Posts by tim_horton

Quote:Originally Posted by Ivar Definitely. The middle row is normally equidistant from the top and bottom row. As for which configuration is appropriate for which body type, the commonly held opinion is that 6x2s work best for the...

I'm selling: -Crockett & Jones black Aintree handgrade shoes size 10E UK - three-eyed bluchers: http://www.ebay.com/itm/190790765519?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 -Carmina brown brogued oxfords, size 10E UK,...

PB, is that Harrison's flannel? I know Frank has the book.

I picked up an Isaia navy corduroy suit from STP for a decent price... I like it a lot. It does make a statement but the navy tones it down. I later picked up an identical Isaia suit but in chocolate brown... I don't get nearly as much...

Quote:Originally Posted by aravenel +1. Midnight blue is the classic. Just make sure it's really midnight blue. Lots of the more fashion forward ones you see lately are too light. That's the problem... IMHO if it's even dlightly...

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the cut on the left in the pic above a 4x2, not a 4x1? I thought a 4x1 looks more like this: with the jacket buttoning on the right bottom button instead of the right top button, and the top row of...

Holland & Sherry make CrispAire, which is their version of Fresco, but I've never seen it in person.

I believe fresco is a name specific to Minnis. Link is here. Smith's makes a similar version called finmeresco. Both are wool fabrics with porous weaves. I have a blazer in fresco that is quarter-lined to make use of the porous weave as...

Quote:Originally Posted by UnnamedPlayer  If I don't like it I can say so. Absolutely. I'm fairly conservative when it comes to business dress. I think the coat you prefer borders a bit on the costume-y, IMHO. Too much like a prop...

What is Gilt's return policy? For me the notch lapel kills it but that may be due to SF indoctrination. Most won't notice - in fact most will have similar lapels anyway - so the main thing is the fit. If you can/want to return, Suit...