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[jungleroller]

I need some staple wool flannel pants since I have too many patterned ones at the moment. I came across Howard Yount and I know they're a sponsor on these forums and I believe well regarded. Can any of you speak for their wool flannel pants or their English Tweed pants? Or possibly recommend another maker?

 

[ridethecliche]

I need some staple wool flannel pants since I have too many patterned ones at the moment. I came across Howard Yount and I know they're a sponsor on these forums and I believe well regarded. Can any of you speak for their wool flannel pants or their English Tweed pants? Or possibly recommend another maker?

PRL has some really nice flannel pants by corneliani.

 

[gringodaddy]

Make sure you look at the measurements closely for HY pants. They're not really cut for bigger guys.

 

[jungleroller]

Make sure you look at the measurements closely for HY pants. They're not really cut for bigger guys.

son of a *****... I just looked.

Edit, I did find a couple in my size. Something doesn't add up. I'm looking on their size chart and with my waist (38") they show knee measurements as 10.25 and thigh at 13.5. It looks like based on the picture this is around, but I can't imagine that to be the case. I couldn't fit my arm in a 10.25" around hole. I sent them a message to see whats up. I understand not being cut for bigger guys but those are toothpick/anorexic measurements.

 

[Churchill W]



Well, what exactly is a balmoral then?
J

See post in my sig.

An Oxford. It's colloquial, like soda instead of pop

It's actually not. I'd say it's similar to calling all sparkling wine, champagne, which they all are not. Not a great example, but can't think of one better.

To be iGent safe, I would refer to shoes as either open-laced or close-laced...

Bingo!

The terms balmoral and oxford are used synonymously, referring to closd laced dress shoes. I think one word is more commonly British and the other American (not sure which).

However, there is an older, more specific use of the term balmoral, to refer to an oxford with a side seam running across to the back of the shoe, also called a galosh (which is different than the other common use of the term galosh, which refers to rubber overshoes like Swims).

Here's an example of a balmoral/galosh oxford:

Spoiler

Agreed, they are used synonymously, but they shouldn't be. I've read that the English usually use balmoral and Americans use oxford. The latter is what I am referring to. Balmorals should be treated the same we treat Adelaides, which are also a type of oxford, but not a balmoral.

 

[J011yroger]

I give up. I'm sorry I asked.

If we can't get 2 people here to agree, there is no point in carrying it over to the outside world.

J

 

[JubeiSpiegel]

^
I agree with Churchill W, does that count?

 

[Hardep Singh]

How do i ask for round quarters on a blazer. Something like Liverano & Liverano cut but just as not extreme. MTM by kent wang. Just not sure what the correct terms is to get this done. Something like this but not as extreme. Thinking about making the quarters -1.5cm on each side. Thanks.

http://www.tinaloves.com/tag/antonio-liverano/

 

[12345Michael54321]



How do i ask for round quarters on a blazer.

Purely a guess on my part, but why don't you contact the appropriate person at Kent Wang, and tell him exactly what you told us in your post, and provide him with the same picture?

I've no idea as to the specific details involved in purchasing a MTM blazer from Kent Wang, but I have to assume that if you communicate your desires clearly, with examples, you'll get at least some sort of response from them. Your next step would depend on what sort of response you receive.

 

[gringodaddy]

See post in my sig.
It's actually not. I'd say it's similar to calling all sparkling wine, champagne, which they all are not. Not a great example, but can't think of one better.
Bingo!
Agreed, they are used synonymously, but they shouldn't be. I've read that the English usually use balmoral and Americans use oxford. The latter is what I am referring to. Balmorals should be treated the same we treat Adelaides, which are also a type of oxford, but not a balmoral.

actually, that is a good analogy. you are right, all sparkling wine aren't Champagne, but in common usage, for many people they are. Just like most people use bal/oxford interchangeably. Doesn't make it technically correct of course.

 

[ridethecliche]

actually, that is a good analogy. you are right, all sparkling wine aren't Champagne, but in common usage, for many people they are. Just like most people use bal/oxford interchangeably. Doesn't make it technically correct of course.

People use sportcoat and jacket colloquially too and I got into trouble for that on Ebay recently...

 

[ridethecliche]

How do i ask for round quarters on a blazer. Something like Liverano & Liverano cut but just as not extreme. MTM by kent wang. Just not sure what the correct terms is to get this done. Something like this but not as extreme. Thinking about making the quarters -1.5cm on each side. Thanks.

http://www.tinaloves.com/tag/antonio-liverano/

That picture you linked is not flattering at all.

 

[JubeiSpiegel]



People use sportcoat and jacket colloquially too and I got into trouble for that on Ebay recently...

I could see that.

Between odd jacket, orphan jacket, sports coat, blazer, suit jacket, or simply jacket, there is a lot of hair splitting...

 

[Hardep Singh]

That picture you linked is not flattering at all.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, Sir.

 

[Katzenjammer]

Can someone point me to a resource describing all the different types of wool fabrics used in pants? When I walk into JPress or the like, I am a bit lost. Twill v. Garbardine v. flannel v. worsted v. tropical weight.

I am interested in a descriptions of each, comparisons: when to wear, etc.