A laundromat?
An alterations tailor will likely measure you for free, but what most people do is go to someplace that sells suits, let them measure you and/or try on a few suits in your size. Different suits fit different so try on a few different cuts. In the interest of full disclosure...
I spent a day in Minneapolis hunting the majority of the thrift stores. I picked up a couple shirts, ties, blazers from various stores, but at one of my last stops, I hit the motherload.
Behold, a couple of cool 3 pieces:
Doncaster Exclusive, Livington's Big Duluth, 44L (it's a little...
I may need to look up Joe the Tailor in Milwaukee.
I go to an Italian tailor in Madison, WI. He can do some phenominal things, and I've been going to him for many years and he knows exactly how I like my clothes. I general get a deal as I've been a loyal customer for so long. However even...
Well I'm always happy to sell to someone who will appreciate! I have trouble parting with my clothes, but once I make up my mind that it's going, I want it gone!
It's either a 42 or 44. Here are the measurements:
Vintage Tropic Hall
Back length: 32"
Shoulder to shoulder: 18.5"
Full sleeve: 33.5"
Sleeve: 26"
Back: 23"
Chest: 23"
Waist: 34"
Inseam: 30" with cuffs and material to let out
I usually do Buy It Now/Best Offer auctions.
I was told the exact same thing on the other forum.
If I decide to flip it, is it worth anything?
I need to see if the pants fit, or can easily be altered to fit. They seem a little small.
Grey/Steel Blue Pinstripe 42L
Levi Strauss & Co Made in the USA
Back length: 33"
Shoulder to shoulder: 18"
Full sleeve: 34"
Sleeve: 26.5"
Back: 22"
Chest: 22"
Waist: 34"
Inseam: 34"
Khaki 42R (not marked)
Hart Schaffner & Marx, The Hub, Robert E Schmitz, Madison, Viracle...
This was my thrift store find today, along with a basic gray 52L for my best friend who is larger.
The only tag says Tropic Hall. Only the sleeves of the jacket and the sides around the sleeves are lined.
What is it? What would you call it? What might the fabric be? What would you...
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