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[docka]

I bought a blazer in 36R and the shoulders fit nicely, however my chest is 34, which makes the jacket a bit loose in the chest/ waist. Is it typically a difficult and expensive task to taper the sides? I also need to shorten the sleeves a bit as well.

 

[kindofyoung]

pretty easy job for most tailors, maybe 20$ for the sides and 15$ for the sleeves (unless they have functional button-holes, then it'll cost more)

 

[XFactor]

I have a relatively athletic/ slim build but have a little accumulated around the waist.

I am looking at having some suits made and I know that within 4-6 months I will be:
- Loosing a few inches on the waist (Go from 33/34 to 29/30)
- Gaining some inches on the shoulders / upper body

What do I need to account into or worry about with respect this change?
- What things could be adjusted by a tailor?
- Should I let the sizes be a little different in ADVANCE?

Thoughts / Suggestions?

 

[donjuan17]



I have a relatively athletic/ slim build but have a little accumulated around the waist. I am looking at having some suits made and I know that within 4-6 months I will be: - Loosing a few inches on the waist (Go from 33/34 to 29/30) - Gaining some inches on the shoulders / upper body What do I need to account into or worry about with respect this change? - What things could be adjusted by a tailor? - Should I let the sizes be a little different in ADVANCE? Thoughts / Suggestions?

I can tell you that most everything can be altered EXCEPT the shoulders. If you'll be putting on some then best to but later or buy now and tailor later. My 2 cents.

 

[Ackord02]



These are Paul Smith's. Not sure what collection.

Paul Smith Corso

Similar model from PS: (Hal)

Other alternatives

Crockett and Jones Islay

Trickers Stow

 

[hennree]

Anyone recommend some black jeans with a similar fit to the APC PS?

 

[hoodyear]

Anyone recommend some black jeans with a similar fit to the APC PS?

APC PS in black

 

[XFactor]

I can tell you that most everything can be altered EXCEPT the shoulders. If you'll be putting on some then best to but later or buy now and tailor later.
My 2 cents.

How about if these are my current and target measurements for shoulders (workout plan):

46​

48.5-51.7

Should I right size it in between? Some kind of temporary padding? Thoughts?

I am guessing slightly tightening up the slim fit trousers a bit should not be a biggie?

Chest 43

42.25​

42.3​

47.36​

Arms 13

15.209​

15.2​

16.38​

 

[docka]

APC PS in black

I'm pretty sure he has those and wants to try other brands out.

 

[hennree]



I'm pretty sure he has those and wants to try other brands out. 

Correct...

I've tried Levis 511's and sized them 30W/34L. My APC's are 29"W. The Levis are a bit too baggy & I'm wondering if sizing down to a 32 leg on the 511's would help that, but even in doing that I doubt they would fit as slim as the APC's.

 

[docka]

Correct...

I've tried Levis 511's and sized them 30W/34L. My APC's are 29"W. The Levis are a bit too baggy & I'm wondering if sizing down to a 32 leg on the 511's would help that, but even in doing that I doubt they would fit as slim as the APC's.

Why don't you give the 510s a shot or is it too tight?

 

[coco2010]

do KVA sneakers fit the same as CP's?

 

[h4id]

How does one spot clean natural indigo denim?

I was playing catch outside and got a dime-sized skid of what smells like actual **** right below the knee of my new n&f jeans. Only found it the next day after wondering why the smell of a stable was following me around, so the crap was kind of caked in.

I just washed my jeans a week ago after wearing them for a month and a half, so I'm hesitant to do another wash (first pair of good selvedge denim).

I tried to scrape w/ things but the crud was kind of tacked into the weave. Next up I tried dabbing/scrubbing with a damp cloth. This got most of the smell and all visible gunk out but sucked out a LOT of the dye, leaving me with a random blue spot on my dark jeans . There's still some lingering odor where it was and I want to get it out but not pull out all the dye.

Any tips/redirects would be much appreciated.Thanks!

 

[hoodyear]

Next up I tried dabbing/scrubbing with a damp cloth. This got most of the smell and all visible gunk out but sucked out a LOT of the dye, leaving me with a random blue spot on my dark jeans .

In the future just dab, don't scrub. Freezing them should get rid of whatever smell is left. Or just febreze them.

 

[masshi]

Does Clarks not make their desert boot in beeswax in a lighter shade of brown anymore?

http://i.imgur.com/L7zd2Vc.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/60wdrMR.jpg



Pair on the left is a pair I just got in today, and on the right is a pair I got in August of last year (pair on the right is a half size too big and I wanted to get a truer fit 'cause I think that'll make them wear in better or something, lol).