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Yep. I mostly look at 38R and 40R. Many sellers think that a 20 inch armpit to armpit measurement is a 40. Then I check the pants for waist and inseam. I always ask how much additional material there is in the cuffs and pants for lengthening purposes. It's a lot of communication if sellers don't list these details, but it helps you avoid buying stuff you can't use. Not all sellers allow returns.Sorry, posted to the wrong thread
Dang. You really have an eye for it!
Do you just drill down to your size , 42R for example, and then go through patterns and look at styles? Obviously you'll have to find a pant/jacket set that matches your waist or can be alterable. I usually have trouble with the inseam length matching up.
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Jacket: Caruso
Shirt: Bespoke
Tie: Thom Sweeney
PS: Poszetka
Pants: Manolo/Ströms
Shoes: C&J
Could you elaborate? What do you mean here?Many sellers think that a 20 inch armpit to armpit measurement is a 40.
The tagged size should be the size of the wearers chest, not the chest measurements of the actual garment. So a 40 inch chest should be tagged at size 38, as suits don't fit skin tight -- there should be some room in the measurements vs. actual body measurements. For example my chest measurement is 38.2 inches, thus, I take a size 38. If the actual garment measured 19 inches (38 inches around) in the chest, the jacket would not fit (it would be skin tight).Could you elaborate? What do you mean here?
Thanks
That tie is amazingNew square today.
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Suit: Read Wall
Shirt: Benjamin
Tie: Panta
Square: Olof 1982
Ok. I had just wondered if I was missing something. I frequently see sellers listing both the tagged size and the actual measurement, which makes sense.The tagged size should be the size of the wearers chest, not the chest measurements of the actual garment. So a 40 inch chest should be tagged at size 38, as suits don't fit skin tight -- there should be some room in the measurements vs. actual body measurements. For example my chest measurement is 38.2 inches, thus, I take a size 38. If the actual garment measured 19 inches (38 inches around) in the chest, the jacket would not fit (it would be skin tight).
Thank you, it does form a very pretty knot. Just wish it wasn't so freaking long! Even with two passes the back blade is still a good 6" longer than the front.That tie is amazing
Half windsor!Thank you, it does form a very pretty knot. Just wish it wasn't so freaking long! Even with two passes the back blade is still a good 6" longer than the front.
Thanks.@DiplomaticTies
Normally I love your fits, so let’s start there.
There are some very good aspects to this fit, but the relative similarity of scale between the check on the sport coat, and tie is a detractor here.
Two words for you: The Old Bertie.Thank you, it does form a very pretty knot. Just wish it wasn't so freaking long! Even with two passes the back blade is still a good 6" longer than the front.