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post #19276 of 21839
12/24/12 at 3:15am

I am going to re-submit my question since it was buried due to the moderators' slow confirmation time.

 

I accidentally ordered the wrong dress shirt: I placed an order for one with fine stripe motif instead of a plain light-blue one. I am now considering whether or not I should correct mistake, or if such a dress shirt would be an excellent addition to my wardrobe - which, at the moment, only contains plain, motif-less dress shirts.

 

http://www.harrods.com/product/modern-fit-shirt/armani-collezioni/000000000002925419?cat1=new-men&cat2=new-men-formal-shirts

 

I am worried that it looks too much like a pajamas, and that it will stand out too much at my corporate place of employment where tie and jacket are obligatory. I am starting there after New Year's, so I don't actually know how "brave" the other employees are in terms of dress shirts.

 

What do you guys think?

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post #19277 of 21839
12/24/12 at 12:17pm
I got a olive oil stain on my suit.
How do I remove it? I've dry cleaned this suit twice or three times this year already, so I would prefer to not do it again, but obviously would if I had no other choice.
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post #19278 of 21839
12/24/12 at 12:26pm
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Originally Posted by LeBamba View Post

I am going to re-submit my question since it was buried due to the moderators' slow confirmation time.

I accidentally ordered the wrong dress shirt: I placed an order for one with fine stripe motif instead of a plain light-blue one. I am now considering whether or not I should correct mistake, or if such a dress shirt would be an excellent addition to my wardrobe - which, at the moment, only contains plain, motif-less dress shirts.

http://www.harrods.com/product/modern-fit-shirt/armani-collezioni/000000000002925419?cat1=new-men&cat2=new-men-formal-shirts

I am worried that it looks too much like a pajamas, and that it will stand out too much at my corporate place of employment where tie and jacket are obligatory. I am starting there after New Year's, so I don't actually know how "brave" the other employees are in terms of dress shirts.

What do you guys think?

A fine stripe shirt is still pretty tame. I wouldn't think twice wearing one in a conservative environment.
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post #19279 of 21839
12/24/12 at 12:35pm
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Originally Posted by Spurious View Post

I got a olive oil stain on my suit.
How do I remove it? I've dry cleaned this suit twice or three times this year already, so I would prefer to not do it again, but obviously would if I had no other choice.

 

I would say dry clean and preserve the suit! but oxyclean might help http://www.oxiclean.com/stains/Grease_Oil/Cotton/solution.aspx I would still dry clean thoguh
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post #19280 of 21839
12/24/12 at 12:56pm
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Originally Posted by Gibonius View Post


A fine stripe shirt is still pretty tame. I wouldn't think twice wearing one in a conservative environment.

Do you think it looks like a pajamas? What I'm trying to find it is what I would get the most value out of: A plain, light-blue one - or the one I have linked.

 

The following is the plain one: http://www.harrods.com/product/modern-fit-shirt/armani-collezioni/000000000002925420?cat1=new-men&cat2=new-men-formal-shirts

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post #19281 of 21839
12/24/12 at 1:00pm
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Originally Posted by Spurious View Post

I got a olive oil stain on my suit.
How do I remove it? I've dry cleaned this suit twice or three times this year already, so I would prefer to not do it again, but obviously would if I had no other choice.

Dry-clean it
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post #19282 of 21839
12/24/12 at 1:28pm
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Originally Posted by Spurious View Post

I got a olive oil stain on my suit.
How do I remove it? I've dry cleaned this suit twice or three times this year already, so I would prefer to not do it again, but obviously would if I had no other choice.

Read this thread
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post #19283 of 21839
12/24/12 at 2:59pm
a very general question, if i have a suit jacket fits me fine but the waist is too slim, can it be altered, i need to take it out about 1-2 inches, is that possible?
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post #19284 of 21839
12/24/12 at 3:20pm
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Originally Posted by andrewgreg View Post

a very general question, if i have a suit jacket fits me fine but the waist is too slim, can it be altered, i need to take it out about 1-2 inches, is that possible?

Yes, I've had this done many times.
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post #19285 of 21839
12/24/12 at 3:24pm
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Originally Posted by andrewgreg View Post

a very general question, if i have a suit jacket fits me fine but the waist is too slim, can it be altered, i need to take it out about 1-2 inches, is that possible?

Depends on how much you want to let out. There is usually about 1 to 1.5 inches of extra fabric built into the side seams. Every jacket model is different.
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post #19286 of 21839
12/24/12 at 3:26pm
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Originally Posted by LeBamba View Post

I am going to re-submit my question since it was buried due to the moderators' slow confirmation time.

I accidentally ordered the wrong dress shirt: I placed an order for one with fine stripe motif instead of a plain light-blue one. I am now considering whether or not I should correct mistake, or if such a dress shirt would be an excellent addition to my wardrobe - which, at the moment, only contains plain, motif-less dress shirts.

http://www.harrods.com/product/modern-fit-shirt/armani-collezioni/000000000002925419?cat1=new-men&cat2=new-men-formal-shirts

I am worried that it looks too much like a pajamas, and that it will stand out too much at my corporate place of employment where tie and jacket are obligatory. I am starting there after New Year's, so I don't actually know how "brave" the other employees are in terms of dress shirts.

What do you guys think?

The shirt looks fine to me.
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post #19287 of 21839
12/24/12 at 4:07pm
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Originally Posted by dragon8 View Post

Yes, I've had this done many times.
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Originally Posted by jrd617 View Post

Depends on how much you want to let out. There is usually about 1 to 1.5 inches of extra fabric built into the side seams. Every jacket model is different.

I bought an ISAIA jacket size 48 (normally i wear 50), measurement seems OK but the waist. Thank you very much for the quick and clear answer.

Merry Christmas,
Andrew
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post #19288 of 21839
12/24/12 at 5:23pm

I've been looking for a good Navy Birdseye Suit but I am having some problems finding some. I see Brooks Brothers doesn't have one, I was hoping so with that sale. Any recommendations?

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post #19289 of 21839
12/24/12 at 5:28pm
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Originally Posted by andrewgreg View Post

I bought an ISAIA jacket size 48 (normally i wear 50), measurement seems OK but the waist. Thank you very much for the quick and clear answer.
Merry Christmas,
Andrew

If the jacket is unlined or half lined, you see how much material is in the side seam. Measure that across and you'll be able to estimate how much room you have.

If it's lined, you'll have to ask a tailor
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post #19290 of 21839
12/24/12 at 5:50pm
Going to do a blind buy from Herring shoes

Which of these Church lasts (73, 93, 100) looks most similar to the Crockett Draycott on the far right?

My foot needs a very wide toebox, especially in the small toe area. Draycott fits nicely, no blisters.

It looks to my eyes like the 93 last is the narrowest.

Width order goes: 100 > 73 > 93


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