SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[wilcthree]

I'm tempted as I really need some shorts for Italy this summer, but I want to see them IRL pics first.

Indeed. You’re where I am. I have some ideas for them, but need to see them in the wild first.

 

[Rafsan]

Any of you guys try the knit tees yet? How do you like them

I picked these up in a few colors, I think they’re great. Really adds a nice touch to more casual outfits, but don’t look out of place with a jacket. I estimate I will be using these a ton in the warmer months.
Sleeves are a bit long (come down to just above my elbow), but if the sleeves are filled out I think it gives a cool vintage touch.

 

[omgitswes]

I picked these up in a few colors, I think they’re great. Really adds a nice touch to more casual outfits, but don’t look out of place with a jacket. I estimate I will be using these a ton in the warmer months.
Sleeves are a bit long (come down to just above my elbow), but if the sleeves are filled out I think it gives a cool vintage touch.

I think I’ll try them out. I really liked the knit tees I have from a different brand. The pricing on these make it easier to grab different colors. Did you go with the same sizing as you would for S&M sweaters?

 

[Rafsan]

I think I’ll try them out. I really liked the knit tees I have from a different brand. The pricing on these make it easier to grab different colors. Did you go with the same sizing as you would for S&M sweaters?

I was also on the verge of buying from competitor, but better price point on these. I hope there is a merino version at some point.
I went with same size as long sleeve merino polos. SM sweaters don’t work for me due to body length.

 

[dinted voice]

These new linen over shirts are amazing. I got mine today and haven’t taken it off. I ordered small. I am more of a 38 contemporary or 40 slim. My only complaint was the cuff was tight but a simple move and it’s great. Love the front pockets. Nice heavier weight so it doesn’t wrinkle as badly. Wish it came in navy as I already have cigar overshirt from last year.

 

[JTrent82]

Do the waxed jackets from last year have slash pockets underneath the cargo pockets? It says "lower hand-warmer" pockets in the description but it's also described as a 4-pocket jacket so I'm confused.

 

[wilcthree]

He popped up on my Instagram feed for recommended. Seems to be fairly active there. Maybe just needed a break from the forum. Everyone relax

What’s his IG? Want to follow him on Instagram.

 

[Imperatores]

These new linen over shirts are amazing. I got mine today and haven’t taken it off. I ordered small. I am more of a 38 contemporary or 40 slim. My only complaint was the cuff was tight but a simple move and it’s great. Love the front pockets. Nice heavier weight so it doesn’t wrinkle as badly. Wish it came in navy as I already have cigar overshirt from last year.

I'll echo all of this, including the issue with tight cuffs. Even with the button moved as far as the cuff will allow, I still wouldn't be able to close them if I ever wanted to layer it over any kind of sweater. Still, these are certainly the best overshirts they've done so far. A button upgrade would be nice, but I can't really complain at this price point. I'm also a 38 contemporary and took small, if anyone wants an additional sizing data point. I'm especially pleased that they've nailed the armhole (for me at least) this time around.

I would be surprised if there aren't any more colors and/or fabrics coming considering how many different overshirts were released for FW21. The lack of a navy makes it kind of obvious that more are coming, I'd say. Maybe not in the same linen fabric or 4 pocket style, though.

 

[blewnote1]

I'll echo all of this, including the issue with tight cuffs. Even with the button moved as far as the cuff will allow, I still wouldn't be able to close them if I ever wanted to layer it over any kind of sweater. Still, these are certainly the best overshirts they've done so far. A button upgrade would be nice, but I can't really complain at this price point. I'm also a 38 contemporary and took small, if anyone wants an additional sizing data point. I'm especially pleased that they've nailed the armhole (for me at least) this time around.

I would be surprised if there aren't any more colors and/or fabrics coming considering how many different overshirts were released for FW21. The lack of a navy makes it kind of obvious that more are coming, I'd say. Maybe not in the same linen fabric or 4 pocket style, though.

Agreed. I wore my cigar one to travel in today, am very much enjoying it. It has great range of motion, much better than a chore coat I bought from another company last year (which was tight across the shoulders). The cuffs are a little tight on mine but not horribly so. Plus it's a linen overshirt, I got it for layering over just a short or long sleeve shirt in the hot summer heat.

I did notice something odd though. Anyone that bought the taupe and another one, are the bottom pockets sewn on higher on the taupe? I didn't have time to measure much before I left but it looks like maybe an extra inch or inch and a half higher. You can see it in the product picture on the website, where it almost seems that the bottom pockets are smaller altogether on the taupe.

The taupe also seems to have more of a straight hem, vs a curved shirt hem on the cigar. Haven't decided if it's worth sending the taupe back over yet, and curious if maybe it's an anomaly on the one I got. I'll have to ask @spiermackay about it.

 

[blewnote1]

What’s his IG? Want to follow him on Instagram.

Yes please, me too!

 

[Imperatores]

I did notice something odd though. Anyone that bought the taupe and another one, are the bottom pockets sewn on higher on the taupe? I didn't have time to measure much before I left but it looks like maybe an extra inch or inch and a half higher. You can see it in the product picture on the website, where it almost seems that the bottom pockets are smaller altogether on the taupe.

The taupe also seems to have more of a straight hem, vs a curved shirt hem on the cigar. Haven't decided if it's worth sending the taupe back over yet, and curious if maybe it's an anomaly on the one I got. I'll have to ask @spiermackay about it.

That's strange. I didn't get the taupe, but I see it on the product pictures now that you mention it. My olive green has a straight hem with small side vents.

How's the cigar color in real life, btw? Is it as yellow/orange as it appears in the product pictures, or a bit more muted?

 

[Rafael Loh]

I picked these up in a few colors, I think they’re great. Really adds a nice touch to more casual outfits, but don’t look out of place with a jacket. I estimate I will be using these a ton in the warmer months.
Sleeves are a bit long (come down to just above my elbow), but if the sleeves are filled out I think it gives a cool vintage touch.

How does the sizing fit? Is it close to the Long Sleeve Merino Sweaters or close to the cableknit sweater's sizing?

 

[Rafsan]

How does the sizing fit? Is it close to the Long Sleeve Merino Sweaters or close to the cableknit sweater's sizing?

Closer to merino sweaters, but a tad bit roomier in my experience.

 

[SteveMc]

What’s his IG? Want to follow him on Instagram.

Yes please, me too!

@1stepgreene

(We follow each other for quite some time)

 

[blewnote1]

That's strange. I didn't get the taupe, but I see it on the product pictures now that you mention it. My olive green has a straight hem with small side vents.

How's the cigar color in real life, btw? Is it as yellow/orange as it appears in the product pictures, or a bit more muted?

The hem is interesting on mine, the hem itself looks straight, but the pocket is closer to it as it approaches the side which makes me think there's a slight curve to it, since the pockets don't appear to be slanted.

Colorwise, it comes across as a rich tan. In different light the more mustardy tones are present but it doesn't feel "loud" in person. I was originally thinking I might keep it and the taupe to have a more "neutral" color, but they really are both just shades of brown. Kinda wish I had copped one of the olives before they sold out in my size (before my order even arrived!).



Speaking of, is this how it has always been with Spier or is this still because of the pandemic? I ordered a couple sizes of overshirt and knit polos/regular polos to get the right size and the stock sold out before I even had a chance to receive my order and decide what worked. It seems ridiculous to have to order multiple colors and sizes of everything you might be interested in just to make sure you can keep what you want, but I guess if that's how it is that's how it is.