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[david.flo]

Brown moleskins. So comfy and they fit like a dream: just a hem and a cuff. View attachment 1284648

Did you take your usual size?

 

[drfwtx]

Quick 5 pocket cord review, pre alterations:

I love them. I take 35 contemporary in trousers and decided to try 35 contemporary in this cut. I usually have the waist taken in on trousers just a tiny bit depending on the variation (especially on high rise since no belt loops). I won’t need to take the waist in with these. The rise is a great, not cartoonish mid/high, perfectly appropriate for classic casual dress. The cut is what I would call a slim straight. I imagine the slim are a true skinny fit but I don’t know since I didn’t order them. They are not full in the thigh/hip and if you desire so, I would size up and alter from there. On my average size legs, they are a trim, not baggy nor tight cut. I think someone compared to the jcrew 770 and I would say that’s accurate with maybe a bit more rise. Only complaint i have is odd size (small) back pockets.

I can’t wait to see this cut rolled out as denim.

 

[FlyingHorker]

Question. Are any of the SM suit fabrics better for wrinkles? I travel and want as wrinkle free suit as possible

Fresco!

Though I've heard it's itchy and an open weave, so mainly a summer suit.

 

[nishant]

Fresco!

Though I've heard it's itchy and an open weave, so mainly a summer suit.

not itchy in my case and I would call it all weather .. of course, the material is thinner and on some winter days, it’s not a bad thing

 

[FlyingHorker]

not itchy in my case and I would call it all weather .. of course, the material is thinner and on some winter days, it’s not a bad thing

hmm awesome.

what about windy winter days though, wouldn't that icy chill cut right through?

 

[nishant]

hmm awesome.

what about windy winter days though, wouldn't that icy chill cut right through?

Overcoat comes in handy..

my office staff tends to crank up the heat on frosty winter days and on those days, airy winter fabrics are welcome

 

[FlyingHorker]

Overcoat comes in handy..

my office staff tends to crank up the heat on frosty winter days and on those days, airy winter fabrics are welcome

oooh ok, I understand now.

90% of places here overheat too and I naturally run hot, even in winter

hmm you've got me tempted now.

 

[dluce76]

Got my MTO trousers. Pics forthcoming but off the bat noticed four things - 1) similar wrinkling like @vriche had near the zipper; 2) overall length is 1.5" shorter than spec; 3) asked for side tabs on the waistband seam, not the waistband, but not done as asked; 4) no loop for the extended waistband.

 

[vriche]

Got my MTO trousers. Pics forthcoming but off the bat noticed four things - 1) similar wrinkling like @vriche had near the zipper; 2) overall length is 1.5" shorter than spec; 3) asked for side tabs on the waistband seam, not the waistband, but not done as asked; 4) no loop for the extended waistband.

A few minor things need to get tighten up with MTO. It looks like there may be a few glitches but I’m confident they’ll be ironed out.

 

[OrdinarilyDapper]

Wondering if anyone had any interest in the VBC Flannel Black and White Houndsooth Sportscoat in 42R Contemporary Neopolitan V2 cut with no alterations. Only worn twice (both times less then two hours) and kept in garment bag on proper wide shoulder wooden hanger. Think I paid $240 or something during a sale but just wanting to make $140, to buy a 42L contemporary jacket from Spier off eBay or put towards another one. I wish I could find it in a 42L Contemporary. Someone was selling the suit on eBay last week and I snoozed and it sold :/. Would also trade for the 42L contemporary. Thanks guys!

 

[RyanChiato]

Brown moleskins. So comfy and they fit like a dream: just a hem and a cuff. View attachment 1284648

Did these fit true to size? Looks sharp!

 

[Imperatores]

Are they a bit slow to respond to emails?

 

[dluce76]

A few minor things need to get tighten up with MTO. It looks like there may be a few glitches but I’m confident they’ll be ironed out.

Agreed. I was a little surprised by the length issue - 1.5" is definitely not due to factory variation. Messes up the trousers because I had a 2" cuff (double forward pleated) and now not sure if there is enough material to lengthen and keep a smaller cuff.

I actually wonder if diff factories are doing jackets and trousers. All the glitches seem to be on the trouser side - every jacket I've seen (including my own) have been top notch!

 

[ElliotG]

Agreed. I was a little surprised by the length issue - 1.5" is definitely not due to factory variation. Messes up the trousers because I had a 2" cuff (double forward pleated) and now not sure if there is enough material to lengthen and keep a smaller cuff.

I actually wonder if diff factories are doing jackets and trousers. All the glitches seem to be on the trouser side - every jacket I've seen (including my own) have been top notch!

Yeah, that sounds like you possibly need a total remake

 

[Johnsson]

Fresco!

Though I've heard it's itchy and an open weave, so mainly a summer suit.

Seconded. I fell asleep in an unlined fresco jacket on a Transatlantic flight and it was better than passable when we landed.