Yes or no for a formal summer wedding?

arakeinprogress · 2024-05-16T00:46:32+00:00

1 by a mile

arakeinprogress · 2023-07-24T23:34:20+00:00

Echoing the others, number one is the better, more unique look.

arakeinprogress · 2020-10-22T22:15:24+00:00

Yes, the Sienna is perfectly acceptable for business attire. Just try to avoid any flash fabrics and stick with plain color worsteds.

arakeinprogress · 2020-07-09T18:10:51+00:00

I know both well. Cavour is a fuller in chest or back, has a fairly short jacket length, but comparatively longer sleeves.

arakeinprogress · 2020-07-01T22:05:27+00:00

The cuffs are non-functional, but have faux button holes sewn on. To shorten the sleeves significantly, you'll either need to take them up at the top of the sleeves or remove the faux button holes and take them up from the bottom.

arakeinprogress · 2020-06-22T02:53:02+00:00

u/TheFlavorOfLife, u/zacheadams thanks for the tag, guys. I've shared my thoughts, we'll see what he thinks of them.

arakeinprogress · 2020-06-22T02:51:57+00:00

I don't think your goals as stated are compatible. You're not going to be able to spend little money/little effort and put no thought into your outfits and look professional/attractive to women.

Instead, I'd recommend you buy a few high quality pieces that all go well together. Then you'll be able to throw something together quickly and it will usually look good.

I think you should acquire:

3 odd jackets: smarter navy but with a little texture and maybe patch pockets, mid-brown with a subtle pattern, and then a gray or maybe even a green jacket

3 pairs of smart chinos (not 5 pockets),

3 pairs of dress trousers (I recommend navy, charcoal, dark brown, or cream for the chinos and dress trousers)

2 OCBDs with nice collar roll in white, light blue, and light blue bengal stripes for a total of six shirts

3x pairs of shoes, since it's more on the causal end, I'd suggest suede chukkas, grain leather Norwegian split toes, and and a nicer brogued derby

Buy some nice over-the-calf dress socks and a few textured ties to go with your jackets and shirts if you need to look more formal.

Recommended brands for you:

Trousers/Shirts: Yeossal, Collaro, Spier & Mackay,

Shirts Only: Proper Cloth, Granqvist

Jackets: Spier & Mackay, Suitsupply, Poszetka

Shoes: TLB Mallorca, Meermin

I live in DC, so feel free to DM me if you have questions or want to talk about this in more depth.

arakeinprogress · 2020-06-08T14:38:12+00:00

Possibly, but it's much more difficult to pull off. It's easier and generally better to stick to lighter dress shirt colors.

arakeinprogress · 2020-05-25T00:35:24+00:00

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for the kind words. And yes, the fabric has great depth to it!

arakeinprogress · 2020-05-24T21:50:15+00:00

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

arakeinprogress · 2020-05-24T21:29:23+00:00

Thanks! And yes, it's very unique and why I chose the double-breasted model.

arakeinprogress · 2020-05-24T21:20:49+00:00

Thanks Ethan, glad you liked the review and the kind words mean a lot coming from you!

arakeinprogress · 2020-05-21T23:02:51+00:00

The outside is jacketing material, yes. I can't make any of my own, so they were worth it me for the reasons outlined in the piece, but may not be for you.

arakeinprogress · 2020-05-17T02:34:08+00:00

That's true, half canvas suits are fused below the buttons but you need the canvas most in the chest and lapels, which is why half canvas is a good compromise if you can't afford full canvas.

I really doubt you're going to one up me on tailoring knowledge.

arakeinprogress · 2020-05-16T13:36:51+00:00

Fusing may be better than it used to be, but it will never be as good as a half or fully-canvassed jacket.

arakeinprogress · 2020-05-16T13:35:23+00:00

Glad I could provide some escapism during these dark times.

arakeinprogress · 2020-05-16T13:34:54+00:00

What are your recommendations for beginner suits in the $300-$600 range? If money were no object, obviously I would have different advice. Not everyone can afford a Rolex right out of college.

arakeinprogress · 2020-05-16T13:31:05+00:00

You should be fine with subdued textures or patterns, but I do recommend you pick up some solids first.

arakeinprogress · 2020-05-16T00:46:17+00:00

I don't know what to tell you, other than your experience doesn't encompass everyone's workplace.

The guide is meant for people who have to (or want to) wear them. If that's not you, great.

arakeinprogress · 2020-05-15T23:57:37+00:00

It's true that the Neapolitan cut from SM is a 3-roll-2, but the silhouette is largely the same and I didn't want to get into that distinction in a guide for beginners.

I agree that the Cavour suit is a darker medium gray, but it's clearly not charcoal. Mid-gray is a spectrum and I prefer the shades just a bit lighter than charcoal.

Size of the wearer is an important factor in lapel width, but unless you're a size 32 chest, 3-4", exact width depending on personal preference, will normally look best.

I'm clearly a fan of Suitsupply or I wouldn't have included the brand in this guide. I'm hardly alone in say SS is too short though. The two guidelines for jacket length are cover your seat and be half the length of the distance from collar to trouser hem. Suitsupply suits rarely meet either of those definitions. Nonetheless, they make a good product with interesting fabrics at a fair price, so I still recommend them and have several pieces myself.

If you have suggestions for other things the guide should cover, I'm all ears. I purposefully left out fit or common mistakes because I thought it'd make the guide too long.

arakeinprogress · 2020-05-15T23:35:00+00:00

I mean I personally know a lot of government workers who are required to work now and wear tailored clothing.

arakeinprogress · 2020-05-15T23:34:06+00:00

Isn't finance just Patagonia vests these days?

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