HUSBANDS (Paris)

[Spinster Jones]

Any comments/critiques are welcome.

Can't put my finger on why, but I think it looks really good on you. Not usually fond of slimmer silhouettes, but damn, there's just something funky there!

 

[breakaway01]

Can't put my finger on why, but I think it looks really good on you. Not usually fond of slimmer silhouettes, but damn, there's just something funky there!

thank you. Yes I think it is quite an interesting silhouette. There is a juxtaposition of elements that somehow works together. Usually when you see a slimmer-cut body, you expect slim trousers and slimmer lapels, for example. Here the trousers are relatively fuller, the lapels and pocket flaps large, and the shoulders quite structured. Overall a slightly louche look IMO.

 

[schraiber]

Photos of the suit mentioned above with white shirt + black grenadine tie + black chelsea boots.

It definitely feels structured.
The jacket is not long, though it is a little longer than most RTW jackets in a similar size nowadays (30" versus 29-29.5").
The sleeves are on the narrow side. They are just wide enough for my fairly skinny arms.
Trousers are a little fuller than typical nowadays; the drape is good and the trousers seem balanced with the jacket. They don't fit me perfectly in the seat but this is a problem that I have with most RTW trousers.

I like the silhouette but this model is definitely cut for slimmer folks (I am 5'10", 145 lb, 37" chest and this is a size 38).

Any comments/critiques are welcome.

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I think this looks pretty good! Agree that the length looks good here, even if the actual measurement isn't that long.

Do you mind getting out a measuring tape and telling me what the width of the leg opening is? They don't report it on their site.

Edit: Nevermind I see on the website that it's 8.3 inches, surprisingly wide given the slim fit of the jacket!

 

[Aloysius16]

Giant pocket flaps.

 

[breakaway01]

Giant pocket flaps.

I thought the same when I first tried it on. I think they balance out the big lapels but I am on the fence on whether to just tuck them in.

 

[kylepw]

Photos of the suit mentioned above with white shirt + black grenadine tie + black chelsea boots.

It definitely feels structured.
The jacket is not long, though it is a little longer than most RTW jackets in a similar size nowadays (30" versus 29-29.5").
The sleeves are on the narrow side. They are just wide enough for my fairly skinny arms.
Trousers are a little fuller than typical nowadays; the drape is good and the trousers seem balanced with the jacket. They don't fit me perfectly in the seat but this is a problem that I have with most RTW trousers.

I like the silhouette but this model is definitely cut for slimmer folks (I am 5'10", 145 lb, 37" chest and this is a size 38).

Any comments/critiques are welcome.

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Those boots look a little beefy for that suit silohuette, but I dig the suit! Looks great on you.

 

[breakaway01]

Those boots look a little beefy for that suit silohuette, but I dig the suit! Looks great on you.

I appreciate the comments! Yes I think the chelseas might work better with the charcoal turtleneck. Here is a photo with black captoe oxfords:

 

[Aloysius16]

I thought the same when I first tried it on. I think they balance out the big lapels but I am on the fence on whether to just tuck them in.

Yes, they look good to balance the lapels. I wouldn’t order a suit with lapels like that then wimp out of showing the pocket flaps! I like them.

 

[clee1982]

Photos of the suit mentioned above with white shirt + black grenadine tie + black chelsea boots.

It definitely feels structured.
The jacket is not long, though it is a little longer than most RTW jackets in a similar size nowadays (30" versus 29-29.5").
The sleeves are on the narrow side. They are just wide enough for my fairly skinny arms.
Trousers are a little fuller than typical nowadays; the drape is good and the trousers seem balanced with the jacket. They don't fit me perfectly in the seat but this is a problem that I have with most RTW trousers.

I like the silhouette but this model is definitely cut for slimmer folks (I am 5'10", 145 lb, 37" chest and this is a size 38).

Any comments/critiques are welcome.

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i’m 5’7”, 140lb, still think 36 might be a bit too long for me, else would definitely like to give a try. I like the oversell flare of the suit

 

[clee1982]

I think this looks pretty good! Agree that the length looks good here, even if the actual measurement isn't that long.

Do you mind getting out a measuring tape and telling me what the width of the leg opening is? They don't report it on their site.

Edit: Nevermind I see on the website that it's 8.3 inches, surprisingly wide given the slim fit of the jacket!

I think it’s just what people are used to, if you can find a 2007 RLBL suit, jacket would be just as slim as today but pant leg opening is probably 8.25 on those, same goes for most Paul Stuart Phineas Cole until say 2011?

I would much prefer if mainstream suit stick around 8in for my size EU46 (odd trouser I can do slimmer)

 

[Autre Vue]

Something I really like about the silhouette of this suit is that I think it works better with less conservative fits. The following two outfits are a little outside my usual comfort zone but I was trying them out. View attachment 1771899 View attachment 1771900

The fit is excellent, perfect length on those trousers.
Going back and forth between your first and second fit posts, you can tell that the cut just about toes the line between conservative and a “play” suit (à la Simon Crompton’s article on cocktail attire). I don’t work in corporate but to me your suit and tie look works for an office where you’d want to stand out from the Suitsupply crowd, and the rollneck look wouldn’t be out of place on a Saturday night out.

 

[Autre Vue]

SINGLE-BREASTED TWILL SUIT - CHARCOAL

Single-breasted two button suit in charcoal wool twill. Fully canvased in Naples, 11.5cm lapel and Husbands signature cut. Use to be normcore.

husbands-paris.com

They have other models:

This one looks like a hard 3:
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This one has hacking + ticket pockets
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I don’t know if it’s some kind of 3-roll-2 fatigue, but I actually love the idea of hard 3 worn casually. Hard to picture with the styling on the website, but with some boots and a knit t-shirt it could look quite chic.


Not a hugr fan of the hacking and ticket pocket look though, feels a bit too British rather than French.

 

[Autre Vue]

i’m 5’7”, 140lb, still think 36 might be a bit too long for me, else would definitely like to give a try. I like the oversell flare of the suit

I feel you. I’m even shorter than you so a lot of RTW is very challenging—it was pretty much just Saint Laurent in the Hedi Slimane days or Japan-cut Ring Jacket that worked. The special order at Husbands was the only way I could’ve made it work, but I don’t know it would work without a visit to the shop. Perhaps a trip to Paris is in order?

 

[IE_Hughes]

I appreciate the comments! Yes I think the chelseas might work better with the charcoal turtleneck. Here is a photo with black captoe oxfords:

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Please keep us posted on the quality of the suit. Would love to know how it holds up!

 

[Smokeypete]

Something I really like about the silhouette of this suit is that I think it works better with less conservative fits. The following two outfits are a little outside my usual comfort zone but I was trying them out. View attachment 1771899 View attachment 1771900

This is so damn cool.