Quote:Originally Posted by MrSmith2U Sir,
How very dare you!
Smith.
You're not up to the standard of the AV Club's Elegant Victorian Lady yet, but you might get there.
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There's nothing borderline about that.
Quote:Originally Posted by MrSmith2U Sir,
One recalls having a fine pair of shoes made, what are often referred to in...
The only thing stopping me from buying Epaulet pants is the 12.5" rise. As a shorter guy (5'8"), it's a bit much. I would like to see what they look like on a model who isn't over six feet tall.
Brooks Brothers make a cotton-linen chino and they're my go-to pants right now. Otherwise, you could go for a more open weave - I think Bills Khakis have a poplin chino, but yeah, creasing is a problem.
Shrinkage is usually caused by prolonged agitation. Heat will speed the process. As long as you aren't putting your shirts in the dryer they probably won't shrink. You also might want to wash them on the gentle cycle.
I like desert boots too. I have some brown Loake Saharas, which are quite cheap and have held up really well. But they run big, so you need to go down a whole size.
Quote:Originally Posted by cptjeff I would wear any shade of brown or cordovan. Black, though in the same family, would present too harsh a contrast. But browns and gray mix well, and burgundy can mix with lots of things with no...