Posts by SamSpade

Quote: Originally Posted by prehop I tend to prefer the cotton because of the functionality--even if imagined. Do you also carry a handkerchief? If not, whatever will you do when you see a weeping woman on the street...

Quote: Originally Posted by srivats You do realize that it is optional to use the quick release buttons (which are completely hidden but the straps), right? Well, duh. My point is that it is a poor design...

I generally like the M&W traveler, I've seen it in person. Its biggest drawback in my book is the quick release buckles - i really, really, really effin hate those. If you have proper belt buckles for the straps, why cheapen it by...

Quote: Originally Posted by edmorel You need to take a Valium. This should be very, very, very low on the list of things to get pissed off at. Just take the pants somewhere else. Very few, if any men's stores, alter...

Hi there, here's a social, rather than sartorial dilemma. I just had a men's store experience that annoyed me quite a bit, but maybe I'm in the wrong. So, I have one favorite men's store where I live - pretty old school - Penner's in...

I just bought a suit with the Brioni roma label from ebay - my first and only Brioni. Seems legit Brioni - the label, the signature lining, and of course the quality is amazing, full canvas, fantastic wool etc. (But as much as a...

While I really like the look of pocket squres and french cuffs, part of me appreciates the appeal of the simplest male clothing - shirt, tie, suit, and nothing else. Accessories make it much easier to look good. it is harder to pull...

I too live in Texas, and often wear cowboy boots with suits with no problem. But, and it is a huge BUT: most cowboy boots are inappropriate. The only boot style that is appropriate and does not look ridiculous in my mind is the...