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[All in a Day]

I business ones I use for work.

The rest, evenings / weekends / whenever.

BDC and I live in completely different stratospheres. He's an infinite number of steps up the food chain, I assure you!!

Haha ok. What i meant was the lifestyle, leaving work aside. Can't really articulate. Let's just say in my mind, outside of wedding, maybe the occasional theatre trip or special dinner, suits are what u see in tatler and the peak and i don't belong there and i infer that people who do need multiple (> 3,4) suits for non-work purpose must be leading a lifestyle nearer to those folks on that magazine or (?). Looking for inputs on the "or".

On bdc, i have no doubt he is of a diff league than many.

 

[residentdandy]

...or just like suits.

BDC sits in both categories.

 

[i.curtis]

If your tailor charges $950 for CMT, and we assume KBKS CMT is $950, should it considered cheap already to go to them? For the prices they are going for, with CMT we could as $950(which would be considered cheap to them as when your unknown tailor charges $950 already), i dont think the mark up is that great! So i dont see how much cheaper are you talk about.

Well if there is even 1% of cashmere at all! lol!,

Just my humble opinion on this.

You're assuming KBKS charges 950 for CMT. That's laughable in itself as well. Knowing anything by Kevin Seah, his margins are far far thicker than that.

All I'm saying is, keeping things in perspective I think there are cheaper tailors for the same quality.

As for my cashmere wool blend, even if it's 1% cashmere only, I think 1150 is cheaper than 1200 for linen by any measure.

 

[i.curtis]

I know what you mean! I would cant seem to think when i would wear a jacket although i would love to,

Office i cant, Weekends seldom will wear also,

Maybe i should get a linen one like Mookie made? Easier and have more chance to wear out then wool?

Can i ask how often do u, bdc etc put on a suit/jacket in your daily life in sg? Somehow i get the sense u guys prob of a diff social class and lifestyle because i cannot find myself having a reason to suit up or throw on a jacket outside of business or wedding occasions.

Open question to all too, since many ppl hv shared their jacket commissions.

 

[i.curtis]

Is it a very light weight linen?

Im thinking of making a jacket but im not so sure what to make as i dont wear to work and i seldom wear on weekends with my wife, would you think a linen would make me wear a jacket more often?

You're right, the one I posted earlier wasn't from a "branded" mill but rather an in-house fabric that they carry, can't really recall where is it from. It's pretty good though.

No doubt at $1300, it's pricey. The workmanship,fit and communication is excellent though. It's my first jacket from KBKS and I believe it'll get better for subsequent commissions.

 

[Triste]

I don't really think it's about being in a different social class or having "made it" in life that allows one to wear suits or to dress up.

In Singapore that is. People generally shy from " suiting up" because of a variety of reasons, the most common being the weather of course. But let's just put it this way, it's just not in our blood to wear jackets regularly.

All it takes is a little bit more effort, very much like exercising.

You don't try, you'll never do it.

 

[All in a Day]

I don't really think it's about being in a different social class or having "made it" in life that allows one to wear suits or to dress up.

In Singapore that is. People generally shy from " suiting up" because of a variety of reasons, the most common being the weather of course. But let's just put it this way, it's just not in our blood to wear jackets regularly.

All it takes is a little bit more effort, very much like exercising.

You don't try, you'll never do it.

I like the exercise analogy. Weather justifiably plays a big part to an extent for no jacket/suit,not for sloppy dressing though.

 

[elisee1]

Hi everyone, I'm a student that's going to enter corporate working world, have been planning to hit a tailor to settle all my clothing needs. Here is my current plan, maybe i can get your opinions on it?

5x shirts, basic shades only (White, Blue, Pink)
1x Dark Grey 2 button suit (Already have this)
1x Navy Blue 2 button suit (Supposedly more suitable for formal events than a grey suit, am i wrong? Pls enlighten me)
3x Black or grey pants

1x black shirt (more of a for fun thing, to wear to parties etc)
1x striped shirt (Not sure what colours or patterns, looking for a more for fun/dress down vibe)

1x Black dress shoes/belt (Mainly for work)
1x brown dress shoes/belt (Brown leather is more of a for fun thing, will be my last priority because leather tend to be quite expensive)

2x black tie? (Just looking for a formal vibe that's suitable for working, just black tie will do?)

