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  1. The Dirty Pigeon

    Suggestions for a Fall/Winter Wedding at Mexico Resort City

    I'm trying not to overthink this but... I'll be attending a mid-November evening wedding in a Mexico resort city where the weather around that time of year typically falls between lo-70s and hi-70s with 65%-75% humidity. When I hear "resort" and "Mexico," my mind goes to lighter colors and...
  3. The Dirty Pigeon

    Tips to prepare for first trunk bespoke suit appointment

    Hi all. I've dabbled a bit with local bespoke clothiers with decent results but I have an appointment with a more established bespoke suiting house who is traveling through Los Angeles later this year. This will be my first suit commission with a traveling bespoke tailor. I am assuming that...
  4. The Dirty Pigeon

    Elegant non-toxic bone China dinnerware without ornate decorations

    I never thought I’d post this here on Style Forum but I just started exploring these non-menswear related forums and figured I’d give it a try… Has anyone here ventured into the world of contemporary bone China dinnerware? I’m looking for a brand/source that does nice looking styles that are...
  5. The Dirty Pigeon

    How to knot a tie without the top of the collar band showing?

    Something I've been struggling with for years is getting my tie knot so that you can't see any of the collar band above the knot. It seems like lot of men on this forum have mastered this art. Many lovely examples can be seen in this thread...
  6. The Dirty Pigeon

    Internet sleuths... please help me find this shirt color/pattern (David Bowie/Prince Charles)

    Not sure who will see this or care to help but... I am on the hunt for a very particular style of shirt pattern and color. Is it tattersall or just a plain check? Light blue/gray background with what appears to be cream and navy thin stripes on top. The two examples below are not exactly the...
  7. The Dirty Pigeon

    Advice appreciated on my shirt collar

    I'm looking for some advice/direction on front of of my collars. I get these from a made-to-measure company and I have some flexibility to alter the height and measurements in detail. To me, it seems like the line of the collar takes drastic pitch downward right before the collar button, as seen...
  8. The Dirty Pigeon

    What do you call this?

    I saw this photo on a wall in a restaurant and love the style, cut, fit, etc. of the suit I'd love for my next commission to be as close as possible to this. To those who are well versed in the technical terms of tailoring, can you help me to understand how this type of suit can be described? I...
  9. The Dirty Pigeon

    Any fit connoisseurs available to diagnose some M2M shirt issues?

    Hey everyone. I'm a short guy so off the rack isn't a good option when it comes to dress shirts unless I compromise on details like collar size, sleeve length, etc. I've been ordering made to measure shirts from Luxire and I'm working on a proper fit for my dress shirts but, as you can see, I'm...
  10. The Dirty Pigeon

    Advice on new custom suit - Where do I go from here?

    I'd like to get opinions on the fit of this custom suit I ordered in July of 2021 and picked up today after three fittings. During the fitting process, I raised a couple of issues with the tailor that I thought were obvious - some were resolved and some persist. Each time, it took a few months...
  11. The Dirty Pigeon

    Proper bow-tie length and distance between eyes?

    I think that I read or heard somewhere that the proper length (across) of a bowtie (knot and wings) should be close or equal to the distance between the outer points of your eyes. Now, I can't find that "guideline" anywhere but it does make some sense to me. Is this one of those guidelines that...
  12. The Dirty Pigeon

    Another question about correcting collar gap or neck posture on a jacket

    Any tips on correcting the ~3/8" gap at the rear collar of this otherwise well fitting tweed jacket? It seems like the neck slope/posture needs to be adjusted. Is it something a decent tailor could diagnose and fix? Or am I screwed? For what it's worth, it's a M2M Holland & Sherry jacket from...
  13. The Dirty Pigeon

    WWYD? Tailor forgot hand pick stitching on M2M suit

    I recently had a suit made by an in-person made to measure service. After getting the suit, I noticed some issues with the fit - some fairly simple to correct and a couple that might be bigger problems like collar gap and trouser rise. I discussed them with the tailor and we're going to sort it...
  14. The Dirty Pigeon

    How do you know what shirt collar height is "right" for you?

    Aside from general statements like "make sure your collar doesn't look like it's swallowing up your neck" or "shouldn't make your head look big", I'd like to know if there are any guidelines, tips, general rules for determining the proper acceptable range for shirt collar height (rear height...
  15. The Dirty Pigeon

    Need some advice on a funky trouser leg issue

    I'm looking for some tips that might resolve an issue I have with most, if not all, trousers. Is there is a particular adjustment that I can request on future custom or made to measure trousers that will correct this issue I see where my right leg opening is jetted outward and the crease is off...
  16. The Dirty Pigeon

    What next? Help me build my small, versatile and functional suit wardrobe

    I need some help rounding out a small suit wardrobe, leaning more on the casual/cocktail side, less on the conservative/business side. I currently own two suits: Navy Suit: Navy two-piece with worsted medium weight wool, two button, notched lapel. It's a well fitting general purpose workhorse...
  17. The Dirty Pigeon

    Classic menswear "staples" for Southern California creative types

    What core menswear essentials would you recommend to someone who lives in a moderate climate like Southern California, works in the arts (writing, music, art, film), does not live a business lifestyle at all but enjoys wearing classic menswear and elegant tailoring, suits, jackets, ties where...
  18. The Dirty Pigeon

    [No longer available] NIB Carmina Wingtip Derby - Brown Vegano - UK 6.5 US 7.5

    Rosarito submitted a new classified: Carmina Wingtip Derby - Brown Vegano - UK 6.5 US 7.5 - New in box, never worn Read more about this classified...
  19. The Dirty Pigeon

    Need Help: How to get the knot-to-blade proportions I'm looking for

    EDIT: This should probably be moved to Menswear Advice and renamed "Need Tie Help: How to get the knot-to-blade proportions I'm looking for" Before I annoy David Hober with these questions, I'm seeking help from the tie wearing experts out there. Most of my life, my ties tend to wear like...
  20. The Dirty Pigeon

    Need advice on OCBD collar

    I'm hoping someone can give me some advice here. Image attached below. I noticed that, when my shirt collar is unbuttoned, I have a pretty large gap between the collar and the back of my neck. When the shirt is buttoned, the gap seems to go away (mostly). The collar fits perfectly when buttoned...
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