Excellent video on the important details of a proper-fitting jacket. I'm interested to know if you have plans to feature a video on appropriate-fitting trousers. Thanks for sharing!
We’re glad you found the video helpful. We appreciate your interest in appropriate-fitting trousers, and we’ll definitely consider making a video on that topic in the future.
So much great information!! A little too late for my first big bespoke spend but hey, there's alway's room for another jacket in the wardrobe. Cheers Chris.
These 'Detail Series' videos are peerless and so watchable. Thank you for the time and effort that goes into making each one. The production, as ever, is first class. The recent trend of close fit suits / jackets and narrow trousers worn with the hem at what my dear late mother would term ‘half mast’, is so unflattering. The jacket style and fit shown at 15:14 in this video looks hideous to me. But the other issue I have with the present style of suits and jackets is the length of the jackets themselves. The one Chris is wearing here is a perfect length to my eye, and if you freeze the video at 11:42 you can see that it comes halfway down his hands. That is my ‘go to’ indicator because (to me) the proportions look right. Compare that to the jacket his co-presenter, Austin Pollak, is wearing at 14:38. Even allowing for the fact that Austin is standing at an angle, you can see how much shorter the overall length his jacket is. Younger gents can pull this shorter jacket length off, particularly if they are slim in stature, but for a man in his 50s and older, the term, 'mutton dressed as lamb' springs to mind. It all comes down to personal taste, of course, but if the good people at Rampley & Co could please bear this in mind for their potential older clients, like myself, who might prefer a jacket of a more traditional length, like Chris’s. Lastly, something to consider if altering the sleeve length of a jacket is the possible limiting factor imposed by the relative position of the existing cuff buttons and their associated stitching. Excellent video content. Well done!
You mention a capsule wardrobe. What would you consider a minimum wardrobe for a "typical" professional? Let's say suit and tie is the normal attire for the office.
Thank you for your comment! A minimum capsule wardrobe for a professional in a suit-and-tie environment could include: Suits: 2-3 tailored suits in neutral colours. Dress Shirts: 4-5 classic shirts (white, light blue, patterns). Ties: 3-4 ties to add variety. Shoes: 1-2 pairs of polished dress shoes. Accessories: A matching belt, watch, and pocket square. This mix keeps things functional and stylish.
@@RampleyandCo this is a great start...I would advise clients who wear suits daily to have a rotation of 7 suits, 12-15 shirts, same number of ties (if worn every day) and 3-4 pairs of shoes. I would add a raincoat (perhaps with a detachable lining) and a winter coat. Of course, this does not need to be acquired immediately but a goal to work towards. Climate, seniority, travel needs and budget is also a factor as well as if you intend to use your business cloths for other purposes (your navy suit for weddings etc). I hope this is of help and I agree that this could make an interesting video. @michaelt312
fantastic concise presentation, the long unbroken takes are refreshingly old school. hearing mouse clicks is annoying, you could invest in a silent mouse. great videos, your channel will grow!
What causes collar gap Chris. I have 1 suit that I never wear ( hardly). Cos it has bad collar gap. My wife thinks I’m mad. But I don’t like it. Is there a fix ?
