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[sirloin]

A bit softer I guess. But honestly, both are fine to me.
Pick the fabric/pattern/colour you prefer.

 

[Dropbear]

Not the best pic to work from, I know. But I am using this OTR suit as a base to tweak for a MTM project. Let me know what you think, but I’m thinking I’ll keep the tweaks fairly minimal with:

-.5” off sleeves
-.5” off length
+1.5” to trouser rise
-1” from waist
+.5” leg opening, reducing taper below the knee.

 

[doghouse]

I don't know if it's your posture but one sleeve needs more shortening than the other.

 

[Dropbear]

I don't know if it's your posture but one sleeve needs more shortening than the other.

The tailor I go to never takes enough off the sleeves - O think I was trying to tug the shirt sleeves down to hide this fact, though the result is uneven. Pretty sure my arms are equal length, so on a mtm I should be fine

 

[doghouse]

I mean my arms are definitely not exactly the same but as long as he evens it up. The sleeves in general could use some work but I'm not sure that is in your scope or not here.

 

[güero]

Not the best pic to work from, I know. But I am using this OTR suit as a base to tweak for a MTM project. Let me know what you think, but I’m thinking I’ll keep the tweaks fairly minimal with:

-.5” off sleeves
-.5” off length
+1.5” to trouser rise
-1” from waist
+.5” leg opening, reducing taper below the knee.

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Maybe I don’t get it but minimally tweaking an online MTM suit based on another OTR suit, what’s that supposed to give? In any case I don’t think minimally tweaking pretty much any suit in cm increments to optimize fit pics is useful, when wearing/in movement a cm doesn’t really matter. But yes to a well higher rise!

 

[Dropbear]

I saw that Hackett are now owned by LVM and outsourced to China. Obviously, the quality had plummeted but would it be fair to say they are now on par with Suit Supply and a little better than Indochino?

 

[doghouse]

Is Jeremy Hackett totally out?

 

[Dropbear]

Is Jeremy Hackett totally out?

I believe so, but can’t find evidence either way.

Edit: maybe he is still involved on the creative side, even though he no longer controls the company.

 

[Dropbear]

I won the Hacket suit on FleaBay for the opening price, which was very very low. It’s obviously some sort of diffusion line. Half canvas and flimsy buckles, but the fabric is nice and I still think it has a lot going for it. The sleeves and cuffs are unfinished, but the shoulders, waist and chest fit pretty well for OTR.

However, I’m really struggling with the low waist/ high button stance. seller included the collar in the back length though I was clear that I wanted measurements from the base of the collar, so it’s about 1.5” shorter than I expected.

I hate sending this back but the jacket is just too short, right?

Edit: ok, I’m admitting what I already knew - it’s far too small and will be going back.

 

[fxh]

I won the Hacket suit on FleaBay for the opening price, which was very very low. It’s obviously some sort of diffusion line. Half canvas and flimsy buckles, but the fabric is nice and I still think it has a lot going for it. The sleeves and cuffs are unfinished, but the shoulders, waist and chest fit pretty well for OTR.

However, I’m really struggling with the low waist/ high button stance. seller included the collar in the back length though I was clear that I wanted measurements from the base of the collar, so it’s about 1.5” shorter than I expected.

I hate sending this back but the jacket is just too short, right?

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Edit: ok, I’m admitting what I already knew - it’s far too small and will be going back.

People are crazy and times are strange I’m locked in tight, I’m out of range I used to care, but things have changed

 

[The Shooman]

I won the Hacket suit on FleaBay for the opening price, which was very very low. It’s obviously some sort of diffusion line. Half canvas and flimsy buckles, but the fabric is nice and I still think it has a lot going for it. The sleeves and cuffs are unfinished, but the shoulders, waist and chest fit pretty well for OTR.

However, I’m really struggling with the low waist/ high button stance. seller included the collar in the back length though I was clear that I wanted measurements from the base of the collar, so it’s about 1.5” shorter than I expected.

I hate sending this back but the jacket is just too short, right?

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Edit: ok, I’m admitting what I already knew - it’s far too small and will be going back.

