Posts by Captain Winky

Quote: Originally Posted by Douglas If it's truly as you describe, then it should be doable. Just be careful - the pockets aren't the only thing to be measuring from. I'd argue the most important measurement is from...

Quote: Originally Posted by Douglas You may be overthinking this. Most of the eating clubs are really just houses of debauchery. For a normal dinner invitation, wearing a suit is a case of crazy overkill. Perhaps he...

Here's the situation: I have a MTM Zegna suit that I had done when suits were being worn a bit longer. The jacket is half way between a regular and a long. However, all they did was take a stock regular pattern and add an inch at the...

Ralph Lauren or Brooks Brothers will be good bets. I think RL will probably fit him a bit better given his build. In the Polo line, I think the consensus here is that the Bradford model is best for a tall slim guy. Otherwise, the...

I like a fairly high notch but definitely don't like it when it's so high it rolls up onto my shoulder. Then it just looks like the suit is the wrong size. Generally, I like it at my collar bone.

Is your work environment going to be business formal or business casual? If more casual (no tie, perhaps a jacket, perhaps just slacks and a dress shirt) then I think loafers are appropriate. I would, however, skip any that are...

A lot of stuff at Barney's is already 50% or more. I ordered a suit from the Chicago store this morning in fact, 50% off.

Quote: Originally Posted by latkaguy I would prefer a mechanical and love vintage watches. But this would be a gift for me from my workplace, and there are complications in having someone who knows bupkas about a watch...

Quote: Originally Posted by mco543 Instead of making a new thread I figured I'd ask here if you don't mind, but do all Tom Ford suits have ticket pockets? I love the overall style of his suits but the ticket pocket...

Quote: Originally Posted by w.o.e.is.me. presumably he would already have it by now. so what to get the man who has everything? ask his best friend if he has talked about anything he likes lately. its always nice...