Tweed Suit
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Try Humphrey and Tilley in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. I wear suits for work and have had numerous tweaks and supposes ‘made to measure’ disasters! I wanted a suit for a lifetime and the guys mentioned above were utterly amazing even down to choosing your buttons! From memory cost me about 1800 quid but the suit will last a lifetime.
Ps I’m the one in the tweed, not me uncle Derek
Ps I’m the one in the tweed, not me uncle Derek
Magnificent 7
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Neil at Charles Campbell bespoke
42 chest, 34 waist, regular
I'm in the market for a few suits as I'm changing careers. I'd be interested to know how you get on. If you don't mind, what's the damage for one of these suits?
I got a very good suit from these people:
www.savvyrow.co.uk
Good quality stuff.
David Saxby in London used to be brilliant, huge selection of second hand Savile Row suits and jackets and his own line of very good quality clothes, all fairly priced. Really helpful staff as well. I got married in a suit from him. He used to have a shop in Cirencester as well. Fantastic smell of mothballs.
Sadly I think he is closed now.
Mens British Vintage Clothing - 1940s 1950s 1960s - Goodwood Revival
Classic men's vintage clothing. Outfits for Goodwood Revival. Savile Row bespoke suits, Crombie, tweed hacking jackets, DJs & tailcoats. Worldwide shipping.
www.savvyrow.co.uk
Good quality stuff.
David Saxby in London used to be brilliant, huge selection of second hand Savile Row suits and jackets and his own line of very good quality clothes, all fairly priced. Really helpful staff as well. I got married in a suit from him. He used to have a shop in Cirencester as well. Fantastic smell of mothballs.
Sadly I think he is closed now.
deerstalker.308
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Na this would be a fraction too large then. Seems a crying shame to send it to the charity shop but it looks like that’s where it’ll be going!
A good tailor would soon alter it, and it wouldn't cost much to have done.
That's what I would seriously consider if I was @Buchan
Light, medium or heavy weight?
Also do you want to choose the tweed, or are you willing to take something regular "off the peg"? An idea of budget might also help, as there is quite a difference if you go bespoke.
For off the peg perhaps give Peter Christian a look:
www.peterchristian.co.uk
Much as I dislike House of Bruar, their Saxony tweed is very nice, though I was always told turn-ups should only ever exist on pleat-fronted trousers:
www.houseofbruar.com
Moving up a notch, you won't go far wrong with something from Cordings:
www.cordings.co.uk
Beyond that, there are numerous local tailors who can probably provide something suitable. I used to use Trotter & Deane, in Suffolk, and was very happy with their made-to-measure service:
trotteranddeane.co.uk
Also do you want to choose the tweed, or are you willing to take something regular "off the peg"? An idea of budget might also help, as there is quite a difference if you go bespoke.
For off the peg perhaps give Peter Christian a look:
Peter Christian
Men's Tweed Suits | Harris Tweed | Donegal Tweed - Peter Christian
www.peterchristian.co.uk
Much as I dislike House of Bruar, their Saxony tweed is very nice, though I was always told turn-ups should only ever exist on pleat-fronted trousers:
Men's Saxony Tweed Trousers
Practical and hardwearing Saxony tweed brings you warmth, comfort and style in these impeccably tailored trousers. Buy online at The House of Bruar.
Moving up a notch, you won't go far wrong with something from Cordings:
Moleskin Tweed Suits Mens | Country Suits | Cordings
Our Mens Country Suits are renowned worldwide. Order Classic Tweed Suits now with UK express delivery.
www.cordings.co.uk
Beyond that, there are numerous local tailors who can probably provide something suitable. I used to use Trotter & Deane, in Suffolk, and was very happy with their made-to-measure service:
Trotter & Deane | British Menswear | Bury St Edmunds & Cambridge
Trotter & Deane is an independent menswear brand based in Bury St Edmunds & Cambridge. Offering made to measure, suits, jackets, shirts, trousers & more.
trotteranddeane.co.uk
aboynamedjim
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+1 for walker slater. Very happy with everything I've bought there
Agreed.
I have a 44 chest, 36 waist, long length 3-piece tweed suit that could easily be tailored to a 42 chest, 34 waist, regular length for a fraction of the cost it would take to have made new.
But you would need to have access to a good tailor to do so, at least if you want the resulting suit to look fitted.
That's sadly why it's often easier to source an off-the-peg suit.
Sell it on eBay!
Just be sure to include the full measurements, ideally including photos of the tape measure direct against the suit itself.
I agree, you will not be disappointed with Cordings. Not cheap though
What size do you have and what price are you selling for?
Utectok
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About £200 I think although maybe some import duties to pay. Potentially it could be great but I guess also could be a tricky one? I dunno mixed reviews on trust pilot… but life’s a gamble eh! It’s not my daughters wedding getting a new kilt for that it’s her brother in law’s wedding so if I look a **** no biggie lol
Well please let me know how it comes out.About £200 I think although maybe some import duties to pay. Potentially it could be great but I guess also could be a tricky one? I dunno mixed reviews on trust pilot… but life’s a gamble eh! It’s not my daughters wedding getting a new kilt for that it’s her brother in law’s wedding so if I look a **** no biggie lol
Utectok
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Will do
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