I'll be ordering my Wested within the next week most likely. I've decided on a TOD in dark brown goat. The last hurdle is getting measured. I've been to three places, and nobody would measure me because either I wasn't considered a customer, or because they didn't want to be responsible for measuring for a garment that they weren't making, even after I assured them they would not be responsible for how it turned out. Very frustrating. I may just have to have a friend measure me since professionals aren't being very helpful at all.
My biggest question is about modifications. Which modifications consitute a "non-returnable", or "un-alterable" jacket? I'm paranoid about asking for anything to be altered for fear that if the jacket doesn't fit properly, I'm stuck with it. But, at the same time, I really want the jacket to be perfect for me. So, which alterations void the exchange policy?
What are considered "Custom" Mods?
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Indiana Jerry
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Just ask Peter before you order, or send them an email. I think it has to be fairly offbeat stuff...I think changing the pocket sizes/placement was such an issue before, but I think I've also heard they just won't do this anymore anyway (?).
As for getting measured, you may be lucky that they won't help...one tailor DID help me, but his numbers were SO whacked I knew something was up. He was either an idiot or was intentionally giving me wrong numbers. Better that they didn't help you at all than do it wrong!
Now...do you have a suitcoat/blazer already? You can use that to get close to your size, and possibly measure elements of that.
Wested is good at what they do - unless there is something unusual about your build, you should be okay just w/ the two or three measurements they request on their website.
Good luck, and keep asking questions - we'll keep answering.
J
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As for getting measured, you may be lucky that they won't help...one tailor DID help me, but his numbers were SO whacked I knew something was up. He was either an idiot or was intentionally giving me wrong numbers. Better that they didn't help you at all than do it wrong!
Now...do you have a suitcoat/blazer already? You can use that to get close to your size, and possibly measure elements of that.
Wested is good at what they do - unless there is something unusual about your build, you should be okay just w/ the two or three measurements they request on their website.
Good luck, and keep asking questions - we'll keep answering.
J
P.S. And WELCOME TO COW!
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I just read this, and you set me to a laughing/coughing/choking fit so bad I could barely get back up in the chair...Swindiana wrote:Jerry is right. Listen to him, I always do.
That was painful...okay, Bink...my 9-iron, if you will be so kind...
Well, at least it would be a fair fight...Winrich IOAB to Winrich IOAB...Swindiana wrote:Put that whip down, nice and easy, Jerry, old buddy.
(Love ya Swindy.
)J
P.S. Flyer, do not be dismayed...your thread has not been hijacked nor ruined...please ignore the scoundrels behind the curtain
and question away... 