Posts by Rolex Luthor

Quote: Originally Posted by Accountancy The traditional guidance has been posted, but in practice these days I see the large majority of guys strolling around with their jackets unbuttoned. It's...

If you have an upscale resale shop (or two) where you live, you can check there. Even if they don't have something usable on hand, if you ask for the manager and leave him/her your business card with a note saying you are interested in...

I'm thinking about it, now that my sons are teenagers and we're all getting to be about the same shirt sizes.

In the U.S., Stein Mart has carried half-lined 100% linen suits in its way-downscaled Alan Flusser brand, in navy and tan. They're sold as separates. Jacket and trousers together cost around $100.

I'm not a fan of the jacket -- flap pockets and what looks to be a plastic button? Also the lapels look off. You can probably find a better option.

Suits make you look powerful. Predators rarely prey on the powerful.

I'll try to keep this long story short: I was in the market for a dinner suit for an upcoming event, and I stopped at my favorite resale shop to see what they had in stock. They had a beautiful shawl collar midnight blue DJ in my size --...

Quote: Originally Posted by lasbar In academic settings, you can wear nearly anything, even black suits. Agreed. I was going to go all "pinstripes-have-no-place-at-a-cocktail-party" until I saw it...

Quote: Originally Posted by Achilles_ I've never liked large frames so I prefer something like nano-wires from Oakley or something from Maui Jim (frameless) Not sure if they are SF approved. : Not trying...

Looks oval to me, which means you can wear pretty much any style. Get yourself some Persol aviators.