Epicure
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Who made the suit?
I sort of disagree regarding the shoes - yes, dark brown would look more unified, but given both Australia (where you don't want to be too boring), and your rather extraordinary beard, the light brogue is not just as appropriate but perhaps more so.
Cheers, I appreciate the receptive feedback. It's good to gauge some informed perceptions, as opposed to the compliments I get from the general public on a relatively frequent basis.
In regard to your points, I think this is the kind of suit that you could almost get away with anything, especially in Oz. It’s not my personal aesthetic, but hell, few here would bat an eye if you chose black shoes with this suit, perhaps with a black knit tie and white shirt. On the other hand, there's always the occasional stare you get from those members of the public who grapple with the presentation of anything different from their everyday. None of it matters much to me, as I'm as comfortable with negative opinions as positive ones about my clothes nowadays, whether from people known to me, or strangers. Anyway, while brown chukkas and various derby shoes and boots are on the cards with this suit, it won’t be the last time I pair the featured oxfords with it.
In regard to the suit's maker, I’ve only gleaned less than positive opinions about them on this forum, but I have limited options for a face-to-face arrangement, which I prefer. As such, I threw caution to the wind, and went headlong in. If you’re truly interested, I can PM you the details. Not iGent or SF approved by any stretch of the imagination, but it's worked out acceptably for me. FWIW, I also had a jacket in tobacco brown linen made up as I wanted something for the summer. I imagine I'll get some pics of that up too, at some point.
In the end I was happy enough that I've decided to have a corduroy suit made up too, something I've wanted in my wardrobe for some years now. While I will be tempted to explore what other MTMs can do for me in future, I'll likely be a return customer for more work by the MTM featured.
In regard to the suit's maker, I’ve only gleaned less than positive opinions about them on this forum, but I have limited options for a face-to-face arrangement, which I prefer. As such, I threw caution to the wind, and went headlong in. If you’re truly interested, I can PM you the details. Not iGent or SF approved by any stretch of the imagination, but it's worked out acceptably for me. FWIW, I also had a jacket in tobacco brown linen made up as I wanted something for the summer. I imagine I'll get some pics of that up too, at some point.
In the end I was happy enough that I've decided to have a corduroy suit made up too, something I've wanted in my wardrobe for some years now. While I will be tempted to explore what other MTMs can do for me in future, I'll likely be a return customer for more work by the MTM featured.