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So has the Forum come to any consensus on the Thom Browne Black Fleece suits? I tried one on yesterday and was surprised by how nice it was and how well it fit. It made my 1400 suit look cheap next to it, but $2900 seems pretty steep.
Did we figure out who made the suits? Thanks
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I love mine.
Someone can ID the maker off of this I'm sure:
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The ones I saw had the sleeve button holes cut. Do they offer to alter the sleeves from the shoulder?
There's a TB sport coat/ski jacket-like thing replete with "authentic" ski patches at the NMLC at Woodbuy. Believe the price was around $1100 or so. It's a size 3, whatever that is.
For the same aesthetic, a more flattering fit and a lot less cash, I would look at FSC.
lefty
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Go pick up the TB ski jacket for me. I'll pay pal you the $.
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What is FSC?
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Only if the payment consists of me cuffing you upside the head.
Oneitis,
Freemans Sporting Club
lefty
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Looks like the same tag from Ralph Lauren Black Label.
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I want this jacket so bad. Do they run true to size, or should I size down (can't go up as they don't seem to have XL)?
http://fsc.refinery29shops.com/produ...cat=112&page=1
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I tried on a suit this past weekend and the BB2 was a great fit for me. I was surprised at how well it was constructed. Having said that, it is a little too fashion-forward for me at my age. And $2900 is steep, at least for me, in a piece that could easily become dated. The line in general is just not my style and I find some of the selections over the top. It is a daring move on the part of BB and I certainly do wish them success. But I'm not plunking down the credit card for one.
Ned Soltz
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Yes, I tried on a BF suit and it was rather nice.
Contrary to SoCal2NYC's assertion that thin people do not look good in BF, I think it does, at least for some.
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I was similarly impressed with the quality of the BF suits. I'm not impressed with the value. Maybe 50% off retail I'd consider.
I also don't like the little locker loop at the collar, and not enamored with the two sleeve buttons look (they are also premade functional).
I'm most interested in the overcoats.
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I would say true to size and slim. I'm a 41 and I wear a medium in that jacket.
lefty
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I think what I was trying to express LK is that you don't have to be rail thing like a Dior Homme model to look appropriate in Thom Browne or BF.
You could easily have the locker loop removed.
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I'm a 38 and the small fits perfectly. I've got the khaki one that's on sale now. Definitely one of my favorite pieces of clothing.
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I must admit that I'm liking them a lot. I couldn't wear them to my office, but I will (and am) be investing in the sportswear.
