Posts by Calder

Rule #1 - Hats are outdoor wear. That means you need to co-ordinate them with your (over)coat (especially important for a winter hat). Rule #2 - Hats are outdoor wear. That means you take them off indoors. At the very latest,...

Thanks for the advice everyone.   I was thinking of buying a waistcoat if I went with a single breasted jacket anyway (as well as a spare pair of suit trousers regardless of jacketing), because if I'm spending out on a bespoke...

Hi everyone.   I'm looking into having my first bespoke suit made. I am in need of a suit which will work well for a specific purpose, so I'm looking for advice into the what features SF would recommend, and which tailor SF...

Quote: Originally Posted by arel64    Plain navy or grey suits. I'd have thought that square would just fade into either of those. I'd go with something paler. Lilac (bit too matchy with the shirt,...

Quote: Originally Posted by arel64  Hello everybody,   Is this pocket square:   too matchy-matchy for the following outfit?   If yes, what do you suggest...

Quote: Originally Posted by msulinski  I'm not sure how the metal-free loafers are helpful for airport security. Either way, you have to take them off. Why do you think a mid-brown brogue is...

I would add:   If you air or train travel for business a lot, a pair of (metal-less) plain loafers will make your feet happy, make security happy and look acceptable if you are being met off the plane.   The mid brown...

Quote: Originally Posted by RogerP  Buy what you like.  There isn't a style of shoe that I particularly dislike, but if there were, I wouldn't be looking to be sold on it by those who hold a different aesthetic...

I find it hard to believe that there are many workplaces where anyone - other than an SFer - would notice the difference. Certainly in my workplace management wear brown brogues to the office all too often.   That said, I...

Quote: Originally Posted by archibaldleach  Or perhaps because the outfit just doesn't work...only kidding. Could be true... but I have friends I know would be more than willing to point out any such flaws ;)