SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[losrockets]

Confused by the wide peak lapel on the tux, do people think it's classic or too trendy?

 

[SJR3]

Confused by the wide peak lapel on the tux, do people think it's classic or too trendy?

Absolutely classic. The lapels are perfect. Any smaller and I'd have been disappointed. It's exactly what I expected.

 

[jankdc]

Confused by the wide peak lapel on the tux, do people think it's classic or too trendy?

Both. Right now it feels trendy as a rebuke of the recent super slim lapel craze that is finally on a decline. However in a couple of years it will feel classic.

 

[James1051]

Can anyone do a compare/contrast of the Moon Flannel trousers and the VBC flannels?
thanks much appreciated

 

[James1051]

and another thing...

Id like to try the merino sweaters, which are very fairly priced. Do I get the bundle price if I buy1 V-neck and 1 cardigan? the bundle pricing is a bit of a mystery

 

[JustinW]

I put up a little write up on my site about the moleskin trousers if anyone is interested in checking it out. Link is in my sig.

TLDR version in case you don’t: they are awesome

Camel moleskin, navy tweed jacket, grey oxford.

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Thanks for sharing these pics. I wore my camel moleskins yesterday and, after comparing to your photos, I think in future I will order Contemporary Fit then consider having the tailor add a small taper from knee to hem. While not ‘skinny’ I think the slim might be the wrong silhouette for my build.

While I wouldn’t do it on moleskin, the crease and cuffs actually don’t look too bad either!

 

[bobbyz]

Hey guys,

Looking to build up my suit wardrobe. Hoping that folks with real world experience with them they could share to break the tie on my choices

Blue/red prince of wales - https://www.spierandmackay.com/blue-red-prince-of-wales-check-contemporary-fit.html
vs.
Navy blue sharkskin - https://www.spierandmackay.com/navy-blue-sharkskin-contemporary-fit.html

Grey speck (Is this more blue or grey?) https://www.spierandmackay.com/grey-speck-contemporary-fit.html
vs.
Medium gray sharkskin - https://www.spierandmackay.com/medium-gray-sharkskin-contemporary-fit.html

Guabello Gray/Burgundy check - https://www.spierandmackay.com/guabello-gray-burgundy-check-7256.html
vs.
Guabello Gray check - https://www.spierandmackay.com/guabello-gray-check-contemporary-fit.html
vs.
Brown prince of wales - https://www.spierandmackay.com/brown-prince-of-wales-contemporary-fit-6778.html

 

[Burzan]

Thanks for sharing these pics. I wore my camel moleskins yesterday and, after comparing to your photos, I think in future I will order Contemporary Fit then consider having the tailor add a small taper from knee to hem. While not ‘skinny’ I think the slim might be the wrong silhouette for my build.

While I wouldn’t do it on moleskin, the crease and cuffs actually don’t look too bad either!

Thanks!

The contemporary is a great fit if you have some leg size. I was actually tapering previous pairs to 7.5" but found that it just wasn't playing nice with my calves any more. Left the sizing as is on the moleskin pair and I think it works pretty well for my build so I won't taper going forward.

 

[exfalso]

I put up a little write up on my site about the moleskin trousers if anyone is interested in checking it out. Link is in my sig.

Personally, I think I would like the trousers without tapering, but that's probably just me. There is still a week left before I can pick up the navy moleskin suit from my tailor, but I am sure the suit will get a lot of wear this season.

 

[Burzan]

Personally, I think I would like the trousers without tapering, but that's probably just me. There is still a week left before I can pick up the navy moleskin suit from my tailor, but I am sure the suit will get a lot of wear this season.

I didn't taper them, the moleskin are the stock 33 contemporary leg opening.

 

[exfalso]

I didn't taper them, the moleskin are the stock 33 contemporary leg opening.

I see. I just remembered a previous conversation on reducing the leg opening (which I think did happen?) -- I just personally like a bit more room down the knees, although it is always hard to judge from the photos.

 

[Burzan]

I see. I just remembered a previous conversation on reducing the leg opening (which I think did happen?) -- I just personally like a bit more room down the knees, although it is always hard to judge from the photos.

You are right, I used to taper to 7.5" but was trying them out unaltered this time. It's a fine line to keep a balance with my larger thighs and the leg opening with my size 8 feet. 16" opening might be the right choice for me in trousers. Though I still like more taper on casual pants like chinos and denim.

 

[exfalso]

You are right, I used to taper to 7.5" but was trying them out unaltered this time. It's a fine line to keep a balance with my larger thighs and the leg opening with my size 8 feet. 16" opening might be the right choice for me in trousers. Though I still like more taper on casual pants like chinos and denim.

I agree -- definitely works well casually.

By the way, how well do the moleskin trousers hold the crease?

 

[Burzan]

I agree -- definitely works well casually.

By the way, how well do the moleskin trousers hold the crease?

Not bad at all, the photos I took were actually close to the end of my work day. I had been wearing them around the office and at my desk for probably 6-7 hours before the pics. You get some creasing at the crotch and behind the knees like any casual fabric but the crease still looked good at the knee after a lot of sitting.

 

[exfalso]

Not bad at all, the photos I took were actually close to the end of my work day. I had been wearing them around the office and at my desk for probably 6-7 hours before the pics. You get some creasing at the crotch and behind the knees like any casual fabric but the crease still looked good at the knee after a lot of sitting.

That's nice -- I shouldn't have forgotten to ask my tailor to press them. A bit more work for me I guess.