Tigris Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I'm having to hire a man's suit for my wedding in July because I can't find anyone in my immediate area (Durham, England) who caters for butch lesbians. It's formal wear like tuxedo's, waistcoats, etc., I'm looking for. Please can anyone help me? Link to comment
annie24 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 what about just wearing a black pantsuit for a woman? then you can wear it to other functions also. Link to comment
cristal Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Can you look in the telephone pages for a tailor? Link to comment
shikashika Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 would you get something tailored especially for you, especially since its your own wedding? Link to comment
Tigris Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share Posted December 31, 2006 It's difficult finding a suit that has a three quarter length jacket, because all the shops are making them short at present. I'm only 5'6" and weigh between 16-17 stone. I look fatter in a short jacket! For our engagement I wore my dark grey suit, a white shirt (which has the stick out collar), studs instead of buttons, cufflinks, a black paisley patterned bow tie and black boots. My Fiancee looked at me and never spoke. When I asked her what was wrong she said she was speechless because I looked more handsome than she'd seen me before. I want to make an extra effort for our wedding. So far a man's shop has offered to help me, but they've never catered for lesbians before. Link to comment
annie24 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Yeah, I agree, I think it is best to get something tailored especially for you, the way you like it. find a good tailor, show them the design of what you want, and they can custom make it. especially since men's hips and butt are shaped differently than ours, just going for a men's suit won't "suit" your body. for a big day, get something that will be cut nice on you. Link to comment
Tigris Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share Posted December 31, 2006 Cristal unfortunately there isn't a tailor in the phone book of my area. But I would consider that idea if I could find one. Link to comment
shikashika Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 It's difficult finding a suit that has a three quarter length jacket, because all the shops are making them short at present. I'm only 5'6" and weigh between 16-17 stone. I look fatter in a short jacket! For our engagement I wore my dark grey suit, a white shirt (which has the stick out collar), studs instead of buttons, cufflinks, a black paisley patterned bow tie and black boots. My Fiancee looked at me and never spoke. When I asked her what was wrong she said she was speechless because I looked more handsome than she'd seen me before. I want to make an extra effort for our wedding. So far a man's shop has offered to help me, but they've never catered for lesbians before. Is the man's shop able to make the alterations you want? i assume they would. I wouldn't think it would matter if you are lesbian or straight... as long as you're happy with the suit and they get your business! Link to comment
annie24 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Can you travel to London to get your suit made? or another big city? Link to comment
coffeeformylover Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Have you tried looking up places on the internet? Google is a very good way to find things in your area. I know it might sound dumb, but it's worth a shot. Link to comment
Tigris Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 I've visited the man's shop again and the assistant there told me they would make alterations for me. She said unfortunately they stopped making suits made to measure years ago when the seamstress retired. Thanks for your help everyone. Link to comment
fredv3b Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Try Yell.co.uk search for Tailors in North East England. Gives 10 results, including a couple that offer a 'visiting-service', and also a place in Barnard Castle. Hope this helps Fred Link to comment
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