SWD Discussion Thread for Tailoring

[eazye]

Thrifted this jacket yesterday, thought you guys might get a kick out of it.

 

[clee1982]

Edward Sexton DEFINITELY NOT bespoke, in any case for the more bold crowd here

Edward Sexton Bespoke Bright Yellow Suit with Peaked Lapels and Side Adjusters | eBay

<p>An absolutely stunning bright yellow peak lapelled suit from one of the finest tailors in the world, Edward Sexton. In good condition, with little signs of wear as shown in the photographs. I don’t believe this suit has ever been worn. Beautifully designed with side adjusters on the trousers...

www.ebay.com

 

[hendrix]

 

[kindofyoung]

Another batch

 

[clee1982]

Paul Stuart Blue Flannel Wool Gold Button Dbl Breasted Blazer Size 39R | eBay

Length is 32 in. Sleeve Length is 24.5 in. Shoulder to Shoulder is 18 in.

www.ebay.com

and more recent stuff that might not really work in a swd way but I always like phineas cole

Paul Stuart PHINEAS COLE 38S 32 x 29 BLUE 2 BUTTON Striped WOOL SUIT | eBay

Leg opening: 8”. Inseam: 29” 2” cuff. Armpit to armpit: 20”. Length from back (excluding collar): 30”. Waist across: 16.5”.

www.ebay.com

 

[Mr Tickle]

Maybe this is the right thread for this?

I bought these two summer-weight suits recently, then decided to mix them up ...
Does this work? (obviously trousers need shortening but haven't made up my mind about keeping them yet!)

 

[chinabandz]

looking for a linen /fresco suit for summer. what brands would you guys suggest to search for on ebay?

 

[breakaway01]

looking for a linen /fresco suit for summer. what brands would you guys suggest to search for on ebay?

Linen and fresco are very different fabrics. Fresco usually more tailored/formal (smoother, much less wrinkling), linen inherently more casual. What is the look you’re going for?

 

[chinabandz]

Linen and fresco are very different fabrics. Fresco usually more tailored/formal (smoother, much less wrinkling), linen inherently more casual. What is the look you’re going for?

you're right. pretty broad question. I would say I am going for a more tailored look. A bit swanky looking maybe. So if its linen would have to be a blend I believe
heres a CDG linen suit I found that fits the bill

 

[clee1982]

If they’re truly linen it’s going to looks pretty winkle around sleeve elbow in about no time. Mohair would be better, unless your linen is like wool/silk/linen or poly blend