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TauKappaEpsilon · Mar 17, 2012

This is a light grey cotton suit. Can anyone recommend what shoes I should be wearing with this? I have walnut Strands, brown 5th aves, these RL suede loafers, black, burgundy, and brown tassel loafers. Thanks!

Winston S. · Mar 17, 2012

TauKappaEpsilon said:
This is a light grey cotton suit. Can anyone recommend what shoes I should be wearing with this? I have walnut Strands, brown 5th aves, these RL suede loafers, black, burgundy, and brown tassel loafers. Thanks!

Of the shoes you mentioned I would probably go with the brown 5th Aves. That's quite a few tassel loafers for someone that looks so young. I personally don't think I could pull off tassel loafers yet.

Liquidus · Mar 17, 2012

I've been thinking about getting some kind of casual jacket and this cotton bomber from BB looks pretty good in dark green. I can get it for around $200 after discounts. Does anyone have any thoughts about the value of this or how it looks?

cptjeff · Mar 17, 2012

Liquidus said:
I've been thinking about getting some kind of casual jacket and this cotton bomber from BB looks pretty good in dark green. I can get it for around $200 after discounts. Does anyone have any thoughts about the value of this or how it looks?

Looks good, it is a nice casual piece, and Brooks makes good quality stuff. That's a good discount, I would go ahead and pull the trigger.

TheloniusDrunk · Mar 17, 2012

For summer should I get a few linen shirts, or should I be fine with cotton?

Sanguis Mortuum · Mar 17, 2012

TheloniusDrunk said:
For summer should I get a few linen shirts, or should I be fine with cotton?

It's up to you, linen is not compulsory but it is nice during the summer. It does look markedly different, so it depends on whether it's a look that you like.

1up · Mar 17, 2012

http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Edmonds-Avenue-Cap-Toe-Oxford/dp/B000H1D53G

Pairing shoes with a navy suit I ordered from indochino.

Burgundy or brown?

Winston S. · Mar 17, 2012

Either one will work. Depends on how dressy you want it to be. The Burgundy will be dressier.

Kid Nickels · Mar 17, 2012

CDHagg said:
... so I'm thinking I should inject a little flair into the suit. I've considered putting contrasting stitching on the cuff buttons, or contrasting thread underneath the double-vents. Thoughts?

what ever you do, not this.

jipajappa · Mar 18, 2012

What do you all think? Ok for business? Striping is not as blue as it looks in the picture.

fwiffo · Mar 18, 2012

I have a SB dinner jacket that according to canon will never be buttoned. I just got it back from alterations and I wanted to get the waist suppressed more, but is there any point if it's going to be worn unbuttoned anyway?

Kensington · Mar 18, 2012

cptjeff said:
If that's what you've got, showing respect is far more important than any traditional dress code. I'm sure the family would just be grateful you're there. White shirt and as conservative a tie as you have, of course.

michellefashion said:
This is perfectly in good order. Just as you have mentioned there is no need to spend heavily neither would it be wise at
all to go for a cheap suite that leaves you regreting. Your presense matters most here, and a nevy white chino is a perfect
pick for the occassion.

Thanks for the responses guys. I'm reassured now.

Gibonius · Mar 18, 2012

fwiffo said:
I have a SB dinner jacket that according to canon will never be buttoned. I just got it back from alterations and I wanted to get the waist suppressed more, but is there any point if it's going to be worn unbuttoned anyway?

Wait, never worn buttoned? I thought the rule with dinner jackets was that you're not supposed to unbutton them.

TuckerSon · Mar 18, 2012

Which colors for pants are safe to wear for short guys besides dark (blue or black) colored pants.
Short guys are often recommanded to wear dark (blue or black) colored jeans/pants. I currently have a wardrobe consisting out of these items but I'm wondering which colors are also safe to wear since it gets a bit boring?

fwiffo · Mar 18, 2012

Gibonius said:
Wait, never worn buttoned? I thought the rule with dinner jackets was that you're not supposed to unbutton them.

Wonderful, you answered two questions - so I should button, and get more suppression

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