Posts by rgpuppy

it is a chemical treatment that is actualy "baked" onto the fabric. for shirts the fabric is normally treated at the mill and this chemical is "cured". you can also treat a finished garment, press it (to get creases...

Quote: Originally Posted by mizanation no need to "wait and see" about decent chinese quality. there is stuff coming out of china now that is as good as any mass-produced product in the...

i assume you are referring to the bottom half of teh wasitband curtain having an inverted pleat...yes? This allows for some ease and movement when you sit etc....in my oopinin a "V" outlet at the center back seam is more...

Quote: Originally Posted by Razeus Ok grand masters: In dress shirt button downs In pants/slacks In leather shoes clean execution...if i am buying a 50 dollar pair of chinos to wear on a trip to...

Hello All, it has been a while as i am caught up in getting settled in MIA and still heading north every other weekend while the wife and kids finish school. QUESTION: i picked up several Robert talbot shirts the other day at NM...

Ok guys i am making a move to south Floridia...i am not the trendy fashion guy, more of an updated traditionalist. Where should i look to do my shopping? Key centers and speciality stores would help. Something tells me i will need to...

while the Nordstrom pant is not a bad option the brooks pant is really the best of the group you named. if you are looking for something closer to the price of Dockers...try the Lands End dress chino. or the casual style if you are...

Very interesting observations.... I had not thought about this in many years. I grew up in a family that owned a couple of clothing stores, so i "dressed up" as a child and worked in teh stores each afternoon and...

while many people find it "fun" to go to the local fabric market and look at fabric i would steer clear. the fabric is often mislabeled and the tailoring is very poor.

many nested suits are available in 8 inch drops...meaning the 40R would have a 32 waist. an 8" drop is considered an athletic fit. I would imagine that with that small of a waist you would also benefit from a "trim...