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Originally Posted by AvariceBespoke
Trust me I'm not as annoying in person as you percieve me to be based on reading my posts.


Ditto.


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Originally Posted by iammatt
From what I have heard, Tom Ford makes a suit just like that. You may want to give him a ring.

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It gets old.
 

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Originally Posted by AvariceBespoke
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It gets old.

False. It is tremendously fun and entertaining. How do you think the other thread got to 600+ posts?
 

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Originally Posted by AvariceBespoke
I won't annoy the tailor. Trust me I'm not as annoying in person as you percieve me to be based on reading my posts.

My expectations are not vague - they are general. For example,

I will say I would like the following:
1) Structured shoulder
2) Supressed waist as much as possible but only if it is flattering (lean overall suit)
3) double vent
4) very clean overall suit
5) slightly wider than normal, notched lapels
6) high armholes
7) flat front slim trouers with side-tabs
8) a nice year-round wool that is soft/luxurious but not overly fragile

This is pretty specific yet can serve as a guideline. I would like to goto a talented tailor and say - OK this is the 8 things I'm looking for, use this as a framework. Then he can construct the suit within these guidelines and fit properly to my body and perhaps make some suggestions based on his experience fitting/ etc.

What more do I need to "know" before going to a bespoke tailor? I think its pretty ridiculous to say I need to be a crazy expert like Michael Anton to buy a bespoke suit.


That's pretty much what Chris makes for me. ( I don't get notches tho.) Clean chest, slight waist supression, flared skirt.
 

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Originally Posted by yachtie
That's pretty much what Chris makes for me. ( I don't get notches tho.) Clean chest, slight waist supression, flared skirt.

Chris is in the Chicago area though, right?
 

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Originally Posted by adambparker
False. It is tremendously fun and entertaining.

How do you think the other thread got to 600+ posts?


OK so keep it to the other thread.
 

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Originally Posted by AvariceBespoke
OK so keep it to the other thread.
Come on now. You expect to resurrect a year-old thread that was absurd in the first place after the monstrosities you've created these last couple weeks and get serious answers? No, this is much more fun. EDIT: Yachtie, you are a kind and generous soul.
 

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Originally Posted by AvariceBespoke
My expectations are not vague - they are general. For example,

I will say I would like the following:
1) Structured shoulder
2) Supressed waist as much as possible but only if it is flattering (lean overall suit)
3) double vent
4) very clean overall suit
5) slightly wider than normal, notched lapels
6) high armholes
7) flat front slim trouers with side-tabs
8) a nice year-round wool that is soft/luxurious but not overly fragile

This is pretty specific yet can serve as a guideline. I would like to goto a talented tailor and say - OK this is the 8 things I'm looking for, use this as a framework. Then he can construct the suit within these guidelines and fit properly to my body and perhaps make some suggestions based on his experience fitting/ etc.


Believe it or not, this list is not really that specific. Other than your preference for structured shoulders and a 'clean' suit (I assume you mean no drape), nothing points in the direction of one tailor over another. With regard to waist supression, there will be a point at which your tailor will tell you it is simply incorrect to supress more; the same goes for the height of your armholes. If he's a good tailor, no matter his method or style, he will give you as much shape as possible.

Double vents, flat front pants, 'year-round' fabric--none are distinctive requests.
 

AvariceBespoke

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Originally Posted by adambparker
Come on now. You expect to resurrect a year-old thread that was absurd in the first place after the monstrosities you've created these last couple weeks and get serious answers?

No, this is much more fun.

EDIT: Yachtie, you are a kind and generous soul.


OK, whatever. Have your fun.
 

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Originally Posted by AvariceBespoke
What more do I need to "know" before going to a bespoke tailor? I think its pretty ridiculous to say I need to be a crazy expert like Michael Anton to buy a bespoke suit.

You've nailed it.

I too thought Manton is an expert at many things.

But I hadn't realized that he's crazy.

As for a bespoke tailor, look up Darren Beamann with the search function.

Were you to commission a bespoke suit with Beamann, the thread possibilities would be endless.
 

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No need to PM, I'm not ashamed:

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No drape, no problems.
 

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Originally Posted by rnoldh
You've nailed it.

I too thought Manton is an expert at many things.

But I hadn't realized that he's crazy.

As for a bespoke tailor, look up Darren Beamann with the search function.

Were you to commission a bespoke suit with Beamann, the thread possibilities would be endless.


Manton is batsh!t insane. I confirm it.

AtrociousOfftherack should go to Darren Beaman.
 

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Originally Posted by mafoofan
Believe it or not, this list is not really that specific. Other than your preference for structured shoulders and a 'clean' (I assume you mean no drape), nothing points in the direction of one tailor over another. With regard to waist supression, there will be a point at which your tailor will tell you it is simply incorrect to supress more; the same goes for the height of your armholes. If he's a good tailor, no matter his method or style, he will give you as much shape as possible.

Double vents, flat front pants, 'year-round' fabric--none are distinctive requests.


What more of a direction do I need to provide? Can you be specific on what you have told your tailors you would like?

I agree about there being a limit to waist supression & high armholes - I will rely on a good tailor knowing the limits to both of those.

Obviously, "year-round" fabric is not distinctive but what am I to say now w/o looking at cloth? I will obviously need to look at selection.
 

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