Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

[Journeyman]

I have wide shoulders, a skinny waist, and wide thighs. If I find a suit that fits my shoulders, the waist is often far too big. If I find pants that fit my thighs, I need a significant taper, and the pants are often too long. Bit annoying for sure.

I know your pain, as I was similar when I was young - until an indulgent lifestyle and middle-aged spread evened up my measurements!

It's not that hard to have a jacket brought in through the sides to give more shape to the waist.

With regard to the trousers, a number of companies now sell "suit separates" and I think that MJ Bale is one such company. Rather than selling a size 40 jacket with size 34 trousers as a set, it's now often possible to mix-and-match with sizing in the same suit fabric, so you can get a size 40 jacket with size 32 or 36 trousers (as an example, depending on what you need).

I used to wear trousers with a 30- or 32-inch waist but due to my cycling, I usually had to get the size up (so 32 or 34) and then get the trousers taken in at the waist. Once again, this is a pretty simple procedure for any capable tailor and should not cost much.

With regard to trouser length, pretty much everyone needs to have trousers taken up so that's not unusual at all. It does amuse (and frustrate) me, though, that as jacket or trouser size gets larger, the sleeves and legs usually get longer. Just because you're larger around the chest and waist doesn't mean that you've got long arms and legs!

 

[Reniliaz]

Just because you're larger around the chest and waist doesn't mean that you've got long arms and legs!

Amen.

Thanks for the detailed advice! Can't wait to do a little bit of indulging myself when I can afford to, and let the tummy out a little

 

[BananaKing]

Hi gents, looking for advice on how to salvage this white shirt which has been turned a slight pink hue in the washing machine. Kamakura OCBD

Is it possible to get this white again or as an inferior alternative turn it properly pink?

Edit: the picture doesn't seem very representative. In person it is clearly not white, but not quite an acceptable off white either. A subtle pink hue that is jarring.

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

@BananaKing Have you tried a day long soak in Nappisan or some similar product.

 

[The Chai]

Hi gents, looking for advice on how to salvage this white shirt which has been turned a slight pink hue in the washing machine. Kamakura OCBD

Is it possible to get this white again or as an inferior alternative turn it properly pink?

Edit: the picture doesn't seem very representative. In person it is clearly not white, but not quite an acceptable off white either. A subtle pink hue that is jarring.

Wear it as is for the spezz ?

 

[BananaKing]

@BananaKing Have you tried a day long soak in Nappisan or some similar product.

GF I haven't tried anything yet. Open to suggestions as to where to start and what *not* to do. I can try nappisan. How does bleach go?

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

GF I haven't tried anything yet. Open to suggestions as to where to start and what *not* to do. I can try nappisan. How does bleach go?

I would try Nappisan first not found of bleach as a stain remover.

 

[The Ernesto]

Libertine has a concession in Myer in Melbourne now.

 

[tobiasj]

Hey fellas, new member, first message. Based in Melbourne. Hope you're all well.

Finally secured work after graduation, and I'm looking to buy an MTM suit.

I understand this is a bit of a repetitive question (I've checked out many threads on multiple forums on this topic), but it's a big purchase for me and I want to make sure it's right.

Is there a consensus on the best option(s) for an MTM suit/OTR suit with alterations, around the $1000 mark? I just read a reccommendation of SuitSupply in the previous pages but they have no stores in Melbourne.

I have seen frequent mentions of Oscar Hunt and Suit Supply; are these my best options are this price point? Are there any superior or similar options?

Cheers. Help is deeply appreciated.

This forum is a bit down on local MTM lately . OTR stuff doesn't fit me either, and so I know how much time and money you can waste trying to find OTR options that fit, or having alterations done that don't work out. For People Like Us I think places like Suit Shop or Oscar Hunt are good value. For the same amount of money, two suits that fit perfectly is far better than four that don't, or don't quite.

 

[The Ernesto]

This forum is a bit down on local MTM lately . OTR stuff doesn't fit me either, and so I know how much time and money you can waste trying to find OTR options that fit, or having alterations done that don't work out. For People Like Us I think places like Suit Shop or Oscar Hunt are good value. For the same amount of money, two suits that fit perfectly is far better than four that don't, or don't quite.

Totally agree. If off the rack with some alts works then that's fantastic, but most OTR stuff doesn't work for me now.

 

[The Ernesto]

But for anyone looking, MJB has some big discounts right now:

Sale Suit Separates

For men’s fashion or timeless style, a well-cut, classic suit is your ally. Browse our men’s suit sale & buy suit separates to last for years to come.

www.mjbale.com

 

[discomute]

I have wide shoulders, a skinny waist, and wide thighs. If I find a suit that fits my shoulders, the waist is often far too big. If I find pants that fit my thighs, I need a significant taper, and the pants are often too long. Bit annoying for sure.

Cheers

Similar. I found success with TJ Lewin suits where you can buy a slim fit jacket with regular pants. I think if your thighs and waist are exceptionally disproportionate you can buy the bigger type and pay for a tailor to take them in. You'll need them hemmed anyway (they are sold unhemmed).

There are only 2 suits right now that can do this, so either PM me or get use TJ online's chat function with one of the customer service people.

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

Ian Nessick 28 Oxford st Paddington is having a 70% off sale. Pleated white linen trousers(sigh) shirts and jackets. Well worth a look.

 

[Reniliaz]

Spent some time reading up some few hundred pages of this thread; feel like I'm learning a lot about sartorialism just reading these posts (whether I'm being misguided or not is another matter entirely). Looking forward to building up a decent wardrobe and styling like some of the folk here.

Also, feels appropriate to have one of my first few posts on SF be a quick fit pic. My current one and only suit that I've used for everything. Godwin Charli, haphazardly altered with the first option for alterations I saw. Have to tighten my belt mucho tight to avoid my pants from falling, probably need some further alterations.

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

Anniversary dinner with Mrs GF at Pilot in Ainslie. Definitely recommend it for excellent food and ambiance.

Jacket from OH which I had taken in this week. Shirt by Anthony Squire, linen trousers by Lands End shoes Allen Edmonds.