Spier & Mackay

[Pepetito]

What are you body chest and natural waist measurements?

Never measured that.
However, usually a 38S in the JCF Thompsons and all J Crew Ludlows pre 2015. I wear your size 15 slim shirts. 5'7 150 lbs. Wear size 29 waist pants.

[SpierMackay]

Never measured that.
However, usually a 38S in the JCF Thompsons and all J Crew Ludlows pre 2015. I wear your size 15 slim shirts. 5'7 150 lbs. Wear size 29 waist pants.

I'm going to say stick with the contemporary.

That said a good rule of thumb is this: For a slim fit, you need at least 2.5" extra fabric at the chest and 3" around your waist. For a more traditional fit, 3" extra at the chest and 3.5" at the waist. For example if you have a 38 chest, you would want at a minimum the jacket chest to be 41".

[Pepetito]

I'm going to say stick with the contemporary.

That said a good rule of thumb is this: For a slim fit, you need at least 2.5" extra fabric at the chest and 3" around your waist. For a more traditional fit, 3" extra at the chest and 3.5" at the waist. For example if you have a 38 chest, you would want at a minimum the jacket chest to be 41".

Well. Naturally I ordered just before I read this after reading your first sportcoat return policy. Ended up ordering a 40s in contemporary and 40s in slim. No 38 s in contemporary.

[Galcobar]

Well. Naturally I ordered just before I read this after reading your first sportcoat return policy. Ended up ordering a 40s in contemporary and 40s in slim. No 38 s in contemporary.

37-inch chest, 29-inch waist, 5'10" with a longer waist.

I run a 36S in the Thompson jacket with 29 pants. I wear a 36 Contemporary from S&M.

I found the 36 Slim to be too tight around the chest, while the Contemporary has a greater drop between chest and waist, which works with a triangle build such as ours. The 36 Contemporary does require sleeve shortening, and the pants taken in around the waist and hips a little. The Slim pants, while not as slim as the Thompson slim, don't work with my thighs and calves.

I also tried the 36S Contemporary and found it to be too short in all dimensions, including the armhole size.

[Pepetito]

37-inch chest, 29-inch waist, 5'10" with a longer waist.

I run a 36S in the Thompson jacket with 29 pants. I wear a 36 Contemporary from S&M.

I found the 36 Slim to be too tight around the chest, while the Contemporary has a greater drop between chest and waist, which works with a triangle build such as ours. The 36 Contemporary does require sleeve shortening, and the pants taken in around the waist and hips a little. The Slim pants, while not as slim as the Thompson slim, don't work with my thighs and calves.

I also tried the 36S Contemporary and found it to be too short in all dimensions, including the armhole size.

Shit. Sounds like I may need the 38s contemporary.

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[Galcobar]

Shit. Sounds like I may need the 38s contemporary.

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I wear a 36S in the Thompson and 36 regular Contemporary from S&M. I think it sounds like you need the 38 Contemporary, which they have in stock. They're usually pretty good about changing an ordered size if it hasn't left the warehouse yet.

[Rawfull]

On the topic of sizing. I've always wanted to try S&M suits but have never been sure if I should go with the contemporary or slim. I have a wedding coming up in October and think I might finally give their suits a try. I'm 5'7" 130lbs, 37" chest and wear a 29 waist. Have a feeling the contemporary will probably be best for me but some feedback before I pull the trigger would be much appreciated.

[CJMichaelRay]

On the topic of sizing. I've always wanted to try S&M suits but have never been sure if I should go with the contemporary or slim. I have a wedding coming up in October and think I might finally give their suits a try. I'm 5'7" 130lbs, 37" chest and wear a 29 waist. Have a feeling the contemporary will probably be best for me but some feedback before I pull the trigger would be much appreciated.

With that much of a drop from chest to waist, I'd say go with Slim

[srlclark]

Yes. New stocks arrive next week.

What are you restocking? Just shirts, or trousers too? Also, can you give me a link to your first-order policy, please?

[SpierMackay]

What are you restocking? Just shirts, or trousers too? Also, can you give me a link to your first-order policy, please?

Shirts for the restock. Trousers will be towards the end of the month.

First Order Return Policy:
http://www.spierandmackay.com/free_returns.php

[CMAc7]

On the topic of sizing. I've always wanted to try S&M suits but have never been sure if I should go with the contemporary or slim. I have a wedding coming up in October and think I might finally give their suits a try. I'm 5'7" 130lbs, 37" chest and wear a 29 waist. Have a feeling the contemporary will probably be best for me but some feedback before I pull the trigger would be much appreciated.

I think this really depends on how you like to wear your trousers. I am 5'7", 125 lbs with the same 29" waist, and I always buy contemporary from them because the slim trousers seem a little too low rise and tight for me. I like a little more room in the thighs along with a higher rise. I then have the waist taken in when I get the hem done. The jackets in the two fits are similar enough for me to make the decision based on the trousers. Hope this helps.


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[Rawfull]

[MENTION=11780]CMAc7[/MENTION] That actually helps a lot! Thanks!

[andrew4h]

Hi all,

Thinking about buying my first Spier and Mackay suit and was wondering if there was a first purchase discount, or do you need to just take advantage of what's on sale right now? I am a bit concerned about ordering something on final sale, having never tried their suits out before.

Thanks,
Andrew

[LosRockets]

Between the strength of the USD and the current sale you're not going to find a bigger discount. Their suits fit pretty much the same as SS's havana cut if you're looking at the model 2 contemporary. If you know your measurements it shouldn't be an issue.

[BillN]

I posted this on the deals forum, but SM Polo's are currently $19.99 on Massdrop.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/spier-m...referer=MZ9BQ4