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Thanks for the answer. I am really more trying to make some research rather than trying to stay dry :) This is one of rare occasions where Google does not provide good answers out of the box. I'll keep looking around for insights and informations. Thanks.

Thank you Edward for your answer. I'll look around for a skilled dry-cleaner in my area. Unfortunately I already had a bad experience in the past with my 100% cotton Burberry with a supposed high quality dry cleaner, which has been a bit discoloured in some areas :( so I am very concerned... I...

Hi friends I am been searching for hours online for official or non-official procedures to reproof (re-water-proof....) trench coats, Burberry specifically. Cleaning instructions on such garments specify that it may be required to reproof after cleaning (on Aquascutum labels it even reads...

Qirrel, thanks for the most informative answer! A lot of food for thought and, most important, information for accurate measurement of the scye so I can properly compare. I have a question though: supposing to find a jacket with reasonably high scye, do you think it is possible to make an...

Thanks to both answers. I researched a bit and your answers are helping. I found in fact that pro dancer do have dedicated tailors and several "touches" to make it a ball dress. What sets me off is that often these ball suits are referred to as a "costumes" and have longer tails and often...

Hello again. I'm looking for an evening tailcoat for ballroom standard dancing (i.e. watzer, foxtrot, tango and alike). Vintage is an option, but online tailor is another (I cannot afford more than 500€). After an initial suggestion of my teacher and a very bad experience with an unexpensive...

Hi Everybody. I'm new to posting but I'm been reading since a while this great forum. I'm a proud wearer of vintage suits or shirts, and I specifically love London traditional brands and bespoke makers. Specifically, I am proud of the flaws such vintage (or just used) suits may feature...