Shoulder expression

[comrade]



I went to Harry Rosen, Moores, The Bay, and several independent folks.  I live in Ottawa... not exactly know for high fashion...

Six hours from you is O'Connells, a bastion of Ivy League, trad clothing. They have all
natural shoulder. My guess is that with MTM you might be be able to approximate a more
Neapolitan style, ie, side vents , closer cut jacket,etc. Ironically, they feature the iconic
Canadian maker Samuelsohn. Full disclosure, I've never bought from them, because
I would want MTM which requires a visit.

http://www.oconnellsclothing.com/home.php

 

[ballmouse]

More shoulder lines on things I wore in the past when slightly leaner. None of these would fit anymore, but that has more to do with size than shape, I think. The last one didn't even fit then, in retrospect. I cringe when I see how short/tight it looks.

I personally like these fits (minus that last one which does appear too tight), even more than those you posted right before these. Any reason why you changed styles?

 

[ctp120]

Lots of small reasons, all of which boil down to changing tastes/needs. However, I would have kept the older stuff and continued to wear most of it (not the navy suit) if it still fit.

 

[green garden]

I have a question regarding the yoke measurements of the various shoulder types. For a given person's shoulders, do you expect that all of the yoke measurements should be the same? When I compare a natural shoulder jacket vs. a bald shoulder jacket, the bald shoulder has a shorter yolk. I find that the natural jacket seem to coinside with my shoulder measurement. But the bald jacket is smaller. Does this make sense? I'm asking because I plan to do a MTM and wanted to send measurements based on a good fitting jacket. But I'm getting confused because both these jackets do fit but the measurements are not the same.

 

[comrade]

"Does this make sense? I'm asking because I plan to do a MTM and wanted to send measurements based on a good fitting jacket."

I do not know if youv'e already done "remote" MTM successfully. I would nevertheless recommend against it.
MTM, even when measured by a competent in store professional, can result in an unsatisfactory outcome.
It's happened to me several times. At least the store is responsible and will cover the
alterations or offer refunds. Feel free to PM me if you require specific details.

 

[Llamanodrama]

My apologies for bringing a super old thread up.
What do u guys think of roping on my body type? Would i look better with natural shoulders?

For context, this is a business suit. thanks!

 

[clee1982]

Think that’s just a stylistic choice at this point

 

[comrade]

Roped shoulders always remind me of Sergei Dreyden (right) who portrays the Marquis de Custine
in the extraordinary film The Russian Ark (2002):

 

[dieworkwear]

My apologies for bringing a super old thread up.
What do u guys think of roping on my body type? Would i look better with natural shoulders?

For context, this is a business suit. thanks!

looks like you have narrow, sloped shoulders. i have the same and generally like a roped shoulder because, when you press the shoulder seam towards the sleeve, you get a bit more width across the shoulder line without needing to extend the shoulder. it's a small difference, but one i personally notice when i wear a very rounded shoulder, such as spalla camcia. if you're against any kind of padding, that shoulder can be a nice way to broaden the shoulder a smidge.

 

[Llamanodrama]

looks like you have narrow, sloped shoulders. i have the same and generally like a roped shoulder because, when you press the shoulder seam towards the sleeve, you get a bit more width across the shoulder line without needing to extend the shoulder. it's a small difference, but one i personally notice when i wear a very rounded shoulder, such as spalla camcia. if you're against any kind of padding, that shoulder can be a nice way to broaden the shoulder a smidge.

Very observant of you! I not only have shoulders of what you described, they are also unevenly sloped by quite abit! I am a nightmare for mtm tailors to fit haha.

Think that’s just a stylistic choice at this point

Thanks for the reply! May i clarify "at this point"? Do you mean at this age we are in?

 

[comrade]

Very observant of you! I not only have shoulders of what you described, they are also unevenly sloped by quite abit! I am a nightmare for mtm tailors to fit haha.

Doubtless you favor your sword arm.