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Finding a well - tailored suit is difficult for most people, and super difficult to do without spending a ton of money. I heard about Sumissura, an online tailor for women, and immediately jumped at the chance to give it a try. Full suits start at $229, and everything is made to order. I chose a blue suit with a one button blazer and ankle trouser, somewhere in between a French and Navy blue. photo credit: Ally Harrison suit: Sumissura top: Gap Outlet (old) bag: Tumi Lucca City Tote (no longer available from Tumi, sometimes they shop up secondhand) necklace: Primark (old) bracelets: top, vintage costume from Magpie in New Orleans; bottom, Nora Kogan shoes: Calvin Klein The verdict on the suit is mixed; on the one hand, you won't get custom tailoring with that variety of fabrics anywhere else (at least not in this country). However, I find that plain cotton actually doesn't make such a great suit fabric for my body (and I suspect other plus size bodies as well) because it has zero natural give or stretch. If you've got to walk to the metro and spend all day in your suit, it's going to lose its shape and become uncomfortable. Unfortunately, Sumissura doesn't offer any stretch fabrics at this point. I would also say (while acknowledging this as my mistake) that if you decide to try this site, you really, really 100% need someone else to measure you. Don't be dingus and try to do it yourself because you'll mess it up. Call your mother, she would agree with me.
You can visit Sumissura here and see what they have to offer. If I order again (and I might), I would definitely get another blazer, or try a coat. I really enjoyed the fit and construction. Let me know what you guys think if you've tried Sumissura and have opinions or questions!
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Sweater, H&M; Trousers, Larry Levine at TJ Maxx (lots of similar styles at both TJ and Marshall's); Shoes, Calvin Klein; Bracelets (clockwise from top), Nora Kogan, vintage find from Magpie in New Orleans, and the shop at the National Gallery of Art, similar here and here; Necklace is an old vintage find, similar here.
Hello friends, I know I went on an impromptu hiatus, but let me explain: the latest phase of my job hunt took me to Washington, DC to take a summer econometrics class at Georgetown and intern on Capitol Hill with the House of Representatives. My schedule got bananas and so I didn't have the time or the right headspace to update the blog. Plus, my skill set does not extend to taking cute outfit selfies in muggy 95 degree weather. So there you have it.
BUT, in honor of London and New York Fashion Weeks, the start of fall (bloody finally), and a whole new chapter of my life, it's time for TSR to make its triumphant return! I've got tons of outfit posts, clothing and product reviews planned for you guys, as well some news about what my life will look like this year. The first full new post will be up next Wednesday, with plenty happening on Instagram to tide you over until then. Follow me here! |
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