Dressing Better Vol 2.0

[sn souljah]

I wanted to get these chinos tapered, but my tailor said she can't due to the "seams" on both sides of the leg. She said it would be difficult to break the seam, and would look unnatural. These are Dockers Alpha . They are like a 7.5 opening, i want to taper em about an inch. I know you guys have tapered Alphas before.

is she just trying to get out of a harder job lol? i know shes capable, she does all types of alterations..suits, dresses etc

I like going to this tailor, she is good and also charges $12 dollars for a taper, while the guy down the street charges $28..dude who charges $28 used to do the messiest stitching so thats a no go.

Thoughts?

 

[rfx45]

I'm always interested in the Man bag/Murse discussion. I have carried some sort of bag (Totes, Backpacks, Briefcases, etc) in my professional career since day one. Dappered has a really good article for those who are still on the fence. Either you like it or you have bulging pockets. (Pause)

http://dappered.com/2013/09/style-debate-the-man-bag/

I never really had anything against a murse but I just do not carry that much stuff to justify carrying one everyday. Wallet, car keys, chapstick, phone, gum/breath mints and a camera (S95) all fits in my pockets.

I do prefer backpacks or messengers bags though since I like my hands free most of the time.

 

[rfx45]

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I wanted to get these chinos tapered, but my tailor said she can't due to the "seams" on both sides of the leg. She said it would be difficult to break the seam, and would look unnatural. These are Dockers Alpha . They are like a 7.5 opening, i want to taper em about an inch. I know you guys have tapered Alphas before.

I like going to this tailor, she is good and also charges $12 dollars for a taper, while the guy down the street charges $28..dude who charges $28 used to do the messiest stitching so thats a no go.

Thoughts?

Find a new and better tailor.

 

[omgitswes]

I'm telling y'all, finding a proper menswear tailor is not easy unless you live in a larger city or somewhere in Europe. Tailoring is different than just doing alterations.

 

[thenewjs23]

I wanted to get these chinos tapered, but my tailor said she can't due to the "seams" on both sides of the leg. She said it would be difficult to break the seam, and would look unnatural. These are Dockers Alpha . They are like a 7.5 opening, i want to taper em about an inch. I know you guys have tapered Alphas before.

is she just trying to get out of a harder job lol? i know shes capable, she does all types of alterations..suits, dresses etc

I like going to this tailor, she is good and also charges $12 dollars for a taper, while the guy down the street charges $28..dude who charges $28 used to do the messiest stitching so thats a no go.

Thoughts?

Yeah it's hard to alter dockers. They have a closed seam on both sides.

 

[grizzlyboy]

I'm telling y'all, finding a proper menswear tailor is not easy unless you live in a larger city or somewhere in Europe. Tailoring is different than just doing alterations.

So true.

I would say she doesn't believe that she can do the job. At least she is honest with herself and not giving you crap and messing up your pants.

 

[sn souljah]

I'm telling y'all, finding a proper menswear tailor is not easy unless you live in a larger city or somewhere in Europe. Tailoring is different than just doing alterations.

THIS
Unless you live in a fashion forward city, most tailors have no idea of the latest trends. Around my way they are usually elder immigrant men and women just trying to make a living. They haven't the slightest clue what is in GQ lol.
I don't hate because tailoring is just a job and a way to pay the bills, but sometimes it is frustrating!

 

[dahuhuhyah]

THIS
Unless you live in a fashion forward city, most tailors have no idea of the latest trends. Around my way they are usually elder immigrant men and women just trying to make a living. They haven't the slightest clue what is in GQ lol. NO DO THEY CARE
I don't hate because tailoring is just a job and a way to pay the bills, but sometimes it is frustrating!

 

[pinoy732]

My tailor is in a suburban area. Man is on god damn point. Haven't ever tried to go somewhere else nor do I care to. He's old school AF but he knows how freaking particular I can be. He won't fight anything I ask him to do. I'm thinking now I gotta get him a dope Christmas gift this year

 

[true tech]

 

I'm always interested in the Man bag/Murse discussion. I have carried some sort of bag (Totes, Backpacks, Briefcases, etc) in my professional career since day one. Dappered has a really good article for those who are still on the fence. Either you like it or you have bulging pockets. (Pause)

http://dappered.com/2013/09/style-debate-the-man-bag/

I never really had anything against a murse but I just do not carry that much stuff to justify carrying one everyday. Wallet, car keys, chapstick, phone, gum/breath mints and a camera (S95) all fits in my pockets.

I do prefer backpacks or messengers bags though since I like my hands free most of the time.

I'm a messenger bag guy myself, I keep books/magazines/sketch pads etc on me, I found a cool navy blue one union jack ben sherman bag during a trip to cali a few years a go that's my go to, but I think I need to step it up to the grown man leather bag soon. 

 

[robin thicke]

ha u tell my old as f italian immigrant tailor, Angelo he dont know nothing.

yall magazine fashion.

he is fashion.

dipset!

