Posts by cptjeff

Quote:Originally Posted by Blackhood I'm sure you could make a good argument that for ranchers and people who spend a lot of time with animals that a denim shits makes much more sense than a cotton shirt. . Denim is a weave, not a...

Quote:Originally Posted by aravenel I'd go with dark brown over burgundy for the shoes--burgundy tends to look weird outside of shell cordovan. Wut?

Quote:Originally Posted by Carlo Lubatti EXACTLY WHY ARE WE SHOUTING? Seriously dude, those shoes are ugly as hell. Don't.

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Quote:Originally Posted by Reosymes I've never had anything done from a tailor beyond hemming pants. I'll do a search on the forums for tailors in my area (Orange county). I'm in no hurry, though. Don't need to wear this any time...

I would stick with the single breasted jacket- just less likely to look odd to people, and since you'll be wearing this often, a DB would be remembered. Unless you want it to be your trademark, I would avoid that. Color and fabric: Why...

You're right, your date is wrong. Wear a turquoise pocket square though, the bright and cheery color works with a white dinner jacket, and it should appease her. Also, nice choice. Stick with the white shirt, too.

No, that can't be repaired. How did the original tear form? If it was a defect, AE might have been able to help, but if it was you cutting them on something, you're probably out of luck. Though AE is known to have good customer service,...

Dark shirts should never be worn with ties, they are casual only. Invest in a white or a light blue shirt. And the other posters are correct- if it doesn't have matching pants, it's not a suit jacket- it's a sportcoat. If it does have...

Quote:Originally Posted by Piobaire So we ended up with a free bottle of Far Niente Cab. That's the kind of thing that really brightens a day, isn't it?