Posts by hi-val

If you plan to do it, get a stitch ripper from a fabric store. I do a bit of sewing and I wouldn't suggest anything else. I've taken pockets off of clothing before and if you're careful, you won't scar things up that way. That said,...

Polyester != bad all times. Sometimes, manufacturers put it in so that it doesn't wrinkle as much. You'll especially notice this in dress shirts. It may work to your advantage. Besides, nobody will notice, so it's a decision to make on...

My favorite jeans are from the thrift store and often from the Girls aisle. You've got to look at it differently; would you buy silver and china that someone else used? You're buying a really cool story : ) There's also some college...

I'll get some pics of it unrolled up soon. Also, I have crew-neck sweaters; when wearing something with a collar, I make sure the collar is ironed and stayed and then keep the ends out. I've seen some people saying this is bad and others...

If you'd like to try non-liquor drinks, there are other options too. Sometimes all that alcohol can get heavy, or you want something with a fizz to it. Look for hard cider; ideally, you want local stuff. It's really quenching and...

Quote: Originally Posted by totally epic Your sweater fits nice, but is WAY too short. I've got it either tucked in or rolled under, it's about 4in longer than how it appears. Based on the construction of...

First shot of what I predict will be many here: Going off to work and feeling sartorial. blue Coast Guard surplus commando sweater (can't see it well but has epaulets and elbow patches) White twill shirt polka dot tie, from...

There's a lot of good advice here. A very important thing is to know your audience. Who are you serving for? What are their tastes? What is your budget, to a dollar figure? Basically, drinkers come in two types: -I want something sweet...

Quote: Originally Posted by Dakota rube This is precisely what I meant to suggest. Just take your dick out of your pants and ask if anyone wants to hook on to it. Uncle Tony?

Commenting on the situation at hand is always good for starting conversations. Shared anxieties, like asking someone "I've never done this meetup kind of thing before, are you new too?" or telling them that you're a little...