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  1. ElPrincipe

    Storing woollens in plastic?

    Hi all This has probably been discussed a lot before, though as far as I can see, there is no definitive answer... I own quite a lot of woollens, and my storage methods are mixed. My suits are stored in my wardrobe, in cotton canvas garment bags. My sweaters are stored in these canvas...
  3. ElPrincipe

    Patent leather - only for formal/evening attire?

    Just a very quick Q here. I recently picked up a pair of Derby brogues in a dark burgundy colour. They're quite shiny and I'm 90% sure they're a patent leather, which as far as I know, means the leather has a lacquered finish. I normally would have given them a miss, but they were on a knock...
  4. ElPrincipe

    Reducing tension in shoe trees (split-toe)

    Forgive the repetition on this topic... but judging from my own searches (probably not exhaustive) and the nature of the query, I think it might be a bit of a new one... Okay, so I already own like a dozen pairs of cedar shoe trees - they're the split-toe variety in a generic size L (they look...
  5. ElPrincipe

    Tie slimming OK... but what about tie widening?

    Hello all Quick question... I read how people recommend Tie Crafters for tie slimming. But what about tie widening? I see that they actually offer this in their services. Has anyone actually done this, with good results? I have a bunch of "slim" ties at the 2.75 inch mark and wouldn't...
  6. ElPrincipe

    A question on HangerProject hangers & garment bags

    Hello all I just noticed that these hangers are now available on the UK market and so was thinking of investing in some. Is the additional shoulder support really a bonus? I also notice they recommend that the hanger stops right at the edge of the shoulder, rather than protruding into the...
  7. ElPrincipe

    Jeans longer than chinos?

    Hello Just a quick question.. I'm taking my jeans in to get them slightly altered (levis 501, too baggy) and it got me thinking... should jeans typically be slightly longer than chinos? IMO it looks OK for chinos to ride up and reveal a fair bit of sock when you sit down, so you can wear...
  8. ElPrincipe

    Dry cleaning shrinkage

    Hello guys Is it normal for your suit trousers to feel a tad tighter in the waist following dry cleaning? I don't know if I am imagining it, but that seems to be the case for me after my trip to the cleaners (I'm a newb to suits and this was my first time dry cleaning) I checked all the...
  9. ElPrincipe

    How to care for waxed leather (boots)?

    Hi guys Forgive my ignorance, but what is the correct way for caring for a pair of waxed, non-smooth leather boots? I have a pair of boots which is a combination of leather (main body), nubuck (upper) and suede (heel). They were smooth and glossy when new out of the box, but the leather...
  10. ElPrincipe

    Suit fit

    Hello all I am just starting to invest in 'proper' suits (in the past I've owned my share of cheap synthetic atrocities) and am trying to get the fit right. I'm still new to all this, so it's still a mid/low-mid suit. I actually picked it up from Banana Republic, one of the monogram series...
  11. ElPrincipe

    New jeans: washing first time. Soak in white vinegar?

    Hi guys I've just picked up a new pair of levis 501, which are both perfect fit and colour (a nice, very dark indigo - 'muddy water' cosmetic). The thought of them fading even a little bit is painful. I know some people would advocate not washing them at all when they're new. Wear them in...
  12. ElPrincipe

    Navy Prince of wales check shirt - do they work?

    I just picked up a POW check shirt like this, but with a finer pattern: It's one of my more ambitious attempts - do they work as dress shirts? I was thinking of pairing with a reddish brown silk/wool (blend) tie or something similar. Grey trousers/suit?
  13. ElPrincipe

    Shirt collar crisis: suddenly too tight!

    What do you do when the shirt collar size you've been wearing for ages suddenly seems too tight? I have a wardrobe full of 15" shirts and recently they seem to be choking me. When I originally joined the forums I posted up some pics of 15.5" shirts and was advised to drop down. I think that was...
  14. ElPrincipe

    The yellow tie - how workable?

    Does it work...? Yellow with solid blue spots. Pretty loud. Haven't tucked shirt as was wearing jeans so just threw it on with a shirt for image purposes (though for some weird reason this tie actually is kinda crooked on that left hand side, might actually exchange for another...)...
  15. ElPrincipe

    Dress checkered shirts

    Hi guys, Just wondering if you approve of these checkered designs for smart/formal, to be worn with a tie? Pretty much a novice when it comes to checks (as well as stripes!!)... First is a blue/light pinky check shirt... Second blue check shirt... Probably to be worn with a plain tie or...
  16. ElPrincipe

    What tie to wear with a fine purple stripe shirt?

    As the title says, what colour tie is best to wear with a fine striped purple shirt? I'm trying to expand my wardrobe to include some bold striped shirts, the purple one will look like this: I figure a block purple tie would go quite nicely, but I'm also thinking a tie with thick purple...
  17. ElPrincipe

    Looking for a comfy pair of men's brown leather ankle boots, UK...

    Hi guys I'm in the market for a good stylish pair of men's brown ankle boots and need some recommendations (in the UK). Ideally they ought to be comfortable as well, maybe with a somewhat softer sole that the usual rock hard heel that comes in these types of shoes. I actually bought a pair...
  18. ElPrincipe

    How should formal shirt collar fit

    Hi guys Just wondering what is the right fit for a formal shirt collar. I've been wearing 15 1/2 inch shirts but recently measured my neck with a tape measure and when pulled completely taught it measures in at 14 1/2 inch. I think a shop clerk had taken the same measurement a while ago, and I...
  19. ElPrincipe

    How should formal shoes fit?

    Hi guys I just recently bought some formal oxford style shoes (kinda pointy but not massively so), but I think they're too big. I think my true size is a UK9.5 but I generally wear 9.5/10 for casual/sport shoes. I tried on the 9.5 and 10 in this shoe and they were huge. So I tried 8.5 and 9...
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