Posts by porcelain monkey

Solids - two. Worsted wool and Linen. Stripes - two Pin (worsted) and Chalk (flannel)

Quote:Originally Posted by Newcomer I have lived in Memphis for the past 10 years or so, so I feel like I am a decent candidate for this question . Sadly, after desperately searching for a tailor in Memphis, my search yielded zilch....

I like to buy ties on sale and will wait some out to do that, but I firmly believe that the time to buy something you love it when you see it, so, yes, I will pay $125+

Well put, and I have to say I agree with just about all of what you said, Holdfast. Keeping this to tailored clothing / business wear, which I wear about three days a week, my general philosophy is that everything should be appropriate,...

Quote:Originally Posted by GamaH Does anyone know if Murray's nantucket reds are actually comfortable? Sure they are. When new they are a bit stiff, but they soften up nicely. They are cut pretty full and not slim, but a tailor...

Yeah. Kind of funny though, whoever it is.

Quote:Originally Posted by contactme_11 porcelain monkeyQuote:Originally Posted by steveoly Damn it WGP, at first glance I saw capital letters starting with a "W" and thought it was WRAdvisor. I still think it was strange when...

If we are including period pieces (which, of course Mad Men is), then Boardwalk Empire should be near the top. I especially like the secondary characters, as Steve Buscemi is often a bit too flamboyant for many tastes. Suits, I believe,...

I suppose you could, but it is best to wear them with a shirt. Kidding - you will get two views here - "Never" (most likely the prevailing view) and "sure, why not." I come down on the latter.

Quote:Originally Posted by ter1413 White shirt. Basic tie. Yeah. Buy the best tie you can afford. Brooks Brothers on sale - basic stripe or pattern. Nothing flashy.