Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Bump Topic Topic Closed RSS Feed
19 Pages  1 2 3 > » Bottom

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

 The Suiting Thread V1, Suit/Tuxedo/Sportcoat/Blazer

views
     
TSjind86
post Dec 19 2008, 10:30 PM, updated 16y ago

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


There's just something about a suit which is so empowering, and ladies just love men in suits..
Here we talk anything and everything about suit jackets/tuxedos/sportcoats/blazers/trench coats and others..
Post up pictures of you in your suit.. Accompany pictures with as much information as possible..

Here are details on how to buy a suit:

http://www.gq.com/how-to/fashion/200608/ho...-suit-slideshow

http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-212782.html

http://www.luxury-insider.com/columns/Pete..._Breasted_Suit/

Active members:

netmatrix
Fusion[eX]
calvinloke

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 12 2009, 02:02 AM
TSjind86
post Dec 20 2008, 06:18 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


QUOTE(Cenarius @ Dec 19 2008, 11:41 PM)
i'm looking for coats which are not thick, so that can wear in msia.

otherwise 5min outdoors and i'd be soaked in sweat.
*
you should look for cotton/linen materials for your jacket as they are highly breathable, thin, and lightweight..


Added on December 20, 2008, 6:20 pm
QUOTE(KyLe91 @ Dec 19 2008, 11:49 PM)
The best is always ZARA. Slim Fit.
Unless you can afford GA Suit. wink.gif
GA Suit sure make girls horny. LOL.
*
Zara makes reasonably good suits, well they have the slim fit range as well as classic range..


Added on December 20, 2008, 6:22 pm
QUOTE(Flizzardo @ Dec 20 2008, 06:12 AM)
ga suits too expensive la 5k $us ...

how about EA??.. only 1k$us+...
*
yeah u can get EA for about US$1000.. the good thing about these secondary lines are that they have nearly the same quality as their main brand (in this instance GA) but at a fraction of the price..

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 20 2008, 06:22 PM
TSjind86
post Dec 20 2008, 06:35 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


This suit is from Lord's Tailor..

Here are some pictures from my suit fitting today..

It is a grey-coloured wool suit:
-Two-button jacket with notched lapel, centre-back vent and four-button detail at cuffs.
-Single chest welt pocket, flap welt pockets at the jacket waist. Interior has three pockets.
-Flat-front pants with a lower rise, angled front pockets and buttoned back welts.
-Modern fit, slim-cut, lower-rise pants.

*Due to the use of camera flash, the colour varies a little..

user posted image

user posted image

Comments are highly welcomed..

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 20 2008, 06:39 PM
TSjind86
post Dec 20 2008, 07:01 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


QUOTE(Flizzardo @ Dec 20 2008, 06:50 PM)
walao so sad i just went to EA ... only bought 2 shirt 899rm and 999rm... with discount

my body too small cant fit many shirts....  so sad  cry.gif  cry.gif

174cm .. 54kg....
*
so EA fits your body well? so usually as u said u have a smaller body, what brands do you think suit u?
TSjind86
post Dec 20 2008, 07:37 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


QUOTE(QD_buyer @ Dec 19 2008, 11:11 PM)
I have a pair of tailor made suit but the suit really fit
*
nice, why dont u post up pictures of it smile.gif


Added on December 20, 2008, 7:40 pm
QUOTE(Flizzardo @ Dec 20 2008, 07:12 PM)
i mean many shirts in EA cant fit me (too big for me).... i damn sad ler and i am already 21 cant grow bigger alraedy
*
do u mind posting some pictures of those shirts, really want to take a look at them.. well i find that topman has really good shirts which complements smaller bodies..

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 20 2008, 07:40 PM
TSjind86
post Dec 22 2008, 04:46 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


QUOTE(Vengeance_Mad @ Dec 21 2008, 10:25 PM)
How much does it cost normally for a tailored suit ?
*
the price varies depending on store and material used.. but in general they would cost about RM1000 and above..
TSjind86
post Dec 22 2008, 06:46 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


QUOTE(RBR @ Dec 22 2008, 06:30 PM)
Good choice of tailor.  I've made 5 suits from them so far.  My only regret is the centre vent (which they seem to prefer), which is traditionally American.  You'll find a double vent more practical when you sit down.  Most other tailors seem to go for double vents as well.
*
yeah i am planning to go for a double vent for my next suit.. however the customer service at Lord's was not really up to my expectations.. any other tailors to recommended?

