SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[tmckay2]

I have the charcoal soft parka you are looking at. It is fairly warm and I'd say is well-suited to the coldest winter weather where I am (~35-40F) but I wouldn't use it for anything colder than that. I bought the parka in a size 42, and it fits well for layering with knitware or a shirt but I'd size up if you're looking to wear it over a suit (I'm a size 42 Slim for Sport Coats). I can't comment on your question about snow as it doesn't snow where I am but I'd say generally that wool is naturally somewhat water-resistant.

One last thing to note is that while the hood is removable I think it looks better in general with the hood on.



Sorry - not trying to trollbait here, but with this being the same price as a Barbour Bedale at MSRP (and currently it's looking like you can get the Bedale on sale for around $300USD), what is the value proposition of the waxed touring jacket? I do understand that it has a removable zip out quilted layer and a belt which the Barbour Bedale doesn't have - but if you can get the "real deal" for $300, why would you buy the Spier and Mackay version at $398 MSRP?

Thank you for the information!

 

[abantigen]

Anyone planning on visiting the new store next week? I'm curious if they will carry more current season tailored clothing on the floor. I used to go to the previous store but it seemed like all the items I wanted to check out were in the warehouse.

 

[chiggyv]

Anyone planning on visiting the new store next week? I'm curious if they will carry more current season tailored clothing on the floor. I used to go to the previous store but it seemed like all the items I wanted to check out were in the warehouse.

Curious about this as well. Hoping to drop in tomorrow and will report back.

 

[tmckay2]

I have the charcoal soft parka you are looking at. It is fairly warm and I'd say is well-suited to the coldest winter weather where I am (~35-40F) but I wouldn't use it for anything colder than that. I bought the parka in a size 42, and it fits well for layering with knitware or a shirt but I'd size up if you're looking to wear it over a suit (I'm a size 42 Slim for Sport Coats). I can't comment on your question about snow as it doesn't snow where I am but I'd say generally that wool is naturally somewhat water-resistant.

One last thing to note is that while the hood is removable I think it looks better in general with the hood on.



Sorry - not trying to trollbait here, but with this being the same price as a Barbour Bedale at MSRP (and currently it's looking like you can get the Bedale on sale for around $300USD), what is the value proposition of the waxed touring jacket? I do understand that it has a removable zip out quilted layer and a belt which the Barbour Bedale doesn't have - but if you can get the "real deal" for $300, why would you buy the Spier and Mackay version at $398 MSRP?

Sorry to bring this back around, but on the soft parkas how does the hood remove? Does it leave an ugly zipper or something where you can see that a hood should attach there?

 

[Definite3908]

I have a few questions about fit. This is a 38R Slim. Should I get the 40R Slim? As for the return policy, it looks like the first return is free. But for suits, each return is $14.95. Is that per suit or per order?

 

[kingindelco]

I recently discovered Spier & Mackay and I'm really liking it so far. I've got high rise trousers, the balmacaan coat, and some merino sweaters. All are fantastic.

I am now thinking about purchasing a suit. I went to suitsupply because I'm in the US. The Havana 42 jacket fit very good. My issue with SS is the pants. They aren't great. I see that SM offers some suits with high rise pants, which is enticing. Would the slim Neo cut suit jacket fit similar to the Havana? What would the differences be?

 

[jql888]

Sorry to bring this back around, but on the soft parkas how does the hood remove? Does it leave an ugly zipper or something where you can see that a hood should attach there?

It is attached with a zipper.

 

[BB_Adept]

I have a few questions about fit. This is a 38R Slim. Should I get the 40R Slim? As for the return policy, it looks like the first return is free. But for suits, each return is $14.95. Is that per suit or per order?
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If anything, this already looks too large, but if I were you, I would keep it.


Considering the touring jacket questions:
I recently purchased the "non touring" waxed jacket. It's a very nice jacket. I owned Barbour in the past, but I think I like this one better. Partly because it does not have a Barbour label. I usually wear XL (which I also purchased )and I wish I had purchased L, it's too large for me around the back and the sleeves are too long too. Since I live in Germany, returning is quite expensive and I just kept it. However, I might even buy another one in the future.