swarles
Mmfad
•Created by swarles on 10/10/2024 in #questions-and-advice
wool pants/clothing questions
it’s unfortunate it’s not standard information - although I do know a good amount of guys/men who just truly don’t really care so I can also understand why it may not be “worth” advertising
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Mmfad
•Created by swarles on 10/10/2024 in #questions-and-advice
wool pants/clothing questions
Also I did check the luxire site but since I wasn’t logged in I think a lot of functions were unavailable to me
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Mmfad
•Created by swarles on 10/10/2024 in #questions-and-advice
wool pants/clothing questions
I have yet to try anything mtm - I don’t currently wear anything with a high rise (I believe most of my pants are mid, or they’re high and I just wear them wrong 🤷♂️). Truth be told I find pants around my actual waist ridiculously uncomfortable. I only bring that up to segue into my next point of - I believe I should try on similar trousers style pants and get an idea of their measurements before going full made to measure. I also noticed that spier and Mackay do mtm but also recommend to purchase clothing first.
To hand wash, I assume I can look it up online but I feel like a lukewarm bath and a small dab of soap if needed, massage lightly into the fabric, rinse thoroughly and hand or lie flat to dry?
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Mmfad
•Created by swarles on 10/10/2024 in #questions-and-advice
wool pants/clothing questions
Not actually that confusing! Really appreciate it; is there any way to determine fabric weight or is it experience and checking the clothing ? I feel like if the manufacturer doesn’t specify, good luck
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Mmfad
•Created by swarles on 10/10/2024 in #questions-and-advice
wool pants/clothing questions
Thanks! Hopefully with the recs from algore above I can stop and see what I think of different things
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Mmfad
•Created by swarles on 10/10/2024 in #questions-and-advice
wool pants/clothing questions
@top raisin I kinda thought the first question would be a hard one to answer. I was hoping there may be a general consensus among the fashionable but I will keep your points in mind as well as defer Nomnom’s response as well. My question about tweed was a bit vague as well - to be honest the first time I ever heard of the material in a memorable way was I saw a donegal tweed suit and just loved it (but Google tells me donegal is quite a bit lighter and not generally suitable for colder weather). I will keep my search to quality brands like the ones you mentioned (for pants, as well as other things) and just try to physically experience different materials.
@Nomnom thank you for the recommendations! I will start researching what I can. Aside from luxire (which is all over Reddit) do you know of any other mtm companies? I’ve always had problems with pants fitting and if that’s the best way, then so be it. very good point about the dry clean only with wool as well. I see a lot of people excited about cooler weather as it’s “wool trouser” time - do. They truly just dry clean weekly? Or is it a matter of finding the stuff that can be laundered? In your opinion of course
@algoresky I’m actually in Calgary, no worry of doxxing it’s a big city and it’s not the first time I’ve posted my location. You are, coincidentally, the second person from this community to recommend gravitypope and NAQP. I’ll make a point to visit them asap.
Thanks again everyone
Thanks again everyone
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Mmfad
•Created by swarles on 10/6/2024 in #questions-and-advice
fit check/feedback
Appreciate the feedback. I do tend to gravitate towards a more fitted look but certainly not going for the “I’m in the gym” compression shirt. I currently own two long sleeves, one from when I was 30lbs heavier and the other is a work shirt so does not matter how it fits (I’m a mechanic so it’s just for warmth/layers).
I just took a better look at the crop compared to the others as well, thanks for pointing out (I’m learning what to look for)
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