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Last edited by bosthist (2007-03-08 08:16:19)

My request was to see pics from this forum.  I've seen pics from the other forums.

I didn't know Nino Corvato dabbled in metallurgy

I'd love to see your Corvato pics purely in an effort to learn more about bespoke tailoring in general.  I also look forward to the other photo projects you have in the works.  I have read all the articles on your site and find them to be very thorough and intelligently written.

I haven't for a moment thought that anyone was obligated to show any pics of themselves.  I'm just trying to figure out what some members here view as good, whether that be a suit made for themselves or someone else.  I guess I've just happened to miss some of the more positive reviews and photos here.  Entirely possible as I'm an infrequent poster (I don't hate manton so that leaves me with little to say.....kidding  

My Merrion suit should be ready by late spring.  I'll let you know.

Like bosthist, I don't buy custom suits, so my standards are in a different ballpark entirely.

I have posted, all told, I believe 3 pictures of my suits on the forums over the course of about 2 years on them. This is because most pictures are taken on my cheapo disposal camera (don't want to bring the old Nikon out to a bar or party) and come out, when blown up to show the suit, grainy and off color. I have not felt the need to take enough pictures to buy a digital camera.

So usually I am forced to rely on description and hope that people who appreciate the same style will understand.

My standards and places to buy things aren't that posh or notable.

My stores of choice are OTR J. Press and The West Hartford Junior League thrift store. Both have an abundance of what I want. I also have extensively raided the closets of my immediate two  generations of male ancestors.

My tailor is Frank's Tailor Shop of West Hartford.  He's no Corvato, but he alters the suits so they fit very nicely if Press has gotten the sleeve slightly off or if I have bought them thrift.

My standards in a suit comport with the Ivy League or Trad look.

I prefer 3-2 rolls or 2 button, though the later is rarely sold or found. I also like the high roll 3 when it is just enough to conceal or partially conceal the top button, so it is clear the button should not be buttoned but is nonetheless not completely rolled over.

Single-vented, hook preferred.  Double venting is all right with me, too. Do not like the unvented.

I do not especially like dart-driven waist suppression, however, I will tolerate darts if they are very subtle or if the jacket or suit is a bit on the English rather than American side, and by that I only mean that it came from someplace around here like the defunct "English Shop" and might have double vents, a horsey plaid pattern, and very well-concealed darts, which to me seem to match well with the vents and the pleats.

I do like some suppression in the side seams. This seems to have been well done in my oldest suits dating from the 60s, not so much in the 80s to present.  However, I believe that regardless my body type (6'0, 175, sloping shoulders, moderately long and slight neck) is well suited for the sack.

I prefer narrower lapels, but also would not wear all of my lapels at 2" or something, which would push my choices into the vintage costume realm (though some say the mere choice of 3-2 sack does this anyway).

I want cuffs on my pants, 1.75"-2"

I don't mind single forward pleats on the suit pants but prefer plain fronts.

If I had to choose between on seam pockets and slanted pockets I'd choose on seam for the cleaner lines. But my suits have both.

I like the natural shoulder that ends where my shoulder does. However, I tolerate the contemporary Press shoulder because I have no other option but custom, which I cannot yet afford.  I don't mind roped shoulders as long as it is not extreme, which  describes my Henry Miller suit.

I hope one day to be able to afford a MTM or custom job to see how this would come out and to get some patterns I have not seen OTR, and may scope that field out when I am in that position.  However, mostly I believe my current method keeps me well put together and good looking.

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