Dressing Better Vol 2.0

[storm2006]

at $16 a pop you could do worse

And there is a 25% off code from Gilt City, may have an extra one, PM me.

if i could get married again id do it in a nicely tailored Jcrew suit, some of the suit combos i come up on a fly now that i have a couple of ludlows completely blow out the water my BS suit i got from Mens Warehouse, wish i was more into this thread 3 years ago....

btw submitted some stuff to the blog...

Man can I relate to this so much. I've told this to so many people about getting married that I would something completely different. My suit's jacket was ventless...yea......

Steezy didn't know what he did then so he probably really liked the way he looked that day . While I do agree with your sentiment about splurging, since I wasn't sure if it was an option, I wanted to work within his budget. Even the suits at the higher end of his budget (SuitSupply, J. Crew) will require probably and additional $100-200 in tailoring.

Speaking of which, I'm not sure of your location, wedding date or suit size (they don't make larger than a 42) but Thick as Thieves is another made-to-measure (MTM) option: http://www.thickasthievesla.com/ . Per Scar's suggestion, if you tell us your location, maybe some members can offer you the names of MTM clothiers in your area.

I think $200 in alterations is a bit excessive, anything over $150 is I think too much.

I guess I was basing that on my tailor's prices, although you're right that $200 is high, even for my guy so you're right . It depends how it fits OTR but I think saying he should budget around $100 is probably reasonable?

 

[verdenuggets]

Let me get the smalls! Hahah

Same thing happened to me, I got one that fits perfect and two that are colored that fit way different

If you sign up for their newsletter, you can also get 25% off one item. 

 

[D.Josey]

Rob, you stacking huh?

I see you

 

[pinoy732]

it says my job title in my email???

I googled after Rob said that

 

[typerpinoy]

never knew that. it must pull it from google+ or something. i just looked and that info is out of date lol.

 

[unknwn]

Yeah, gmail pulls pretty much everything from Google+.

Does anyone actually use +?

 

[pinoy732]

Just posted the fallen homie knightlovesqueen (John's on permaban) on the blog. This thing is really coming together

 

[lyonbc1]

Question for the fellas, I had some pics but my face isn't in them...are those still cool to send in?

 

[typerpinoy]

Rob, you stacking huh?

I see you

 

[unknwn]

Question for the fellas, I had some pics but my face isn't in them...are those still cool to send in?

Definitely man!

 

[madman4life]

H&M had these un a few colors in their basic collection some months back for like 20$ should still have some

Btw I usually just walking into a running store around my way and get the flyknits, really no way to get a discount in these unless you know an employee..

Ksteezy, I just sent you a PM homie

 

[itz rolli]

thought i'd put up another shot from the shoot a few weeks ago.

 

[nikeairforce1]

Thanks for the input guys! I'm taking it to the tailor tomorrow to see what can be done.  Overall, the jacket is a bit tight,but the shoulders seem fine.  This tailor is good, so hopefully he can work some magic.

On the flipside, just copped a Ludlow from JCrew too.  Got it for $327 with the 30% off sale and the 15% student discount.  I tried it on a Ludlow cut suit in the store just now and it fits like a glove.  

and these dudes told you to go down a size

lulz.

 

[unknwn]

thought i'd put up another shot from the shoot a few weeks ago.

I love this, man. Repped.

 

[lyonbc1]

Question for the fellas, I had some pics but my face isn't in them...are those still cool to send in?

Definitely man!

Nice, just sent some pics to the email, really cool seeing this come together

 

[streetballa2311]

ATL DB!!

I have a blog but doing street style photography. if any of you want to take any photos im not a professional but im definitely doing good work hit me up id love to take
photos of you around the area. This is my blog www.drapedin.com and my instagram @mr4gotihadthese for any DB family. ill follow back just put #nt on one of my pics and i know what time it is

 

[unknwn]

Good stuff Lyon, love the variety! You're making me regret passing on that Rag and Bone cardigan even more >:

 

[verdenuggets]

and these dudes told you to go down a size

lulz.

All good! Thanks for the input fellas. 

 

[sn souljah]

Tailoring a suit can get very costly, even it if fits pretty close OTR esp if the tailor is expensive or higher end. Recently got a suit altered, and when I got my invoice i was shocked lol,

Jacket:

Shortening Sleeves: $20 per. ($40 for both)
Waist suppression: $45
Collar/back adjusting: $40

total: $125

Trousers:

Waist in/out : $20
Taper leg : $25
Hem pant : $18

total: $63

jacket + trousers = $188

and alot of the alterations were a matter of 1" sometimes even .5", with the exception of the pant hemming, since my suits usually come in a 36' inseam

This is usually pretty standard around my way, at least with the English speaking tailors in my area. It is a pain, and costs a grip..Zizzos Tailoring...i was referred to them by SF lol and they take alterations very seriously on that forum smh haha

 

[lyonbc1]

Good stuff Lyon, love the variety! You're making me regret passing on that Rag and Bone cardigan even more >:

Thanks bro, yeah I passed originally too but caught it on sale for like 35$...then it dropped to like 20ish a couple weeks later

 

[lyonbc1]

Double Dribble

 

[wj4]

We need name tags now


Today:

 

[NCtwin]

Yeah, gmail pulls pretty much everything from Google+.

Does anyone actually use +?

I just started using it more. There's a pretty good men's fashion community on there.

 

[polonike]

Can anyone recommend a good tailor in Chicago (Lincoln Park area or near)?

 

[storm2006]

Tailoring a suit can get very costly, even it if fits pretty close OTR esp if the tailor is expensive or higher end. Recently got a suit altered, and when I got my invoice i was shocked lol,

Jacket:

Shortening Sleeves: $20 per. ($40 for both)
Waist suppression: $45
Collar/back adjusting: $40

total: $125

Trousers:

Waist in/out : $20
Taper leg : $25
Hem pant : $18

total: $63

jacket + trousers = $188

and alot of the alterations were a matter of 1" sometimes even .5", with the exception of the pant hemming, since my suits usually come in a 36' inseam

This is usually pretty standard around my way, at least with the English speaking tailors in my area. It is a pain, and costs a grip..Zizzos Tailoring...i was referred to them by SF lol and they take alterations very seriously on that forum smh haha

Yeah this is about what I was thinking....