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  1. L

    Suede Leather Jacket Fit Advice

    I am looking for advice on which fit better of these 2 suede leather jackets from Banana Republic: Medium: Small:
  3. S

    Fit check

  4. N

    Help finding sweaters for man with belly

    I struggle to find sweaters that fit. As a man with a bit of a belly, I have always found that sweaters that fit in the chest/shoulder/arms are too tight around the waist leading to an unflattering belly bulge. I find the fit is most problematic with thinner sweaters like cashmere or merino but...
  5. J

    Trouser and jeans brands to avoid a floppy butt

    Since I've been looking more closely at fits, I've noticed that all my rtw pants and jeans have the same fit problem: wrinkles under the butt aka the floppy butt. Dieworkwear describes this problem here: https://dieworkwear.com/2019/10/11/you-might-suffer-from-floppy-butt/. While MTM or...
    • JkT
    • Thread
    • brand discussions fit fit problem floppy butt jeans pants trousers
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Menswear Advice
  6. C

    Is this sport coat too long?

    It seems too billowy and wide around the hips. It’s making me look fatter than I am. I’m wearing this to a work party at a nice bar, so I don’t want it looking too formal.
  7. C

    Why does my sport coat look so weird?

    Am I too fat? This is a slim fit. They were out of contemporary. The one in the photo is 42R slim Do either of these other ones look better? 44 42 L
  8. K_The_Sartorialist

    Suitsupply MTM fit check

    Hi guys :) Just took delivery og this new MTM suit from SuSu a couple of days ago. All measurements have been done by myself (due to SuSu not having any physical stores in my country) so I’m very curious as to what the outside world thinks. Is it a keeper or am i way off in terms of fit? I...
  9. A

    Suit Jacket length check

    :)Hey all, I'm trying to decide between two suit jackets: 46 Regular vs 46 Long. I've attached a photo of me in each jacket with the same pants. Any and all advice is appreciated, thanks!
    • AceFebreze
    • Thread
    • check fit fit check length long regular suit suit jacket suit jacket length suit jacket long
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Menswear Advice
  10. P

    MTM (online) Fit Advice Kindly requested

    Hey Everyone. Made an MTM order online and need help with fit and body measurement changes for next order. Here are some pics of the MTM suit and shirt. Please advise if one of my shoulders is slightly square or sloping. Also any other recommendations will be appreciated.
  11. PSNY

    Bespoke shirt fitting critique please

    Started a project with a new tailor. Shown here is my 2nd fitting. Fit is decent forearms a tad tight. It just feels messy or is it just me? Goal is a balance of comfort and fit. Tailor recommended darting to eliminate excess back and body fabric per my concern. I want to raise the collar by...
  12. Anthony678

    Where to buy a tuxedo

    Hello. I'm looking for a tuxedo for my upcoming prom in the end of May. Where do you recommend I look? I don't really know what my budget is but I'm looking for a lower end tuxedo so that I can put money towards alterations as well.
    • Anthony678
    • Thread
    • black tie fit funeral tux tuxedo tuxedo advice tuxedo pants victorian wedding attire
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Menswear Advice
  13. B

    Suit buying advice

    Hello everyone, I live in the Richmond, Virginia area and cannot seem to find a good bespoke tailor in the region. I have spent a lot of money on suits but never seem to be satisfied. What are the best options for getting a high quality suit with a great fit when you don't have access to...
  14. kylemoredock

    Finding shoes that fit when shopping online

    If you're anything like me, you find it really challenging to accurately select the right size shoe when shopping online. Rather than continue complaining on various internet forums, I've taken a stab at trying to solve the problem. Grayle is platform that collects information about the shoes...
    • kylemoredock
    • Thread
    • brannock crocket & jones fit fit advice goodyear welt goodyear welt brands grant stone shoe size shoes
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Classic Menswear
  15. kai888

    Leather Jacket fit (pictures) Too tight

    Hi everyone! Thanks in advance for your advice, I recently bought a lambskin leather jacket ( I can return it within 1 week). Do you think it fits too tight? I have lifted weights regularly and might put on a little bit more mass. No doubt this will have some influence. The next size up...
    • kai888
    • Thread
    • fit fit advice leather jacket leather jacket fit leather jacket for men leather jacket size leather jacket small leather jacket snug
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Streetwear and Denim
  16. T

    What measurements should i request from my tailor

    In the interest of buying clothes online i'm planning on getting my measurements taken by a tailor. She seemed keen on the idea and willing to do the job so that's great and all :) However i would like to make sure that the measurements i get are useful for buying clothing online. Is there a...
  17. A

    How does this suit fit (Lanieri)

    Hello everyone! I’m new to the forum, so excuse me if I’m making mistakes by posting this here. I’ve recently decided that I need a suit, and after visiting several shops and realizing how difficult it is to find something for my body type (168cm and wide shoulders) I opted for lanieri MTM. What...
  18. K

    Thoughts on the fit of this biker jacket?

    My father was a hardcore biker, and recently he gifted me one of his cowhide leather biker jackets. I like the style of the jacket but it doesn’t seem to fit well (feels big), and I would like to gather some different perspectives before I wear it, sell it, or condemn it to life imprisonment in...
  19. mikealvaa

    Definitive guide to suit fits/cuts

    Hey all, I have been digging through the internet and I can't seem to find a definitive guide to the different styles of suit cuts/fits. I recently watched Spike Lee's Malcolm X and I was in awe of the style of suiting that dominated during the 1960s. It might be my favorite decade of...
  20. pasoguava

    Requesting Fit Advice on New Oliver Wicks Suit

    Hello! Requesting thoughts on the fit of the Oliver Wicks MTM suit below. The first photo shows the suit as depicted on their website and the rest are the suit I received. For reference, I'm 5'8", 158lbs. I'm in the arts so am never in an office environment. This suit will be used for openings...
    • pasoguava
    • Thread
    • advice button stance fit navy oliver wicks pick and pick suit
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Menswear Advice
  21. C

    Suit question: Shoulder fits, chest doesn’t

    Hello everyone, I have recently gone through my closet looking for a interview suit sadly to find many don’t fit anymore. I’ve put on a little weight and where I was once a 36s (I’m 5’ 6” 150lb) now the chest on a few of my suits is popping up I’ve also heard people say the lapel is popping up...
    • Caesar299
    • Thread
    • fit fit advi off-the rack otf small suit tailor tight jacket
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Menswear Advice
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