You gotta be fucking kidding me. Your threads, EVERY goddamn one of them, is full of you acting like you know-it-all (which you obviously don't, it's fucking hilarious).
Ain't much you can do with Trident besides shake your head.
You gotta be fucking kidding me. Your threads, EVERY goddamn one of them, is full of you acting like you know-it-all (which you obviously don't, it's fucking hilarious).Tired of the igits in this forum who think they fucking know anything.
Ain't much you can do with Trident besides shake your head.
What are your measurements that are so unusual?
He is right though. A lot of really bad advice in this thread. Some people value some things more than others (like well fitting clothes).
Isn't this sweet, TridenT has a girlfriend. :wub:A lot of this advice in this thread is iffy.....yada yada yada.
But yeah, I really enjoy t-boy's threads, I feel guilty reading them because they provide SO MUCH entertainment value, and all for free.
No, buying online is much better than trying to get something off the rack if you don't have an OTR body type. Even then, the armholes and so forth from OTR suits will be so large as to accommodate as many body shapes as possible that it will fit poorly.
Bunch of idiots here. I'm going to talk to a few people in person about the suit and get some more feedback. I'll end up shipping it back to have it remade.
On top of that, I DO NOT want to go an alteration chain. I don't want my suit or shirts to look altered! It's very obvious for most jobs and looks like shit. Won't really fix it anyway and it won't look sharp. It'll look like a hackjob, which most alterations are and alteration chains are full of.
Tired of the igits in this forum who think they fucking know anything.
I got a MTM suit from Brooks Brothers for like 650 during one of their sales. Fits like a complete glove for my weird body size.
My local Off Saks 5th had buy one get one Versace suits at $900 on Black Friday. They retail for $1500 normally so $450 a pop is great.
I'm thinking of getting this to start.
http://www.indochino.com/product/premium-charcoal-birdseye-suit (w/ vest)
http://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/m...toe-oxfords/SF270.html?dwvar_SF270_color=5615
http://www.indochino.com/product/premium-solid-white-shirt
Still looking around for ties and the right socks. And I'd like another color shirt but idk what color/pattern. Difficult.
Gonna order the suit and shirt tomorrow. Probably order another shirt while I'm at it. (A non-premium one to get a feel) If I had the balls and looks to match, I'd get this suit too. http://www.indochino.com/product/indigo-shadow-windowpane-suit (this also caught my eye, http://www.indochino.com/product/charcoal-shadow-windowpane-suit )
Peewee Herman was a visionary. He recommends a bow tie with that suit.
MADE-TO-MEASURE
Don’t be fooled, investing in a made-to-measure suit is not the same as investing in a bespoke suit. High-end brands have been able to overlap the terms, however, by offering their customers suits constructed using multiple measurements – with a few added personal touches – to create a garment that accurately fits. The truth is that made-to-measure suits still conform to a design template being mass-produced by a company to make its sales.
Brands that offer made-to-measure suits have made the process a fairly easy and a quick one for all types of men. Measurements taken by a consultant or calculated by an online tailoring system are sent off to a factory machine that is programmed to know basic proportions. In a matter of days, the suit is ready for wear. If additional alterations are required, they might be done on site, but these days little or no hand-made elements are incorporated into the assembly of a made-to-measure suit.
Ultimately, the effort in creating a suit that is unique to a single wearer is lost in the made-to-measure process. The one-on-one consultations between client and tailor are compromised to simply submitting measurements, picking a lining, choosing some buttons and possibly having the suit monogrammed. Other than that, you end up with a swatch that has been customised to fit you in the best way it can.
BESPOKE
Buying a bespoke suit is not cheap, but nothing compares to the experience of creating a quality garment that is tailored specifically for your body and lifestyle. Unlike an off-the-rack or made-to-measure suit, every material, cut and detail used to construct a bespoke suit is decided upon multiple consultations and fittings with a trusted tailor. As Simon Crompton writes, your suit should “(be)spoken for in person.”
Designing a bespoke suit requires more time and patience than a made-to-measure suit. This is because you are not buying into any sort of model or prototype. The options are essentially endless in bespoke, whereas a made-to-measure suit has limits on the adjustments available on predetermined materials. On top of all the planning involved is the extensive assembly of the bespoke suit. Every part of the suit is handmade by expert craftsman.
Beyond that, the bespoke suit is designed to highlight the best features and undermine any potential flaws of its wearer. An honest tailor will work with a client to select the shapes and patterns that suit his body and make the most flattering statements. Multiple fittings then take place along the suits construction to make sure the fit is completely accurate.
All this time and money gets invested into a suit that will last you a lifetime. Not only will the craftsmanship of the garment stand the test of time, but bespoke suits incorporate hidden material inside the jacket’s lining so that necessary adjustments can be made as the body changes. This means the quality and feeling of the suit will never be compromised.
Isn't this sweet, TridenT has a girlfriend. :wub:
Also quick google search says that Indochino manufactures their suits in China. Which means your "trusted tailor" is actually probably either a 10 year old child or an overworked, underpaid adult.
A lot of this advice in this thread is iffy. I have a lot of friends and family that get suits made overseas and have them shipped. Once you find a good tailor, get your initial measurements and fit squared away it's as easy as picking a new pattern. It's much cheaper than buying a MTM suit in the US and better quality than those Macys/MW suits.
I can't speak for Indochino but they do have some local shops. I know they have one in Copley in Boston.
But, again what you buy depends on what you want/need. Just know what you are buying and how much you're paying. A $100 suit from JC penny is probably going to be polyester. While a $750 Hugo Boss suit from Bloomingdale probably isn't worth it since it's fused (made that mistake when I was younger). I know Mens Wearhouse had a b1g1 free sale on Clearance suits a couple months back. A friend picked up 2 Calvin Klein and 2 Michael Kors suits for about $180. I should have probably bought one at that price but wouldn't buy them at even sale prices.
I got a MTM suit from Brooks Brothers for like 650 during one of their sales. Fits like a complete glove for my weird body size.
Look it. I've never purchased a suit from Indochino and won't vouch for them. But if you are getting a discount suit that is less that 300 where do you think those are coming from?
If your beef is with the quality/price of Indochino, fine, keep it at that. But I'm sure those $100 suits brought up earlier in this thread are made by Union employees in Chicago.
Not far off.
Here is what I ended up looking like after losing 7lbs from cold+stomach flu while still being sick, taking a photo in the middle of the night, and never ever getting a haircut.
I'm returning it tomorrow. I've been too sick to go out and get it done but I will now.
Sleeves are too short.