The Anderson & Sheppard Expatriates Thread

[Murlsquirl]

I have seen Steed on three very different body types. Vox's athletic build, Mr. Six's slim build, and a guy whose username I can't remember who, and I don't think he would be offended by this description, is more generously proportioned. He had a slate blue three-piece that made him look like a million bucks. And the latter two are people I've seen IRL, so no photo distortion involved.

Edwin cuts a nice suit.

I look dead sexy in Steed....you can take my word for it

This thread has seen more activity over the last few days than it has the last few years.

 

[dieworkwear]

I’m not going to come to a Legend of Zelda thread in search of a completely objective opinion on Link's tailoring vs. the little old man that cuts my stuff in Naples. But when I see Link, all I see is a chest and arms

 

[lordsuperb]

Shug,

Of course Edwin cuts a nice suit. I’m not going to come to Steeds thread in search of a completely objective opinion on Steeds tailoring vs. the little old man that cuts my stuff in Naples. Still, I concede Steed cuts a nice suit.

Now, the question wasn’t really (and never was) who’s suit is nicer, cleaner, better tailored etc. The question is: does Steeds somewhat structured and full Chested cut flatter a barrel chested dude like Vox (or my humble self).

There was a thread on extended shoulders where @dieworkwear Derek went to great lengths to illustrate why @Slewfoot looked far better than @vox in their respective Steeds. And I agreed with his conclusion wholly.

I know @vox has reached Hallowed status on here and particularly on this thread, and I’m sure the whole mob will come after me, but his Steed fits in my opinion are largely “hit or miss”. With double breasted’s being more hit and SB less so.

Vox is just too “top heavy” in a lot of his Steed garments. Some of his fits downright remind me of a prize fighter suited up at weigh-in, albeit in an impeccably tailored suit.

Alan Bee

Alan,

I've been using Steed the past 5 years and can honestly say there's nothing structured about their garments. I will say that Steed built a lot of drape into my first jacket when I first started using them. I had them reduce the amount of drape on each order until got what I wanted. Most of the clothes they are posting these days have a smaller silhouette.

In regards to Vox, it looks like he's been progressing as a customer as he conveys his likes and dislikes.

Old vs New.

 

[sugarbutch]

I look dead sexy in Steed....you can take my word for it

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I know your shape has challenges of its own, but when something fits you, it's going to look good.

 

[Murlsquirl]

I know your shape has challenges of its own, but when something fits you, it's going to look good.

Thanks, bud. It’s even more challenging now...I completely separated my previously good shoulder it’s a mess fit wise. Oh well...

How about those A’s!

 

[sugarbutch]

Aw, man...

I'm going to the A's game tomorrow night!

 

[Mr. Six]

Thanks, bud. It’s even more challenging now...I completely separated my previously good shoulder it’s a mess fit wise. Oh well...

?‍♂️

I was going to respond to @sugarbutch’s list that he forgot about Dre Murl.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

I think Alan's stuff just looks too waisted. I don't think it has to do with the drop, just a more suppressed waist than a lot of us like on here. I do see what Alan means about Vox's chest, but I agree with Derek that it doesn't have to do with structured/unstructured tailoring.

 

[bourbonbasted]

I've passed kidney stones less arduous than the last five (!) pages.

Bill has spent tens of thousands of dollars on bespoke, entrusting Steed to replicate a look he clearly favors. This look is shaped from the years of free time he has dedicated to creating an uncomfortable understanding of classic dress and decorum, all of which the poor Steed boys have to channel into every garment they make for him. A testament to their patience and partnership, the tailoring is objectively very well-executed, thanks to their combined decades of experience. And after all that, hours have been spent in vaguely aristocratic pastoral settings to perfectly capture not just the construction and fit, but the elitist spirit of the clothes. It's almost as if all this effort is painstakingly aligned with exactly what Vox wants to get out of the bespoke experience.

But that can't be the case because he looked bulky that one time after a 17-course dinner. Dude's JV. He should burn his wardrobe.

 

[Alan Bee]

I think Alan's stuff just looks too waisted. I don't think it has to do with the drop, just a more suppressed waist than a lot of us like on here. I do see what Alan means about Vox's chest, but I agree with Derek that it doesn't have to do with structured/unstructured tailoring.

Booth, you make a fair point but I’ve come a long way in search of the optimal silhouette.

Also @dieworkwear Derek’s point is valid on the sharp silhouette. I’ve had to accommodate acres of space in my midsection to soften the silhouette (reduce the suppression) in more recent projects ....

Do bear in mind these are all summer garments (linen and 8/9oz wool) .....

I hope you guys excuse the minor hi-jack. I promise, we go back to Anderson Expat garments here on out ?

Alan Bee

 

[dfagdfsh]

Isn't there a significant difference in the weight and structure with a lot of these pieces? Vox lives in New England and you live in the Middle East. Silhouette aside, I have a suspicion that he's using thicker clothes and has fully lined pieces. Of course a heavyweight, lined flannel or tweed jacket is going to look "bulkier" than paper thin, unlined fresco.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Alan, are your suits made by Steed?

 

[9thsymph]

Isn't there a significant difference in the weight and structure with a lot of these pieces? Vox lives in New England and you live in the Middle East. Silhouette aside, I have a suspicion that he's using thicker clothes and has fully lined pieces. Of course a heavyweight, lined flannel or tweed jacket is going to look "bulkier" than paper thin, unlined fresco.

(i made this point right at the get-go because one of the vox/steed jackets alan posted is an 18oz tweed...)

 

[Alan Bee]

Alan, are your suits made by Steed?

Not at all Booth. I’m no Vox, I can not afford Steed ?

Just a Joe Average with an odd shape struggling to find the right garments that don’t make him look like an aging boxer ....

Alan Bee

 

[thatboyo]

Is Steed that expensive? I did check them out a few years ago and prices didn’t seem that bad.

Link below has MTM prices which for a two piece suit and at current GBP to USD rate is less than Drakes RTW

Made-To-Measure (MTM) Tailoring | Steed Bespoke Tailors

A Steed MTM garment will always be far superior to any suit you can buy off the rack. Unlike basic custom or made-to-measure garments that often have a vast array of limitations to customisation (on everything from style to cloth), here at Steed, you can get a custom suit closer than ever to a...

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