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  1. Giuseppo004

    Can you recommend this offer to me?

    I found this pair of church Brabham shoes on sale, and I immediately fell in love with them. Do you think it's a good deal? They're listed at 100 euros. let me know it would be very kind of you.
  3. dexgen

    Bespoke / MTM Sport Coat in NYC

    (Yet another NYC question but can't find the answer to my question so here goes...) Hi all! I'm looking to find a good tailor/store for MTM or bespoke sport coats. I am 5'8 but have small chest/shoulders/waste and most RTW stuff look big on me. I would ideally like to find a place where I can...
  4. EuropenBlue

    How to dress in one colour only?

    For several years already I have restricted my wardrobe to garments made from a small range of navy shades (except for accessories, which are black leather only). This is non-negotiable for me and this reductionism makes me happy and confident. While I have already built a collection of nice...
  5. capersnsardines

    Help me choose the best shirt fit (poll)

    Hi everyone! Could you please give me some feedback on the fit of these shirts? I'm planning to order some shirts from collaro (dot) co, but I'm unsure whether I should use the measurements from these shirts or look for something different. For example, should I consider a different style...
    • capersnsardines
    • Thread
    • #advice advice advice wanted fit advice fit assessment fit check fit critique shirt collar shirt fit
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Menswear Advice
  6. inanemiralioglu

    Planning of having a year round wardrobe, any advices?

    19M here. I am planning to create a year round wardrobe that I can wear for college, int'l conferences and internships. I am think of doing one in business casual style. Here is a list that I will be planning to do. I know that it will take some time but I think it would be great to have...
  7. Kieferpine

    Getting Leather and Other Goods in Florence

    I will be visiting Florence in two weeks and I’m looking to buy a leather bag for traveling. I came across https://www.romitileather1947.com/, and the seller seems reputable. Does anyone have any feedback on the quality of his bags and leather? Additionally, I noticed some other bags with...
  8. inanemiralioglu

    I need opinions about this pair of trousers.

    I was hoping to read your opinions about this pair. I am planning it to wear year - round with knitwear, shirts, sport coats, blazers etc. The fabric of the trousers is tencel and elastane so I could not thought that whether it would be suitable for winter. Is it okay for a business...
  9. GentWithoutaCent

    A RTW Jacket that could fit my "abnormal" build?

    I've had immense difficulty with purchasing jackets that to the point I don't own a single blazer, or sports jacket due to fit issues. I measure 40 inches at the chest, but only 15.5 in the shoulder. As a result, jackets I've tried on fit like they would on a football player. The "less...
    • GentWithoutaCent
    • Thread
    • advice wanted blazer fit body length clothing advice fit issue jacket fit jackets off-the rack rtw shoulder problem
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Menswear Advice
  10. I

    Looking to build Italian Casual-wear Wardrobe for Upcoming Italy Trip

    Hi Everyone, New member here, first post on the forum and excited to be here. I'm heading back to Italy this May for the first time since the pandemic era, and I'm looking to get out of the traditional "American style" I've usually been wearing and pivot into some more Italian style clothing...
  11. R

    Affordable woollen trousers (EU)?

    Dear all, I am a new member on this forum and would like to know whether there are options for affordable woollen (or wool-blend) trousers in the EU, since shipping from the USA/Canada/the UK is often not worth it (or impossible, in the case of some UK brands). At the moment, since I am in...
  12. M

    Which suit combination is better?

    I have my valedictory ceremony coming up and I’m confused about which shirt I should wear. My suit is midnight blue and not black. Which shirt should I wear?
  13. M

    Is my navy blue suit too dark?

    I recently bought a navy blue suit, tailored. I feel like I chose the wrong shade since the suit looks more of a black suit than a navy blue suit. I’m not sure if it is the lighting but it looks a bit too dark. What are your take on this? The first picture is the reference material of what I...
  14. P

    Advice on lapel width

    Hi Style forum, My first post here, however I have been lurking around for some times I was wondering if I could get some advice regarding lapel width. The lapels on this jacket are 9.5 cm or 3.75 inches. I am a fan of the wider lapel style, but I was wondering if they look too disproportionate...
  15. lucas255

    Blue velvet tuxedo

    I'm getting married in May and I'm looking for a blue velvet canvased tuxedo jacket. I've seen one on Mr Porter by Favourbrook but I don't know anything about them and was wondering if someone could offer me some information about them? Most importantly if they are canvased suits? If you would...
  16. Thorn42

    Authenticity Check

    Hello all, Saw this gorgeous, brand-new, never-worn Canali coat on sale through Facebooo Marketplace for a good price… just a quick question from you menswear fashion experts out there on whether this is an authentic Canali piece or not, especially considering the tags have an added “Milano” at...
  17. T

    Fit Advice - Revamping My Wardrobe

    Now that I've stopped growing vertically, I thought it was time I revamp some parts of my wardrobe. I think I have a good idea of which pieces have gotten too small, but sometimes it's hard to tell how something fits because I've worn the same clothes for many years now. My main concern is a lot...
    • Tz2000
    • Thread
    • advice wanted building wardrobe fit advice
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Menswear Advice
  18. A

    Advice Needed: MTM Suit in London/South-West England

    Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm a young man looking to purchase a first (proper) suit ahead of my graduation from a university. My budget is ca. £1000–£1500 (£1500 is a hard limit), and I'm based in South West England (Bristol/Bath area) — a commute to London is not off limits...
    • a.elvozo
    • Thread
    • advice advice wanted england gieves & hawkes london made to measure mtm mtm suit suit
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Classic Menswear
  19. C

    Bad Fitting Trouser from J. Press - Attempt Return or Tailor?

    Hi folks, I'm a newcomer to the forum and to menswear. I've been reworking my wardrobe, and I heard good things about J. Press. I went to their Downtown DC location and picked out some wool trousers. The sales associate said they were the right size other then the hem, so I left them for...
  20. Dan35

    Should I find a new alterations tailor and cleaner?

    I’m wondering if my tailor is using a proper invisible stitch to hem suit trousers. They messed up on a few other alterations, so my patience is dwindling. Images 1,2,3 are of the hem stitching (2&3 are the same garment). I’m also wondering if they’re ruining my suits with their dry cleaning. I...
    • Dan35
    • Thread
    • advice wanted alterations dry clean pant alterations suit care tailor
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Classic Menswear
  21. E

    Friends, looking for affordable version of a Musella Dembech type looking suit (DB), do you know any retailers that carry this look?

    Here’s a picture of a Musella Dembech suit: https://www.permanentstyle.com/2019/06/musella-dembech-cotton-suit-style-breakdown.html
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