Posts by Mexicorn

Nice to see this thread as I'm looking for the exact same shoe with a similar price-range. I've been tempted by the Meermins, though I worry about the fit on something I can't try on in a store (since my feet are slightly wide). Is there...

Quote:Originally Posted by cptjeff Looks to be in pretty good condition, and the damage shown looks like it could be fixed with a needle and thread by your local tailor. You might have to order new buttons if you want a matching set...

There's a small thrift shop next door to me that is run by a local women's club. It's always interesting to visit since they mostly get donations from an older clientele. Recently, I came across this amazing thick and heavy wool tuxedo...

Quote: Originally Posted by k4lnamja Why loosen the tie? The sharp tailored look of the top half contrasts rather sharply with the faded jeans. As others have said, a darker unfaded jean will tie things...

I think what Sanguis meant was that the is turned inward at the pleat up at the yoke, so the pattern really spreads from the yoke down. I do understand the original reason for the pleat, but I have plenty of shirts with a 'clean' back...

Quote: Originally Posted by il_colonnello darts in the back - always in the front - never I also have around 20 pre-bespoke OTR shirts which I've had altered to make them slim enough for me. They all have darts now...

If price is what has "charmed" you, take a look at sterlingwear.com. A peacoat from them will be a hundred bucks cheaper, of similar quality, and their large array of sizes should give you a better fit.

I got amazingly lucky once and found pair of alden cordovan bluchers at a thrift store. Unfortunately they were at least a half size too small. My local cobbler took a look at them and said he could stretch them for me. They're...

I thought only incredibly vapid shopoholic women stooped to the shoplift-style of returning used merchandise back to stores for refunds... Are you also the kind of person that buys a giant flat screen right before the superbowl only to...

The shape of the shoe trees should tell you which goes in which shoe. The tapered end should face outward and the flat side should be on the bottom.