 

[dark_aLLeY]

That being said, cloth merchants sometimes hold clearance sales, and there are good bargains to be had if you keep an eye out for them. I think Petia mentioned a recent one by huddersfield, I just snagged 3.5m of grey POW for SGD$200 (incl. shipping to SG).

Why u never jio us here... we can share the shipping.

 

[MookieTea]

Hi everyone, I'm a student that's going to enter corporate working world, have been planning to hit a tailor to settle all my clothing needs. Here is my current plan, maybe i can get your opinions on it?

5x shirts, basic shades only (White, Blue, Pink)
1x Dark Grey 2 button suit (Already have this)
1x Navy Blue 2 button suit (Supposedly more suitable for formal events than a grey suit, am i wrong? Pls enlighten me)
3x Black or grey pants

1x black shirt (more of a for fun thing, to wear to parties etc)
1x striped shirt (Not sure what colours or patterns, looking for a more for fun/dress down vibe)

1x Black dress shoes/belt (Mainly for work)
1x brown dress shoes/belt (Brown leather is more of a for fun thing, will be my last priority because leather tend to be quite expensive)

2x black tie? (Just looking for a formal vibe that's suitable for working, just black tie will do?)

My thoughts would be, navy tie will fare better as compared to a black tie. It's much more versatile and also matches with all your 5 basic shirts.
And a bow tie for black tie events.

Also, consider 2 shoes to alternate between work. It'll prolong the life of the shoes by quite a bit. One black oxford, one dark brown?

Otherwise, you're all set!

 

[MookieTea]

Is it a very light weight linen?

Im thinking of making a jacket but im not so sure what to make as i dont wear to work and i seldom wear on weekends with my wife, would you think a linen would make me wear a jacket more often?

Yes, it's quite a light weight fabric. You don't necessarily have to go linen for a light weight jacket. I went with it because it's casual and I personally like the creases.

I'm sure a well fitted, half-lined jacket will make you wear a jacket more often. It's poison and your wife will love it as well. All women loves a guy that dresses up for her.

 

[residentdandy]

From this afternoon:-

Yes --it's the weekend!

 

[elisee1]

My thoughts would be, navy tie will fare better as compared to a black tie. It's much more versatile and also matches with all your 5 basic shirts.
And a bow tie for black tie events.

Also, consider 2 shoes to alternate between work. It'll prolong the life of the shoes by quite a bit. One black oxford, one dark brown?

Otherwise, you're all set!

Ok, thx v much for ur input!

 

[Carnage]

If your tailor charges $950 for CMT, and we assume KBKS CMT is $950, should it considered cheap already to go to them? For the prices they are going for, with CMT we could as $950(which would be considered cheap to them as when your unknown tailor charges $950 already), i dont think the mark up is that great! So i dont see how much cheaper are you talk about.

Well if there is even 1% of cashmere at all! lol!,

Just my humble opinion on this.

Nah, you're assuming my tailor fibbed about his material. I can assure you he doesn't need my business.

Anyway, my gf has assured me that there is no cashmere at all so I remembered wrongly. *shrugs.

As for KBKS charging 950 for CMT, I urge you to ask them whether they even allow that in the first place before assuming they charge the same price. $950 for the whole suit mind you, not just jacket alone.

 

[Carnage]

I don't really think it's about being in a different social class or having "made it" in life that allows one to wear suits or to dress up.

In Singapore that is. People generally shy from " suiting up" because of a variety of reasons, the most common being the weather of course. But let's just put it this way, it's just not in our blood to wear jackets regularly.

All it takes is a little bit more effort, very much like exercising.

You don't try, you'll never do it.

Never found a reason to do it except for dinners. And I'm not in high society, don't get invited to dinners all that often. Folks around me prefer to dine in hawker centres. I feel overdressed wearing shirts eating at those places as it is.

