MC General Chat

[clee1982]

Sweden does not (unfortunately in my view) require any kind of mask. I would like to buy a few so I have them handy in case that changes.

Any suggestions for fun options in Europe?

I really like what Rowing Blazers is doing, but the shipping kills it:

Face Masks

Rowing Blazers

rowingblazers.com

While this is a serious affair, there is no point in not making it as enjoyable as possible.

I would just stock up on surgical

 

[IJReilly]

I would just stock up on surgical

yes, but it would be nice to have som reusable masks as well. Those surgicals could run out.

 

[Racing Green]

I have these from 1st Pat-Rn which are good and from Europe. Out-of-stock at the moment but they re-stock all the time.

MASK, KNIT, DOUBLE LAYER, 2 PACK – 1STPAT-RN

1stpat-rn.it

 

[ASNY2VA]

Apologies in advance if the answer is somewhere out there and I missed it, but what's going on with ed and pantaclothing.com? website doesn't load for me. always liked the guy and have some nice things from there...

I can't say for sure what the status of the company is overall, but I bought a great shirt from @edmorel several months back. This was through the B&S forum, not his site.

 

[clee1982]

yes, but it would be nice to have som reusable masks as well. Those surgicals could run out.

I tried one that had decent review but felt the fit wasn’t that great (gap on the side, maybe it was designed for taller nose bridge?), so have just continue to stock up surgical...

 

[whorishconsumer]

I have a quandary for y'all: when getting trousers hemmed, how do you account for the vicissitudinal nature of Being? Do you pull them down slightly to account for the inevitability of them slipping off your hips – which is an approach at least one tailor has recommended – or do you set them with the waistline at its ideal position on your body? One risks them wearing slightly short, one risks them being slightly long. What about aspects such as the hem being hitched up when your hands are placed in your pockets?

I tried my best to follow @UrbanComposition's sage advice on where the hem should kiss a pair of loafers but appear to have come up a bit short based on how I, in fact, wear them.

I might add to this LBJ's statement that he fluctuated 10 lbs in weight. How does one even accommodate that kind of variability?

 

[UrbanComposition]

I have a quandary for y'all: when getting trousers hemmed, how do you account for the vicissitudinal nature of Being? Do you pull them down slightly to account for the inevitability of them slipping off your hips – which is an approach at least one tailor has recommended – or do you set them with the waistline at its ideal position on your body? One risks them wearing slightly short, one risks them being slightly long. What about aspects such as the hem being hitched up when your hands are placed in your pockets?

I tried my best to follow @UrbanComposition's sage advice on where the hem should kiss a pair of loafers but appear to have come up a bit short based on how I, in fact, wear them.

I might add to this LBJ's statement that he fluctuated 10 lbs in weight. How does one even accommodate that kind of variability?

After I get pants hemmed kissing my loafers, I honestly don’t care anymore, exactly for the reason you state. I used to drive myself crazy trying to adjust my pants up and down throughout the day as I moved around, sat down, stood up, but I stopped.

if you do gain weight, pants have a tendency to ride up to the narrowest part of your waist and appear shorter. One of the auxiliary benefits of bespoke is that you pay so much for clothes it forces you to maintain your weight, or at least try.

 

[smittycl]

I get them hemmed just enough to kiss the shoes while standing and hopefully not pull up too much while sitting with legs crossed. Lots of variables. Fabric, cut, pantleg width, sticky OTC socks, etc. It will never be perfect in all situations unless you're a Golden Age Hollywood star who exists only in movies and carefully staged photos.

 

[edmorel]

I can't say for sure what the status of the company is overall, but I bought a great shirt from @edmorel several months back. This was through the B&S forum, not his site.

glad you liked it

the site will (should) be back up around fall. Had some medical issues, then COVID hit etc. Thanks for asking, if you need anything before then you can reach out to me here via PM.

 

[clee1982]

I find you can't have both world, i.e. if it looks "perfect, no break" while standing still, then as soon as you move it is just a tad too short, especially given the slimmer leg opening these day it's a bit more obvious, so promptly wear and forget...

 

[clee1982]

glad you liked it

the site will (should) be back up around fall. Had some medical issues, then COVID hit etc. Thanks for asking, if you need anything before then you can reach out to me here via PM.

glad to know all good know, are you still plain to stock pants/tie/scarves going forward or more stuff?

 

[hpreston]

I have a quandary for y'all: when getting trousers hemmed, how do you account for the vicissitudinal nature of Being? Do you pull them down slightly to account for the inevitability of them slipping off your hips – which is an approach at least one tailor has recommended – or do you set them with the waistline at its ideal position on your body? One risks them wearing slightly short, one risks them being slightly long. What about aspects such as the hem being hitched up when your hands are placed in your pockets?

I tried my best to follow @UrbanComposition's sage advice on where the hem should kiss a pair of loafers but appear to have come up a bit short based on how I, in fact, wear them.

I might add to this LBJ's statement that he fluctuated 10 lbs in weight. How does one even accommodate that kind of variability?

I get them hemmed just enough to kiss the shoes while standing and hopefully not pull up too much while sitting with legs crossed. Lots of variables. Fabric, cut, pantleg width, sticky OTC socks, etc. It will never be perfect in all situations unless you're a Golden Age Hollywood star who exists only in movies and carefully staged photos.

This, I get them hemmed with no break (kissing the top of my shoe) with the waist situated at my, uhh, waist (not pulled down…)

After that, ignore,

Set it and forget it.

glad you liked it

the site will (should) be back up around fall. Had some medical issues, then COVID hit etc. Thanks for asking, if you need anything before then you can reach out to me here via PM.

Glad you're back. Look forward to seeing the new site.

 

[bry2000]

The key is not to get too strong of a taper below the knee and allow for a modest break over your shoes. I strongly dislike the no break look.

 

[smittycl]

This, I get them hemmed with no break (kissing the top of my shoe) with the waist situated at my, uhh, waist (not pulled down…)

After that, ignore,

Set it and forget it.



Glad you're back. Look forward to seeing the new site.

Is there a website I'm missing? Bought some fabric from Ed here on B&S but didn't know there was a separate site.

 

[clee1982]

Is there a website I'm missing? Bought some fabric from Ed here on B&S but didn't know there was a separate site.

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