speak for others, but the majority of events that I attend are in temp controlled areas with masses of people. This can cause them to be a little on the warm side. I also want something I can wear in comfortably in all seasons.
  2. papertiger26

    Tuxedo Fabric - H&S vs VBC

    I have never seen the Dugdale Formals book, but have a handful of suits made from other Dugdale books that are among my favorites. I just didn't know if it was worth the premium for a seldom worn tux and the weights tend to be heavier. In a very prompt response, mytailor said they do not have...
  3. papertiger26

    Tuxedo Fabric - H&S vs VBC

    I am having a tux made and requested some samples from Joe et al at mytailor. I wear one only 2-3x a year, so I wanted to find something nice, but a good value as it is put to use far less often than my daily wear suits. With that criteria, he provided options from the VBC Parennial Classics...
  4. papertiger26

    1952 Vintage Hamilton Lyndon

    Anyone with experience buying from coolvintagewatches.com? The 1952 Hamilton Lyndon here would fill a hole in my watch collection at a seemingly affordable price. However, it has been very difficult to find if these watches are indeed serviced and up to the quality claimed, information on the...
  5. papertiger26

    Sherry Tweed

    I can definitively say there will be no gardening in this jacket. I tend to agree that most people won't notice the pocket choice, and I will likely go with whatever I am feeling at the time I request the commission. I appreciate all the help and the interesting discussion. I am actually...
  6. papertiger26

    Sherry Tweed

    Understood, and agreed. I think most people here take some amount of pride in the way they dress and have certain expectations to be met. Otherwise they would not be on here presumably. I also think that as long as something does not look affected, cartoonish or out of place, having a nicely cut...
  7. papertiger26

    Sherry Tweed

    I tend to agree with JLibourel. I feel the number of restaurants (even very good ones) that require, let alone expect business dress/worsteds are in the vast minority. In fact, tweed might be more appropriate with many restaurants' obsession with "farm-to-table." I am client facing most days...
  8. papertiger26

    Sherry Tweed

    So are 3 patch pockets considered too louche? I knew it made an inherently casual jacket (which is my intention), but I didn't think having a patch breast pocket propelled a jacket to "pottering around the house" casual. That is an interesting viewpoint. I have a few odd jackets made up with...
  9. papertiger26

    Sherry Tweed

    Thanks. Your replies have been very helpful. I have emailed the tailor regarding the suitability of the fabric for trousers, but am planning on only making a jacket. I agree with the assessment that the blue herringbone is more versatile than the other selections, but I really like the grey. I...
  10. papertiger26

    Sherry Tweed

    One last attempt to get some advice. This is a better image of the cloth I was looking at: Grey odd jacket a bad idea? Could I do it as a full suit and still wear the jacket (made with casual styling) with light grey flannels? Other options:
  11. papertiger26

    Sherry Tweed

    I intended for the jacket to be worn with odd trousers, and i do feel that grey is dark enough to pair with light grey flannels. However, would it be ridiculous to have the slacks made up with that windowpane too?
  12. papertiger26

    Sherry Tweed

    I was planning on getting a cold weather alternative to my navy hopsack blazer, a fairly subdued plain or herringbone blue tweed. I have a brown tweed with a rust and orange overcheck and a traditional brown/tan houndstooth as my current fall/winter jackets. I figured a blue would round out my...
  13. papertiger26

    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

    I believe he is referring to the Alcudia given the emphasis in the requote. I tend agree with him, it's a shame they make/show so few models on that last. However, and likely a symptom of many of us having to do our shopping in front of a computer monitor rather than in one of their stores...
  14. papertiger26

    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

    msart, what model is that? I thought it was the 10085. Betty got back to me today and said that model was unavailable, but suggested she could get the Model 80091 from another store, saying it is the same except the toe-cap and other stitching features 3 rows instead of 2. Thought I would ask if...
  15. papertiger26

    W. Bill Tweed from Hemrajani (mytailor)

    Looking more for a solid or barleycorn, but it is obviously difficult to get a good feel for how these look from online samples. I reached out to the representative that comes to these parts hoping he will bring a variety to choose from. The part cashmere Harris Tweed sounds great, but I think...
  16. papertiger26

    W. Bill Tweed from Hemrajani (mytailor)

    Are there specific books I should request? I am aware of some of the bigger names, but am happy to expand my horizons.
  17. papertiger26

    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

    I utilized an email thread from a previous purchase in hopes that it would push things along quicker, but I get the impression Betty is likely inundated with requests and it just takes some time to work through the backlog. I sent a follow up, so hopefully will be hearing from her soon. I gave...
  18. papertiger26

    W. Bill Tweed from Hemrajani (mytailor)

    Thanks, OlSarge. I know Joe has an abundance of fabrics, but I am in OH, so giving the associate that travels here (Ram) an idea of a fabric and book I would like to see and request he bring similar stuff is usually my best bet at getting a good selection as they do not carry every book with...
  19. papertiger26

    W. Bill Tweed from Hemrajani (mytailor)

    I am looking to get a tweed odd jacket made up next, as I have a relatively well built up suit wardrobe (what I wear every day for work), but have not needed spot coats and thus neglected them. I currently have a classic blazer and a brown herringbone with a light orange and rust overcheck. I...
  20. papertiger26

    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

    msart - I actually recently contacted Betty about that exact model in black calf. Glad to see they are apparently in stock, as I am still waiting to hear back. Like others have experienced, my previous conversations with Betty have taken a while to get started, but she always responded and was...

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