Posts by msulinski

JLibourel, I agreed on the wing collar. I would rather have a turndown collar to hide the black bow-tie band. I also like a marcella/pique front instead of pleats, but that is just my personal preference.

Quote:Originally Posted by lostron  does anyone wear cordovan shoes during the summer?   I do, just not boots. I recall Manton mentioning in a shoe thread a while back that shell was for fall and winter only, but I'm not sure...

Double breasted navy flannel chalk stripe with peak lapels. If you want to go more conservative, mid gray flannel. You could also opt for a summer suit. Once you hit 5, I would start going seasonal.

Quote:Originally Posted by New Shoes1  Winston is slipping.  He's usually here in the first 5 minutes to correct us by saying the correct term is "channel-free" soles.  I thought the proper term is closed-channel soles. There...

Here are my burgundy options. The third and forth are shinier than the others. The first is sort of a faux grenadine.  

Quote: Originally Posted by RCAsia    I would agree with what people in general are saying on here and opt for the burgundy tie.  If you really want to go for a checked tie, I would go for the first...

It sounds like a lost cause. Tell him if he doesn't want your advice, you can't help him. If he wants to know why loafers don't work with a suit, tell him they are too different in terms of formality: suits are a bit higher on the...

Quote:Originally Posted by BackInTheJox So I'm trying to plan out my next AE purchase, and figured I'd ask for some general input here. Background: I'm a resident physician in a specialty that is almost entirely clinic based.  I...

Thanks for all of the responses so far. I think I am set in the white shirt. I am approaching this like I would as a guest at a wedding. Here are the 2 ties I am leaning towards: Does anyone think the Shepherds check is too large in...

Thanks for the advice. As for brown shoes, I have no problem with them for business, as I usually wear brown to work. My main objection is that they aren't appropriate for evening. I almost always wear blue shirts, but I was thinking...