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  1. Mathematicus

    The latest...

    I am myself very aware of the "exotic beasts" gathering at Pitti Uomo; in fact, i spent all my childhood in Florence (I come back often, also) and I got used to see any kind of outfit. There have been every year many gents who shined in the plethora of clochard-like (no offense for the poor...
  2. Mathematicus

    I want to learn to dress in modern/timeless style

    Are you sure that those outfits don't look good because of the couple model+photoshop? Do you have a very developed upper-torso area that can stand the "dwarf-ing" effect of low rise skinny trousers? Are you sure that a shirt cut so tightly around your body will drape so perfectly and won't...
  3. Mathematicus

    Linen Suit - where to find a good one...

    The half Viscose content leaves me a bit unsure about the breathability. I wouldn't care so much about the lining if you allow Viscose in the outer fabric.
  4. Mathematicus

    The Thread to Display Your 1930s Suits

    Very smart and clean, guitarmasta12! Neaopolitan tailoring has ever been very interesting, and not very subjected to fashion. I think your suit it's more 50s/60s, judging from the cut of the lapels, the shoulders and the pants. Anyway, it's great and I'd bet it fits like a glove! Just an hint...
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    Mapledoram Suits on Etsy...any experiences?

    I had a wool and cashmire overcoat I used to wear daily and I don't think it's a good material for hard-wearing. After few years it became quite evidently worn. I suppose the softness of cashmere could show at its best only in a blazer or a sports coat; definitely not enough strong for trousers...
  7. Mathematicus

    Show off the sports coats.

    Very impressive finds, Metatron. I love the complexity of the weaves, so lively when confronted with the modern colours.
  8. Mathematicus

    Show us your suits

    Swimming (as i do) is a better choice: at least no dowdy clothing is required!
  9. Mathematicus

    Looking to Buy My First Suit :)

    I know it's sligtly off topic, but has someone ever tried sending a perfectly fitting suit coat to an online tailor (like Ravistailor or Mysuitshop) and having them copy the measurements for a new one with the desided features?
  10. Mathematicus

    whats your favorite kind of suit?

    Pewter gray flannel three piece, with high waisted single pleat pants, six button waistcoat, three button with soft peak lapel jacket, full drape cut with shaped waist and shirred but carefully padded shoulders.
  11. Mathematicus

    Vintage Shops in Italy?

    Just remembered, there is a rather big vintage shop in Florence. It's called Melrose Vintage Store, and it's located near the central train station; they have also another shop near San Lorenzo. Maybe they have something interesting.
  13. Mathematicus

    Vintage Shops in Italy?

    I live in Rome and I was born in Florence. Italian people are not quite into vintage like the members of this forum; most people that wear vintage are looking for pieces to put together in a bizarre and hipster (bad) taste. Don't expect anything before 1970s for men, simply people don't keep...
  14. Mathematicus

    Is a black waistcoat acceptable with White Tie?

    In the René Clair's "And the there were none" the butler Rogers sports a wonderful example of white tie with a black horseshoe waistcoat:
  15. Mathematicus

    Looking to Buy My First Suit :)

    I'm with Dirk in saying that if you want to invest on a suit, it's better to look at something made to measure or, if you can afford it, even bespoke. After the last time I left the duty of dressing to my mother (and it ended in a full day in a polyester unbearable piece of rubbish), I decided...
  16. Mathematicus

    How often do you dress vintage/vintage inspired?

    High waisted trousers are way more comfortable than lower waisted ones; in particular, the maximum comfort is given when the back is higher than the front, a feature that modern trousers don't have. When you sit, the back part will be more stressed and to be comfortable it must have ease; when...
  17. Mathematicus

    F.S.1950ies Atomic Flecked German Two Piece Suit

    You can post measurements here, this will surely help!
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    I need suit advice.

    I think something is fixable, provided the suit is not bigger than a full size. The chest may be taken in, getting rid of the billowing at front and the waist can be tapered. Adjustments on sleeves will make the look way better. The real delicate point is the collar zone, that might be too large...
  20. Mathematicus

    1930's German suit "C&A" grey DB with blue stripes Sz. 36/38

    From my experience in continental tailoring, pants have usually very high rise and "sit lower" than the actual crotch. So it's OK to have them shorter that the natural inseam, by about 0.5-1 inch depending from the way you like the back of the pants.
  21. Mathematicus

    1930's German suit "C&A" grey DB with blue stripes Sz. 36/38

    Sadly, trousers are way too short for me :(
  22. Mathematicus

    What are you wearing today??

    Great suit, Patrick. Lapels are beautiful and that grey is awesome. You don't see such lively shades today, suit colours nowadays smell of dead matte.
  23. Mathematicus

    FS: Vintage 1930s black lounge suit in size 36L

    Last auction, if anyone wants it just shot an offer! http://www.ebay.it/itm/-/231742066766?

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