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

stevent · Jan 8, 2012

BostonHedonist said:
Hey, question for Levi's Vintage Collection jeans experts. I'm looking to order a pair of LVC 501z selvedge jeans (my first pair). I know these are supposed to shrink when washed and I'm trying to figure out what size to order. I'm a 34 in most "classic fit" jeans, including Lucky and my other Levi's, and a waste line of exactly 35" when I measure with a tape.

I'd like to order a pair and basically not wash them until absolutely necessary, so I'm thinking I should order true to size at 34? Or is there a reason to size up to the 36? I'd appreciate anyone sharing their experience. My impression is that I should order true to size and wear for several months, then give the jeans a hot bath and put them on before they're totally dry and finish the process that way.

Are they shrink to fit or just natural shrinking? If it's shrink to fit, wash them and put them on when wet. If it just says that it will shrink, then get 1-2 sizes smaller than your waist to accommodate for stretch. If the denim is sanforized (I'm pretty sure most LVC are), all shrinkage other than length will re-stretch back out.

BostonHedonist · Jan 8, 2012

stevent said:
Are they shrink to fit or just natural shrinking? If it's shrink to fit, wash them and put them on when wet. If it just says that it will shrink, then get 1-2 sizes smaller than your waist to accommodate for stretch. If the denim is sanforized (I'm pretty sure most LVC are), all shrinkage other than length will re-stretch back out.

They're certainly not raw. Here they are: http://www.mrporter.com/product/167686 What do you think?

EDIT: Knew I shouldn't have posted this. Sold out. F*k you whomever you are.

Kid Nickels · Jan 8, 2012

yywwyy said:
Can Burberry London coats be found at <$900?? If so, where? Anywhere online?

what do you want? a basic trench or something? I found a thigh length style black trench a few months back at Nordstrom for about $500. That's quite a deal so you'll have to look around.

razl · Jan 8, 2012

iroh said:
2) what is the appeal of suede shoes? i know some members on this forum really like them, not sure why? care to explain? the soft fuzziness on the outside make the shoe lack definition from afar, i don't think it is a good look. they don't age or develop a patina like normal leather shoes. brogueing on suede just looks too fuzzy and hard to see. suede leather is artifiical, like bonded leather or top grain leather or pebblegrain leather or croc embossed calf leather, they cannot compare to the real deal fullgrain leather. for those reasons i tend to stay away from them. so for those people who like them why do you like them so much?

I (for one) asked this a while ago and got some interesting replies: http://www.styleforum.net/t/243237/educate-me-me-about-suede-shoes/0_100

yywwyy · Jan 8, 2012

Kid Nickels said:
what do you want? a basic trench or something? I found a thigh length style black trench a few months back at Nordstrom for about $500. That's quite a deal so you'll have to look around.

Thanks. I'm looking for a wool or wool/cash coat by them (knee or above knee length, db preferred). Full retail is like 1.2-1.5k, and I want them for <1k.

easy_golfing · Jan 8, 2012

what does everybody think of the color "stavros":

http://www.amazon.com/Levis-Mens-St...O26A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1326085433&sr=8-2

i'm looking for something dark with a little fade in the thigh area, but not too dark

thanks

Gerry Nelson · Jan 8, 2012

razl said:
I (for one) asked this a while ago and got some interesting replies: http://www.styleforum.net/t/243237/educate-me-me-about-suede-shoes/0_100

The only pairs of shoes I've been complimented on are my chestnut calf single monks and my suede Chukkas.

dasai · Jan 9, 2012

I'm looking for a tie in a pattern that I know I've seen many times before, but now that I'm actually looking for it, I can't find it anywhere.

It's pink (like, carnation pink, not eyeball-melting hot pink) with stripes that are either dark blue with white borders or white with dark blue borders. I'd wear it during spring and summer with a blazer or a light grey suit.

Anybody know what I'm talking about?

VonLehndorff · Jan 9, 2012

EMartNJ said:
wut.

Ok, the case studies of acute blood poisoning and testicular scelera are BS. Rinse them

VonLehndorff · Jan 9, 2012

I Think BBrother's, See also POLO

cliche · Jan 9, 2012

I usually wear Crockett & Jones. But I saw some nice John Spencer shoes today and the price was pretty good too.

Is it **** quality shoes or pretty good ones? Someone with more experience about these shoes

Thanks!

akatsuki · Jan 9, 2012

Anyone bought any of the Riviera dress pants off of STP? Any good? How is the cut?

I need some reasonably slim dress pants (W33), never seem to score Incotex or Mabitex off of the forum so I have been looking around for some other options under $150.... Any suggestions?

VonLehndorff · Jan 9, 2012

cliche said:
I usually wear Crockett & Jones. But I saw some nice John Spencer shoes today and the price was pretty good too.

Is it **** quality shoes or pretty good ones? Someone with more experience about these shoes

Thanks!

Used to be a Northampton (ENG.) premium brand- name sold to a Spanish-Port.? shoe co. Still very high quailty/goodyear vamp, etc. If not too expensive, get them

ethanm · Jan 9, 2012

I have a black tie event to attend in April and I was wondering if this would be a good purchase. http://www.vintagewhistles.co.uk/product/vintage-tuxedo-suit-slim-satin-shawl-collar-mens-38s-32w

Kid Nickels · Jan 9, 2012

yywwyy said:
Thanks. I'm looking for a wool or wool/cash coat by them (knee or above knee length, db preferred). Full retail is like 1.2-1.5k, and I want them for <1k.

hmmmm..... I haven't seen much in the way of their wool or wool/cash out and about as much.... also may be b/c of my current, lame Midwestern location. I did read in the WSJ that Burberry has started a complete bespoke trench option on their website where you can create (almost!) anything your heart desires. (Apparently the options are limited in some respects so as to prevent anyone from creating a Burberry Frankenstein monstrosity.) Sorry this is perhaps not as useful as I'm almost certain that nothing there is actually cheaper than normal but it may give you some leads.

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

Distinguished Member

Distinguished Member

Distinguished Member

Stylish Dinosaur

Distinguished Member

Senior Member

Distinguished Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Distinguished Member

Senior Member

Stylish Dinosaur

Distinguished Member

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: