Posts by ortolan

Quote: Originally Posted by Glen Plaid Thanks to CharlestonBows, Sator and Nicola for your extremely helpful responses. Next time, I'll ask to try on a stock suit and to see and understand the particular...

Quote: Originally Posted by rukawa78180 hello, i m in shanghai right now and i would like toknow that the promotion of W.W Chan, buy 2 shirts get 1 free with their testa fabrics is a reasonable promotion or not. One...

Quote: Originally Posted by lee_44106 I just received my new alligator belt in the mail. It is not a name-brand nor a store purchase. Rather, I ordered it online. The price was quite reasonable and I took a chance. ...

Quote: Originally Posted by globetrotter my wife got me, 10 years ago (as an engagment present) a tiffany belt buckle. I have in with me prety much most days (unless I am wearing braces). not very much money, a little...

Quote: Originally Posted by Golf_Nerd Hello, my birthday was last week. I ignored it. He is my suggestion: A hiking stick: http://www.austrostock.at/img/wander...esterreich.jpg This present is unique and...

Not much to go on but travel. I'm not sure on your budget, but with that theme, off the top of my head: 1) Inflatable travel pillow $5 2) Motion alarm for luggage $20 3) Portable binoculars for sports, wildlife, opera, $30-$50...

Almost all my purchases are at full retail - mostly MTM and bespoke. If you buy your clothes on sale, you will look like a gentleman who buys clothes on sale. (Not my quote, but from a VP of sales I used to know). --ortolan

Quote: Originally Posted by Huntsman I use the red line. This thread should be a poll! Definitely should be a poll. For myself, when buttoned, I prefer it to be a bit short of the green line. The red...

Quote: Originally Posted by Roikins Yeah, I believe a large part is due to the fact that many of the diners there are international travelers staying in the hotel whom are more accustomed to formal dining. And the food...

Quote: Originally Posted by mafoofan ^^^ I can't speak for Manton, but I like the cuffs on my OCBDs to be a bit looser since they're casual shirts. Like that shirt. And that larger left cuff might be sized...