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Alan A 08-30-2025 07:09 PM

Pay to make it fit.
Find a tailor that doesn’t blow smoke up your ass about how it looks.

The suit material is almost incidental to how it actually fits.
The cut is almost - but not quite incidental to how it actually fits.
Guess what I’m going to say about the style…

Bill Douglas 08-30-2025 09:16 PM

This one off your website looks great. Subtle but stylish.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1756617383.jpg

KFC911 08-31-2025 01:07 AM

SuitsByKramer ... lots of stylish selections ... make sure it's tailored to fit ... make Jack and all his buddies proud :)


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1756631187.jpg


Congrats to you all!

Paul T 08-31-2025 06:23 AM

Good advice here on suits. As for dress shirts, I have a hard time finding off the shelf ones that fit properly, I have a long torso…Eton are great but too short for me. I’ve been using propercloth.com, you can get custom made shirts tailored just for you and the price is not crazy at all. There are a few other similar sites out there. I’m in the same boat, have to attend a wedding next year, and I haven’t worn a suit in several years….the one nice one I have likely has shrunk in the closet.

vash 08-31-2025 07:30 AM

best Friends episode with the tailor...hahaha..

dont let them "linger". hahahhah

onewhippedpuppy 08-31-2025 08:06 AM

Paul posted a link to Studiosuits, does anyone have experience with one of these factory direct type places? I tried MTailor for a dress shirt shortly after they started, I was pretty disappointed with both the fit and quality of the shirt.

Tobra 09-01-2025 04:11 AM

I have some pretty stellar ties I never use, Jerry Garcia designing ties surprised me

What color suit?

Seahawk 09-01-2025 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tobra (Post 12525276)
I have some pretty stellar ties I never use, Jerry Garcia designing ties surprised me

What color suit?

Not sure.

I have an appointment here on Wednesday: https://www.lionelsmithltd.com/

I bought my first suit from them 50 years ago:eek:

Lionel was a good friend of my parents and now has dementia. His son Van runs the place and is excellent.

So, we'll see!

flatbutt 09-01-2025 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6 (Post 12524420)
A suit just needs to be well tailored, it doesn't need to be expensive or special. The tie. The tie is everything. Maybe spring for an Eton shirt, you will wear it again.

Don't forget the well coordinated pocket square. And French cuffs are IMHO a must. SmileWavy

gsxrken 09-01-2025 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Seahawk (Post 12524510)
^^

The third guy is just like me...left to our own devices we'd look like a Sears and Roebuck ad from 1987.

Where I grew up high fashion was Pocket tees, 501's and desert boots. Little has changed except polo shorts, shorts and New Balance sneaks...the uniform of the day.

I feel attacked…

LWJ 09-01-2025 08:00 AM

My last suit? Bought something off the rack. It was lowish quality. Had a top shelf tailor fit it to me. It is great.

Last blazer? Made to fit in Vietnam. Oh boy. I HIGHLY recommend it. Rainbow Tailors in Hoy On. Tell Eric I sent you. Got some shirts, shoes, and wife got sandals. Awesome.

Shaun @ Tru6 09-02-2025 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by flatbutt (Post 12525297)
Don't forget the well coordinated pocket square. And French cuffs are IMHO a must. SmileWavy

I love my collection of French cuff shirts and links. Agree on the pocket square but I can't pull them off.

matthewb0051 09-02-2025 10:13 AM

Give Nordstrom Rack (online) and Saks off Fifth a look. I've bought several nice suits from them in the last few years.


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