The Made-to-Measure Thread

[Cause Moe]

I don't see why I can't take a jab at a guy promoting stuff from a company that again "uses Savile Row fabrics, but not the price tag" and again uses some unknown factory in Asia.

Your jab was explicitly about what it "looks like," not any complaints about marketing copy or manufacturing location.

 

[BBSlayer]

Paying MTM $1000+ for large armholes, high buttoning stance, non existent lapels and then pushing a coupon code for discount (which usually means kickback) (he actually removed the promotion part) is why I made a comment.

If he didn't mention his discount code, I wouldn't have said ****.

Maybe that’s his budget and he looks young so probably just getting started in this …imagine being so petty as a grown ass man. Really pathetic my guy.

He posted a picture and said he had a good experience and dropped a code if anyone is interested. Who cares. Like you really went out of your way to put someone down in this community.

You could have kindly gave him some feedback and pointed him in places you think is better. But you had to put someone down who looks like they’re having a good time. Nice job 👍🏻

 

[BBSlayer]

Your jab was explicitly about what it "looks like," not any complaints about marketing copy or manufacturing location.

Exactly. He assumed he knew all these things and had some ill intentions to trick us or something and went out of his way to be a ass to someone. Really sad to see. We all start somewhere.

 

[Crispyj]

Maybe that’s his budget and he looks young so probably just getting started in this …imagine being so petty as a grown ass man. Really pathetic my guy.

He posted a picture and said he had a good experience and dropped a code if anyone is interested. Who cares. Like you really went out of your way to put someone down in this community.

You could have kindly gave him some feedback and pointed him in places you think is better. But you had to put someone down who looks like they’re having a good time. Nice job 👍🏻

You sure know my age.

All I said was "looks like men's warehouse. " Which isn't wrong. 😂

 

[Crispyj]

Your jab was explicitly about what it "looks like,"

…imagine being so petty as a grown ass man. Really pathetic my guy.

I literally only talk about the garments. But people have to personally attack me with new accounts 🤷‍♂️

 

[BBSlayer]

You sure know my age.

All I said was "looks like men's warehouse. " Which isn't wrong. 😂

Very mature. I guess if it makes you feel better to be petty go for it.

 

[Andrew0409]

The damn thing is, regardless of how you feel about the denizens here and how they stack up against a Real Housewife on the biatch scale, this was not even the right time for a snarky jab, as it actually looks pretty good from here, despite OP not posing in that stiff arms-down position that we all do when photographed in tailoring.

@Andrew0409 Not to put you on the spot, but which Scabal book is that from? Most of my wardrobe came from when I lived where we had actual seasons, but since moving to California, I've been wanting to pull the trigger on something in that shade/weight/texture, for pretending like I am an Italian playboy living a life of leisure on the French Riviera who counts amongst his mistresses both Sofia Loren and Audrey Hepburn, when really I am just traveling to Long Beach CA or Tampa FL or something bleh like that, and only for work when I do.

Funny enough that’s kind of the look I’m going for. I split my time between the UK and Tuscany now that I’ve left my job and started my own business. I can’t remember which fabric book it is but I’ll let you know when I get back from Italy.

 

[Andrew0409]

I literally only talk about the garments. But people have to personally attack me with new accounts 🤷‍♂️

It seems I’ve offended you somehow? I’ve just shared my positive experience.

Ill admit, I literally don’t know **** about suiting. It’s one of my first MTM that I got for leisure as I no longer work in London in an office. I just wanted something fun to wear to a wedding which I did have fun in. Everyone else liked the jacket so it kind of goes to show you most people don’t really know a lot of the thing people in this community cares about. We just want to have fun with it.

However, I do not appreciate your jabs just to be an ass to me. It really does come off kind of strange to think a adult will find offense to my lack of lapels and having it made in china and think to try to put me down.

Anyways, I’m off to enjoy the country side here in Tuscany. Enjoy your sartorial collection of excellent lapels made by Henry Poole himself and I’ll enjoy my ****** arm holes. (I actually asked them to make them large enough for me to move comfortably. I’m 6’3 and 210lbs, not easy to get the right fit from my understanding if you’re athletic shaped and I did mention I needed it urgently and they would take it in a bit when I get back)

 

[Andrew0409]

I had this jacket made from Edit Suits. I need to get it slightly taken in (They offered but I needed it urgently but they will do it when I return). Used Scabal fabric and absolutely loved wearing it to a wedding last weekend. It also full canvas. They offer both half or full canvas.

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I’m wearing Suit supply chinos and Crockett and Jones hand grade loafers.

The pink shirt I got from them as well. I’ve gotten multiple suits and jackets from them and i found them really good value for the money in terms of MTM.

Idk if the arm holes are too big? Maybe just the way I was hanging them. I look like this so it’s usual a struggle to get my shape right.

 

[garigo]

I had this jacket made from Edit Suits. I need to get it slightly taken in (They offered but I needed it urgently but they will do it when I return). Used Scabal fabric and absolutely loved wearing it to a wedding last weekend. It also full canvas. They offer both half or full canvas.

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I’m wearing Suit supply chinos and Crockett and Jones hand grade loafers.

The pink shirt I got from them as well. I’ve gotten multiple suits and jackets from them and i found them really good value for the money in terms of MTM.

Speaking of honest feedback, I suggest you consider trousers that have a significantly higher rise. That would definitely improve the overall look!

 

[Crispyj]

Idk if the arm holes are too big? Maybe just the way I was hanging them. I look like this so it’s usual a struggle to get my shape right.

Big might not be the correct term. Armhole looks low is probably what I'm thinking. Having large delts doesn't change anything.

Of course some people don't like high armholes because they just don't find it comfortable, like wearing a tie. Can ask Frank Shattuck what he thinks about high/low armholes @Toninno

 

[BBSlayer]

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[garigo]

I personally do not like high rise pants. These were however very last minute from suit supply and I haven’t had a chance to tailor them in and they’re quite loose around the waist. They are actually far too long as well, I folded them to make them work for me on the day.

Lol dude you forgot to switch accounts...

 

[Crispyj]

Lol dude you forgot to switch accounts...

Yea he did.

 

[Crispyj]

It seems I’ve offended you somehow? I’ve just shared my positive experience.

Ill admit, I literally don’t know **** about suiting. It’s one of my first MTM that I got for leisure as I no longer work in London in an office. I just wanted something fun to wear to a wedding which I did have fun in. Everyone else liked the jacket so it kind of goes to show you most people don’t really know a lot of the thing people in this community cares about. We just want to have fun with it.

However, I do not appreciate your jabs just to be an ass to me. It really does come off kind of strange to think a adult will find offense to my lack of lapels and having it made in china and think to try to put me down.

Anyways, I’m off to enjoy the country side here in Tuscany. Enjoy your sartorial collection of excellent lapels made by Henry Poole himself and I’ll enjoy my ****** arm holes. (I actually asked them to make them large enough for me to move comfortably. I’m 6’3 and 210lbs, not easy to get the right fit from my understanding if you’re athletic shaped and I did mention I needed it urgently and they would take it in a bit when I get back)

@Andrew0409 you've been hacked by @BBSlayer ! Don't worry I won't take offense to what bbslayer wrote using your account.

Do note that large armholes doesn't mean more mobility.