IJReilly
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Hello Gentlemen,
I'm looking to have 3 suits made: charcoal, mid to light grey, and midnight to dark navy for year round wear. I'm choosing between Zegna Trofeo, 15milmil, and Carlo Barbera 150s. Which fabric should I get? I'd like for the suits to last 10-15 years and will be wearing them about 3 times a month. Also, how much fabric should I get to make the suit along with an extra pair of pants? I'm 5'10 and 170 pounds.
Lastly, how much fabric should I get for a sportcoat with 2 patch pockets? Obviously I'd like for there to be pattern matching.
Thanks in advance gentlemen!
I really don't want to come in and be negative, but I would suggest you rethink the idea of a suit lasting fifteen years. Your body and taste will change and this is, in my experience, the main reason to get rid of tailored clothing. It also seems unlikely that you will wear out a suit in ten years if you only wear it three times a month, unless you are like me and you destroy your trousers in the crotch or choose a very delicate fabric.