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It has come to my attention that some of you do not own suits. Or perhaps you do own a suit but it is ill fitting. Or perhaps you are like Rogelio and you own many fine clothes but are crippled by a terrible addiction?
In any of those cases, I've been investigating getting a bespoke (read: tailor made) suit for myself because I am a classy gentleman who deserves classy things (and also because I have a "unique life shape"). One of the places recommended to me on Questionland was excelsuits.com, which is based out of Thailand and is supposedly quite well known in Asia. They are supposedly both good quality and cheap. Also their website sucks, which I find encouraging.
They do frequent US tours, and they just emailed me to say they'd be doing one in the first week of April or so. Anybody else interested in getting in on this? Apparently they set up shop in a hotel room, you come by and pick out all the fabrics and get measured, etc., then they make it back in Thailand and mail it to you. They also do women's clothing, but I just mentioned suits because let's be honest: .83 is a sausage fest.
Anyway, if you're interested let me know.
That is all.
EDIT: I'm sure the natural question will be "roughly how much?" I'm awaiting an email reply on that very question and will update here.
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:33 am
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Seeing as the last suit I have purchased was in 2003, and when I was 50 lbs heavier, I am intrigued and wish to subscribe to your newsletter. As long as it's cheap. Not like I use a suit on a daily basis.
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:34 am
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I too, would like to subscribe to this newsletter.
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:53 am
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jsmg wrote:
They also do women's clothing, but I just mentioned suits because let's be honest: .83 is a sausage fest.
I happen to be a lady (though this is unconfirmed, according to lando) and I own 2 fine suits. One of which no longer fits (beer is delicious). I might be in for this, do they do lady pants? miniskirt powersuits?
fatasian
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:57 am
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If the $$ is right I perhaps would be interested, perhaps.
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:11 am
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For some reason, I have found myself wearing suit-like clothing more often recently, so ++
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:26 am
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I support you all getting nicer biking-wear.
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:34 am
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Rogelio wrote:
I support you all getting nicer biking-wear.
OT: Would you be available to alter a jacket? I need one taken in.
langston
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:34 am
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the timing might not work for me, as I will be Cabo San Lucas most of that week, but I am interested. You're doing good work there, Jon.
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:41 am
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I may be interested in this as well.
Also, as Jeff mentioned, anyone know a decent but not too expensive tailor in Seattle to take-in some shirts designed for someone much wider than I?
jsmg
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:48 am
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The guy from ExcelSuits mailed me back. He had this gigantic wall of text he wanted me to forward to everyone who was interested, but here's the key take-aways:
1) Shirts, pants, jackets, whatever. He can make pretty much whatever you want.
2) He will have style catalogues and fabric swatches to look at, but if you have a picture of something you want go ahead and bring it. They can replicate the style from most of the major label designers. (Yay, Asian knock-offs!)
3) He says the average jacket/pant combo is around $250-270.
4) He takes cash or credit card, but credit cards will take 30-45 days to process.
5) You'll get your clothes mailed to you after 3-4 weeks.
Finally, he says he'll be here around April 10 but will email or call me 7 days in advance. I will keep ya'll posted.
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:03 am
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My birthday is April 11.
Just sayin.
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:08 am
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jsmg wrote:
3) He says the average jacket/pant combo is around $250-270.
Yes, but Goodwill here I come.
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:51 am
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i went to cambodia 2 years ago and had a couple suits made for me while i was there. the work was great and they fit wonderfully. if i didn't get those i would be in on this in a heartbeat.
i had two suits made for about that price. still though, that's a great deal for custom made clothing.
jsmg
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:34 pm
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Thanks, Derrick.
I just want to say that I know $250 ain't exactly a drop in the bucket, but having had custom clothes made (I paid almost this much for a single shirt made locally), I have to say that I still think this is a fantastic deal (you can easily pay a lot more than this for a suit that only sort-of fits). Clothes that are tailored to you fit so well that at first I was uncomfortable because I thought it was too tight. Then I realized I'd just been living my entire life in this nether-realm between approximated sizes, and now those are my favorite clothes.
