Ongoing Bespoke Projects

[Flake]

He mentioned the side body caused more flare in the jacket skirt. Also, what are your thoughts on the recent raglan sleeve overcoat craze?

Interesting. I have more skirt flare with his jackets than with Despos.

 

[FlowableFill]

I just put a deposit on two jackets using these cloths.

Both will be single breasted with a barchetta pocket and besom side pockets. The blue will have a spalla camicia shoulder and the check will have a standard shoulder.

 

[aristoi bcn]

The check is more informal in colour and design. I would go more informal with the shoulder with this one.

But looking forward to your motivation for going the other way around.

 

[FlowableFill]

I didnt have any real motivation other than I like the way my tailor does a regular shoulder.

 

[Tzerkuso]

Sharing couple first fittings.

Cream suit in Irish linen, navy is LP hopsack.

The cream one needs more work obviously. I asked for a wider pant and straighter, possibly wider lapel, so more traditional Florentine style.

 

[JohnMRobie]

From the cutting table

 

[twuthetiger]

First bespoke suit from Whitcomb&Shaftsbury. It is a 14oz cloth from the Holland and Sherry worsted bunch. I wanted to make a classic navy suit since it’s the first. I think I should’ve went with dark brown horn buttons instead of the navy. What do y’all think regarding the fit? Any suggestions are welcome

 

[classicalthunde]

First bespoke suit from Whitcomb&Shaftsbury. It is a 14oz cloth from the Holland and Sherry worsted bunch. I wanted to make a classic navy suit since it’s the first. I think I should’ve went with dark brown horn buttons instead of the navy. What do y’all think regarding the fit? Any suggestions are welcome

I think, at least from a British perspective, that matching tonal buttons is standard for suits. Personally, I do matching tonal buttons on all suits and contrasting buttons on all sport coats

 

[SimonC]

Agree with @classicalthunde - I went all dandy and ordered an RAF blue suit with natural horn buttons and have second thoughts every time I wear it. Matching gives you little space for regret, and you can always change them if after a year or two that regret does arise

 

[JohnMRobie]

Agree with @classicalthunde - I went all dandy and ordered an RAF blue suit with natural horn buttons and have second thoughts every time I wear it. Matching gives you little space for regret, and you can always change them if after a year or two that regret does arise

As mentioned here - swapping out buttons is cheap. Agree with them though - Matching buttons is the way with suits. Especially a more formal workhorse.

 

[The_Schmidt]

Had the third fitting for my polo coat and winter trousers yesterday. And as last time, it was a whole lotta fun plus I might be able to collect the pieces next week!

(dont mind facial expressions by my tailor or me )

First the trousers:

There will be little adjustments in the back to remove some of the creases and have some better fit around the hips (its actually a bit loose right now):

My tailor has a special house style for side adjusers, "Hedi Style":

Now on to the coat:

Some adjustments will be made to the right shoulder (taken in 2mm) and arm:

The collar is not done yet obviously, but here is an impression:

And some bonus pics of details:

...and yes, we had some fun again

 

[Despos]

First bespoke suit from Whitcomb&Shaftsbury. It is a 14oz cloth from the Holland and Sherry worsted bunch. I wanted to make a classic navy suit since it’s the first. I think I should’ve went with dark brown horn buttons instead of the navy. What do y’all think regarding the fit? Any suggestions are welcome

The navy button is more somber and ok If you prefer black shoes with this suit.
The dark brown horn button I'm familiar with is subtle and wouldn't look out of place.
I wear dark brown shoes with a navy suit. Think brown for shoes and buttons has more character, IMO.

 

[Mr. Six]

Another vote that dark brown horn with a navy suit is nice. Matching navy horn is also good.

 

[Sreezy36]

First bespoke suit from Whitcomb&Shaftsbury. It is a 14oz cloth from the Holland and Sherry worsted bunch. I wanted to make a classic navy suit since it’s the first. I think I should’ve went with dark brown horn buttons instead of the navy. What do y’all think regarding the fit? Any suggestions are welcome

dark brown color #8 (not oxblood but the English dark brown button color code) matte horn buttons are the way to go for an all around suit. Black or Navy matte horn will be the safe bet but the color 8 is the most versatile. Almost a brown/black mix

 

[Despos]

dark brown color #8 (not oxblood but the English dark brown button color code) matte horn buttons are the way to go for an all around suit. Black or Navy matte horn will be the safe bet but the color 8 is the most versatile. Almost a brown/black mix
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