Posts by heraclitus

I see what you mean about the divots. Maybe it's because the shoulders are quite structured on this jacket, I have broad shoulders but perhaps their slope is too different from the jacket's. The jacket definitely feels snug at the top, I...

Ah, I've had a sneaking suspicion about this. Odd is the word that has been on the edge of my sub-conscious. It was a rush purchase because I was tired of the sales assistant telling me how great I looked in everything, and I was...

I picked up an odd sharkskin (I think) jacket in the sales today, it's from Crombie and apparently it's half canvassed. Seemed reasonable value for money, marked down from £395 to £95. Firstly, I'd like to know what people think of...

From what I've seen, they're good quality and fairly priced. Not quite C&J standard, but as (I think) they range from around 2/3s to 1/2 of the price, you're getting value for money and a good, honest shoe. I have a pair of...

I think it's called a Lego Toe - was all the rage in Tudor times!

Quote: Originally Posted by contaygious As far as I can tell, the nice shoes I see on this forum cannot be worn with jeans/linen pants correct? Mostly suits and slacks. So what type of shoes should I be looking for...

Quote: Originally Posted by contaygious Yeah I fit into that category. I can't wear ties and suits to work without appearing totally overdressed (I work at Electronic Arts), but at the same time still am very keen on...

Quote: Originally Posted by skunkworks He works in the software industry. He can at least be thankful that he isn't working in the games software industry, where a lot of men really do dress like 12 year olds.

1) "Dark brown" Grenson "chukka-style" boots - 10 years old now, no idea what the original colour / model was... 2) Black Carmina Chelsea boots 3) To be purchased!

Quote: Originally Posted by dirtrider123 So now that i've begun dressing much nicer i need to upgrade the rest of my things as well and ive decided that i need a new backpack as well, i want something leather that is...