tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14377350.post491756889783420422..comments2024-01-27T03:52:35.624-08:00Comments on The Maple Three: My Strange Encouter was a Fashion FascistKobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407275645274060038noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14377350.post-30934481193262094142009-05-07T15:20:00.000-07:002009-05-07T15:20:00.000-07:00How much did you pay for the "nazi rental"? There...How much did you pay for the "nazi rental"? There are tailors who will make a nice suite for around $600 - and you get to keep it. I had a "tuxedo cut" black suit tailored at Venice Tailors in Regina a few years ago. It looks great formal, or otherwise. I get a lot of wear out of it. Fits like a glove - but a properly fitted glove (with breathing room), and is better material and fit than any Hugo Boss, Jones NY, or other "off the rack" suit I've owned. Lost a few pounds a few years ago, and simply had it taken in at the waist. <br /><br />I suffer from the same "wide-neck/shoulders syndrome" that you do. I need to either alter the heck out of "off the rack", or look like I'm wearing something borrowed. I'm a 46 "regular", but hand-tailored fits a lot better. Give it a try. <br /><br />There is also a suit maker online, which makes "bespoke" suits for $399 US, and is very well known. <br /><br />Try:<br />- indochino.com (my personal favorite)<br />- ravistailor.com<br />- asuitthatfits.com<br /><br />Tailored suits are the mark of true elegance. Off-the-rack are simply "retail" versions of the real thing (even if they carry a "BOSS"/"Armani", etc. label). <br /><br />Try one of these - you'll be glad you did. I have used my black dinner jacket at many a wedding and special occasion. It is priceless - and I only paid $600 for it... I would have rented many a cheap (and used) tuxedo for much, much, MUCH more...<br /><br />Just say "No" to "Suit Nazis"...WesternGrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658358114507615351noreply@blogger.com