Posts by Matt S

That ruins up the elegance of the silk-faced lapels. And pick stitching is typically done on the edge, not 1/4" in, which is more appropriate on a sports coat. If you want to set yourself apart, get turnback cuffs on the jacket.

Quote:Originally Posted by zippyh Polo II. Also the Polo IV, which has a ticket pocket. The "Hacking" has the same button stance, and I think there's a similar peak lapel model.

Black shoes are perfectly fine with that suit, and probably what I would wear. Burgundy shoes would look good too. I'm not so sure about brown.

I have a custom fit shirt and it is plenty slim. If you want something that fits even closer get it altered. Such a close fit is best done when it is made for you specifically.

Quote:Originally Posted by Claghorn From what I understand, that's why it's called a 3-roll-2...it isn't going to look like a 2 button but will have a distinctive roll starting from at or near the middle button and rolling over the...

Quote:Originally Posted by Claghorn You've been around since 2009 and you're asking this? Yes. You can leave it unbuttoned, have it pressed into a semi 3-roll-2, or have it pressed into a full 3-roll-2. Most around here will opine...

Quote:Originally Posted by Chase H Not that that's a bad look per se, but those pants, with the rumple they have, the high rise, and the pleats, make me think of my tae kwon do pants. It's really hard to imagine them being anything...

I know the traditional sharkskin (pick-and-pick), which is an even twill weave that alternates black (or coloured) and white yarns in both the warp and weft. But what is the shiny sharkskin exactly? Is it the same weave, just in mohair...

Quote:Originally Posted by Juan What do you think? Are pullovers formal enough? Are they ok with a suit? Are they the perfect way to hide your belly zone under the jacket's button? They are not formal enough with a business suit....

Quote:Originally Posted by mrjester Try a double FIH before any Windsor.  I really like the double FIH because it still has the asymmetrical shape but is more secure than the FIH. It never slips!