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Surely, Costi, you must have a degree in literature or eloquence. As brief as the interview was, it was very well done. I enjoy the comparisons; they offer so much to think on with so few words.

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Wow. Thank you for that excellent post and the terrific pictures. Very inspiring.

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I would vote to have just one Bespoke forum and a general, such as the Dressing Room. It is more logical to me.

This suit seems very casual to me, only for vacation or very hot climates. The shoes look like a very good match though more dressy than I would expect. I see light brown or off-white buckskins. Would that be too much with such a suit? Or does the suit lend itself to flexibility as dictated by the s...

And wearing lighter colors amplifies the requirements of the already stringent Savile Row diet, you are best advised to keep slim to wear them unless, that is, you have the natural style of Mr Ferre. I agree with you. This suit looks great, though one must always take into account the model. They w...

The only thing that I was suggesting was that the American society, for reasons that I will not discuss now, is more enforcing on the conformity than Europe. Quite interesting. To me it would appear the opposite. Perhaps it is only our perception of a conforming society that pressures us to conform...

Let me also add those things which I do especially like: Anonymous Questions and Answer Features and Articles The Atelier Elegant Living The various options in the Features menu of the upper right The newly organized chapters The fact that chapters are listed separately, each with their own sub-foru...

As I understand, black tie, if not white, was traditionally worn to any theater event (or, indeed, any evening event, including dinner). Where I live, black tie is rarely if ever worn by anyone to any performance. A suit, or even a sport coat, is considered very "formal." So, naturally, I wear black...

I realize this website is dedicated to elegant dress for men, but there are still precious few women members. An educated lady's opinion is often highly valued whether in regards to men's attire or women's. I do not wish in any way to shift the purpose of the London Lounge, only to enhance it. As I ...

I believe that it is a four in hand knot, nothing complicated. In any case, the size of the knot is mainly due to the fact that the tie is cut very wide where the knot is. Also, I think he may wrap around the tie twice (before around the back and over the top). That gives it a slightly thicker and ...

Sator is quite knowledgeable on the subject and from this post lists H Lesser as a provider of some of these fabrics and includes images with the order number. I believe "hickory stripe" is the term for the type of fabric you are looking for, but others may correct me. In this post on formal checker...

The third button must be practical but a collar button which you can see in tweed coats made for actual outdoor use certainly is. You can button up you coat up to your neck.SV I haven't seen any jackets with buttons (and button holes) all the way up the lapel, which I think is necessary for actuall...

Indeed, that is very nice. Thank you for sharing the images. Is that also a commissioned overcoat?

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A frock coat with a cutaway skirt for summer beachwear! That must make a lounge suit suitable only for pajamas. Fitting, given the typical suit material of today. Perhaps we don't give enough credit to modern fashion.

Based on your description, I agree that alteration results would likely not be satisfactory. As mentioned, if your new physique is now stable, reward yourself with a well-fitting dinner suit. pbc PS. You didn't mention it, but do the trousers need alterations as well? Those can be more forgiving wit...