Posts by tim_horton

Oh well, thanks all. I will probably wind up in Whaler's Village anyway at some point, more for my gf than anything else.

I've seen a few threads about people visiting New York CIty (where I live) and asking about stores to hit up... Anyone have any stores in Maui they recommend? Unfortunately I won't be able to make it to Honolulu so I'll miss out on...

Quote: Originally Posted by Twotone Solid, herringbone or birdseye suits also give you more shirt/tie options. Twotone Those and nailhead would probably be more up my alley than pinstripes. Thanks for...

Quote: Originally Posted by SpallaCamiccia Interesting, as I am about to get a dark gray chalkstripe suit. I don´t thing they smell to bussiness, just don´t wear them in any social event as wedding etc. Post...

Quote: Originally Posted by Parker Stripes can be a little more versatile in a woolen fabric (vs. worsted), but they still say "business meeting" to me. And as Ich said, since pinstripes are more distinctive...

I was looking for a new suit and found one up my alley: charcoal with a subtle blue pinstripe, side vents, flat front, 3-roll-2, notch lapel. I rarely use suits for business: if I really, really want to, I'll wear one once a week, and...

So the versatility of a navy sports coat is well known. But what colors of sports coat are typically worn with navy/blue pants? Or phrased differently, what's the next most versatile sports coat color after navy?

Thanks for the input. I'll look into the BB flat fronts. I hesitate spending too more than them on work trousers because my job is pretty hard on my clothing. I love the way Ed Morel's Panta trousers look, and that's an...

I (think I've) learned a lot about suits since coming here, but I haven't seen much on odd dress pants. I was looking to pick up a couple of pairs for work, basic colors, flat front or single pleats (double pleats don't look good on me.)...

Quote: Originally Posted by UserNameToronto I think it's a class thing, and a rural/urban thing. If you think American cars are great and drive a Chevy Malibu, you're a Tim Hortons kind of guy. These types are rare in...