Posts by John Ellis

Personally I like the larger, but not gargantuan as in Prince Michael of Kent, four in hand. They work for most people although if you have a very small face you need to tone it down a bit. It needs to be nicely irregular with a sharp...

Grey morning suits do NOT have a contrasting waistcoat it should be the same color as the suit. Contrasting waistcoats of grey or buff are ONLY worn with black morning coats. The contrasiting shirt body and collar as a concept is fine...

I never ever buy any PRL item with his little symbol on it. Never ever. This arises from a general aversion to clothing with logos pasted all over it whether it be Schumacher's Giant Wieners or DG. This whole obsession with logo wear is...

Easy. It's the bulk in the tie which is achieved either by the weight of the silk/wool and/or from some additional lining. Bulkier ties enable you to produce a more sculptured knot and the pouter pigeon look this guy has achieved. To be...

Quote: Originally Posted by HomerJ It's hard to get excited about a BB1818 for $600 when $3500 RLPL is being snapped up at $450.. I'd hold off unless you have an immediate need for this. A solid suit will be more...

Glen plaid ties are one of the classic tie motifs. Just as much as polka dots, stripes, houndstooth checks, knits, etc. They are most certainly not wedding ties although they are popular with morning coats. I've got a couple of grey...

Quote: Originally Posted by flip43 I wonder if anyone can help me locate a set of collar stays like those I owned 50 years ago. They're a single unit, made of lightweight metal or heavy guage wire bent into the shape...

Overall I'm bound to agree. Quite honestly I've been deeply disappointed by some of the bespoke I've seen on here although some of the stuff owned by people like Manton looks very good. For most people top quality RTW is a better choice...

Quote: Originally Posted by el Guapo WOngO! Off all my of knit babies.. Tie - Caramel with sky blue thread silk knit tie (Gallo) Tie - Chocolate silk knit w navy blue woven tail (Zegna) Tie - Navy &...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr T It also depends on the thickness of the tie. I am not comfortable with a windsor in a thick tie like an Ike Behar. I see these overly large knots a lot these days and they make me...