The Anderson & Sheppard Expatriates Thread

[lordsuperb]

 

[kylepw]

Curious if folks ask their tailors to accommodate for knitwear when making winter commissions or if it’s ever brought up by the tailor, specifically English tailors?

 

[Krish the Fish]

If that’s how you intend to wear it, I don’t see why you wouldn’t bring it up. I wouldn’t assume that my cutter would expect that I would be wearing a sweater under my jacket unless I brought one with me to a fitting. I imagine the cynical side of me would think he would find ample excuse to sell me a commission of an overcoat (and it wouldn’t take much to sell me on it)

 

[kylepw]

If that’s how you intend to wear it, I don’t see why you wouldn’t bring it up. I wouldn’t assume that my cutter would expect that I would be wearing a sweater under my jacket unless I brought one with me to a fitting. I imagine the cynical side of me would think he would find ample excuse to sell me a commission of an overcoat (and it wouldn’t take much to sell me on it)

Fair point. I doubt many people would wear their winter-weight bespoke jackets exclusively with thick knitwear. However, let's say someone did specify that they want to wear a sweater. Then, when they opt to wear a shirt, the jacket would likely fit bigger than intended. That's why I'm bringing it up, primarily. Curious about any related experiences out there.

 

[Concordia]

If you are commissioning a tweed jacket, you may well get a question about that.

 

[NorwRichard]

Curious if folks ask their tailors to accommodate for knitwear when making winter commissions or if it’s ever brought up by the tailor, specifically English tailors?

I actually asked exactly that question for my last commission, though italian tailor. It was a tweed jacket commission. I am quite happy with the result. Room for a sweater without feeling too tight, without a sweater it is still so shaped that no one would question it, and very comfortable.

 

[NorwRichard]

 

[ladislav.jancik]

However, let's say someone did specify that they want to wear a sweater. Then, when they opt to wear a shirt, the jacket would likely fit bigger than intended.

That's inevitable. There will always be some compromise when it comes to how your jacket fits. However, you can achieve a good result with and without a sweater.

 

[aristoi bcn]

Has someone ordered trousers with this feature (belt made in the same cloth as the trousers)? Picture is from a suit from A&S:

 

[aristoi bcn]

Duplicate

 

[Concordia]

A Gurkha belt, more or less? I'd feel more confident having that in summer weight. Even better, with the cheesy HK addition of non-skid inside the waist band.

 

[aristoi bcn]

A Gurkha belt, more or less? I'd feel more confident having that in summer weight. Even better, with the cheesy HK addition of non-skid inside the waist band.

I don’t think it’s a gurkha belt. It’s rather an independent standard belt made out of the same cloth as the trousers.

 

[Concordia]

Curious. Haven't seen that in their shop, but that doesn't mean an enterprising client hasn't talked them into it.

 

[lordsuperb]

Has someone ordered trousers with this feature (belt made in the same cloth as the trousers)? Picture is from a suit from A&S:

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Steed made me something similar, I’ll take a picture once I take out my winter wardrobe.

 

[Concordia]

Steed made me something similar, I’ll take a picture once I take out my winter wardrobe.

Still swimming weather in DC?