SWD Discussion Thread for Tailoring

[clee1982]

Don’t know what is the official difference but this is chalk stripe to me (wider and on flannel so fuzzy with texture rather than worsted)

Chalk Stripe Suit

Paul Stuart

www.paulstuart.com

 

[ppk]

I looked it up, not sure of the difference between narrow width pinstripe and chalkstripe

I dig this, exactly what I was looking for!

This is pinstripe I think?

@FlyingHorker I absolutely love Aaron's style. He has been interviewed a couple of times and he says that he tries to create tension between tailoring and casual wear. I find it a bit hard to pull off, though I'll keep trying. Maybe it's my lack of a beard 😆.

I think you could, though.

 

[FlyingHorker]

Don’t know what is the official difference but this is chalk stripe to me (wider and on flannel so fuzzy with texture rather than worsted)

Chalk Stripe Suit

Paul Stuart

www.paulstuart.com

Ah ok gotcha, thank you.

The two I own are narrow pinstripe, barely perceptible, and another thicker one.

@FlyingHorker I absolutely love Aaron's style. He has been interviewed a couple of times and he says that he tries to create tension between tailoring and casual wear. I find it a bit hard to pull off, though I'll keep trying. Maybe it's my lack of a beard 😆.

I think you could, though.

Some of it looks easy enough to do. @clee1982 and others appear to do a mish mash of tailoring, western, and sleaze vibes.

I bought a pair of black wranglers and black round toe western roper boots.

Will mess around with these looks.

I'm not sure a beard is required.

Also inspired by LabelKing (page 1 of this thread)

I'm also thinking about a silk shirt. I know @UrbanComposition helped a brand develop one, but I can't remember the name

 

[ppk]

I'm not sure a beard is required.

It was a joke

 

[kindofyoung]

I'm also thinking about a silk shirt. I know @UrbanComposition helped a brand develop one, but I can't remember the name

The blue/gray suit paired with Post-Romantic silk shirt, good sleazy vibes.​

That's the one I'm wearing here, from Post-Romantic Co.
MTO, made in India, 100% silk, 115$ including shipping worldwide.
I very much recommend it, it's a lovely shirt at an outstanding price.

(I also believe they are open to custom orders both in other designs and colors)

 

[clee1982]

oh yea Post-Romantic Co.'s silk shirt (with customization too) is crazy cheap.

black wranglers and black roper boot should be easy to pair with lots of things, LabelKing's look would work too, but he is very specific (while I for lack of better word just all over the place...)

 

[clee1982]

and if someone wants to play for a bit different look, some 6x1 on B&S (this also looked a bit more "Tamed" than Cifonelli 6x1)

6x1 Double Breasted navy pinstripe suit; The Rake Tailored Garments; 38US / 48EUR; Made in Italy

- Gorgeous 6x1 navy pinstripe DB suit - Released in the 1st run of the Rake Luxury Magazine’s in-house clothing line - the Rake Tailored Garments; circa 2020; one-off and never to be repeated - Cloth is Vitale Barberis Canonico - Trousers are...

www.styleforum.net

The Rake Garments Navy 6x1 double-breasted blazer; VBC 4-ply wool; 38US/ 48EUR; Made in Italy

- Navy 6x1 blazer made by the Rake Tailored Garments, circa 2020 - Very rare, never to be repeated run - VBC 4 ply wool; nice and sturdy - Benson and Clegg skull and crossbone gold buttons - Only shortened the sleeves to 58cm; jacket is a true...

www.styleforum.net

 

[ppk]

That's the one I'm wearing here, from Post-Romantic Co.
MTO, made in India, 100% silk, 115$ including shipping worldwide.
I very much recommend it, it's a lovely shirt at an outstanding price.

(I also believe they are open to custom orders both in other designs and colors)

Love the look. I'm going to order it.

 

[stylecounsel1]

I think the 38 with shortened sleeves would be good.
But please don't wear it with a shirt and tie like that, that thing should be paired with tees, casual knitwear and sneakers.

Thanks for feedback. I tried it with a grey t-shirt and sunglasses and it looked quite cool. The 38 looked better in that case. I was unsure about the size as the 38 looked too big from what i'm used to, but when you see the "Take That" guy, Mark in the video above, his is far looser, so I need to think a bit bolder. I guess the relaxed nature of the suit does not pair well with a smart shirt and silk tie. There might be other options like a thin scarf or something?

I was still wearing the same tie when I tried this brown corduroy jacket in 36 from the same maker (not sure if the the tie works better here or not but I think it might more than with the green suit?). It has a more conventional slim shape but now I think it may be too small for me? It feels OK in shoulders and chest but there is not much room round the centre and the button is pulling a bit. I like it a lot but perhaps it should be more relaxed and looser and I should return it as there is no size up available?

I really struggle to assess sizing and keep making mistakes often buying items too small that I don't wear so any advice here would be very helpful.

Thanks

 

[FlyingHorker]

That's the one I'm wearing here, from Post-Romantic Co.
MTO, made in India, 100% silk, 115$ including shipping worldwide.
I very much recommend it, it's a lovely shirt at an outstanding price.

(I also believe they are open to custom orders both in other designs and colors)

Awesome man.

I see that the shirt is dry clean only? Is that how you cleaned the shirt?

A bit hesitant to order when I saw that.

On the other hand, the price is just low enough to where I'd risk washing it in the machine.

Does it have a sheen in person?

 

[clee1982]

100% silk, I would dry clean

 

[SimonC]

I was still wearing the same tie when I tried this brown corduroy jacket in 36 from the same maker (not sure if the the tie works better here or not but I think it might more than with the green suit?). It has a more conventional slim shape but now I think it may be too small for me? It feels OK in shoulders and chest but there is not much room round the centre and the button is pulling a bit. I like it a lot but perhaps it should be more relaxed and looser and I should return it as there is no size up available?

To my eye that’s too small - in particular the buttoning point on the jacket is too high even though the sleeve length looks OK. It’s an issue with many Italian brands / Italian inspired RTW tailoring, the sleeves are long compared to the body which makes it better to get the right body length and shorten the sleeves.

More generally - I would be careful trying to get a relaxed vibe with structured tailoring. You can dress it down with a knit t-shirt or polo, but you’re not going to change the shape of the garment.

 

[kindofyoung]

Love the look. I'm going to order it.

Do keep in mind that you'll want a slightly looser fit with silk compared to a cotton poplin or such, there's 0 stretch and it'll drape nicer with a bit of extra room. I like my shirt a lot but for future orders I'd give myself a bit more room all around.

Awesome man.
I see that the shirt is dry clean only? Is that how you cleaned the shirt?

A bit hesitant to order when I saw that.

On the other hand, the price is just low enough to where I'd risk washing it in the machine.

Does it have a sheen in person?

Honestly I haven't worn it enough to clean it yet, it keeps cool on its own and just airing it out so far has worked well. I'd dry-clean it though when that is needed.

I'd say "glow" is a better description than sheen, it's a very nice silk.

 

[breakaway01]

Love the look. I'm going to order it.

If I remember correctly you enter your body measurements on the site but I'd follow up directly with them to talk about what kind of fit you're going for. The owner called me and we had a great conversation. I think I actually hinted to him that he could raise the price haha -- still an amazing value. The end result turned out great for me (i.e. relaxed in a good way).

 

[clee1982]

rando

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m90349759989?conversionType=Mercari_DirectSearch

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/v1131155935?conversionType=YahooAuction_DirectSearch