Yep, get rid of it, that coat is absurd.

 

[Dropbear]

People are crazy and times are strange I’m locked in tight, I’m out of range I used to care, but things have changed

Ahhhh, thanks Pimpy?

Yep, get rid of it, that coat is absurd.

Thanks and definitely. I was thrilled when I took it out of the box, but as soon as I put it on I knew it was going back - even though it took a while to admit it to myself.

 

[Dropbear]

How much are OCBDs seen as an ‘American style’ these days? Especially outside of the US.

 

[doghouse]

I would say very much?

 

[Streetlight]

I would say that view has dissipated somewhat.

 

[Dropbear]

I’m sending back a suit jacket to be remade. I had asked for slanted, hacking pockets and they made it square. They are doing a remake for me but now asking for more details on what I’m looking for (options I didn’t have first go around), so I’m looking for good pics of suits with moderately slanted pockets - something a little less than a full-on tweed off jacket hacking pocket.

Any other pics of this kind of set-up welcome!

Thanks in advance!

 

[doghouse]

I’m sending back a suit jacket to be remade. I had asked for slanted, hacking pockets and they made it square. They are doing a remake for me but now asking for more details on what I’m looking for (options I didn’t have first go around), so I’m looking for good pics of suits with moderately slanted pockets - something a little less than a full-on tweed off jacket hacking pocket.

Any other pics of this kind of set-up welcome!


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Thanks in advance!

What options in particular?

 

[Dropbear]

What options in particular?

Just looking for good pics to send to the factory to illustrate what I’m looking for - which, ideally, is something not too extreme (like the Anthony Sinclair example above).

 

[kneeshuh]

I’m sending back a suit jacket to be remade. I had asked for slanted, hacking pockets and they made it square. They are doing a remake for me but now asking for more details on what I’m looking for (options I didn’t have first go around), so I’m looking for good pics of suits with moderately slanted pockets - something a little less than a full-on tweed off jacket hacking pocket.

Any other pics of this kind of set-up welcome!


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Thanks in advance!

Something like this?

 

[QuandoDio]

Dropbear , any particular reasons you want 'slanted hacking pockets?'

In a vacuum, I don't like them at all. Particularly on most suits. In real life however, I doubt I really look at anyone's pockets.

 

[Dropbear]

Dropbear , any particular reasons you want 'slanted hacking pockets?'

In a vacuum, I don't like them at all. Particularly on most suits. In real life however, I doubt I really look at anyone's pockets.

Just a little personal preference. I think a bit of angle looks nice when worn and draped in motion. Especially on someone tall and lanky, it’s a little better than a strong horizontal line. That said, I’ve seen some sharper angles that really look like they belong on top of a horse.

 

[kneeshuh]

If that was what you are looking for, have a look at this:

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Sakkos - ANTON MEYER

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A German shop selling decently made half-canvas stuff, they have a strong preference for hacking pockets, but you'll have to ignore the awful styling on the models, because they fall for the hype of putting people into jackets a few sizes too small.

 

[Great White Snark]

Should have stayed with the flat flaps IMO but if you must then please go with a slight tilt. Lazenby’s suits in OHMSS are ruined for me by those 45 degree flaps on city suits.

 

[Dropbear]

Should have stayed with the flat flaps IMO but if you must then please go with a slight tilt. Lazenby’s suits in OHMSS are ruined for me by those 45 degree flaps on city suits.

So far, they haven’t asked me to return the straight pocket jacket, so I may end up with both. Still, I agree that a serious angle is all wrong for a city suit - I’m looking for a moderate, rakish angle like the Diamonds Are Forever jacket above.

This is the one that arrived last week;

 

[doghouse]

Just looking for good pics to send to the factory to illustrate what I’m looking for - which, ideally, is something not too extreme (like the Anthony Sinclair example above).

Yeah I meant what options are you looking for.

I actually have slant pockets on most of my stuff, I prefer it. Ticket pocket too

 

[Dropbear]

Jacket remake inbound. Now with angled pockets:

 

[Dropbear]

Re-made jacket arrived today with subtle slanted pockets. By oversight or in compensation for my inconvenience, they remade the trousers as well. I ended-up with two suits for the price of one!

