SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[gavrarabba]

This is why I have to be careful of the group think. If you recall when this was initially discussed how many guys were super gung ho about a Neapolitan flannel Chalk stripe. That enthusiasm didn't translate into sales. It's a beautiful suit.

Is it possible it's just the timing of when it came out that contributed to this? Like I don't think the chalk stripe is bolder than say the tobacco fresco but that (I think) flew off the racks. But this was one of the last big suit drops if I recall, maybe the group thinkers blew through through their seasonal purchases already. Just a guess.

 

[walkinginplace]

You should be ok in the 15.5. There is a lot of difference if your chest is a 38 or a 40. That's a full size difference. If your closer to a 40, The 15 slim will pretty much guaranteed to be tight.

Yeah, I'm probably more of a 40 these days.

But let me tell you, this kind of customer service is liable to make me a regular customer. Despite the sizing issues, loved the look and feel of the shirts I received and really looking forward to the next chino restock (when I'm sure I'll have even more fit/sizing questions).

 

[n2pua]

This is why I have to be careful of the group think. If you recall when this was initially discussed how many guys were super gung ho about a Neapolitan flannel Chalk stripe. That enthusiasm didn't translate into sales. It's a beautiful suit.

Don't forget that you also hit us with an insane amount of other options (many of which were released prior).

 

[Thilgela]

@spiermackay Is trouser swap available during the sale? I remember someone said we could not do that during BF/CM. If yes, I'll place an order for the chalkstripe now (not in my original plan for this season lol).

 

[Identity Crisis]

Yeah, I'm probably more of a 40 these days.

But let me tell you, this kind of customer service is liable to make me a regular customer. Despite the sizing issues, loved the look and feel of the shirts I received and really looking forward to the next chino restock (when I'm sure I'll have even more fit/sizing questions).

This happened to me and I had to do a lot of trial and error on fit (across many different items) and it did grow frustrating. However, the customer service really kept me going, they made it so easy and Rick will answer your questions right here.

Couple that with the products (once you dial in fit) and that is why S&M is special to me.

Hang in there and we will help you as much as we can

 

[spiermackay]

@spiermackay Is trouser swap available during the sale? I remember someone said we could not do that during BF/CM. If yes, I'll place an order for the chalkstripe now (not in my original plan for this season lol).

Yes you can. Mention it in the notes

 

[Thilgela]

Yes you can. Mention it in the notes

Great. Thanks!

 

[sargeinaz]

This happens very often. When people suggest wild items or regular items in a niche or loud fabric for a company to make and then it’s time to buy and Poof, nobody buys it. That’s why I always suggest basic things like a blue oxford but with better fabric or collar roll or muted colors for cords or grey herringbone or the exploded glen check in brown etc. these are items regular guys can wear and look sharp in.

A lot of things people like in theory, but when it comes to buying or wearing it...different story.

As far as the chalk stripe suit, both are gorgeous, I just rarely wear suits and especially don’t need a chalk stripe flannel suit regardless of how beautiful I think they both look.

 

[James1051]

Funny, i assume everyone here did. I definitely ordered on day 1 because of that. Oh well.

I bought it within an hour of it dropping. Love the suit. Exactly what it was cracked up to be.

Sure hope SM will continue to offer statement garments like this. Doing a hell of a job!

 

[DFWWingnut]

Alright so I Just got guilted into buying the Navy neo. I was one who said hell yes and then thought ... when the **** am I going to wear that when it was released. So I bought it at 20% off and am going to find a way to make this part of my rotation. Maybe I need to go to law school to become a lawyer.

 

[Zerase]

Anyone here who wears shirts from either Stenströms in the Fitted Body cut, size 40 or Eton Contemporary cut, size 40? The slimline of both these brands are not for me and since size 40 is translated to 15,75 I was wondering wether i should go for 15,5 (39) or 16 (41) and in what cut (I presume contemporary) I should take. Thanks in advance.

 

[James1051]

Alright so I Just got guilted into buying the Navy neo. I was one who said hell yes and then thought ... when the **** am I going to wear that when it was released. So I bought it at 20% off and am going to find a way to make this part of my rotation. Maybe I need to go to law school to become a lawyer.

Atta guy! Just what the world needs!

But we wear nice suits!

 

[up1911fan]

So my first foray into S&M oxfords did not go well sizewise. I typically wear slim mediums or 15 in neck sizing in most brands, but the 15/33 slim OCBD was way tight. Anyone have any guidance re: sizing for someone who's about 5'10" and some change and 155ish? Probably just going to order 15.5/34 now before they sell out, but half considering going all the way up to 16/34....

If you guys are looking to get rid of the 15 33 Slim shorts shoot me a PM.

Interesting. I also just bought my first OCBD from SM in the same size (15/33 slim) but I’m smaller than you and found it too loose. I’m 5’8” at 135lbs. I typically wear 15/32.33 in Kamakura’s Tokyo slim fit which fits me great.

 

[AGlorifiedCrew]

Just wanted to showcase the Blue Bottoli Sportcoat that I had tailored recently. Essentially, the "perfect fit" for the SM jackets require a bit of tailoring, and it's mostly due to my weird Dorito-shaped torso: Wide shoulders, wider lats, and a drastic drop in the waist. Basically, that means a 40R Contemporary with the side seams taken in, vents reset, sleeves shortened, and then the upper back let out about .5" to give me reaching room while still maintaining a flat, smooth drape. It's a little pricey after everything is added up, but there's no sleeve twist, no shoulder divots, no Dreaded X, the lapels lay flat, and the torso of the jacket is shaped slim to my waist. Really can't wait to put a few more jackets into the closet this year!

 

[Thilgela]

@spiermackay Are we getting closer to the high rise cream flannel trousers? Does it have a single reverse pleat too?