why don't you post up pictures of your suits as well, would really like to take a look at them..
TSjind86
post Dec 22 2008, 07:02 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


i wouldnt exactly say that customer service was bad, i mean like the whole bespoke/custom-made experience was not that high.. as in like they did not sit down and discuss with me the type of buttons which i would like to use for my suit, and like the exact width of my lapels which i'd like.. they did not fully ask these specifications of mine.. i went for 1 fitting and was asked to return for the 2nd fitting.. in the 2nd fitting, it didnt look to me like there were any changes from the first.. and he proceeded to the completion of the final product without me even seeing my specified outcome during the fitting..
TSjind86
post Dec 23 2008, 06:51 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


QUOTE(Fusion[eX�)
,Dec 23 2008, 01:10 AM]
First of all, great job in putting up this thread since I too hold interest in the above mentioned apparels. Although, I'm not sure if trench coats fit well in this section (probably alright since trench coats and macs are one of the only rainwear that looks fine over a suit). What I feel more suitably formal and worth the mention is a chesterfield overcoat for cold weather.  cool2.gif
Thank you for sharing your experience. True bespoke means that you will have to go through a lot of fitting sessions before the completion of the suit and chances are that you will be receiving more calls soon (well, hopefully). I can't comment much on this since I have no experience with Lord's Tailor. Normally only MTM requires you to go for fitting only once or twice since the tailors that took your measurement would have no full control over the whole CTM (cut-trim-make) process. Also, sometimes you have to argue with the tailor and insist that they make the suit according to your requests. I previously read an interesting article about a Savile Row tailor arguing with his customer on what fabric to use for the suit.  sweat.gif

Anyway, from your picture, it seems that the corded shoulder of the suit is a little too wide for your body frame. Maybe it's just the angle of the pictures. Is that a Super 100 wool?
yup i feel that in true bespoke i shld have seen the outcome till im fully satisfied before proceeding to the completion of the suit.. as i mentioned to the tailor in my first fitting that i want half an inch of my shirt cuff to show and that i want the lapels to be a little narrower.. however there was no difference in the 2nd fitting (as can be seen in the picture), you can still see that the shirt cuff is not visible.. he said that he wld narrow the lapels and make the jacket sleeve shorter to allow half an inch of the shirt to show.. however there are NO more fittings, which means that i can only tell once the suit is complete.. and alterations once the suit is completed wld not only be near impossible, but plain stupid considering im making a fully custom made suit..

i did note to the tailor that my jacket shoulder looks a little wide, he said that it will be corrected when he continues to complete the suit.. and yes i think it is a super 100's..

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 23 2008, 08:42 PM
TSjind86
post Dec 26 2008, 11:37 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


what kind of black coat are u refering to? trench?
i feel any colour shirt actually matches with a black coat..
for the pants, i think it depends on the occasion, you could go with a khaki pants for a more casual look, or black for a more formal..
TSjind86
post Dec 27 2008, 01:17 AM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


QUOTE(Aphonite @ Dec 27 2008, 12:58 AM)
nawh,more like a regular blazer,oh really?im scared it might look weird if i buy the wrong color sweat.gif
ohh,khakis eh?sounds nice.
*
nah black blazer is always a great colour which is easy to match all kinds of shirt =) the only shirt which is probably a little hard to match is black (not can't, just a little harder compared to others because of the black on black)..
this is kinda how it wld look with khakis..

user posted image

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 27 2008, 01:20 AM
TSjind86
post Jan 14 2009, 07:08 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


yeah we should definitely revive this thread =)

i recently had a custom suit made from Lord's Tailor,

here are the details:

-Grey-coloured Super 120's wool.
-Two-button jacket with notched lapel, centre-back vent and four-button detail at cuffs.
-Single chest welt pocket, flap welt pockets at the jacket waist. Interior has three pockets.
-Flat-front pants with a lower rise, angled front pockets and buttoned back welts.
-Modern fit, slim-cut, lower-rise pants.

user posted image

user posted image

user posted image
TSjind86
post Jan 14 2009, 11:21 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


QUOTE(Fusion[eX�)
,Jan 14 2009, 07:23 PM]
Surgeon's cuffs!!!  The sign of true bespoke. notworthy.gif  Deliberately leaving two buttons unbuttoned there is definitely a great way to show it off.  brows.gif Nice suit there, bro. How much did you spend on it?  laugh.gif
*
tq, i spent RM1700 for the suit.. my first custom made, more to come in the future (but not too soon) smile.gif
for now i think i'd like to get afew OTR suits..


