Posts by mjphillips

Quote:Originally Posted by yywwyy Could anyone give a quick run down on the different cuts from SS with respect to slimness, shoulders, jacket length, and button stance? I'm familiar with the washington cut (slimmest), so perhaps...

I share your frustration, all the RLBL stuff I see in shops is very austere. However, I went to the RL sample sale in NYC a while back and they had several RLBL great glen plaid/prince of wales patterns....no idea where they were from...

Quote:Originally Posted by MikeDT IMO opera is for everyone, dress standards should never be an obstacle to prevent one from enjoying it. I agree with you here, and clearly so does the Met - their comments on attire are clearly...

Quote:Originally Posted by Sonny58 We will be seeing La Boheme at the Metropolitan Opera on a Thursday night (not an opening night) and would like to dress appropriately but at the higher end of the scale. I am confused though...

Quote:Originally Posted by unbelragazzo Also seemingly everyone in the South now gets married outdoors and in spring/summer. That's my experience anyway. This is definitely true, outdoors weddings are much more popular now. Should...

You would not feel out of place if you attended the Metropolitan Opera in black tie on a Friday or Saturday night. Would guess no more than 20% are in black tie, but people are very dressed up in general, and in party clothes too -...

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Love that windowpane tweed. Bookster has some added some new cloths to their site, and Sid Masburn has added a tweed jacket to his site as well. Also: shameless plug for a tweed J. Press jacket I have for sale in B&S: 41R, olive/brown...

For sale are two sportcoats, both minimally worn and in great shape. Both $180. J. Press 41R olive/brown wool/cashmere tweed herringbone (photos 1-5) I bought this from the NYC J. Press shop maybe 3 years ago but have only worn it 4-5...

For sale are 9 ties from various makers. Prices & info below. All are in very good condition with minimal wear. Open to offers; discount for purchasing more than one. Photo 1 Ermengildo Zegna - 3.75" wide, scarlet color with flower...