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[minervau]



Looking for sizing advice in Charles Tyrwhitt Extra slim fit shirts
I'm 5'8 and 135-138lb for reference
XS in uniqlo slim fit oxford
What size would I be?

Thanks

I'd guess 15/32 or possibly a 14.5/32 or thereabouts. I am 5'8" 150 and wear a 15.5/32, for reference.

In previous shirt brands, what have your neck and sleeve length measurements been?

The thing to keep in mind with shirt measurements (perhaps this is just stating the obvious) is that the neck has to fit, and the sleeve length is pegged to the length of your arms, so those are the only two dimensions that you need to know. Whether the shirt fits your body or not is a product of the maker's cut and cannot be fixed by dropping to a different size of neck or sleeve, since those will just fit you wrong in those two elements.

My suggestion is to buy one shirt with a neck and sleeve length that is right for you, and hope it fits well. I've found that Tyrwhitt ESF is slimmer fitting than Brooks ESF, for what it's worth, and a more athletic cut (more drop between chest and waist). If you are skinny-skinny with relatively little drop, then Brooks ESF may actually be better.

 

[TheBeggar]

Could somebody recommend some dress shoes that meet the following criteria:

Medium to high quality leather
Available in a wider fit (E/G American/UK)
Average to rounded toe (not pointed)
Classic dress shoe styling
Quality blake stitching
Thinner than average soles

I love the quality and fit of English shoes, but I want to find a sleeker sole without the welt in the $300-600 range. Can somebody give me some direction?

 

[Halifax]

Hi SF,

Does anyone know if Tramps Tailor OP and Art's Tailor Thaniya in Bangkok have a contact email? If so, would you be willing to supply me their details? It looks like I'll have a tight schedule in Bangkok, just over a week, and I would like to make contact with them before I travel.

Cheers

 

[cptjeff]



Hey guys I just notice this tear on my loafers, should I take these in to the cobbler immediately? Is it just a simple resole? Also should I have gotten a resole earlier based on how much wear there is now? Thanks!

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

They're fine, keep wearing them. What you have there is a channeled sole, where a small cut is made for the stitching holding the sole to the welt, and then glued shut again after the stitching goes in. As the sole wears, the channel often opens up and exposes the stitching- nothing to worry about, just part of the expected life of that sole. Get a resole when you're close to wearing a hole in the sole- if you push on the middle, it'll depress really easily.

 

[michaelyork]

Just a quick question---what do you think would be the reasonable price of a Jack victor (Saks house brand) cashmere sportcoat, size 46L, 2nd hand but no signs of wear at all if worn at all, but from 2007? the style hasn't really changed from 2007

 

[blacktaro]

Anybody have experience on Billy Reid OCBD in term of quality and fit?

 

[dragulievic]

Hi there,
I just bought this light summer jacket recently. Unfortunately it does not have any label in the inside at all.
There is a "Made in Italy" label on the neck from the inside. The only thing which might help to identify the jacket is a small, hand written label, which I found in the inside pocket (see pic). Does anyone have a guess what it might be? Is it possible that the jacket comes from a small tailor´s shop? I don´t even know what the material is, I guess it is either canvas or linen but it is quite soft. Actually it looks pretty high quality and I would wear it anyway but I´m apparently curious.
Oh, and there is one strange thing about it, there is a small paper between the fabric and the lining (which must be removed) with the number 48265059.
Does anyone of you have any idea what this jacket could be? Thanks!

Here is the pic of the paper found in the pocket:
http://imageshack.us/a/img546/8846/8h8z.jpg


Here you can check out the rest of the pictures:

http://imageshack.us/a/img42/3412/wseh.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img823/7725/a8pa.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img268/6734/auc.JPG

http://imageshack.us/a/img94/1416/uqs0.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img838/7681/odrl.jpg

and the paper with the mysterious number :

http://imageshack.us/a/img14/1693/74a6.jpg

 

[rudals1281]

How are RLBL shoes regarded? I have a pair and I am happy with them. I would like to get another cap toe under for $600~$1,000. Any suggestions? Tramezza? Botched spelling fo sho~

 

[meursault42]

Quote:

It's a little hard to tell from the photo quality, but it looks like shoulder shirring. Which, for the record, is not a defect, but an aesthetic choice. It would be easier to tell if you snapped a photo of the side of the jacket without your arm in it. If the ripples are still there, then you have shirring. If not (and again, it's hard to tell from the photo you have, but it's not hard to tell if it was on purpose) then you might have some pulling in the shoulder, but since this is bespoke, that's pretty unlikely.

http://www.bespokenn.com/post/5277648787/what-is-a-neapolitan-jacket

Look at shoulders in the jacket from the link. You'll notice the distinctive ripples of shirring at the shoulder compared to say, most other jackets which have perfect lines at the shoulder.

 

[brightoner]

Can my suit jacket sleeves be lengthened if my tailor has already shortened them? How much longer should they be?

 

[Veremund]



Can my suit jacket sleeves be lengthened if my tailor has already shortened them? How much longer should they be?

They should not be a single millimeter longer. They're perfect as is.

 

[brightoner]

They should not be a single millimeter longer. They're perfect as is.

Glad to hear it, thanks! I am driving myself nuts trying to get the proportions right for my wedding. Is the shirt sleeve length good too?

 

[dragulievic]

becnal is right, to me it seems perfect as well.
both the suit and shirt sleeves are good imo

 

[Veremund]



Glad to hear it, thanks! I am driving myself nuts trying to get the proportions right for my wedding. Is the shirt sleeve length good too?

Perfect.

 

[Cedric]

Gents,

I would like to taper and slim down the legs of some of my suit pants. see pics.
How doable is this? I am freaking out at the thought that the tailor ruining them or something.