Love the armholes. Nice to see someone’s cutting suits for people that actually move their arms. (That’s important for those of us of Italian decent who can’t _talk_ without waving our hands.)
Equally nice to see a price point that’s not a Mad Men rip-off.
I absolutely agree with you on this point. Even a fitted suit has to have a proper armhole ratio. This is why I love custom suits. You can really get it spot on with the proper cut.
Not sure where you are located, but the I suprisingly have found some good cufflinks (Kenneth Cole) at Burlington Coat Factory for <$20. I would like to find some cheap knot cufflinks since they are a bit less formal.
Daffy’s also sells great, affordable cuff links and if you type in VINTAGE CUFFLINKS in an ebay search you will find some great and interestingly affordable ones.
Nice, I literally just ordered a new blue wool suit a couple of minutes ago to take advantage of the 2 free shirt promo (they seem to do this often). I have shrunk my measurements a bit from my 1st order hoping I’ll get a tighter fit. I went from 12.5″ on the bicep (my actual measurement) to 10″. I know you recommend 5″ so we’ll see how this one turns out. I’d really like my armholes to be a lot higher so I can actually get some movement w/out lifting up my entire suit and this seems like the easiest way.
I’d be interested to see others reactions from original measurements vs. adjustments vs. what they actually receive (e.g. on my 1st order, I entered 7″ wrist and they changed it to 10.75″ in my stats and I entered a 21″ sleeve, yet received 23″!). Maybe you can give us a forum to compile our Indochino experiences?
Will definitely follow-up. I’m concerned that they make start catching on to any adjustments we’re making since they seem to be steadily improving the entire company and process and one day we go to order with the adjustments and end up with a “Fat guy in a little coat”-esque suit.
I also wish they would be a bit more detailed about new choices as they roll them out. How am I supposed to know whether I’d prefer a “notch lapel” over a “slim notch lapel” or “traditional point collar” vs. “point small”?
There should be visual aides on their website with collar choices. If not, I suggest you pick up DRESSING THE MAN by Alan Flusser. It’s my bible. You can also find a great travel companion called A Well-Dressed Gentleman’s Pocket Guide. I carry that one in my bag at all times.
I have a question. Your tags for this post are ‘grey suits’ & ‘gray suits’. I’ve always wondered what’s the difference in spelling between the two shades of the colour..?
You are observant as always. I chose the different spellings because I noticed that people seem to use both the “e” and the “a” when writing the word out.
Love the armholes. Nice to see someone’s cutting suits for people that actually move their arms. (That’s important for those of us of Italian decent who can’t _talk_ without waving our hands.)
Equally nice to see a price point that’s not a Mad Men rip-off.
Michael (Atsa nice-a suit!) B.
Michael,
I absolutely agree with you on this point. Even a fitted suit has to have a proper armhole ratio. This is why I love custom suits. You can really get it spot on with the proper cut.
Best,
Dennis
And not for nothin’ but did you see these cuff-links? At $35, they’re on MY wish list:
http://www.indochino.com/product/Bars_of_Silver.html
Michael “Please, Santa?!?” B.
Not sure where you are located, but the I suprisingly have found some good cufflinks (Kenneth Cole) at Burlington Coat Factory for <$20. I would like to find some cheap knot cufflinks since they are a bit less formal.
Daffy’s also sells great, affordable cuff links and if you type in VINTAGE CUFFLINKS in an ebay search you will find some great and interestingly affordable ones.
Nice, I literally just ordered a new blue wool suit a couple of minutes ago to take advantage of the 2 free shirt promo (they seem to do this often). I have shrunk my measurements a bit from my 1st order hoping I’ll get a tighter fit. I went from 12.5″ on the bicep (my actual measurement) to 10″. I know you recommend 5″ so we’ll see how this one turns out. I’d really like my armholes to be a lot higher so I can actually get some movement w/out lifting up my entire suit and this seems like the easiest way.
I’d be interested to see others reactions from original measurements vs. adjustments vs. what they actually receive (e.g. on my 1st order, I entered 7″ wrist and they changed it to 10.75″ in my stats and I entered a 21″ sleeve, yet received 23″!). Maybe you can give us a forum to compile our Indochino experiences?
Hey Brad,
That forum is a fantastic idea! I will get on it.
Also, please follow up with how your measurements turned out so other readers can benefit from your adjustments should they work.
Thanks!
Dennis
Will definitely follow-up. I’m concerned that they make start catching on to any adjustments we’re making since they seem to be steadily improving the entire company and process and one day we go to order with the adjustments and end up with a “Fat guy in a little coat”-esque suit.
I also wish they would be a bit more detailed about new choices as they roll them out. How am I supposed to know whether I’d prefer a “notch lapel” over a “slim notch lapel” or “traditional point collar” vs. “point small”?
I second a forum for Indochino measurement experiences.
Brad,
There should be visual aides on their website with collar choices. If not, I suggest you pick up DRESSING THE MAN by Alan Flusser. It’s my bible. You can also find a great travel companion called A Well-Dressed Gentleman’s Pocket Guide. I carry that one in my bag at all times.
Best,
D.
Dennis,
I have a question. Your tags for this post are ‘grey suits’ & ‘gray suits’. I’ve always wondered what’s the difference in spelling between the two shades of the colour..?
Thanks
Mxolisi
Grey is the Queen’s English spelling
Gray is the American English spelling
Same colour…uh….I mean color
M.,
You are observant as always. I chose the different spellings because I noticed that people seem to use both the “e” and the “a” when writing the word out.
Best,
Dennis