Please critique my Suit Supply suit (not RLBL but pics inside)!!!

020-banker · May 7, 2010

I wasn't aware the MTM suits were fully canvassed?! If that's the case, they're a great value at about GBP350-500.

The Lime street store advised that lapel width isn't changeable with the MTM program.

I wonder if I saw a British Cut and House Cut on the rack the other day - the one had a buttoning point about 1 inch lower and hacking pockets, but was otherwise was similar.

I lightened the photos to reduce shadow. Photos were taken without a flash. I may re-take and re-post better ones if I have time. I think they show the cut well, but not the finishing.

niidawg3 · May 7, 2010

- buttoning point already discussed
- sleeve pitch looks off. see the "waves" down your sleeve?
- overall jacket looks okay ... a touch tight, as it is showing pulling when buttoned. you could solve this by moving the button a little.
- pants to me have the most issues ... the drape (or lack thereof) is poor.

0b5cur1ty · May 7, 2010

Originally Posted by 020-banker

I wasn't aware the MTM suits were fully canvassed?! If that's the case, they're a great value at about GBP350-500.
They are indeed great value - but beware of 'from' prices in MTM programmes.

020-banker · May 8, 2010

Originally Posted by niidawg3

- buttoning point already discussed
- sleeve pitch looks off. see the "waves" down your sleeve?
- overall jacket looks okay ... a touch tight, as it is showing pulling when buttoned. you could solve this by moving the button a little.
- pants to me have the most issues ... the drape (or lack thereof) is poor.

I actually had the jacket taken in a touch - in all fairness, I've put on 5+ lbs in the worst places since moving to London!

Other issues are related to drape, I think. While the color is dark, the suit fabric is light, which is why it seems to have ripples on the sleeves and a funny drape in the trousers.

I think the fit is 95% of the way there, which is OK with me. I may get my next suit from Suit Supply too.

Kiwi Man · May 9, 2010

I think you looks pretty great in that suits. Nothing looks oversize on you.

I think that is how British suits are made anyway.

FidelCashflow · May 9, 2010

Originally Posted by Kiwi Man

I think that is how British suits are made anyway.

This is a big part of it - particularly regarding the criticisms of perceived issues in button stance and cuffs. What works in Brtiain may be seen as peculiarities elsewhere.

Overall the suit looks great. I'm a big fan of Suit Supply and the staff at the Vigo street store are amazing, and the value can't be beat (I got a bruno cucinelli style jacket in 100% cashmere, quarter lined, with working buttons cuffs and suede elbow patches for 259 pounds (regular price!)

username79 · May 9, 2010

Originally Posted by 020-banker

You understand you can click on the pic and make it much larger, correct?
You understand the photos appear to have been run through a Photoshop filter, correct? Looks like the 'charcoal' effect with effect turned down.

NOBD · May 10, 2010

Originally Posted by Kiwi Man

I think you looks pretty great in that suits. Nothing looks oversize on you.

I think that is how British suits are made anyway.

British suits?

020-banker · May 10, 2010

Originally Posted by Kiwi Man

I think you looks pretty great in that suits. Nothing looks oversize on you.

I think that is how British suits are made anyway.

Thanks - while I bought it in London the company itself is Dutch, and the cut reflects a Scandanavian style rather than a classic British style. It works well on my frame, that's the main thing.

020-banker · Sep 6, 2010

A bit more info on the two RTW cuts:

- The most typical SuitSupply cut, their RTW standard, is called "Napoli", which I guess is derived from its vaguely Neapolitan style (softish shoulders, medium lapels, high stance, open quarters, minimal padding). This is the cut of my suit as pictured. I estimate this makes up 90% of the cuts on the rack.
- The second cut is called the "Stockholm". It is single vented and narrower all around - slimmer lapels, slimmer waist, slimmer sleeves, and no shoulder padding at all. The arms are slightly longer. Very 1960s Mad Men, Don Draper style. They only had 3 suits of this cut in my size.

While the Stockholm looked great, the cut is less conservative, so for my use (100% business/0% party) the Napoli cut is best.

CDFS · Sep 6, 2010

Originally Posted by GucciKid

The fit of the jacket is not bad, but the button stance is way too high for you, making it look a bit comical.

The problem of all SSss it seems.

yleb33 · Sep 6, 2010

Originally Posted by foggy

Good website though.

is a nice site at least........

TheDarkKnight · Nov 13, 2010

What are Suit Supply sports coats and trousers like, quality wise?

020-banker · Dec 6, 2010

Originally Posted by TheDarkKnight

What are Suit Supply sports coats and trousers like, quality wise?

I tried both on earlier this fall. Both generally seemed the same as my suit.

- The jacket was half canvassed, with a very thick tweedy wool.
- Trousers were light grey, and (in my opinion) a little too lightweight of a fabric for 4-season use. They may have gotten more stock in, thiugh.

pinchi22 · Dec 6, 2010

Originally Posted by 020-banker

A bit more info on the two RTW cuts:

- The most typical SuitSupply cut, their RTW standard, is called "Napoli", which I guess is derived from its vaguely Neapolitan style (softish shoulders, medium lapels, high stance, open quarters, minimal padding). This is the cut of my suit as pictured. I estimate this makes up 90% of the cuts on the rack.
- The second cut is called the "Stockholm". It is single vented and narrower all around - slimmer lapels, slimmer waist, slimmer sleeves, and no shoulder padding at all. The arms are slightly longer. Very 1960s Mad Men, Don Draper style. They only had 3 suits of this cut in my size.

While the Stockholm looked great, the cut is less conservative, so for my use (100% business/0% party) the Napoli cut is best.

There is also a new "Seville" cut, which I didnÂ´t like very much: the regular length was short for me, and IÂ´m only 5Â¨. However, I am very happy with the "Napoli" cut RTW I bought.

Please critique my Suit Supply suit (not RLBL but pics inside)!!!

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