SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[dluce76]

@spiermackay any plans for "performance fabrics" being offered for MTM shirting?

 

[Wilson13]

@spiermackay - checking in again to see if denim and/or lightweight oxford fabrics will be available for MTM?

 

[AmoryBlaine]

Hello! I'd love some advice on the fit of my new Spier & MacKay Navy Hopsack blazer in a 40R Slim. This is my first purchase from SM, so I could return or exchange for free. I actually purchased it using the referral code of a generous Styleforum member from this thread.

From the photos, it's clear the sleeves are too long, the body is a bit long, and the back is bunching too much. My right shoulder is bunching even though the left fits well.

My main questions are: (1) could a tailor could fix these issues? (2) Would it be worthwhile to size down to a 38R in Contemporary? (3) Should I just return it and buy a navy blazer elsewhere? For context, I live in New York City and was hoping to spend ~ $300 for something to wear Labor Day weekend.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Sisco]

Go with a 40 contemporary.

 

[zeddeff]

Taking S instead of R may suffice for your sleeve and jacket length issues.

 

[sid11111]

Really wanted the denim BD collar in both colors but had to settle for one BD collar and one semi spread because I waited too long. I have a tailor (a very good one) who is going to attempt to convert the semi spread to a BD for me using the other as a model. We’ll see what happens! Hopefully I don’t ruin a shirt in the process.

Buttondown collars are typically made using point collars. A button down semi spread collar would look pretty ridiculous IMO.

 

[Betelgeuse]

S&M everything except shoes and square.

 

[Ebichuman]

Taking S instead of R may suffice for your sleeve and jacket length issues.

No, do not go short, this is poor advice. The body length is fine and sleeves can be easily altered.

 

[zeddeff]

No, do not go short, this is poor advice. The body length is fine and sleeves can be easily altered.

You’re right, and I fully agree on the sleeves and length. However, my reply addressed the issues he found with the fit (and I think it’s a personal preference). Between S and R in size 40, it’s a difference of 1in in the sleeves and 1.2in length based on the size chart.

 

[dazedstate]

VBC Sharkskinnin

 

[saskatoonjay]

Hello! I'd love some advice on the fit of my new Spier & MacKay Navy Hopsack blazer in a 40R Slim. This is my first purchase from SM, so I could return or exchange for free. I actually purchased it using the referral code of a generous Styleforum member from this thread.

From the photos, it's clear the sleeves are too long, the body is a bit long, and the back is bunching too much. My right shoulder is bunching even though the left fits well.

My main questions are: (1) could a tailor could fix these issues? (2) Would it be worthwhile to size down to a 38R in Contemporary? (3) Should I just return it and buy a navy blazer elsewhere? For context, I live in New York City and was hoping to spend ~ $300 for something to wear Labor Day weekend.

Thanks in advance!

It doesn’t look too long to me, but that’s a personal preference. Sleeves can be shortened cheaply and a tailor can take in some fabric at the back. I like your silhouette in it.

 

[Raw]

Hello! I'd love some advice on the fit of my new Spier & MacKay Navy Hopsack blazer in a 40R Slim. This is my first purchase from SM, so I could return or exchange for free. I actually purchased it using the referral code of a generous Styleforum member from this thread.

From the photos, it's clear the sleeves are too long, the body is a bit long, and the back is bunching too much. My right shoulder is bunching even though the left fits well.

My main questions are: (1) could a tailor could fix these issues? (2) Would it be worthwhile to size down to a 38R in Contemporary? (3) Should I just return it and buy a navy blazer elsewhere? For context, I live in New York City and was hoping to spend ~ $300 for something to wear Labor Day weekend.

Thanks in advance!

My vote is to return for a contemporary in the same size and to take in the extra fabric where it’s needed. The jacket doesn’t look long on you at all and I think dropping to an S would be a bad idea.

 

[edmundrz]

Help with tshirt sizing.

Do SM polos fit the same way as the t-shirts?

I have a polo and its a bit tight. Im assuming I size up for a looser fit in tshirts. Is this correct?

I have an everlane tshirt which is good. Thinking about Huckberry made in the USA 3 x $75 deal. Any thoughts about different tshirt quality compared to SM?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[ikir]

@spiermackay Are brown linen and cigar linen trousers cut differently? I got both in 33 Slim and cigar linen fit nicely, but brown are very tight in a thigh - basically unwearable.

 

[Churchill W]

@spiermackay Are brown linen and cigar linen trousers cut differently? I got both in 33 Slim and cigar linen fit nicely, but brown are very tight in a thigh - basically unwearable.

I don't know about cigar linen, but my brown linen from last year's collection is definitely looser fitting than my tobacco linen from my suit. Although it is a different cut and high waisted.