 

[Triste]

Never found a reason to do it except for dinners. And I'm not in high society, don't get invited to dinners all that often. Folks around me prefer to dine in hawker centres. I feel overdressed wearing shirts eating at those places as it is.

It's a little sad knowing that one needs to have a special occasion or belonging to the upper caste to have a reason to "wear a jacket". We're talking about going out to gai gai, jalan jalan, walk walk on weekends for instance and not eating at hawker centers with your jacket on. Not hot meh eating in such stuffy environments?

The only valid argument to me for not doing that is the weather in Singapore. Otherwise why not? Again, just a cultural quirk of us Singaporeans. You don't see that happening in Tokyo. On the flip side, you get stares if you wear shorts and slippers there.

So are we underdressed or overdressed in other countries then?

 

[All in a Day]

It's a little sad knowing that one needs to have a special occasion or the upper caste to have a reason to "wear a jacket". We're talking about going out to gai gai, jalan jalan, walk walk on weekends for instance and not eating at hawker centers. In the first place, that's just plain dumb.

The only valid argument to me for not doing that is the weather in Singapore. Otherwise why not? Again, just a cultural quirk of us Singaporeans. You don't see that happening in Tokyo. On the flip side, you get stares if you wear shorts and slippers there.

So are we underdressed or overdressed in other countries then?

Think carnage's point was fair and something along my point. Where i gai gai/jalan/walk on weekends, suits just do not seem necessary. Perhaps it is a circular argument. Appropriateness is a function of social norms. Right now in sg, i still think suit is not a common folks social norm

 

[Triste]

Think carnage's point was fair and something along my point. Where i gai gai/jalan/walk on weekends, suits just do not seem necessary. Perhaps it is a circular argument. Appropriateness is a function of social norms. Right now in sg, i still think suit is not a common folks social norm

Yup, but we were talking about jackets and not suits on a day to day usage. The inference here is that wearing a jacket=formality and special occasions.

Jackets can be done in all sorts of materials and paired differently for a more casual feel. I do that quite a bit. I do Where I go on my off days is certainly not upmarket or high society. I only refrain from wearing them if the weather in Singapore is too darn hot.

I'll like to think of jackets as an additional accessory for dressing well, just like how we wear our really "expensive watches."

On a side note, if people wear their >100k dress watches to eat at hawker centers, is that considered overdressing too? Lol.

End of the day, it's just Singapore and you are right about it being a debate that will never end. Which is also why we have had several articles discussing the fashion sense of us Singaporean men.

 

[zhane]

Yup, but we were talking about jackets and not suits on a day to day usage. The inference here is that wearing a jacket=formality and special occasions.

Jackets can be done in all sorts of materials and paired differently for a more casual feel. I do that quite a bit. I do Where I go on my off days is certainly not upmarket or high society. I only refrain from wearing them if the weather in Singapore is too darn hot.

I'll like to think of jackets as an additional accessory for dressing well, just like how we wear our really "expensive watches."

On a side note, if people wear their >100k dress watches to eat at hawker centers, is that considered overdressing too? Lol.

End of the day, it's just Singapore and you are right about it being a debate that will never end. Which is also why we have had several articles discussing the fashion sense of us Singaporean men.

where u usually hang out ah?
maybe next time can go there when more dressed

 

[PetiaC]

When you dress up or down, do it in gradual steps and not drastic to appear out of place. Wearing suit to hawker? Bad example.

Let's say the usual crowd will wear T-shirt and berms and flip flops to the hawker.

You could dress slightly better by wearing a properly fitted polo t and berms with a pair of slip on shoes.

If you to bring lets say an overseas friend or a date to a hawker dinner you might even dress better with a casual shirt and jeans with a pair of sneakers or loafers.

So lets talk about suits, think about what are the occasions you could look better in a sports jacket or a casual suit without looking over the top. I could think of a few.

I wear a jacket and take bus or MRT. Don't worry, there is no stench of public transport soaking into the expensive fine fabrics. It is your own sweat, when you forget to remove the jacket, when walking under the hot sun