 

[sarteaga0408]

Today:
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Updated two of the pictures.

http://dressingbetterforless.blogspot.com/2013/09/wdiwt92513.html

 

[ice city fc]

 
ha u tell my old as f italian immigrant tailor, Angelo he dont know nothing.

yall magazine fashion.

he is fashion.

dipset!

I'm saying though, downplaying a tailor who's an OG out here cause they're not up on the latest GQ look. 

 

Not saying finding a good tailor isn't hard but come on. 

 

[sarteaga0408]

I'm always interested in the Man bag/Murse discussion. I have carried some sort of bag (Totes, Backpacks, Briefcases, etc) in my professional career since day one. Dappered has a really good article for those who are still on the fence. Either you like it or you have bulging pockets. (Pause)

http://dappered.com/2013/09/style-debate-the-man-bag/

Messenger and briefcase bag M-F for me, such a huge difference between what I carry on my body.

I'm telling y'all, finding a proper menswear tailor is not easy unless you live in a larger city or somewhere in Europe. Tailoring is different than just doing alterations.

This is very true. I have gotten lucky to find a tailor 5 minutes from the house who does great work. Granted I will not take jackets to him besides shortening of the sleeve. This is based on the fact that when he has people come in he rarely takes in the sides. For harder alterations like taking in the shoulders, waist suppression I take it to The Tailoring Room to Franklin, great and amazing work and a great guy!

My tailor is in a suburban area. Man is on god damn point. Haven't ever tried to go somewhere else nor do I care to. He's old school AF but he knows how freaking particular I can be. He won't fight anything I ask him to do. I'm thinking now I gotta get him a dope Christmas gift this year

We're lucky we have found a really good tailor(s). I have to get both my tailors a little something for Christmas, my wife needs to get a little something for hers as well.

 

[wj4]

How do I get those Kent Wangs if I'm not in NYC. Wouldn't mind the white pair and possibly the greys.

Their online site.

I never really had anything against a murse but I just do not carry that much stuff to justify carrying one everyday. Wallet, car keys, chapstick, phone, gum/breath mints and a camera (S95) all fits in my pockets.

I do prefer backpacks or messengers bags though since I like my hands free most of the time.

You don't find that stuff bulky in your pockets?

I keep my phone, money clip and camera in my pouch. Only have keys, wallet and Chapstick in my front pockets and that's bulky enough.

 

[true tech]

I'm trying out a guy who is about 5 minutes from work for me, hopefully he's good, google reviews seemed good but yeah I live in colorado springs so my selection isn't the best, dropped off a coat and blazer I need taken in since I recently dropped a few lb's  

 

[sfc415]

My Vietnamese tailor charges dirt cheap prices for really good tailoring jobs. She does everything exactly to my specifications. $8 hems, $6 tapers, etc. Got an entire suit altered for $50. She gets everything done in a couple days too I'm always surprised at how some people are spending close to $100 tailoring one pair of pants or something. I would rather just buy a more expensive, better fitting item

 

[omgitswes]

ha u tell my old as f italian immigrant tailor, Angelo he dont know nothing.


yall magazine fashion.

he is fashion.


dipset!

No fam, that's exactly what I'm saying. That type of tailor is the kind I'm looking for. They're hard to come by in most areas of the US. Sadly tailoring isn't really a trade that's sought after in this country. I posted a video a while back with Martin Greenfield saying not many young men are wanting to become tailors these days because you can learn about computers faster and make more money doing that than the years it takes to become a tailor. The same can be said about American shoemakers, outside of Alden and Allen Edmonds what other American shoemaker are there?

 

[sn souljah]

Alot of tailors who own their shop don't even do the alterations. They meet and greet you, and pin you up, but they have people in the back who you never see who are the ones sewing. I see this at most high tailor shops

 

[omgitswes]

How jackets should fit

 

[dahuhuhyah]

Alot of tailors who own their shop don't even do the alterations. They meet and greet you, and pin you up, but they have people in the back who you never see who are the ones sewing. I see this at most high tailor shops

Bruh thats most dry cleaners

 

[sn souljah]

Bruh thats most dry cleaners

cmon ock, you tryna tell me what I know?

 

[rfx45]

I never really had anything against a murse but I just do not carry that much stuff to justify carrying one everyday. Wallet, car keys, chapstick, phone, gum/breath mints and a camera (S95) all fits in my pockets.

I do prefer backpacks or messengers bags though since I like my hands free most of the time.

You don't find that stuff bulky in your pockets?

I keep my phone, money clip and camera in my pouch. Only have keys, wallet and Chapstick in my front pockets and that's bulky enough.

Not at all. My wallet is a cardholder and when I bring my Lexus, I have a card key so that stays in the cardholder and I always leave my house keys in the car so that saves plenty of pocket space. Micro-pack gum is a genius of an idea and camera is once in a while. So it isn't bulky at all. When I wear a jacket, wallet goes in he jacket pocket too.

 

[denni5themenace]

How jackets should fit

informative article. thanks!

 

[true tech]

today at work, still warm outside but they blast the ac inside