Posts by Matt S

Are the side adjusters the elastic type? Aren't the pleats on the trousers are forward pleats, not reverse pleats as you mention?

Quote: Originally Posted by amplifiedheat Your call. Well-dressed men do not wear their trousers on their hips. +1 Wearing trousers at the hips is a current fad that will pass. It has come and gone before...

Quote: Originally Posted by Master-Classter ^^^ that sounds about right. I like my top (of 2) buttons to be just above my belly button, within say 2 inches, then the bottom button should be around or just above the belt...

Quote: Originally Posted by yarnsforth +1 though I can deal with a 2-button jacket's lower button being max 1.25" above belt. For me, the lower button on a 2-button jacket needs to be below the belt....

Button stances have been going up for the past decade. The 2-button jackets now are pretty much 3-button jackets without the bottom button. And jackets have been getting shorter. Trouser rises have been going down. I'm sure these smaller...

Quote: Originally Posted by gumbolo This must be the funniest definition I have ever heard about the origin of sea-island cotton. In case you are US American, there are also other islands outside the US which grow...

Quote: Originally Posted by Sebastian_Flyte yeah-- somewhat low-waisted pants, too. Since your trousers are below your waist, your tie length doesn't need to follow the rules either. You can wear your tie...

Quote: Originally Posted by columbia92 I'm a big fan of non-iron fabric. It's much more convenient and easier to deal with. I wonder why the none-iron fabric selection is always limited, especially for high end shirt...

Quote: Originally Posted by OttoSkadelig PS. pant rise is also a bit too high and contributes to "old man" silhouette (really becomes apparent in the side jacket-less pic), but I'm guessing there isn't a lot...

Quote: Originally Posted by Shirtmaven non iron has a special treatment that reduces the need for ironing. easy care has a resin finish, but still needs to be ironed. It is just easier to iron. Is one...