Posts by roblumba

I just bought a few pairs of the Tellason Ankara via the Filson sale. They are sanforized 12.5 oz cone mill denim. I hear all this advice about hot soaking to get accurate shrinkage, and I do plan to hem the length, but I always plan...

Are the Nigel Cabourn Cameraman arms roomy? The 54 may fit a 46 inch chest, but I am concerned about the arms. I have a Frank Leder Hooded coat that has 24inch pit2pit measurement, but it's still restrictive, mainly because of a...

I'm a size 46inch chest and was wondering if I could still have good arm movement in a Camerman 54. It seems that many people stay TTS on the Cameraman. Should I go for a 56?   My other concern is that I'm 5'9'' and size 56...

Quote: Originally Posted by KingJulien  You're 5'10" with a 46 inch chest? Are you a powerlifter or just overweight? If it's the latter I don't think the stark's gonna look so great on you man.   I do have...

I'm 5'10'', 215lbs, and a size 46 inch chest and have been wondering which size of the SNS Stark Cardigan would work for me. Looks like there's a regular cut version out there although I really like the Concrete mix because of the way...

One of my favorite sweaters, but I've worn it only a few times and it sits as a stored treasure.. It's in excellent condition. I'm just not a turtle neck sweater kind of guy. It's a very thick and well made 70% wool / 30%...

Quote: Originally Posted by rach2jlc  Unfortunately, they look like a pretty standard Prada shoe from 10 years ago. I'm guess retail they were in the $495 range? Current Prada seasons of shoes of that general rank/level...

Quote: Originally Posted by gsugsu  While the split toe and sole work for me as a casual boot, I think the strap and closed laces mar the overall appearance in a kind of orthopedic way. But, that is just one man's...

I'm getting the suspicion that these are ugly and you are all being polite since I said I like them. ;)

What about Black Trousers with something like the dark brown Marlows, dark brown belt, and a dark colored striped or checkered button-down shirt for fall / winter. I happen to have a skin complexion and dark hair color that looks good...