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anonymouz

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Anyone know if there's a difference in sleeve width between Slim and Contemporary sportcoats? I was under the impression that there wasn't a difference, but wanted to see if anyone could confirm/deny.
Contemporary has a little more room
 

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Can anyone speak to the quality and fit of the polos, tees, sweatshirts, knitwear? I ordered polos some years ago and they were pretty terrible. I'm seeking to build up the casual wardrobe. These pieces look great on the site but so did the polos I purchased at one time. Thanks!
 

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Can anyone speak to the quality and fit of the polos, tees, sweatshirts, knitwear? I ordered polos some years ago and they were pretty terrible. I'm seeking to build up the casual wardrobe. These pieces look great on the site but so did the polos I purchased at one time. Thanks!
Knitwear is incredible value, sweatshirts ain’t it, same with polos from years ago. I think knits are a safe bet tho
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spier used to be able to do 2 in cuff with 32 inseam (my size) but they said not enough fabric lately. It wasn’t a full cuff. lately I ordered 1.75 inch cuff and 32 hem from spier and it came with added a piece of fabric to do the cuff which didn’t bother me so I think it’s now even shorter… olive corduroy is 1.75 and donegal is 2 (fake cuff) from few years ago. I really wish they offer longer fabrics for those of us tall (like cavour for example)
That extra material is hem tape and was used correctly here.
 

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Oh thx but why for the first time they used it. They hemmed like 10+ pairs for me
Could be the type of material, or their apparent recent change of policy concerning hemming. I have loads of hem tape that came will my PRL suits, never needed it as they provided adequate hem allowance.

I will say the pants that came with my Emerald label stuff were longer than 37" FWIW.
 

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Anybody have thoughts on the spier and mackay shoes, particularly the loafers? Toss up between getting Meermins or S&Ms. Advantages for S&M - ease of return, fast shipping, and accurate size and fit guides. It'd be my first Meermin purchase. Wearing it for work.

 

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Anybody have thoughts on the spier and mackay shoes, particularly the loafers? Toss up between getting Meermins or S&Ms. Advantages for S&M - ease of return, fast shipping, and accurate size and fit guides. It'd be my first Meermin purchase. Wearing it for work.

I stopped buying Meermin because they are so narrow. I have been happy with all my Spier shoes.
 

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I have black lace up oxfords and I really like them. They present great as a formal/high quality suit shoe and the rubber soles make them comfy to wear.
 

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