Posts by Etienne

Quote:Originally Posted by msulinski Do places that rent a proper white tie outfit even exist anymore? Most rental places seem to rent prom-wear.I know two of them in Paris, there might be others.

Quote:Originally Posted by EriQ009 I will be attending a formal white-tie event before the end of year. Being that I do not anticipate attending many functions that call for white-tie, I do not wish to spend a great deal of money...

Quote:Originally Posted by Sherlock Holmes A three piece suit will get you alot of stares.I live in Paris. I am under 40. I wear a three-pice suit about one third of the time. Although I recognize very few people do, I don't get any...

Quote:Originally Posted by RJman You might say "where outside of the shop" and leave it at that. Wonderful tie patterns though.I am resurrecting that old thread since, after years of resisting, I finally bought vests at that shop....

Here is a little background: in 2009 I got a 3-piece suit from a MTM outfit. After a few alterations, I deemed the result wearable, though it had some problems. See the discussion in an old SF thread. Last year I got a new suit from the...

Quote:Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox just giving you a hard timeHey at least I took the pictures with a real camera and not a crappy phone this time. See? I am improving. Slowly.

18 months later, I stumble upon this thread and realize I have never posted pictures my new second MTM 3-piece suit. So, just a recap. In 2009, I got my first ever MTM three-piece suit. The result was not bad for the price, but there...

Quote:Originally Posted by Luc-Emmanuel And what exactly did Wales do to win? Besides kicking the ball constantly and seeking penalties?I will concede that the French team played a tremendous defensive game, at least.

The French team really did not deserve to win. I feel for the Welsh. It's the second time they lose a match on a dubious referee call.

Quote: Originally Posted by venessian The other option is to take a quick taxi from Centrale to Milano Cadorna. and take the TreNord train from Cadorna to Como Lago (right on the lake, in the center of town,...