How often are 36S/38S high-quality staple suits/jackets sold on B&S?

[Icehawk]

Originally Posted by LennonMcCartney

please sell me a 38s rlbl or rlpl, k' thanks.

I would if I could since RLBL don't fit me. I've seen plenty on B&S though and I believe there are one or two right now. Trust me it's frustrating how many 40 & 42s you see!

You MUST either use the search or go back multiple pages as there is a strict no bump rule on sales threads. If you are just looking at page 1 or 2 you are missing out unless you are checking daily.

 

[LennonMcCartney]

Will look, thanks. If you have a direct link that would be awesome. EDIT: i saw the db that Trini is selling, if that's what you're referring to.

 

[Pieceofsand]

what's constitute the difference between a 36 and a 38? Their measurement seem very similar. Will somebody mind to clarify this for me?

 

[Master-Classter]

more often then not, not much unfortunately. I find many "36's" are more like 38's. I have to search for 34's to find a true 36. http://cgi.ebay.com/KITON-NAPOLI-SUI...item563bdfb78f http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-SARTORIA-PAR...item588ab44fa8 http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-SARTORIA-PAR...item5196d617b8

 

[D Yizz]

Originally Posted by Master-Classter

more often then not, not much unfortunately. I find many "36's" are more like 38's. I have to search for 34's to find a true 36. http://cgi.ebay.com/KITON-NAPOLI-SUI...item563bdfb78f http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-SARTORIA-PAR...item588ab44fa8 http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-SARTORIA-PAR...item5196d617b8
Exactly. I laugh when I see a "36" suit with 18" shoulders. I've tried on 36 jackets that fit me like a tent even in the chest. However, I've tried on vintage suits that are even narrower than some current 34's.

 

[Icehawk]

Originally Posted by LennonMcCartney

Will look, thanks. If you have a direct link that would be awesome. EDIT: i saw the db that Trini is selling, if that's what you're referring to.

That is just one of many threads, sorry I am not going to do your work for you - just keep going farther back and be willing to pop into any thread that has a brand/style you are interested in. I promise you there are at least 3 more current threads with stuff in your size like Tweedydon and Whusurdaddy and some Isaiah or Polo blazer thread.

I wish more people would list size(s) in the post title, or at least in the first sentence so when you do a hover you can see without needing to clickthrough. I check twice daily so I can see anything that pops up without having to dig too much.


I agree regarding sizing - I just go by shoulder measurement (~17" for me) and worry about the rest later since I've seen everything from a 34-40 with my #s. WTF is up with a 38 with 18"+ shoulders though??? Also, I'm pretty thin but do they really expect a 36 to be a drop 7? I haven't been a 29" waist since I was about 14. I'm a 31 now...

 

[Master-Classter]

it's always the shoulders that get me. I need a 16.5, 17's sort of acceptable. But 17.5-18??? with a 19.5-20 chest? that's a 38 and I don't care what the label says.

 

[Viral]

for those interested, I'll be putting up a about 7-10 items in 36S/R this weekend. Just need to find time to take pics, measurements, etc.

Suits and sportcoats *new and used*........

 

[Meis]

Originally Posted by Master-Classter

it's always the shoulders that get me. I need a 16.5, 17's sort of acceptable. But 17.5-18??? with a 19.5-20 chest? that's a 38 and I don't care what the label says.

This. I see so many suits in B&S, ebay, and real life that have huge shoulders for a 36... and yeah like you said I see alot marked "36" that are more like a 38... and larger than alot of slim 38's. Are there really that many guys who wear a 36 that have really wide shoulders?
In general I find that it's pretty hard to find a 36 that's a true 36, with shoulders of 17 or less, and fits slim in both the jacket and the pants.

As far as the OP- I occasionally browse MC B&S... and its quite rare to see a true 36 and if it appears it doesn't last long especially if its at a reasonable price.

 

[Master-Classter]

got one that might interest you guys... The suit is from Sartoria Partenopea Suit, size 34S. Measurements chest 38, shoulders 16.5, back length 28, pants waist 28... pic posted below. Asking price $900. Email vittorio nahum [morigimilano@gmail dot com]. I have no afiliation, I just saw his stuff and emailed to ask if he had a 34s (fits like a 36s) These guys make Kiton and such. Check their ebay store - http://myworld.ebay.ca/morigimilano/

 

[gsxrlawyer]

I think we need a 36s/38s support group. However, it's more likely that we'd snatch things up before telling anyone because actual 36s measurements in staples seem hard to come by.

