[Sir Kurokodairu]

Hello All!

I'd like to survey your opinion on the 1) style and 2) functionality on the two following types of side adjuster buckles. The first one is "Type 1"

, which are used by my tailor at William Yu Expert Tailors in Hong Kong. This is the type that was used on my first suit made there. The second one is "Type 2"

, which I saw in pictures online and found quite handsome, hence sourced these myself and brought to my tailor to use on my second suit. Today, during my first baste fitting for my second suit, my tailor (not the sales, but the tailor himself) told me that these (Type 2) are lower in quality, and will slip more easily. He said that on the other hand, "Type 1" is less likely to slip due to the "teeth" as illustrated. Furthermore, he personally associates the use of the "Type 2" buckle with cheaper tailoring.

Now, I have no experience with the "Type 2" buckle, but the "Type 1" functions well and does not slip. After what he told me, I did test the "Type 2" buckle by putting the strip of fabric of my first suit trousers and pulled on the fabric to test for any slippage, but wasn't able to make it slip from tucking it with considerable strength - although wearing it over the course of a day might yield different results?

Questions
1) Anyone with experience with the "Type 2" buckle or both that can comment on the functionality of either or both buckles, and how they compare? Is slippage of the fabric on the "Type 2" buckle, perhaps over the course of the day, a concern?

2) I'd love to hear your opinion on the style of either or both of the buckles.

3) Do you think the "Type 2" buckle's shiny silver color is too gaudy (for a dark blue pinhead tropical/high twist wool business suit)? The buckle is not as bright/shiny as the picture - it looks almost like chrome in the photo, but it's just regular reflective silver.

Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge & opinion!!

 

[EclecticSr.]

My vote is for number 1. Number 2 seem of lesser quality judging from the photo. What I dislike are "D" ring adjusters as they are bulky and tend to slip.

• Just my $ 0.02 centavos.

 

[derum]

I have the type 1 on a suit I had made from Balani, they work.
Attached is a photo of a type similar to that of your type 2 which is from a Huntsman Bespoke suit.

I would go with a quality type 2,

 

[SG_67]

Those I have are neither. They are double rings and I’ve never had issues.

 

[EclecticSr.]

Those I have are neither. They are double rings and I've never had issues.

Paul Stuart uses double ring on their trousers and I find they they slip, though I wouldn't dispute your experience. Maybe just my vanity in sizing.

 

[SG_67]

Paul Stuart uses double ring on their trousers and I find they they slip, though I wouldn't dispute your experience. Maybe just my vanity in sizing.

Haha! Those are exactly the slacks in question. Fortunately, I've not had issues up to now.

 

[EclecticSr.]

Haha! Those are exactly the slacks in question. Fortunately, I've not had issues up to now.

Fortunately you are not an old geezer like me who still thinks he's a 36" waist.

 

[Langham]

I agree with your tailor's appraisal. I dislike the type 2's shininess more than anything else, and it could be asking for trouble to overrule your tailor an a matter such as this. Most of my own trousers have the type 1 buckles, and they do their job well.

 

[Mr. B. Scott Robinson]

Interesting question.

I have a couple pair of vintage bespoke British trousers with side adjusters. They simply work and I have never looked closely at them. You have piqued my curiosity andI will take a look today.

Cheers,

BSR

 

[Fading Fast]

I'm a big fan of side tabs (think they bring a quiet elegance and "difference" in a not-obvious or trying-too-hard way). Like others above, I prefer type 1 to 2, in part because I don't like having the "teeth" exposed. I can't say I've noticed a slippage difference between the two.

I have, however, and in contrast to SG_67 experience, had some slippage issues with double-ring side tabs (not always, but sometimes, especially if the material is smoother).