orange fury
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So, I just got in my first S&M suit. I ordered it custom so that it would be extra special. I am loving the fabric. The Pants fit me like a glove. But the jacket, to my extreme dismay, is a bit too small in the waist. The shoulders are perfect. The length is perfect. Without even wearing a tie, I can just barely get it buttoned. I ordered a 48R, and throughout my whole life, I have never had a 48R be tight on my waist. If anything, they tend to need a little waist suppression. In keeping with that, I ordered the suit with about 1 inch off the waist. I now regret this decision.
That all being said, does anyone know how much fabric reserve might be available in one of their suit jackets? Obviously, I cannot return this because it is custom. Could I send it back to them to be corrected, if so how long would y'all think the turnaround would be.
And yes, I am currently cursing my hubris for stepping straight into custom.
I don’t know how much, but there should be enough to let it out a little bit. You might shoot S&M a message to see how much, but a tailor should be able to deconstruct it enough fairly easily to tell you.
Another point for S&M: I brought some suits to an alterations tailor who's been in this business for 30+ years and he said that the jackets were "really well made, especially in the inside" (I'm guessing he meant the construction/canvassing in particular). This guy once told me that I shouldn't really spend time differentiating between suits under ~US$1.2K because from his perspective the differences in quality were marginal (jake's on him I can't afford multiple US$1.2K suits) so it's really high praise from him.
He did kinda **** on the inconsistency in the pants' make though, especially in how pants that were all ostensibly the contemp. 30 would have different back rise lengths.
my tailor does very well regarded bespoke and has made the same comments about the quality of S&M construction and fabrics, they’ve been shocked when I’ve told them the pricing.
Yeh I was about to ask the same thing. There is small button with no button hole. My other cardigan has something similar with that has buttonhole for windy days. I'm wondering if this is defect or QC issue.
Nvm, found the loop LOL. Completely not noticeable. At least now I know it has its use.
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It has use, but it’s completely useless for me lol
Yeah, but the question is whether I'm suave enough to pull it off ?
I’ve told people for years that my sense of style is an utter lack of give a damn- it’s how I justify loud colors and patterns lol.
actually swapped out for gun club post-photo. The power has been out for 4 days so don’t @ me for wrinkly jeans.
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What jeans are those? Looks kind of like Wranglers?