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Originally Posted by jhcam8

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I'm sorry, a bit confused...so it's alright to wear a black cotton tie for business wear?

 

[elgreco]

Here's a quick question - anyone know a good tailor in DC who can put functioning buttonholes on a sportcoat? I just bought a new Isaia sportcoat from STP and want to get the buttonholes put in. FYI, I already checked the rest of the forum through searches and I already called Field's, who asks $25/buttonhole (LAME.)

 

[auto_pilot]

My heel tends to grind down on the right, back side...how do you remedy that?

 

[Invicta]

Originally Posted by elgreco

Here's a quick question - anyone know a good tailor in DC who can put functioning buttonholes on a sportcoat? I just bought a new Isaia sportcoat from STP and want to get the buttonholes put in. FYI, I already checked the rest of the forum through searches and I already called Field's, who asks $25/buttonhole (LAME.)

Try London Tailors in Bethesda. I've used them for alterations and they advertise for custom suits so I imagine they're capable of putting in working buttons. They did excellent work on my jacket alterations.

London Tailors
7700-A Wisconson Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-656-7595

 

[djs488]

When people give shoulder measurements on jackets/suits, how are they measuring that? Is it on a hanger?

 

[satorstyle]

Does Sutor Mantellassi have a recrafting service?

 

[satorstyle]

Originally Posted by djs488

When people give shoulder measurements on jackets/suits, how are they measuring that? Is it on a hanger?

I measure them buttoned and laid flat.

 

[distinctive]

Originally Posted by satorstyle

Does Sutor Mantellassi have a recrafting service?

Not that I know of


What is the retail price of John Lobb Alligator loafers. MTO, not bespoke (so obviously Lobb Paris)?

 

[imatlas]

Originally Posted by auto_pilot

My heel tends to grind down on the right, back side...how do you remedy that?

Amputation.

Or, if that's too drastic, try taps. You might also want to see a podiatrist for a gait analysis, especially if you have back pain issues (which can be caused by untreated pronation).

 

[imatlas]

How much do Cleverly RTW generally cost? They're having a by-appointment trunk shoe in SF and I don't want to waste their time if they are totally out of my reach.

 

[distinctive]

Originally Posted by imatlas

How much do Cleverly RTW generally cost? They're having a by-appointment trunk shoe in SF and I don't want to waste their time if they are totally out of my reach.

I would guess 1500+

 

[stylo 9000]

I'm looking for a store to get a cheap (sub-$30) solid navy grenadine or knit tie, but I still want decent quality. I'm thinking J. Crew at the moment, anywhere else I should look?

 

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by RCG Tiburon

I'm looking for a store to get a cheap (sub-$30) solid navy grenadine or knit tie, but I still want decent quality. I'm thinking J. Crew at the moment, anywhere else I should look?

Thrift stores.

 

[stylo 9000]

Originally Posted by luftvier

Thrift stores.

Thrift stores are garbage in my area, I go every week and I've never seen one.

 

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by RCG Tiburon

Thrift stores are garbage in my area, I go every week and I've never seen one.

Ebay.