I'm stoked for this. Hope some of you are, too. The tailor asked me to coordinate for ya'll, so I'll let you know when I have more details.
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I think Grover could pull off something like this:
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tehschkott
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:15 am
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Hell I think Fred has that suit
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:36 am
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Seersucker and Madras at Ralph Lauren:
A fifteen-hundred dollar way of looking like you spent the day at Goodwill.
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jsmg
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:31 pm
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I just got an email from the tailor. He says he's expecting to be in town on the 19th and 20th. My plan is to see if I can arrange for him to come to my condo on Wednesday the 20th, and you all can come on by and get fitted there. I will probably also pick up a big bottle of bourbon so we can sip it on the rocks and feel fancy like they do in the movies. I like movies. And bourbon.
Also, he said that the suits would start around 280 depending on the fabric.
Here's the people I have listed as interested parties:
Lee Williams
Joe (Meatloaf)
Deven Wilson
Kevin Septor
Greg Barnes
Andrew Squirrel
Kyleen MacG
Has that changed at all?
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jsmg
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:41 pm
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Oh, and if anyone CAN'T come on the 20th, I can put you in touch with him directly to try and meet up on the 19th.
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:42 pm
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Hey fellas, wear underwear this time. Last time we did this it was awkward for everyone.
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caustic meatloaf
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:21 pm
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Hmm. I am still interested, but have to admit that I do have some reservations with handing over that kinda scratch to a guy who's leaving the country, and promises to send me a suit later. Unless I'm totally off-base with that assumption.
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We are confirmed for 7pm at my place this coming Wednesday the 20th. Sonny (the tailor) has sent me yet another set of suggested instructions... he loves them so. In a nutshell, since this is precision measurement it would be a lot better if you were already dressed in the style of the clothes he'll be making. Here it is:
A - Please wear a suit or shirt that you have that fits best so we can see how each individual like to wear his clothes.
B - Do avoid coming in a T-shirt (singlet) or shorts and Specially NO JEANS to avoid miss-measurements.
C - Do avoid sports shoes, flip flops and other casual footwear to ensure correct measurements taking.
D - Do try to come dressed in a business shirt, slacks and proper dress shoes please.
E - Women MUST be dressed in pants and heeled shoes and if they have any item that want to be replicated please bring it along like dress skirt etc.
Do you hear that, women? None of your slutty skirts.
Anyway, Wednesday the 20th! My place! 7pm!
If you do not already know where I live, PM me. I'd prefer not to post my address on the forum.
I'll have a big old bottle of Jack Daniels for us to partake in.
Also, Deven! Tell your wife that you need to set a good example for your children about taking pride in their appearance.
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jsmg
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:55 pm
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This came up offline and I realized I'd forgotten to say it. I realize that showing up wearing a suit (or just nice pants/shirt) may be a little onerous.
In my estimation, it's not CRITICAL for you to look super awesome. If you're able to pack a decent shirt and pants that fit you properly (or are close) that will probably work just fine, even if they're wrinkled badly. Just do what you can and don't worry too much about it.
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justgarth
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:04 pm
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I may be a complete FNG, but this sounds right up my alley. Is it too late to get on board? Do you let strangers into your house?
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:10 pm
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There's strangers and then there's strangers. I've never even heard of you.
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:48 pm
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Well, that makes sense—I’ve only rode with you folks once, two weeks ago. I just saw this thread and it matched what had been bouncing in my head for a while, and figured I’d throw it out there.
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Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:14 am
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Just a reminder that this is TONIGHT! I hope to see several of you here, at or around 7pm.
Garth, if you want to come by you can. I feel a little bad for my previous response. Only way to meet people is to meet 'em, right?
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Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:40 am
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It's on like Donkey Kong.
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Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:08 am
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Also, the following people indicated they were interested but have not asked for my address, which is... well, it would make it hard for you to get here. Has this list changed?
Kevin Septor
Greg Barnes
Andrew Squirrel
Chris Langston
Henry Rose
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