Posts by EBugatti

Count me as another one for double cuffs with everything...

Guys--Foo is a pain in the ass. But, he has a point. He has been influenced by the Southern Italian (Neapolitan) aversion to white shirts--justly so--and has a great deal to say about dressing in "good taste". As Cayman says, a lot of...

Quote:Originally Posted by Holdfast stitchy, it might also help if you understand that what he's is trying to do with this thread, is - coincidentally, I'm quite sure; he doesn't need my advice - the precise prescription I outlined much...

Quote:Originally Posted by kwhunter Because of the import duty; I bought from Bodileys before but now I buy from C&J directly from the UK since they have the products in stock and believe it or not they have better prices; and the...

Quote:Originally Posted by CaymanS I like your pockets the best of all the coats posted in this thread. Great example of giving your tailor a little direction and then letting him execute. This. Though end of an era.

^^^if you're going to try to do another suit supply don't bother. Also, belragzzo - have you ever tried running a business in DC? It is a very business-hostile environment. That's why DC doesn't have much retail compared to other US...

DC itself is a retailer's nightmare, that's why most of the "better" stores are on the periphery/suburbia. That's why I suggest Friendship Heights as well. Lots of people with cash are there and it is already known for high end...

My vote: suit, shirt with no tie. Either v neck or no t-shirt. Sweater in Manhattan at NYE = Dad/old man style. Visible t-shirt = nerdy at best.

^^^ As someone who has done business extensively in Italy, has lived in Italy, is fluent in Italian and has lived in every continent except Antarctica, Italian mail is not on par with the rest of the FIRST world. This is a fact....

While Italian mail is among the worst in the world, I believe US customs is to blame here. They have become exceedingly bad of late - especially the past few years with the dawn of the police state. I have had packages sit there for...