Posts by AmericanGent

Perfect backdrop for the Strawfut - 28" of snow. 

Sorry, I was kidding, of course. I've never had a patch issue, but I have had stitching from faux button holes and such removed. It will leave a gap and in my experience, only water, steam or dry cleaning will be able to get the fabric...

Quote: Originally Posted by mimo  Sew a bigger patch over it...   Quote: Originally Posted by cptjeff  Getting it cleaned and pressed (or at least pressed) would be a good first step, and...

Quote: Originally Posted by AZsundevil  "Some guy I know" spilled chocolate ice cream on his poplin gingham shirt today. "That guy" tried spraying Shout onto the stain and then running it through the wash, but the...

Still working on getting my Leeds to shine.  Here is the progress:   Brand new out of box:     After stripping 1x with saphir renomat and 2x with renovateur and brushing over 1...

Quote: Originally Posted by becnal  To be fair, monks are formal to 99% of the population because they're made of leather and aren't sneakers. You make a valid point regarding the ignorance/apathy of the larger...

The main thing is the OP was asking for a good "formal" shoe (not dinner jacket/tux formal we assumed) and monk straps are not quite formal, certainly not without socks. Worn with the outfit you show they work well, but there are other,...

Do you fellas mind if I jump in? 

Quote:Originally Posted by GastonSharp Go with a Monk Strap!..and don't be afraid to wear it without socks...it's Florida after all! Horrible idea.

Did you have those fitted at an AE store?  They look like they may be too wide, based on the laces.  It's impossible to tell from a picture, but it brings into question if you had them fit my a master fitter.  If not,...