Posts by wyardley

Quote: Originally Posted by FillW   What's the deal on the pointy ends of your bow tie? Is that a certain style? "Diamond point". You will find diamond point ends on both butterfly and batwing style ties.

Quote: Originally Posted by FlyingMonkey    For me, with almost any style except spread collars. Most of my formal shirts are semi-spread collars which just about works, but point are best for standard...

Quote: Originally Posted by BackInTheJox  Part of my decision whether or not to wear braces may hinge on how the pants end up . . . while I have my measurements down pretty well as far as I am able to tell, if the...

Thanks all! Very helpful, especially the link to that blog post. Most of the stuff does seem pretty common sense.

Quote: Originally Posted by GBR  Would It not be better for him to take guidance from those companies for whom he works rather than you or a web board? Patterns can do peculiar things on television for reasons technical...

No... not for me. My brother is a sports broadcaster / journalist who does some TV work (mostly soccer and some football). He's not quite to the point where he has either a stylist or a huge budget to work with.   Wondering if...

Also, am I right in thinking that a barathea tie would match with grosgrain more than with satin?

I have one of these on the way: http://shop.edeandravenscroft.co.uk/products/black-evening-waistcoat   but just realized that the buttons are covered in grosgrain (not sure if the lapels have any facing on...

Quote: Originally Posted by dmourati  I believe it would be selfish of me to outspend or even equalize the bride.  She has been gracious and concise in her budget and I feel I must do the same.  She came up...