Posts by Van Veen

Quote:Originally Posted by marke Picking out groomsmen attire. Pants and vest with tie; no jackets.  Is it inappropriate to have mismatched pants (solid grey) and vests (super-fine houndstooth)? Thanks It's inappropriate to wear...

I assume everyone has seen this already. For those that haven't, enjoy!

This is definitely one of those "if you have to ask..." situations.

Quote:Originally Posted by AmericanGent Go with the second tie- but try to find a discount clothing shop and pick up an inexpensive tie if you have a chance.  That one is not great but it's better than the "floral evil motherfucker...

The general problem with this is that fashionable women generally think high rise/pleated pants and suspenders = Clint Eastwood old man look. They want an Abercrombie model (quasi-NSFW) silhouette even when the suit is on. Hence the fad...

Just found this from Flusser, which obviously reflects the Gordon Gekko image: "The wearing of a tie holder is optional, but it certainly produces a neater, more controlled look. It should not, however, be large or gaudy. A narrow gold...

Quote:Originally Posted by gort Sad Columbus didn't get in. I was hoping the Rangers wouldn't make it and Columbus would to make Nash trade lulz. Same here. Also Columbus making it would mean the Minnesota Parisuters missed the...

Quote:Originally Posted by cptjeff If the neck is button number one, wearing it around the third button is indeed really high, that advice is probably not at all misplaced. I wear mine right about at the solar plexus, and that's...

You can only buy six packs (and singles/bombers/etc) from bars and restaurants. (A good example is D's Six Packs and Dogs that I mentioned above.) But you can't buy more than a certain amount in one purchase (I think you can only get 2...

Quote:Originally Posted by mimo The comment was ill-informed.  You should wear it a third of the way down your tie.  Which it sounds like you did.   Alternatively, don't wear one.  They're a little tacky, but I appreciate necessary...