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  1. ElliotG

    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    I don’t know about @dapperclassic, but I have my dress shirts washed and pressed at the dry cleaners (NOT dry cleaned though). You can specify starch levels (I go no starch and they still come back very smooth). Hasn’t seemed to impact longevity of the fabric. YMMV
  3. ElliotG

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    I think the new cut looks much better. If nothing else, the pleat is laying nice and flat. Also it looks like the old cut is giving a bit of a wedgie. Both are nice!
  4. ElliotG

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    And the award for worst styling of the S/S new drops goes to …
  5. ElliotG

    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    Holy cats! Such a lightweight material!
  6. ElliotG

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    To me, sport coats are about interesting patterns and textures that wouldn’t work as well for a suit. Check out the “napping” (I think that’s what it’s called) in this fabric. It gives the coat visual interest without being loud.
  7. ElliotG

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    I was about to disagree with you, but I checked the website quick just to be sure (I wouldn't want to be WRONG on the INTERNET for crying out loud). Anyway, you are right. Check out the pics for the medium gray Travel Suit. The model's neck and chin look like they belong to a 25 y.o. finance...
  8. ElliotG

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    I believe the Tailored has been used for a while for the Red Label suits. My understanding is that it's some kind of middle ground between Slim and Contemporary
  9. ElliotG

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    Anyone else notice that the Filters for suits now include a "Relaxed" fit -- albeit no suits are found if you select it. Has there been any official communication about a Relaxed fit coming?
  10. ElliotG

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    Thanks! My last Neo purchase was a suit from SS18, so I don't feel qualified to opine. That suit also is worsted wool with a full-lined jacket. It has always felt a bit constricting, to be honest, which is why I've avoided Neo cut since. But I know there have been tweaks to the pattern, hence my...
  11. ElliotG

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    Brothers in Style: look how many sizes are left! And still 15% off! This thing is so freakin' soft too. Wears almost like a cardigan, looks like a blazer that costs at least 2x!
  12. ElliotG

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    Okay. I'm no @DonRaphael or @1st Step when it comes to taking Spier "in the wild" pics. But here's my best, quick attempt in natural light. Gray Check sport coat (Contemporary 44L) (https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/di-pray---gray-check---72-24371-nsc-01-fw22) with VBC medium gray...
  13. ElliotG

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    You all are sleeping on a great winter blazer here. I got mine delivered this week. Can't believe there are so many sizes still available. Goes great with the VBC mid-grey flannels. Would go even better with a medium brown flannel...
  14. ElliotG

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    You are correct. There are two mid-grey options in VBC's online catalog. It seems Spier was only able to get the darker option this year (the "/4") The charcoal flannel on offer is the "/6". I would have preferred the "/3" mid-grey, but I'm happy with the ones Spier produced and I think even the...
  15. ElliotG

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    This may be too late to be helpful, but someone asked recently about the difference between the medium gray Minnis and VBS flannel trousers. Here's a picture of both side-by-side in natural light. (Minnis left, VBC right). Overall, I would say the website photos are pretty true to color. I...
  16. ElliotG

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    Apologies if this has been covered, but I stopped keeping track of this thread for a minute, and there's too much to catch up on... I'm noticing that for New Arrivals there are no new suits (except for the POW "coming soon") and all the sportcoats are Made To Order. Is this the new normal for...
  17. ElliotG

    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    I think Rick mentioned a while back that the high-rise had been tweaked. I remember something about deeper pleats. Maybe a fuller cut as well?
  18. ElliotG

    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    I can't say for certain, but I believe a while ago Rick said that you can ask for a satin stripe on the side of the trousers in the notes when ordering a MTO tuxedo.
  19. ElliotG

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    If George can pull it off going to the bank to deposit his pennies, I know you fine gents can make a cricket sweater shine.
  20. ElliotG

    SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

    Someone a while back compared it to pajama (or pyjama if you're so inclined) cloth a ways back in the forum. What are your thoughts on the feel of the fabric?
  21. ElliotG

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    Where are you located? I'm an attorney in Michigan, and those are both more or equally formal to anything I've seen other attorneys wear to state and federal court appearances (including Michigan Supreme Court). I suppose there might still be some banks/law firms in NYC where those wouldn't fly...
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