Posts by FlaneurNYC

^ No. If you look closely at the pic, there are runs in it that most likely would show since they're close to the center... If I could find one new or undamaged, I'd definitely snag.

Raglan sleeves are tough. I can tell you that I'm 6' 2" and the sleeves were plenty long on me... The shoulders/armholes were roomy, but I'd imagine they're probably a touch smaller than a 42.

I returned it to Virginia. There were a couple of tiny moth holes in the lining. Nothing glaring. I would guess that the collar should fit. Unless there's a noticeable difference in the collar size. The damage is pretty minute, anyway....

Quote:Originally Posted by Celadon Woods of Shropshire has some really cheap (£8-10) staple-like silk handkerchiefs, such as white pindots on navy. Is there any good reason to avoid these and save up for Turnbull & Asser or other...

Quote:Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy After years of searching I finally located a quality Union Jack pocket square (my British wife is so proud )100% linen (made in Italy with hand sewn edges) found at Cable Car Clothiers in San...

^ Yeah. I think he was off on the sizing. Fit me more like a 42 or a 44. There was no size tag, so I can't be sure, though. The one I returned was made in the US, but I found another vintage BB coat that says "Made in England."

Quote:Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH So is mine. I can fit another person in it with me. I want to see if I can get it slimmed. Based on pics the Brooks one is practically an exact copy of the Burberry one. E: dd is correct, I...

^ TIghter! Shorter!

Quote:Originally Posted by Monkeyface Has anyone ever tried wearing a lace PS? It seems interesting in theory, but not sure how it would work out in practice. [[SPOILER]] Interesting. I don't picture wearing a lace PS myself, though.

Quote:Originally Posted by Kent Wang Is that chinoiserie? I suppose it is. The artist took liberty — the horse and hawk are made of flowers.