I don't know if anyone is in the South Florida area, but the off 5th saks at sawgrass has a decent amount of 36s (although most is calvin klein and saks house brand stuff) with the occasional mainline zegna or armani available. The barneys outlet also has a decent amount of 36s in stock (but most is their piatelli stuff) with the occasional hickey freeman stuff.

I keep forgetting to go into the zegna outlet, but they might have some 36s. The bloomington outlet usually has canalis on the racks, but I don't think I've seen a 36s yet, and most are sportcoats rather than staple suits.

 

[Icehawk]

Originally Posted by gsxrlawyer

I think we need a 36s/38s support group. However, it's more likely that we'd snatch things up before telling anyone because actual 36s measurements in staples seem hard to come by.

I don't know if anyone is in the South Florida area, but the off 5th saks at sawgrass has a decent amount of 36s (although most is calvin klein and saks house brand stuff) with the occasional mainline zegna or armani available. The barneys outlet also has a decent amount of 36s in stock (but most is their piatelli stuff) with the occasional hickey freeman stuff.

I keep forgetting to go into the zegna outlet, but they might have some 36s. The bloomington outlet usually has canalis on the racks, but I don't think I've seen a 36s yet, and most are sportcoats rather than staple suits.

I hate giving away my Miami "secret" but the Dolphin Mall Bloomies outlet has a full rack worth of 36/S and a lot of it is good. The Saks and NM there are mostly worthless for our sizes other than shirts/pants/etc but shoes and suits/SCs they are way limited. I passed on three blazers last weekend at Bloomingdales since I don't need them but damn that Roda & Aquascutum fit and felt great. Wish I had splurged on the Corneliani suit 36S I tried a month or two ago there, that thing made me look

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Uh, if you like Hickey they always have a ton at Saks. I find them to be a giant box.

I gotta hit up Sawgrass sometime though as I do love some of the brands Barneys carry.

 

[rnoldh]

My size 38 days are a distant memory

But this thought came to mind.

There are often 38S and ( less so ) 36S items listed in the B & S forum.

One thing for sure is that you will almost always do better in the SF B & S Forum than in Ebay or other reselling venues.

Has anyone ever noticed the large amount of people that seem to constantly scan the B & S Forum? I think there are 345 watching right now ( and that does not include lurkers ).

I think it is safe to say that the word has gotten out that there are opportunities for fabulous buys on B & S, though obviously not every listing is a fabulous buy.

I think aportnoy is a 40R ( formerly a 42R ), and singlechange is a 38R. Someone that immediately pounced on their sales listings could have gotten quite a bit of super quality items at amazing prices, and they are just 2 examples of great sellers. And there are many other amazing sellers ( including 36S and 38S sellers ) that people are constantly waiting to see if they list anything for sale.

If you are looking for 36S items, I assume you are are relatively short. Do you need ties? I might have some short conservative ties ( like 52 to 55 inches in length ). If I can find them and you need them, they are yours.

 

[phxlawstudent]

Originally Posted by Pieceofsand

what's constitute the difference between a 36 and a 38? Their measurement seem very similar. Will somebody mind to clarify this for me?
The only real difference is a 36 is slightly shorter and the chest is more narrow. A marked 38 usually has a 40 to 42" actual chest measurement, while a significant number of 36's have a 38" actual chest measurement, making it unwearable for me. Even though the shoulder is 18". Which is ridiculous. edit: What exactly is the search term for 38s? I always get no matches when I type 38s in the search box. "38 s" doesn't work. And 38 s gives me a bunch of crud.

 

[Pieceofsand]

^^ does the shoulder width come concern as a factor? Meaning that, does a 36 have a certain range of shoulder measurements and a 38 have a range of measurements?

I was at the only local men's apparel store today, and the ******* lady there was clueless on what I had to ask her. Her didn't know what bespoke meant, she didn't know shat and she called me a petite figure I found it very offensive, I told her I was slim.