SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[kammerer66]

Same. The most drastic shrinkage was with the oxford cotton shirts for me, which unfortunately dissuaded me from purchasing more.

Speaking of which, for folks with S&M denim shirts, have you noted any shrinking after a wash? Tempted to pull the trigger on one, but want to make sure that I don't have to return due to sizing.

There is some shrinkage, but nothing excessive. This is cold wash and hang dry.

 

[osw880]

Ageed on the oxford. Purchased 4 at once and sleeves all became too short after one launder. Unwearable now.

Did you reach out to CS? I was about to pull the trigger on a custom shirt and now this scares me.

 

[wilcthree]

I’ve experienced minimal shrinkage, not enough to affect wearability. I too measure before and after so I know what I’m working with. I find ironing them after they’re completely bone dry from laying flat or hanging helps to relax the fibers and offsets the shrinkage. I have all fabrics of Spier shirts except linen and denim.

 

[kammerer66]

Did you reach out to CS? I was about to pull the trigger on a custom shirt and now this scares me.

Ask in the order comments to wash and dry before cutting.

 

[HotDoc]

Found this among the MTO suit fabrics. How do you think mocklino trousers would look? I guess my question is what do you guys think is the better blazer suit material: traditional fresco or mocklino?

Would be a poor choice for a suit. The fabric is textured and would wear itself through w walking or get shiny. I have a MTM jacket in Navy mockleno, it's great, but I wouldn't want pants in the same material. If you're doing a blazersuit traditional fresco is better, though honestly, I am starting to agree with others that traditional fresco is really ideal as suiting rather than for an odd jacket.

Agreed. I have both. I wouldn't make a trouser with Mocklino. While I concur that Fresco is more ideal as suiting, I think it is quite nice as a DB blazer with contrasting buttons.

 

[ULCajun]

Ageed on the oxford. Purchased 4 at once and sleeves all became too short after one launder. Unwearable now.

It’s so hit or miss. I had two different oxfords put in the same wash with one coming out as unwearable while the other is perfect. Very frustrating!

 

[anonymouz]

I purposely size up for the oxford shirts. I'm going to roll the dice ordering regular size for the denim shirt.

 

[mythage]

Thanks all for the comments. I'll give my shirt a wash and dry and hopefully it doesn't shrink too much. Can anyone also help me with the fitting of this suit? It's a 38R contemporary - I think the front looks good but the back needs work. Do you guys think it's something a tailor can fix or should I size down? I've tried the 38R slim and it doesn't really work for me, a bit tight...

 

[osw880]

Thanks all for the comments. I'll give my shirt a wash and dry and hopefully it doesn't shrink too much. Can anyone also help me with the fitting of this suit? It's a 38R contemporary - I think the front looks good but the back needs work. Do you guys think it's something a tailor can fix or should I size down? I've tried the 38R slim and it doesn't really work for me, a bit tight...

Have you tried 36R contemporary? I am also planning to purchase my first suit from Spier once lockdown is over. (as I am based in Toronto)

I've seen some folks mention in this thread that they can either wear 38R Slim or 36R Contemporary. I am sure more experienced forum members will chime in, but I am also curious to know. Btw, congrats on your new purchase.

 

[Jamesbond1]

Thomas Mason made to measure no shrinkage and denim shirt made to measure no shrinkage. Cold wash and hang dry.

 

[naixium]

Hello. I'm quite new to classic menswear and this s&m item is one of my first sport coats that I've bought. It is a mid blue check in an unlined cotton. I am truly blown away by the fit and quality of this item for an online otr sale product. My friend who is a tailor honestly said that it probably doesn't need any additional alternations. Please forgive the atrocious photo quality and dirty mirror lol.

Since it's summer here, I paired it with a light blue and white striped one piece collar shirt, some cream chinos and some brown suede dress shoes.

Sondrio - Medium Blue Check

Spier & Mackay

www.spierandmackay.com

And here is the jacket. I wear a 36s slim.

cheers

 

[schraiber]

Thanks all for the comments. I'll give my shirt a wash and dry and hopefully it doesn't shrink too much. Can anyone also help me with the fitting of this suit? It's a 38R contemporary - I think the front looks good but the back needs work. Do you guys think it's something a tailor can fix or should I size down? I've tried the 38R slim and it doesn't really work for me, a bit tight...

Sleeve pitch is definitely wrong, which might be causing most of the issue. It looks like it *might* be a bit big in the shoulder too, but sorta hard to separate that from the sleeve pitch issue

 

[1st Step]

Thanks all for the comments. I'll give my shirt a wash and dry and hopefully it doesn't shrink too much. Can anyone also help me with the fitting of this suit? It's a 38R contemporary - I think the front looks good but the back needs work. Do you guys think it's something a tailor can fix or should I size down? I've tried the 38R slim and it doesn't really work for me, a bit tight...

The Front, Shot The Front...

 

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[dapperclassic]

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