Added on January 14, 2009, 11:22 pm
QUOTE(shymx @ Jan 14 2009, 09:30 PM)
Saw a nice cool blazer at G2000 cost around 549 . It has a way to transform into a casual wear . Has both button and zip inside. And has a Hood that can be taken off . Gonna buy it soon ..
*
take a picture and let us see it if u end up getting it =)

This post has been edited by jind86: Jan 14 2009, 11:22 PM
TSjind86
post Jan 15 2009, 09:54 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


hey gurdian, im glad you found it helpful..

yes i paid RM1700 for the suit..

ive not seen you around the guys fashion thread bfore.. do stick around smile.gif
TSjind86
post Jan 16 2009, 12:44 AM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


good fit Fusion[eX].. what party is that btw ?
TSjind86
post Jan 19 2009, 08:20 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


netmatrix - i actually did some research and i found Lord's.. i wanted a more modern trim suit and one of their pictures on their site struck me as that is the kind of cut i wanted to get for my suit.. and i actually have friends and family who made their suits from sparkmanshop and they looked like crap.. and personally they did not seem to be as professional as i expected..

http://www.lordstailor.com.my/images/collage1.jpg

This post has been edited by jind86: Jan 19 2009, 08:22 PM
TSjind86
post Jan 20 2009, 05:51 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


QUOTE(netmatrix @ Jan 19 2009, 10:12 PM)
I see. what about the new kid Wardrobe? There is a store in KLCC inside Isetan. Also there are a lot of Spark Manshop in KL, which one did he go to?
*
im not too certain about Wardrobe so i shall not comment..

QUOTE(jacksonyong @ Jan 20 2009, 11:23 AM)
Hey people,

I'm going off overseas for quite some time and I will need a jacket/blazer/dinner jacket/suit whatnot that will fit me for formal occasions such as business meetings, interviews etc. and also for informal outings such as casual outings dinners drinks etc. which will look good and gives the impression of Hey-im-not-even-trying.

I would also like to add that it may not be too thick or thin as there would be 4 different drastic seasons.

So do you guys recommend custom-tailor-made or buy-off-from-the-shop-and-if-it-doesnt-fit-get-the-guy-there-to-alter-it-for-me ?

Brands pls.

And not too expensive.

Thanks.
*
i think the most important question for now is how do u define "not too expensive"? what exactly is your budget?

This post has been edited by jind86: Jan 20 2009, 05:51 PM
TSjind86
post Jan 23 2009, 12:35 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


a custom made jacket would take about 1 month plus to complete depending on the number of fittings as well.. for a "damn well-made jacket" it is quite hard to find within that price range of RM700-RM800.. Topman itself which makes "decent" suits would cost that price.. What you could probably do is get a made-to-measure suit.. im not exactly too sure about the price though..

Fusion[eX] - do you know any good MTM places around KL?
TSjind86
post Jan 24 2009, 03:04 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


jacksonyong - what you could probably do is view these 2 links..

http://men.style.com/gq/features/slideshow/v/08092006SUIT

http://video.men.style.com/index.jsp?fr_st...86fbd0bab1586a9

then go to the mall and just spend time trying on different suits from different brands.. i realize actually most mistakes people make are buying suit jackets which are too large rather than too small.. therefore if you think you have found your correct size, try going down a size or two..

try view those two links first for a general idea about details on getting a suit..
TSjind86
post Jan 26 2009, 09:54 PM

Regular
Group Icon
VIP
1,507 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


QUOTE(milosevens @ Jan 25 2009, 03:05 AM)
where can i get a trenchcoat in malaysia?
*
look in topman, i saw a trench there the other day.. but seriously, you'd look lost wearing that in msia..


QUOTE(isildur88 @ Jan 26 2009, 09:26 PM)
how much is the cheapest suit? if budget around rm500 can get good one(m still a student)?
*
hmmm.. RM500 is kinda tight, try looking at topman as well, you could probably get a two-piece suit for a little above that price..

19 Pages  1 2 3 > » Top
Topic ClosedOptions
 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
0.0511sec    0.37    7 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 29th November 2025 - 03:37 AM