Recent content by Anthony_Eden

Exactly so ;-) (Sorry English is not my first language so sometimes my messages are a bit convoluted :) I say that because I observed this morning that I had to loosen the cinch of my waistcoat (and usually it is the contrary because when out of closet, last time used was evening and I use to...

I would advise great caution, and to have a reliable tailor. I had an issue with too big a suit (bought it when I was less experienced, and kept it in closet because shoulders were 1 size too large) and had it retailored (length and shoulders). I don't know how to explain but all the proportions...

By the way, those "saddle pockets" with or without the "Watteau folding" (I don't now if there is an English term for this middle pleat allowing more room too when Pocket is full) are quite a common tailoring practice in pre-WW2 uniforms, especially tropical tunics... I find that very practical...

Superb and highly interesting. The DB blue suit with wide shoulders and wide curved lapels seems to me quite 30ish for 25-26 and that there are always originality and frontrunners... Thx for sharing

I know Magnolia http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/ is doing action back too, and I am longing for it (to get something a bit like Wooster at the countryside...). Has anyone try them to assess the quality and cut? Best,

Thanks so much for the replies... I am now hesitating to buy a maroon/burgundy cummerbund :)

Good morning ! Just a little update, I got my waistcoats back from the tailor, and I am quite happy with the alterations... On some waistcoats he added two stripes of fabric on the side, on one other, he could fnd some extra material (by letting out some more fabric of the back lining). So I...

Hi, and in that case should always the tie and cummerbund match? For instance is black bow tie, off white linen hanky, and dark burgundy cummerbund possible for a normal black tie outfit ? (just out of curiosity because I like the burgundy colour)...

Here is the horror picture show ! Arghhhhhhhhhh, as the Monty Python's would say.

Nooooooooooooooooo, it doesn't match on my 2 flannel double breasted chalkstripe suits... I never realised it until now. I should have kept far from this forum, now it starts to annoy me ;-)

Thanks Edward and all for your advices: I asked my tailor if it was possible to transform the notched to peak lapels, but he said he would be too costly and complex, so I will just keep it that way and reserve it for home parties, or "creative black tie" or so !

I remember Sean Connery had a nice white SB one is Goldfinger and it fitted quite well... My main trouble with the ivory/cream dinner jacket is really of more practical nature: it can get stained very easily at a buffet or party! Otherwise, I am quite fond of it, and had one DB once, that I sold...

Hi, a little update here : I went to my tailor and he told me i put on some weight and that +2cm at waist was needed. He didn't wand to add the striped fabric on each side, and suggested for 50 EUR to recut the whole back of each waistcoat. What do you think about that?

Also imo the suit without a tie wrk much better if the suit is not an archetypal business suit like a navy striped one or equivalent. A nice tweed, flannel brown or green suit with checks would for instance work much better without a tie due to its less formal nature... I would say that a...

has blocked his full cut trousers in his bicycle.