Ultimate noob thread - recommend me X in my wardrobe - post questions here please. - Page 315

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Originally Posted by mensimageconsultant 


Probably doable with the right information, like budget, location, and physical dimensions.

I'm 40" chest, 33" waist, probably under $200, I live in San Diego.

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Originally Posted by mensimageconsultant 

Cool. Often people ignore those requests. Any preference for short or long sleeves? Corduroy and long sleeves would limit usefulness to just a few months of San Diego weather, but here it is anyway.
http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13125715&cp=1760781.2498319&fbn=GenericColor%7CGreen&fbc=1&f=GenericColor%2FPOLO%2FGreen&parentPage=family&selectedColor=Green
This one is unusual because it's "military" in a silk-cotton blend.
http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13214947&cp=1760781.2498319&fbn=GenericColor%7CGreen&view=all&ab=viewall&fbc=1&f=GenericColor%2FPOLO%2FGreen&parentPage=family&selectedColor=Green
Ralph Lauren has a view other options that show quickly in a search for green shirts.

Thanks for the help, definitely looking for long sleeves. I actually kinda like this one 

http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13276830&cp=1760781.2498319.2646437&ab=ln_men_cs1_sale&view=99&parentPage=family

except I hate epaulets so that's a no go, have you seen anything else like that somewhere? I like the darker color on that corduroy one, though I'm unfamiliar with Ralph Lauren sizes. I'm assuming "classic fit" is going to be more boxy than "custom fit" correct?

Edit: Is it possible for a tailor to remove epaulets from a shirt without ruining it? 

http://www.ralphlauren.com/contentPopup/index.jsp?productId=11745423&flashCol=Classic%20Khaki&isFlash=true&largeImage

This one from the RRL line looks nice but I'd really like it without them.

I live in London, and I'm looking to buy some wool sweaters for £30 - £70 each ($50 - $100). Something thick and durable - not cashmere - that I can wear without a jacket, such as a fisherman's, cable knit, bird's eye, fair isle, shetland, as long as it's not a v-neck. (I am following Put This On's advice from here and here) I am perfectly willing to wait for sales, or look in thrift shops, or look on eBay, but I am pretty clueless about which brands or what features to look for (the constant recommendations of Brooks Brothers and the like are mostly unhelpful to a Londoner). I am not obsessive about quality, but I really don't want to order something from overseas or look for anything that will involve a lot of waiting and praying.

According to my amateurish measurements, I have a 34" chest, 34" jacket sleeve measurement and 15" shirt collar size.

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Originally Posted by filcol 

I am looking for a soft and warm mid-layer for winter.
I used to wear hooded Sweatshirts from Hilfiger and co. While they're kind of ugly, they fit good and are super comfy. But I'm looking for a more stylish piece. All the knits I tried are too itchy for me (ultra sensitive skin).. I'm looking for something very comfy (sweatshirt fabric prefered) that looks stylish - any suggestions?

I find the W+H sweat shirts are warm and comfy. I can wear them by themselves or layer over a shirt. 

http://rodengray.com/shop/Large-Loop-Terry-Crewneck-men.html?variantid=11038&designer=true

meso: perhaps try left field or gant rugger?

what's a good place or brand for beginner/intro to pocket squares and slim ties?

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Originally Posted by meso 

Looking for a pair of tapered (slim) light gray woolen pants for casual wear.
Had a pair of the Epaulets fall through - they shipped a wrong size (killing me!)
McNairys are ridiculously expensive... would pull the trigger but only at like 50% off...


Any other ideas??

Left Field trousers? http://four-pins.com/style/tweed-might-just-make-that-lane-switch-thats-just-how-i-feel/