SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[NeverLearntToShare]

Owners of both S&M dress trousers and chinos: do you wear the same size in each? I noticed that the chinos are cut a little fuller in comparison to the dress trousers. Do people tend to size down for the chinos?

 

[Tastethesoup]

Can't say whether it's a difference in measurements or personal preference, but I've found that I prefer the slim cut in chinos but the contemporary in trousers. No difference in size though.

 

[spiermackay]

Owners of both S&M dress trousers and chinos: do you wear the same size in each? I noticed that the chinos are cut a little fuller in comparison to the dress trousers. Do people tend to size down for the chinos?

Funny you mention that. We're actually reworking our fit/sizing for the slim chino for this coming Fall/Winter. Just small tweaks, but should make an improved difference in fit.

 

[NeverLearntToShare]

Funny you mention that. We're actually reworking our fit/sizing for the slim chino for this coming Fall/Winter. Just small tweaks, but should make an improved difference in fit.

Regarding inseam for the chinos, is there material to let out? I'd be a 32 waist but closer to a 33 inseam, so the 32 inseam they come with wouldn't work for me.

 

[James1051]

Regarding inseam for the chinos, is there material to let out? I'd be a 32 waist but closer to a 33 inseam, so the 32 inseam they come with wouldn't work for me.

they all come with 37" inseam. you finish them to your specs

 

[James1051]

Funny you mention that. We're actually reworking our fit/sizing for the slim chino for this coming Fall/Winter. Just small tweaks, but should make an improved difference in fit.

What would be the diff between slim and contemporary of the same waist size? Just narrower legs?

 

[NeverLearntToShare]

they all come with 37" inseam. you finish them to your specs

I thought the 37" inseam was only for dress trousers? Chinos sizing guide indicates those come with particular inseam length for each size.

 

[James1051]

I thought the 37" inseam was only for dress trousers? Chinos sizing guide indicates those come with particular inseam length for each size.

you may be right. Looks like you may have to go 33w and take them in
apologies

 

[adelorenzo]

Regarding inseam for the chinos, is there material to let out? I'd be a 32 waist but closer to a 33 inseam, so the 32 inseam they come with wouldn't work for me.

If there isn't enough material you can always have your tailor add a false hem. I do this all the time with pants to get an extra inch or so in length.

 

[Patrick R]

I dropped off two jackets with my tailor today; an MTO Formosa and a RTW S&M. The tailor loved the S&M and hated the Formosa and spent several minutes showing me why he felt the S&M was superior. If S&M would offer fabrics as nice as I get from my bespoke tailor and from Formosa and the like, I’d be willing to pay a premium to cover the higher material cost, plus a premium. Is this possible with S&M as MTO/MTM?

 

[7_rocket]

So I went into the Mississauga store with no intention to purchase anything but get advice on my upcoming wedding in June of next year and I bought the VBC Charcoal Neapolitan suit.

So the Neapolitan is cut a little "larger" than the other basic suits. I'm normally a 38R slim in Spier and Mackay suits but in the VBC I'm a 36R contemporary. Also, I guess my squats are paying off as I can't fit into 30 contemporary anymore and now I;m at 32 contemporary.

You guys are SLEEPING on the Neapolitan though! It's a KILLER look. I'm so glad I went in store and picked it up. Should be back from alternations in 3 weeks as I have a engagement party to attend. Hopefully will take some pics

 

[clee1982]

I dropped off two jackets with my tailor today; an MTO Formosa and a RTW S&M. The tailor loved the S&M and hated the Formosa and spent several minutes showing me why he felt the S&M was superior. If S&M would offer fabrics as nice as I get from my bespoke tailor and from Formosa and the like, I’d be willing to pay a premium to cover the higher material cost, plus a premium. Is this possible with S&M as MTO/MTM?

well, what did your tailor hate Formosa, the shoulder ?

 

[CanadaCal]

I dropped off two jackets with my tailor today; an MTO Formosa and a RTW S&M. The tailor loved the S&M and hated the Formosa and spent several minutes showing me why he felt the S&M was superior. If S&M would offer fabrics as nice as I get from my bespoke tailor and from Formosa and the like, I’d be willing to pay a premium to cover the higher material cost, plus a premium. Is this possible with S&M as MTO/MTM?

They can get a lot of things. If you know of a fabric code, mill, etc I would PM Rick and ask for a price.

 

[SJR3]

well, what did your tailor hate Formosa, the shoulder ?

@Patrick R I'm also curious to know specifics about your tailor's comments. That's some high praise for S&M!

 

[Darkside]

I dropped off two jackets with my tailor today; an MTO Formosa and a RTW S&M. The tailor loved the S&M and hated the Formosa and spent several minutes showing me why he felt the S&M was superior. If S&M would offer fabrics as nice as I get from my bespoke tailor and from Formosa and the like, I’d be willing to pay a premium to cover the higher material cost, plus a premium. Is this possible with S&M as MTO/MTM?

Can you share with us what your tailor pointed out to you?