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tomee

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hi guys, long time reader seldom poster
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a really stupid question but i bought a suit last year off the rack, and am wondering can you goto a tailor and alter the suit to better fit me?
 

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^ tailors can do amazing work but are not miracle workers i.e. they can't turn a size 44 into a 38

all depends on how off the mark it is
 

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Wow walked past KB on the way to work this morning. That place looks like a mess.
 

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Tony Jones wore peak lapels last night on Q&A.
 

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Originally Posted by appolyon
^ tailors can do amazing work but are not miracle workers i.e. they can't turn a size 44 into a 38

all depends on how off the mark it is


thanks for that.
ill search this thread for some recommended tailors and see how we go
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Originally Posted by tomee
thanks for that.
ill search this thread for some recommended tailors and see how we go
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If you let us know which city you are in, I'm sure that people will chime in with some suggestions.
 

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^ GOP or Malcolm Turnbull variety?
I think GOP but Malcom Turnbull (shudder) isn't he the type of republican you have when not having a republic? Just went and booked a couple of seats for the Cure show at the Opera House and then forwarded the invite to a mate. I got very good seats but he is back in the boonies looks like the 31st is already sold out and the 1st June has gone the same way, and this is half an hour from when I received the email. Last saw them at the Palais Theater in 1980 or was it 81.
 

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Originally Posted by Geoffrey Firmin
I think GOP but Malcom Turnbull (shudder) isn't he the type of republican you have when not having a republic? Just went and booked a couple of seats for the Cure show at the Opera House and then forwarded the invite to a mate. I got very good seats but he is back in the boonies looks like the 31st is already sold out and the 1st June has gone the same way, and this is half an hour from when I received the email. Last saw them at the Palais Theater in 1980 or was it 81.
Extremely jealous, from all accounts of recent shows they still have it!
 

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Thanks for that Yoshii - at least he seems to be focusing on the evolution of the suit from the short notes. I think I'm in the conservative business dress on Wednesday - might pop along if there is time.

I think its 12.30 @Potter Fed Square - too not 11.05


Sorry, i was referring to the date not time
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i should've used a / to separate it hehe

I might drop by there myself if i have time.
 

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Im looking for loose fitting cargo/combat pants that i can wear to the gym. Something with a few pockets in a single colour and <$100.

Can anyone recommend a store in Oz?
 

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Originally Posted by __PG__
I've pointed out to good friends that they shouldn't do up their bottom button because of a tradition going back to Henry VIII etc.
BTW this is almost certainly a myth. For a start the story goes that Edward VII started this tradition (Henry VIII??? talk about fish growing bigger with time) because he gained too much weight and had to undo his bottom waistcoat button. Edward VII was such a fussy dresser he could not travel with any less than two valets, and he would have just ordered another dozen waistcoats from Henry Poole. Also, the tradition of having a show button at the bottom that couldn't be done up is older than Edward VII. In any case, I hate leaving my bottom waistcoat button undone. Can't stand it. And if you ever told me to undo it like Henry VIII, expect an earful from me.
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Originally Posted by Tano
Found out today from my tailor that Parker and Co are selling kiton suits for 13k. Would it be cheaper to grab a first class ticket to the US and pick one up?

I wouldn't be surprised if there old stock from past seasons


i believe parker sell kiton made 2 measure with a rediculous super # for that price.

BTW, is your tailor in perth? as im not aware of many, actually i only know of 1
 
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