Posts by sinfjotli

IMHO, the contrast sole edge makes them a little more casual, but they would go perfectly with chinos and jeans.

Quote:Originally Posted by Irish Saw this on a tumblr page.  Can anyone ID this sweater, or suggest one similar?   Thanks.    [[SPOILER]]  Looks suspiciously similar to the cardigan from Ring Jacket that Alan from The Armoury is...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jan_  Sweater, jacket, cargo pants: sportive. Dress shoes (even if derby): not sportive. Maybe some good(!) sneakers would be better here? (Nothing colourful, solid black or...

Quote: Originally Posted by omgitswes  Obvious noob question. But I've been seeing people discussing open and closed quarters....what exactly does that mean? Thanks I have tried to channel my inner...

Dark brown derby is pretty versatile - you can wear it with anything from jeans to chinos to odd trousers ("slacks"), even a suit if you are not English, though I'd prefer an oxford shoe instead. The difference between derby and...

Quote: Originally Posted by DrewBru75  Honest opinion of these? The leather looks quite wrinkled, but the style is not an awful square-toe, so if you had the shoes for a while and they fit you well, you should...

I have two shirts from Ledbury, and I like them a lot because of the fit and fabric, but there are a couple of reasons why I don't have more (besides logistics, having to order shirts to a friend in the US to avoid international...

Quote:Originally Posted by DerangedGoose Thank you, that was very helpful!  The only shoe that seems to fit my price range of $200 or less is this one from Charles...

Quote: Originally Posted by DerangedGoose  Can someone recommend a brand for a quality balmoral/oxford, or even a blucher, that is $200 or under, preferably? I prefer smooth/wholecut (i.e no caps, wingtips, etc). They...

Definitely get navy first. If you search for "black suits", you'll get many heated discussions, but the prevailing opinion will be to just don't do that.   You didn't write where you are located, but take a look at the...