Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

tobiasj · Dec 8, 2011

Anyone know an online MTM shirt maker with a decent range of cotton/linen fabrics? (Here in Australia, it's gettin' hot!)

easy_golfing · Dec 8, 2011

i'm looking at picking up some cordoury pants. are navy blue and tan pretty standard staples for these? i was thinking about brown as well, but not too sure... any help appreciated. these will be worn for casual business and just casual on weekends

12345Michael54321 · Dec 8, 2011

I prefer brown to tan, myself. The richer color seems a better match for heavier, cold weather pants like cords. Tan strikes me as more appropriate to lighter weight pants, for warmer weather, like chinos.

But if you simply prefer tan, get tan. Nothing inherently awful about tan cords.

And navy blue is a common color for cords (or most other types of pants) as well.

If you want to mix it up a bit, a third pair in dark red or forest green can prove surprisingly versatile.
--
Michael

Kid Nickels · Dec 8, 2011

spdb1 said:
Quick question:
I just had this jacket made. From a traditional perspetive, and setting aside personal preferences, do the lapels look overly flared toward the button? I had always thought that the roll of the lapel would lead it to lie flatter against the chest (sorry do not have a picture with it on).

Appreciate any advice. Thanks

agreed...the jacket looks fine...but pix w/ you wearing it would be even better.

P. Bateman · Dec 8, 2011

Are my new pants too short? When standing straight you can see some sock where the top of the shoe swoops lower near the ankle. I was thinking of asking for an additional 3/4" in length.

facet · Dec 8, 2011

P. Bateman said:
Are my new pants too short? When standing straight you can see some sock where the top of the shoe swoops lower near the ankle. I was thinking of asking for an additional 3/4" in length.

It does look to be on the short side; I would wear them longer myself. But they are narrower as well; so it may break too much in the front if they are made any longer. I'd be curious on others' comments on this.

CluelessShmuck · Dec 8, 2011

I'm looking for button down shirts that have a not-too-gaudy paisley pattern and fit well. Anyone have any suggestions that won't break the bank?

Sanguis Mortuum · Dec 9, 2011

spdb1 said:
I had always thought that the roll of the lapel would lead it to lie flatter against the chest (sorry do not have a picture with it on)

No; only cheap, fused coats have the lapels pressed completely flat. Yours looks perfectly fine to me.

Vanguard · Dec 9, 2011

Is adding a thin rubber layer on a good year leather sole a sin?
I never did in the past, but the weather being quite bad where i live and the pavement quite abrasive as well, i inclined to think it finally makes a lot of sense...
?

iroh · Dec 9, 2011

even if i wear low cut socks with my beautiful dress shoes, the jeans pant leg opening with cover up the top portion of the shoe, so no1 will know anyways. am i right?

patrickBOOTH · Dec 9, 2011

iroh said:
even if i wear low cut socks with my beautiful dress shoes, the jeans pant leg opening with cover up the top portion of the shoe, so no1 will know anyways. am i right?

Sure, Iroh.

bourbonbasted · Dec 9, 2011

iroh said:
even if i wear low cut socks with my beautiful dress shoes, the jeans pant leg opening with cover up the top portion of the shoe, so no1 will know anyways. am i right?

Either suck it up, be a man, and don't wear socks, or tuck ********* and wear no-show socks.

patrickBOOTH · Dec 9, 2011

Vanguard said:
Is adding a thin rubber layer on a good year leather sole a sin?
I never did in the past, but the weather being quite bad where i live and the pavement quite abrasive as well, i inclined to think it finally makes a lot of sense...
?

Yes.

Sanguis Mortuum · Dec 9, 2011

iroh said:
even if i wear low cut socks with my beautiful dress shoes, the jeans pant leg opening with cover up the top portion of the shoe, so no1 will know anyways. am i right?

If you like the 'no socks' look you can wear low socks, but make sure they're 'no show' socks that cannot be seen at all so it looks you are not wearing them. Short socks which are still partially visible will just look terrible.

patrickBOOTH · Dec 9, 2011

P. Bateman said:
Are my new pants too short? When standing straight you can see some sock where the top of the shoe swoops lower near the ankle. I was thinking of asking for an additional 3/4" in length.

facet said:
It does look to be on the short side; I would wear them longer myself. But they are narrower as well; so it may break too much in the front if they are made any longer. I'd be curious on others' comments on this.

If the leg opening was a touch wider they would be perfect. How you are wearing them so narrow I would actually get them 1/4" or so shorter.

Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

Distinguished Member

Senior Member

Distinguished Member

Distinguished Member

Distinguished Member

Senior Member

New Member

Distinguished Member

Member

Distinguished Member

Stylish Dinosaur

Cyber Eliitist

Stylish Dinosaur

Distinguished Member

Stylish Dinosaur

FEATURED PRODUCTS

Similar threads

Featured Sponsor

Definitely full canvas only

Half canvas is fine

Really don't care

Depends on fabric

Depends on price

Forum Sponsors

Forum statistics

FOLLOW STYLEFORUM ON: