Posts by cptjeff

Quote:Originally Posted by b1os Oh, there have been numerous occasions where I've had great mint (yes, great... I've recently purchased some mint that was terrifying) and thought: "Great, I'm gonna make myself a Mojito right now",...

I made myself a mojito, which was going great until I realized that I don't actually have any seltzer. It still tastes reasonably good, but it's just not the same with plain old water.

Quote:Originally Posted by Loathing I don't think this is true. In England, people of several professions still wear gowns, and they always wear them over their suits. My father was a barrister and wore a gown to court; when he...

Quote:Originally Posted by mimo The gentleman asked for advice and got it: in the classic menswear orthodoxy, solid black and white is generally the preserve of evening wear.  A black lounge suit and a white shirt can be compared to...

Quote:Originally Posted by rudals1281  .. so I think you all are saying I should not have dressed this way? One person is saying it. I'm saying that that person is mistaken. Looks great to me, though you need to show more cuff....

Quote:Originally Posted by mimo Black suit and white shirt is tough; black isn't the ideal suit colour, and with a white shirt you risk it looking either like a school uniform, or Blues Brothers tribute.  But as you have one, go...

You don't wear the jacket under the gown, just the shirt and tie. The gown, as a garment, predates modern tailoring, and was not intended to be worn with it. Also, you will roast. So I'll give you the advice I always give in graduation...

Quote:Originally Posted by shurgen Hi friends, I could really use some help think about what suit I should get next, or what are some good options down the road. The suits are to be worn in a formal business environment (corporate...

I put together a drink to work with ginger liqueur, and have been playing around with the base spirit. First time around, I used brandy, which was good. Last time, bourbon, which was also good. This time, Rye, which is good as well. 1.5...

Quote:Originally Posted by Piobaire The company that produces it calls it lean finely textured beef or boneless lean beef trimmings. ABC is also getting its ass sued off over driving the company close to bankruptcy and it had to...