SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[Gabagool]

Hey all, I'm 5'8 ~120 lbs, and my measurements seem to be... smaller than the smallest size 14 1/2-32 oxfords on the site. Anyone a similar size here, and got any fit pics I can reference?

 

[SartorialSpyker]

Hey all, I'm 5'8 ~120 lbs, and my measurements seem to be... smaller than the smallest size 14 1/2-32 oxfords on the site. Anyone a similar size here, and got any fit pics I can reference?

Smaller than the garment measurement? That’s very normal, in fact your body measurement should never be equal to the garment measurement. Choose the right neck size, and the body fit (extra slim, slim, contemporary) you’d like. Sounds like you might want to choose extra slim. The size chart will have a “Fits Up To” measurement, choose the one that your actual body measurement is smaller than, but closest to, for the slimmest fit.

 

[Gabagool]

Smaller than the garment measurement? That’s very normal, in fact your body measurement should never be equal to the garment measurement. Choose the right neck size, and the body fit (extra slim, slim, contemporary) you’d like. Sounds like you might want to choose extra slim. The size chart will have a “Fits Up To” measurement, choose the one that your actual body measurement is smaller than, but closest to, for the slimmest fit.

Cool, I just know I have a LL bean oxford that's size 14 1/2-33 that just fits... weird and baggy in the arms but square in the waist on me. I would be blind purchasing these shirts so I wanna be kinda sure. They're out of white oxfords in 14 1/2-32 right now anyways... Can anyone recommend the white royal twill as an alternative? No buttons on the collar is a bit of a turn off https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/white-royal-twill-srt-w-c13f5-k

 

[SartorialSpyker]

Cool, I just know I have a LL bean oxford that's size 14 1/2-33 that just fits... weird and baggy in the arms but square in the waist on me. I would be blind purchasing these shirts so I wanna be kinda sure. They're out of white oxfords in 14 1/2-32 right now anyways... Can anyone recommend the white royal twill as an alternative? No buttons on the collar is a bit of a turn off https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/white-royal-twill-srt-w-c13f5-k

Measure the shirt you currently have that doesn’t fit great, and choose the size that your shirt measurements correspond with. You can maybe knock a few CMs off in the stomach if the shirt you have fits baggy in the stomach.

The style of shirt you’re looking for is called a ‘button down collar’, and much more casual than the spread twill you linked. You can always go MTO (made to order) to tweak your measurements if you’d like, or to create something they don’t have it stock (although I would imagine they would restock soon, a white Oxford isn’t really a one off item)

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

There are some pretty sweet deals right now on flannel/covert trousers. Markdowns of about 20%, and you can add the end-of-season 20% code on top of that.

I just ordered 2 flannel trousers and one wool/cotton blend. Do I need them? of course not

The wool cotton blend trousers are amazing. I have both the mid gray and the light brown, and have used them numerous times. Light enough to be versatile for at least three seasons.

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

Hi all,

Does anyone know how the SM extra slim shirting compares to the SuSu extra slim shirting? About the same, looser, or even slimmer?

 

[NikG]

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The wool cotton blend trousers are amazing. I have both the mid gray and the light brown, and have used them numerous times. Light enough to be versatile for at least three seasons.

I ordered the light brown ones a couple days ago along with the dark brown Botto flannels. Was a bit hesitant because of the wool/cotton blend, but feeling reassured now that you mention those positives of the fabric. Is their anything that you dislike of the wool/cotton blend in comparison to a pure wool or wool/cashmere blend or wool/silk blend? Either way very keen to receive them, colour is very nice and seems quite versatile.

 

[VincentVogan]

Hello everybody,

I've noticed there are no long sizes for the slim fit jackets, only for contemporary fit. Do you have any idea why? I've searched this thread and online, but couldn't find an explanation.

Also, does anybody know if S&M has any plans of setting shop in Europe so shipping would be easier and faster?

 

[afterthesuit]

Hello everybody,

I've noticed there are no long sizes for the slim fit jackets, only for contemporary fit. Do you have any idea why? I've searched this thread and online, but couldn't find an explanation.

The main difference between slim and contemporary is only about a half inch through the body. I would imagine it's simply managing the number of SKUs. Long sizes are a smaller percentage of sales, so why risk having inventory made up that is not likely to sell.

Plus, there should be some expectation for alterations when buying off the rack. A little nip/tuck in the sides of if you need it isn't overly invasive or expensive.

 

[VincentVogan]

Turns out there are long versions for slim fit sportcoats. But they don't show sized on the sizing page...


LE: Well, maybe they actually don't have:

 

[Bacharini]

Hi everybody, I had a quick question. I'm a size 40R contemporary jacket, should I go with a large in the knit polos? Appreciate any recommendations

Yes, at least large. I'm 40 contemporary suit jacket and the large is good if I don't wear anything under it. If you plan to wear a collared shirt under it I would get XL. My 2 cents.

 

[motorchang]

Has anyone tried to move the top button slightly inwards for shirt that is tight around the neck? My neck is between 15 and 15.5 and I always kinda struggle with it. I'd like to move the button on my 15 SM shirt(shown below with top button closed) so that it loosen around my neck a bit but afraid the gap might get too bit when I wear a tie. Any experience would be welcomed.

 

[Stylewords]

Hello everybody,

I've noticed there are no long sizes for the slim fit jackets, only for contemporary fit. Do you have any idea why? I've searched this thread and online, but couldn't find an explanation.

Also, does anybody know if S&M has any plans of setting shop in Europe so shipping would be easier and faster?

Yes, it's anno

The main difference between slim and contemporary is only about a half inch through the body. I would imagine it's simply managing the number of SKUs. Long sizes are a smaller percentage of sales, so why risk having inventory made up that is not likely to sell.

Plus, there should be some expectation for alterations when buying off the rack. A little nip/tuck in the sides of if you need it isn't overly invasive or expensive.

I've never bought a slim jacket as I need a long size, but I assume the sleeves and armhole are narrower on the slim versions. That would be a great relief as the armholes and sleeves are too big on the contemporary jackets. They could offer long slims in the major sizes: 38,40,42.

 

[VincentVogan]

Yes, it's anno

You mean this year? I sure hope I understood right. Thanks.

 

[Stylewords]

You mean this year? I sure hope I understood right. Thanks.

Sorry, it was a mistake. Should have been "annoying" about the long slim jackets.