SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[St1X]

Some heavy linens drape and hold the crease pretty well. But I have only one pair of trousers from Spence Bryson linen like that. Sold everything else as it didn't hold any shape an hour or two into wear ☹️

 

[OutdoorsMed]

Greetings all. I got the 40R Balmacaan recently. I think it fits properly, I put on a baselayer and arcteryx atom underneath it, and also tried a sportcoat. I had two questions

1. Should I try 42R? While it fits, it doesn't quite fit like a large oversized blanket the way the Drakes raglan coat fits me.

2. Wasn't terribly impressed with the warmth. When I stepped out in just this jacket over a light synthetic vest and flannel button down, I was pretty cold at 38F. That means it's not much warmer than my Barbour. Looking for a jacket that would do winter duty in Chicago.

 

[OutdoorsMed]

Have any of you purchased one of their "Red Label" very inexpensive (sale of $250) suits?
If so, impressions on fit, quality, etc.

TIA

This is my Navy red label. I bought it because it fit the budget. It is a 40R. I had to specially request 36 instead of 34 trousers. The thing I am least happy with is somehow the wool feels more plasticky and is a total lint magnet. I have both very cheap fabrics from overseas made to measure joints as well as higher end vintage fabrics from ebay. I have never experienced anything to this level. When natural sunlight hits this suit it just lights up with all the crud stuck on it if it wasn't immediately dry cleaned. For indoors and night time events it doesn't bother me.

TLDR: Not bad for $220 plus $30 alterations which I got it for.

 

[Rhodia]

Greetings all. I got the 40R Balmacaan recently. I think it fits properly, I put on a baselayer and arcteryx atom underneath it, and also tried a sportcoat. I had two questions

1. Should I try 42R? While it fits, it doesn't quite fit like a large oversized blanket the way the Drakes raglan coat fits me.

2. Wasn't terribly impressed with the warmth. When I stepped out in just this jacket over a light synthetic vest and flannel button down, I was pretty cold at 38F. That means it's not much warmer than my Barbour. Looking for a jacket that would do winter duty in Chicago.
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Are you wearing a sportcoat underneath in this picture? If so, it seems to fit well. If not, you may be able to go up a size (although the sleeve length will perhaps need shortening). I would suggest that your sizing decision depends on how you're most often wearing it - casually or with a suit/sportcoat underneath.

As for weight, I believe 800gsm (which is about 23oz) is fairly standard for heavy winter coats. I've experienced cold winters, and layering (OCBD, sweater, tweed, then overcoat) is key.

 

[OutdoorsMed]

Are you wearing a sportcoat underneath in this picture? If so, it seems to fit well. If not, you may be able to go up a size (although the sleeve length will perhaps need shortening). I would suggest that your sizing decision depends on how you're most often wearing it - casually or with a suit/sportcoat underneath.

As for weight, I believe 800gsm (which is about 23oz) is fairly standard for heavy winter coats. I've experienced cold winters, and layering (OCBD, sweater, tweed, then overcoat) is key.

thanks for the response! Yes I was wearing a sportcoat under it. I could raise my arms up, but couldn't get much cross shoulder adduction, but this is more due to the actual sportcoat and not the jacket. I think I'm going to just brace the gut punch of a $600 credit card charge and order the 42R to test lol. Sadly that means this one has to stay in the closet with tags on for now.

 

[dapperclassic]

Greetings all. I got the 40R Balmacaan recently. I think it fits properly, I put on a baselayer and arcteryx atom underneath it, and also tried a sportcoat. I had two questions

1. Should I try 42R? While it fits, it doesn't quite fit like a large oversized blanket the way the Drakes raglan coat fits me.

2. Wasn't terribly impressed with the warmth. When I stepped out in just this jacket over a light synthetic vest and flannel button down, I was pretty cold at 38F. That means it's not much warmer than my Barbour. Looking for a jacket that would do winter duty in Chicago.
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What size sportcoat do you normally take?

 

[OutdoorsMed]

What size sportcoat do you normally take?

40R very consistently including S&M

 

[dapperclassic]

40R very consistently including S&M

Same as me then in contemporary fit, I sized up on the balmacaan to 42 and happy with that decision, it’s slouchy and I think what you might be looking for. Knowing how a 42 now feels, I think a 40 would have been too tight across the upper back for me.

 

[Ziqianzhu]

Pulling out an overcoat(something like in the link) bought a few seasons back. Are the side pockets sewed or just for aesthetic purpose("fake")?

Camel - Wool & Cashmere Overcoat | SPIER & MACKAY

Spier & Mackay

www.spierandmackay.com

 

[Shoeaffic]

Are you still able to wear it with mid-gray to charcoal trousers?

Yes!

 

[OutdoorsMed]

n contemporary fit

Same as me then in contemporary fit, I sized up on the balmacaan to 42 and happy with that decision, it’s slouchy and I think what you might be looking for. Knowing how a 42 now feels, I think a 40 would have been too tight across the upper back for me.

Thanks for the nudge! I feel the tightness the most in the cross arm adduction. I'm going to go with the 42.

 

[XxLogo]

Pulling out an overcoat(something like in the link) bought a few seasons back. Are the side pockets sewed or just for aesthetic purpose("fake")?

Camel - Wool & Cashmere Overcoat | SPIER & MACKAY

Spier & Mackay

www.spierandmackay.com

They’re likely just basted, should be pockets there

 

[Ziqianzhu]

They’re likely just basted, should be pockets there

All right, I will give it a try. It is too tight that I didn't want to take the risk before asking here.

 

[Hovi]

Question for ya'll. I've got an older pair of Abraham Moon Navy Tweed trousers and have the hardest time styling a fit with them. They aren't herringbone like the current run here: https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/navy-herringbone-8328-nt01

Besides a lighter neutral-colored shirt, any recs or tweed inspo links on what to wear up top?

 

[CLH03]

Question for ya'll. I've got an older pair of Abraham Moon Navy Tweed trousers and have the hardest time styling a fit with them. They aren't herringbone like the current run here: https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/navy-herringbone-8328-nt01

Besides a lighter neutral-colored shirt, any recs or tweed inspo links on what to wear up top?

Lavender shirt, light grey shirt, light blue obviously. Grey sport coat, grey sweater, etc. I wouldn’t overthink it. It’s a pair of blue pants.