Posts by AC7

Thanks for the advice all. It's big on me but not THAT big, I could almost go outside with it on and not get weird looks, so I think this company's stuff runs small. I will give soaking it in hot water a shot.

Reminds me of a story: Yossel goes to a tailor to try on a new custom-made suit. The first thing he notices is that the arms are too long. "No problem," says the tailor. "Just bend them at the elbow and hold them out in front of...

I have a really nice sweater I picked up cheap, the only problem is it's too big (it says 2XL and I wear a L). What's the best way to shrink it? Just wash and dry it, or wash and hang up on a clothesline (in the blistering Miami sun)?

I'm 6'8" and can't wear anything other than an extra long. A lot of extra longs are still too short.

Two questions: 1. I wear a 44 suit jacket, but a 42 overcoat. What should I go for on a peacoat? Was going to go for a sterlingwear but maybe another brand. I have lost weight recently, and plan on losing some more, so I don't...

You're lucky, I'm a 16 shoe and a 44 XL suit.

I think the slender look is still in. Wish it wasn't. The frustrating thing is I've noticed that despite our reputation as men, most women tend to be a lot more focused on looks than most men I know. I'd love to get by on my...

6'8" and 250, though I used to weigh a lot more. I've managed to get down 40 pounds from the beginning of the year, but every 3 or 4 pounds I completely plateau, despite exercise and calorie counting. Extremely frustrating. The...

They always used to tell us in law school to wear a black suit to court. It sounded ridiculous to me at the time, but damned if I don't do it now.

Ok I picked up a really beautiful charcoal blazer at marshall's today, but it's confusing me. The tag sewn into the collar says DKNY, while the tag on the inside breast says Izod. Do both companies make their stuff in the same factory...