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  1. Mathematicus

    What are you wearing today??

    Today I wore a 2 piece suit made by Corneliani in a warm, mid-grey worsted in birdseye pattern. The suit was made in the early 90s for my father and passed to me. I managed to get it altered to be less boxy than it was and I'm rather satisfied (I only need to have sleeves tapered a bit). I wore...
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    1940's glen check sports jacket - small size

    Bump! I'm relisting this beauty as nobody wanted it. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232954708688
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    Sport Jackets/Blazers for Florida climate

    Granted. If one wants to put on a suit and a tie just because he likes the look, there is plenty of time during the year to do that without feeling discomfort. If you work in one of the few offices in which the dress code is strict, of course you need to choose wisely your wardrobe. It's easier...
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    Sport Jackets/Blazers for Florida climate

    Yes, seersucker is another viable option, even though I'm not an expert of it. The problem with most summer-weight suiting material is wrinkling and wear. Hopsack will fray easily, and cotton blends will show marks. Good linen might be more durable but the wrinkling amount is unbearable for a...
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    Sport Jackets/Blazers for Florida climate

    I've worn suits on a daily basis when I lived in Rome (which is one of the hottest cities of Italy during summer) so I can give some advice about suiting in warm weather. I have less experience with extreme humidity, though. My suggestion is to go with the most breathable and cool fabrics for...
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    The Thread to Display 1950s Suits

    Lucky you! That's a perfect timeless suit that you will be able to wear in every era without looking costumey! I've been looking for a good flannel suit for years but no luck so far!
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    The Thread to Display 1950s Suits

    Beautiful! Is it yours? You found a gem!
  9. Mathematicus

    Unfused collar advice-custom shirts

    I have had a similar experience with Natty's unfused collar shirts. First of all, I have to note that an unfused collar will always be more difficult to iron, as it will lose its proportions once washed and thus needs to be reshapen with the iron. However, I've come across that Natty's...
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    Show off the sports coats.

    Metatron, thanks for the advice, I'll definitely look forward a navy turtleneck - perhaps with gray/charcoal flannels? Oxxford, as far as I know, is one of the "heritage" American brands, whose defining style has hardly changed in the past 60 years. This jacket dates most probably from the end...
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    Interview Suit

    I second Metatron's suggestion to pair a "undertoned" suit with a colourful tie, The only additional suggestions I make are 1) the fit must be very good and 2) the tie shouldn't be evidently casual or out of proportions.
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    Show us their suits

    I'd be curious too. He's got a 30s suit with similar lapels, if I remember correctly. I find that shape very appealing (probably due to its symmetry) but it needs to respect very strict parameters to look good. The gorge line and the collar edge need to be sloped at the same angle with respect...
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    Show us their suits

    I'd agree with you, if the average guy knew how to recognise good tailoring. In this era where media saturate our minds with an ideal of minimal, skin-tight and form fitting clothes, people are absolutely clueless about the details that convey good tailoring or bad tailoring. For example...
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    The Thread to Display Your 1940s Suits

    Beautiful suit, indeed. It doesn't look off at all on you, to be honest, it is just a different silhouette than the one we are used to nowadays. If we think to this suit in the right viewpoint (that is, keeping in mind it is cut to enlarge the upper torso part), we realise that shoulders are...
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    Where to shop in LA?

    I'm absolutely not the right person to give advice, but I happen to know who might be the right person from California (I believe just from LA). He's very into the vintage world and surely could give you plenty of suggestions. He was an user of this forum but as far as I know he doesn't write...
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    Suit Supply MTM vs Harry Rosen MTM vs Spier & Mackay MTM

    I'm happy you were satisfied with the fit and I'm not going to insist further on the pattern thing. I want only to make you realise that your suit came out beautifully probably because Spier & Macaky is a well established house, with a lot experience, no matter how the pattern was drafted...
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    Vintage Suit Brands

    I see that I missed the point of your post. Yes, it was so. Luckily, it is still so in some places around the world, which however are known for their high prices. The problem of fit you see has to do with several things: first of all the fashion of the period, which dictated a rather drapey...
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    Vintage Suit Brands

    I know it may seem counter-intuitive from a modern viewpoint, since in our era bespoke is associated with luxury and quality. However, in the past the norm was to have a tailor cut your clothes; the quality of the work reflected the price you were willing to pay or, ultimately, the level of...
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    Vintage Suit Brands

    Not a great expert of American brands, but you can count these as high quality brands: - Hart, Schaffner and Marx - Southwick (traditional American suits, probably the signature brand) - Oxxford - Utah Woolen Mills - Style Mart All of these are still active (except possibly the last two)...
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    Show off the sports coats.

    Here's an Oxxford sports coat I've lately acquired. The fabric is a brown houndstooth soft and wardm wool (probably with some cashemre in). Outstanding quality, as expected by Oxxford, like hand-work all over, very careful shoulder padding and waist shaping. It needs minor alterations to fit me...
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    Show off the sports coats.

    It was a real pleasure! It would be great if we created a thread in which we can exchange similar opinions on our future purchases.

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