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Archivist · Feb 13, 2011

Originally Posted by TDP

A naÃ¯f's question: I have a flannel double-breasted jacket, with two rear vents, which is too wide at the skirt. Can a tailor take it in?

Yep.

onix · Feb 13, 2011

Originally Posted by Pieceofsand

My actual chest size is 34-34.5 As far as selecting sports coat I should go with a size 36 or a 34? I notice there are size 34 on some sites. Thanks.
34. I am a 36 and my actual chest size is 36".

kgmessier · Feb 13, 2011

Originally Posted by Pieceofsand

My actual chest size is 34-34.5 As far as selecting sports coat I should go with a size 36 or a 34? I notice there are size 34 on some sites. Thanks.
My actual chest size (no shirt) is 37", but a 38 is too tight around the shoulder blades for me. I end up getting a 40 and having it tailored down to something closer to a 39. You're probably better off with a 36. No chance of trying on both sizes before purchasing?

RyanAnderson · Feb 13, 2011

Originally Posted by RyanAnderson

I'm looking to pick up some sport coats and I can't find much in my size/price range. I'm skinny and wear a size 36. Other than Brooks Bros. where can I find decent SCs in the sub $500 range?

People seriously can't/won't help with this?

Pieceofsand · Feb 13, 2011

Originally Posted by kgmessier

My actual chest size (no shirt) is 37", but a 38 is too tight around the shoulder blades for me. I end up getting a 40 and having it tailored down to something closer to a 39. You're probably better off with a 36. No chance of trying on both sizes before purchasing?
I'm a pretty slender guy but with somewhat of a pretty board shoulder. Almost 18" I notice on top of 34 size are hard to find, their shoulder usually doesn't fit. I've bought a SC from Goodwill that claims to be 34, and it seem to be a 34 but there is no way to be sure, Goodwill does know how to measure their coats. I've got a size 40 before and it was tag 34.

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What do you guys think of this coat? Ugly? Too much? Okay? Need some input. It's a size 36 and with a 18 shoulder.

Pieceofsand · Feb 13, 2011

Originally Posted by RyanAnderson

People seriously can't/won't help with this?

I went to my local Men's apparel store and I was told that I could get a Bespoke SC for around $450. I'd look into that if I were you.

Hans Cater · Feb 14, 2011

Originally Posted by crazyquik

A businessman will match his sock to his trouser color.
A gentleman will match his socks to his mood.

This is quite an interesting view. I'd rather match my sock to my shoes. In fact I have a sock for a shoe or rather many almost the same of socks for particular shoe.

CcGame · Feb 14, 2011

Hey, this is my first time posting on SF. I just had a quick question, I'm was offered Ralph Lauren Black Label Safari Shirt for $63, they're brand new and comes with tags. I was just wondering if it was worth it and how it'd fit. The pockets are what's off putting me atm.

Wesley Bills · Feb 14, 2011

Originally Posted by RatherAnOddball

Oh, here's another:

I saw a Seinfeld the other day where Jerry's new suede jacket was destroyed by snow. I've never owned suede anything before, but was hoping to get some suede shoes - is it true that even a modest amount of moisture will make them spotty? If not, where does the idea come from that it will?

I think it might be right. I have never own one of my own before but knows a friend that did and he confirm that moisture is not a friend of suede anything. Be it suede shoe or suede whatever.

kgmessier · Feb 14, 2011

Originally Posted by Pieceofsand

What do you guys think of this coat? Ugly? Too much? Okay? Need some input.
Just my opinion: I don't like it, but I think it would look nicer if the broader stripes matched the thinness of the others. Those thicker stripes make the jacket look clumsier to my eye.

Sanguis Mortuum · Feb 14, 2011

Originally Posted by Hans Cater

This is quite an interesting view. I'd rather match my sock to my shoes. In fact I have a sock for a shoe or rather many almost the same of socks for particular shoe.

You should never match your socks to your shoes.

wat? · Feb 14, 2011

Anybody know the elasticity or stretch difference between Nudie jeans: High Kai and Tight long john?!?! So lets say I buy, tight long john black http://shop.nudiejeans.com/system/se...?id=982&rnum=6 and I WEAR (I own these) High Kai black black http://shop.nudiejeans.com/system/se...c=122&g=0&b=20, are the elasticity/ stretch the same are is one more tight than the other?? Other than the waist and such, are they practically the same? Thank you...

patrickBOOTH · Feb 14, 2011

Originally Posted by wat?

Anybody know the elasticity or stretch difference between Nudie jeans: High Kai and Tight long john?!?! So lets say I buy, tight long john black http://shop.nudiejeans.com/system/se...?id=982&rnum=6 and I WEAR (I own these) High Kai black black http://shop.nudiejeans.com/system/se...c=122&g=0&b=20, are the elasticity/ stretch the same are is one more tight than the other?? Other than the waist and such, are they practically the same? Thank you...

Ask this in the Streewear & Demin forum, this forum is for dressier clothes.

rtb178 · Feb 14, 2011

repost. Would love a little help, just a bit lost. Can someone give me a place for a primer on summer-weight clothing?

Originally Posted by rtb178

Where would one look for good value off-the-rack summer weight pants and jackets (linen, mohair, but I guess also lightweight wools)? I'm thinking Howard Yount for pants, but I'm a 43-44L in jacket, and doubt the jackets will be big enough for me. I've read a lot about summer fabrics here, but almost all in the context of bespoke tailoring. Do things like this come up on B&S later in the year?

SG-22 · Feb 14, 2011

I need to buy some new ties what are the basic types/colours I need to get me started? Any 'every wardrobe should one' style ties I should be looking at?

Thanks

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