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23rd October 08, 09:13 AM
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J Higgins Argyle and vest
I promise...I will post pix on this one but cut me some slack and wait until after the event that I have to attend on 10/25.
Got the basic black Argyle and waistcoat from J Higgins. Ordered last Thursday, received the package this past Tuesday. After some discussion and apprehension, I ordered a size 42 Regular...chest measurement is 42 and the past two suits and sportcoats that I've bought that fit well have been 42R's. Time being of the essence, I was hoping that it would be right on and it most definitely is! I suppose that any variation in your build might influence going up or down a size but in this case it's as close to a perfect fit as I would hope to get without trying it on.
Quality is very good...very black and very neat.
I would recommend it and thank the guys at J Higgins for putting up with my hesitation about what size to go with. I guess, when in doubt, order your regular size...at least when it's being made in Kansas.
Best
AA
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23rd October 08, 02:30 PM
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I tried to ask my inner curmudgeon before posting, but he sprayed me with the garden hose…
Yes, I have squirrels in my brain…
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23rd October 08, 02:43 PM
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I am in agreement with ya on the sizing from Higgin's. The jackets I have ordered have always been right on the money, couldn't get much better fit unless it was tailored. Glad to hear your jacket fits well
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24th October 08, 09:40 AM
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Glad you got what you wanted.
My black barathea Argyll and vest as well as a charcoal tweed one, both ordered over the phone from Higgins came and fit perfectly. The guy I spoke with actually asked things like if I had one shoulder lower than the other or one arm longer than the other when he was taking my order (mine were customs as I am a 52XL--something they don't have on the rack usually). I have posted pics of mine here several times but here is my favorite of the black barathea.

and my charcoal Argyll:

Higgins does good work at reasonable prices and no fears about getting tagged with mulit-hundred dollar customs fees if the manufacturer forgets and sends your stuff through a customs taking shipper like Fedex or DHL. I am sure you will like yours as much as I like my stuff.
Enjoy.
jeff
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