 

[Dropbear]

Dress trousers, shirt and tie - and wearing a nice, cashmere v-neck sweater rather than an odd or matching jacket? Less formal and less stuffy? Too office for a date night? Too old man?

Photo for illustrative purposes only.

 

[Thruth]

Dress trousers, shirt and tie - and wearing a nice, cashmere v-neck sweater rather than an odd or matching jacket? Less formal and less stuffy? Too office for a date night? Too old man?

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you think it looks 007. it really looks like 008, Kirk Cousins, who is a Kohl's spokesman, dadbod poster boy and the podcast presenter says "how come Kirk always dresses like is going to out sell bibles door to door".

 

[fxh]

Dress trousers, shirt and tie - and wearing a nice, cashmere v-neck sweater rather than an odd or matching jacket? Less formal and less stuffy? Too office for a date night? Too old man?

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Its a look I've always liked - kinda hangover from a Neat Mod look. needs complementary dressy smartness on bottom half too. Not jeans. I like Burgundy fine knit v and white shirt say black knit tie.

Never really worked for me as jumpers don't work on me - shape and also they get hotter than jackets and messy to take on and off.

 

[Great White Snark]

Way too school uniform.
A polo shirt or OCBD (open necked) can work under a v neck but slap a tie on it and you’re right back to prep school prefect.

 

[Dropbear]

Way too school uniform.
A polo shirt or OCBD (open necked) can work under a v neck but slap a tie on it and you’re right back to prep school prefect.

Thanks. Yeh, that was the vibe I was afraid of. Fine for the office but not a date night.

 

[Thruth]

After wearing the navy DB jacket today I got to thinking that I'm not digging the enamelled metal buttons like I did when I got it. I'm thinking that a mid or light brown horn would be a nice change. In my head whiteish MOP buttons seem limited to spring/summer, or am I wrong on that? It's plain worsted super 110s.

So light brown, yeah?

Is copper or bronze an option or is that too ETRO/Bijan?

 

[sirloin]

I'd choose mid brown. For me, light brown on navy would look off balance.

 

[fxh]

The pair on the extreme right will work best - not true in USA politics

 

[kneeshuh]

I would also go for mid brown horn - light brown imo doesn't suit a navy jacket, and dark brown runs the risk of making a jacket look like an orphaned suit.

Copper or bronze are interesting, but unless the buttons are lacquered, I would be wary of the patina - I doubt you want verdigris buttons.

Have you considered antique silver buttons? I think they could be an interesting alternative, if you want to keep metal buttons.

Diamond Weave (Antique Silver) Blazer Button SetSingle Breasted (3 Front & 8 Cuff)

A stylish and exquisite accompaniment to any classic blazer, our iconic blazer buttons are crafted in the heart of Birmingham’s historic jewellery quarter. Made following long-held British traditions and centuries-old techniques, every single button is considered and refined before going through...

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Four Hole (Antique Silver) Blazer Button SetSingle Breasted (3 Front & 8 Cuff)

A stylish and exquisite accompaniment to any classic blazer, our iconic blazer buttons are crafted in the heart of Birmingham’s historic jewellery quarter. Made following long-held British traditions and centuries-old techniques, every single button is considered and refined before going through...

bensonandclegg.com

 

[Grand Potentate]

Does anyone still make decent quality boar fingernail brushes that aren't $40 a piece? I'm either finding cheap knockoff's that may or may not be partially boar, or extremely expensive options with fancy wood handles that I definitely don't need.

 

[Dropbear]

I’m looking to upgrade some of my cheap white linen shirts for something a little nicer/softer. Still just a plain, collared white shirt that’s a little fitted (not baggy on me). I’ve read that Italian linen is softer than Irish, is that true? Or are there certain brands I should look for, to get something a little softer and more refined?

 

[belinmad]

Italian is softer than Irish, to the point that they will lose shape to a degree (get baggy).
You’re buying online?