SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[Rhodia]

As with most things S&M, the answer is "it depends". I too am 42-44 and have the chunky cardigan from FW2020 in L. This year I had ordered the blue donegal in L which was comically small, then XL whic was still too tight, and ended up with XXL to get a comparable fit. My recent post history should have a few images.

I also had ordered the cotton shawl collar cardigan (cable knit version) earlier this year in XL but returned it as it was too small.

I am 42-44 and wear XL in all SM sweaters (cardigan, merino turtleneck & polos, etc.). I have the chunky cotton cardigan from Spring 23 (not cable). I based my size on the measurements. Large equates with 42 according to SM, but the chest is 44.1". Unless I want a skin-tight sweater, therefore, XL is the only way to go.

Cannot imagine you fitting into anything in M.

 

[carterneeld]

I'm in NYC, there's a great tailor I go to who charges only 50 dollars to do handmade buttonholes on both sleeves. I had all my sportcoats, Spier and others, done at his shop. Maybe you can reach out to him, and see if he does mail order alterations.

Would love to hear who this is, as I’m in. YC as well.

 

[Connemara]

Does anyone remember when the big sale started last year? Is it around Black Friday or was it earlier in November?

 

[Moo Wenwu]

Happened to me before and oddly enough with the same jacket lol. I contacted them and they sent me a new set

Yeah I just contacted them, and they're sending me a new set too. Glad to know it's not just me though.

 

[Don L]

Any feedback on the suede Trucker fit? Im on the fence about trying a 44 since the 46's are all gone (no suprise).

Measurements seem small for the sizing and am wondering what real world experience shows? True to size or small?

 

[rob g]

Would love to hear who this is, as I’m in. YC as well.

Same, that's a great deal if the quality of the work is good

 

[Kansai22]

What I Wore Yesterday -

AM: Clissord fresco Neo cut
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PM: Midnight barathea tuxedo
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The Tux looks great. Are you wearing it with suspenders?

For everyone here what size larger than your normal pants size should you order if you plan to wear with braces?

 

[hysteria]

I'm interested in the new polo coat fit as well. Did you try the 38s from this year? Would you suggest sizing up to wear over tailoring as the website suggests, or buying your regular size?

I did and the 38s from this year fits bigger around the waist and shoulders than 38S from last year.
It would be fine if you wear a sportcoat underneath, but if not, then it's too big for me. I def wouldn't size up to wear over tailoring.

 

[wilcthree]

The Tux looks great. Are you wearing it with suspenders?

For everyone here what size larger than your normal pants size should you order if you plan to wear with braces?

Many thanks. Yes, wearing with braces. See link below for accessories run down:

https://www.styleforum.net/threads/the-state-of-black-tie-your-observations.275650/post-11599965

Here I’m wearing a 34 contemporary trouser, which is about 1-2 sizes larger than I normally wear. This means the waist is larger and rise higher, allowing them to better drape with the aid of the braces. Without them, they’d fall. Said drape is superb. I may start committing to the 34 contemporary given how good these turned out as I always wear my trousers with braces.

 

[gyasih]

Are the pants measurements actual size? For example, size 38 has a 39.5" waist?

 

[BlueSteel]

The Tux looks great. Are you wearing it with suspenders?

For everyone here what size larger than your normal pants size should you order if you plan to wear with braces?

I always wear my S&M trousers with braces - I just take my normal size, which is 38 Contemp.

I tried out the common advice to size up for braces...got a pair in 40 Contemp for this purpose, and...they looked terrible - just plain too big everywhere. Never did it again.

Here is a pic of 38 Contemp (my size without braces) S&M Minnis flannel trousers worn with braces (blue loden from Amide Hadelin by Albert Thurston):

 

[jellyroller]

I always wear my S&M trousers with braces - I just take my normal size, which is 38 Contemp.

I tried out the common advice to size up for braces...got a pair in 40 Contemp for this purpose, and...they looked terrible - just plain too big everywhere. Never did it again.

Here is a pic of 38 Contemp (my size without braces) S&M Minnis flannel trousers worn with braces (blue loden from Amide Hadelin by Albert Thurston):

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Are the shoes Dovers? What color?

 

[gyasih]

I always wear my S&M trousers with braces - I just take my normal size, which is 38 Contemp.

I tried out the common advice to size up for braces...got a pair in 40 Contemp for this purpose, and...they looked terrible - just plain too big everywhere. Never did it again.

Here is a pic of 38 Contemp (my size without braces) S&M Minnis flannel trousers worn with braces (blue loden from Amide Hadelin by Albert Thurston):

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Are the pants a true 38 waist? Good fit!!

 

[BlueSteel]

Are the shoes Dovers? What color?

Yes! EG Dovers in Antique Redwood.

 

[BlueSteel]

Are the pants a true 38 waist? Good fit!!

With these (and my other S&M trousers - a good few pairs) the waist measurement was exactly as indicated in the sizing chart on the website...so 39.5".