Posts by BackInTheJox

I generally hate Mens Wearhouse, but would these be a poor choice?  It seems like the quality is probably around the same as the Darcy/Lewin ones (or maybe not, I don't really know), and they'd be the same price as the Darcy ones...

Thanks for the replies so far, guys!   By "formal" I mean the British version (i.e. black tie).  I plan on wearing them with my tuxedo; and, you touched on precisely the reason I don't want to spend too much on them . . ....

Looking to buy a pair of white formal braces, but I'm not about to drop $80+ on the Thurstons.  Can anyone recommend a reasonably decent looking alternative that's not so pricey?   And yes, I realize that for some of you...

Quote: Originally Posted by Hacking jacket  It depends how you're built, but zero vents on a slim fitted jacket for me is a nightmare, to the extent I'm having a jacket with zero vents vented.   I was under the...

Quote: Originally Posted by mafoofan  The groom is a very good friend of mine. It's not meant to be a joke on me, though I have reservations exactly because I'm going to stick out like a sore thumb (this is a good...

Quote: Originally Posted by TheSizzle  Well, it looks like I managed to have my pair of Spiaggia delivered before they made it onto the AE site, and I'm extremely pleased with them as a summer...

I never understood the hate towards the split toe blucher like that.  I absolutely love my Lasalles/Delrays.     There are a lot of things to hate about the look of shoes (and I mean a lot), but the presence or...

Quote: Originally Posted by zerostyle  Question: Does anyone know of a shoe similar to Alden's longwing in the tobacco color? Like this?...

Quote: Originally Posted by ESSDMD  I agree with most of the prior comments however they now carry Vera Wang Black,made only for the men's wear house .The fabric is a super 130 slim cut tux with Grosgarin trim,excellent f...

Quote: Originally Posted by VinnyMac  That doesn't make it any less true. It's only sad because the truth hurts. As long as you acknowledge that....dangle well my friend   Here, have a shovel so you can...