SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[CLH03]

On a quarter lined sportcoat with the high arm holes, anyone know if it's possible to get those adjusted to have a bit more room? Or is that cost prohibitive? 28 slim fits me well but with the high arm holes it's a little too snug all across the top

Probably not the armholes. Maybe need some room across the back?

 

[tmckay2]

Probably not the armholes. Maybe need some room across the back?

Seems like it's the arm holes though because getting my arms in it is tighter and then I can feel it pinch a little in the armpit. Doesn't happen with other 38 slims. I mean I'd prefer it be across the back as that can be adjust a little usually.

 

[St1X]

Seems like it's the arm holes though because getting my arms in it is tighter and then I can feel it pinch a little in the armpit. Doesn't happen with other 38 slims. I mean I'd prefer it be across the back as that can be adjust a little usually.

A tailor can lower the arm holes a bit and let it out on the back

 

[An Acute Style]

Holy heck they did a professional photo shoot with a real model and everything! View attachment 2127653

I think these shots highlight how poorly the trousers fit. The models look uncomfortable and awkward to me. Many of you on this thread look much better in your S&M trousers after sizing up and hitting the tailor. I imagine some people like their pants to fit this way, but this is big red flag for me. Not encouraging.

 

[weatherbear]

The models would look so much better in a contemporary fit of the same size

 

[JTrent82]

The models would look so much better in a contemporary fit of the same size

They put him in contemporary for the trouser photos but sized down

 

[capablebedroom]

I’m think of getting one of the core suits. How does the contemporary fit compare to Brooks Brothers’s Regent and Madison fits or J. Crew’s classic and relaxed fits? Are the garment dimensions accurate? I have large thighs, so I’m worried about the trousers.

 

[FlyingHorker]

I think these shots highlight how poorly the trousers fit. The models look uncomfortable and awkward to me. Many of you on this thread look much better in your S&M trousers after sizing up and hitting the tailor. I imagine some people like their pants to fit this way, but this is big red flag for me. Not encouraging.

I think most of us ITT do actually look this bad when we wear S&M trousers.

One thing I've learned on CM is 99% of us post in robo-pose. That's not a good representation of reality.

Take one step mid-stride and take a photo: that's how we're seen the vast majority of the time: in motion.

I did that once with my S&M fits, and I looked like the models in the product photos. That's when I realized I just look like the average suit guy downtown I probably critiqued like 8 years ago in my head.

 

[tmckay2]

I'm far from a fashion aficionado but I think you guys are splitting hairs critiquing the model photos. I don't see any unnatural pulling or tightness. How a pant fits standing vs sitting vs running vs walking is always going to some sort of compromise. Ideally you go in between to get it form fitted while also not too tight when seated or moving. 99% of people aren't going to be able to notice SLIGHT pinching when a person walks. I'd argue we have a bigger problem with baggy, frumpy dress wear for men as a society than we do with dress wear being slightly too slim, at least in the circles I operate in.

 

[classicoutfits]

I'm far from a fashion aficionado but I think you guys are splitting hairs critiquing the model photos. I don't see any unnatural pulling or tightness. How a pant fits standing vs sitting vs running vs walking is always going to some sort of compromise. Ideally you go in between to get it form fitted while also not too tight when seated or moving. 99% of people aren't going to be able to notice SLIGHT pinching when a person walks. I'd argue we have a bigger problem with baggy, frumpy dress wear for men as a society than we do with dress wear being slightly too slim, at least in the circles I operate in.

For me these photos were useful and I hope they do it for everything going forward, just thinking eventually they may bump up the prices to account for modeling

People have different tastes in fit, which is why I like menswear. For me, knowing how these garments fit based on weight and height help, if I had to buy these I would certainly go up, but that’s just me. Many of friends will buy the exact fit.

 

[tmckay2]

For me these photos were useful and I hope they do it for everything going forward, just thinking eventually they may bump up the prices to account for modeling

People have different tastes in fit, which is why I like menswear. For me, knowing how these garments fit based on weight and height help, if I had to buy these I would certainly go up, but that’s just me. Many of friends will buy the exact fit.

I agree that getting sizing info and a height and weight is very helpful. People still have different proportions but it gives a guideline. I hope it doesn't cause an increase in prices but I guess that does sort of make sense if it does.

 

[Ortip]

I'm far from a fashion aficionado but I think you guys are splitting hairs critiquing the model photos. I don't see any unnatural pulling or tightness. How a pant fits standing vs sitting vs running vs walking is always going to some sort of compromise. Ideally you go in between to get it form fitted while also not too tight when seated or moving. 99% of people aren't going to be able to notice SLIGHT pinching when a person walks. I'd argue we have a bigger problem with baggy, frumpy dress wear for men as a society than we do with dress wear being slightly too slim, at least in the circles I operate in.

This guy can't sit down without the trouser inseam completely splitting his nads and showing them off to the entire world.

And I'm not even sure there's enough room in the thigh to let him lift his leg further than he is already.

 

[tmckay2]

This guy can't sit down without the trouser inseam completely splitting his nads and showing them off to the entire world.

And I'm not even sure there's enough room in the thigh to let him lift his leg further than he is already.

I was only commenting based on the suit pictures shown above as I assumed that was what people were referencing.

 

[tmckay2]

Seems like after a quick look at their site the models generally sized down but went contemporary vs size up and go slim, perfectly fine strategy but measurements wise there isn't a huge difference except in rise. It's a little tricky when the model is basically between sizes at a 31 inch waist, debating between a 30 contemporary and a 32 slim there isn't a ton of difference in most messurements.

 

[dapperclassic]

Balmacaan, sized up.