Posts by Will

Quote:Originally Posted by TimelesStyle One thing to note; it sounds like Thurston makes all but their Elastic braces from silk, while Brooks Brothers uses nylon for most of theirs (though they do have a few patterned offerings in...

Summer shoes should be unlined, for one thing, as that wears cooler. Unlined suede wears cooler than leather, which is why desert boots are not as willy as they may appear at first glance. But loafers are the most prevalent. Avoid...

Mine may get as much wear in two weeks in Manhattan as it does in San Francisco all year. But the DJ is still the majority dress for opera and symphony openings and NYE.

Quote:Originally Posted by ThinkDerm What is wrong with patent lace ups for black tie? I thought that was right? Not a thing. Best with flat silk laces though. A pair is about $30 from Cleverley in London.

I wear them outside in front and inside in the rear so as not to stress the lining of my jacket.

You'd need to have one to really appreciate it.

8" x 69" 36 oz madder silk with pin fringed ends. http://store.asuitablewardrobe.net/oversizedancientmadderpaisleysilkscarf.aspx

$10

Franz Custom Tailors, 166 Geary, is the best in the area IMO. 415-986-2044.

The embroidered cummerbund would be more correct than the red tie.