Posts by lee_44106

Re: slipping , I find that even now, with rubber dove-tailed toplifts that the shoes are slippery, until I scuff up the sole (most often on purpose) I was just curious why flushed metal heel taps are not done, considering all the other...

Since we put flushed metal toe plates on our nice shoes, what do you guys think about metal heel plates (flushed, of course), at the tail end of the toplift? Is that even possible?

Quote:Originally Posted by Renault78law Um, this is a tried and true bespoke operation. SF approved to the max. Does that change your answer as far as what I should do next? sorry, too vague an answer on your part. "SF approval"...

The term "bespoke" is so mis-used around here that it's almost meaningless. There are lots of bespoke tailors/operations that churn out utter failures, as multiple examples on this forum will attest to. Then there are the trie-and-true...

I can't find that graphic, but you need to LURK MOAR

Most standard ties are more than adequate length for your height of 5'8". So you must be doing the full Windsor. Stop that.

To OP, forget the haters. Your time is money. Stick with the style consultants from classic institutions like Paul Stuart, Bergdorf. Saks and Barney are too fashion forward.

Mondays: no tie, just square, but in a puff Tuesday: no tie, no square, but a lapel flower (real, carnation when the Tuesday fall on an even number day of month) Wednesday: no tie, square in a modified TV fold (only silk hankies, but...

A lot of luxury items are ultimately pointless. They are, as they are. If you can't enjoy that, then don't bother.

Get NAVY