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Hello everybody and thank you in advance.

 

I would like to identify this knot:

 

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3igeygFJy1rt1ryjo1_1280.jpg

 

And I would also like to have some suggestions about a knot for a tricot tie like the one in the picture.

 

Thanks

 

Bernhard Lobkowicz

Look into allen edmonds as very decent, readily available, low cost option (there are a few more low cost, decent quality shoes like loake and meermin but look into edmonds for your first foray into the shoe game). Browse the allen edmonds site and see what catches your eye. For semi casual shoes, bluchers (aka derby's) work as do monk straps; wingtips and brogues are good styles as well as Norwegian toes.  Try to stick to the darker shades of brown. There is a lot of info out there if you really wish to find out more about the subject. There has been a lot of digital ink spilled on the matter of shoes and affordability; just search here for "affordable" and "shoes".

I am a size 9 in shoes. Sometimes a 9.5 fits me but I don't know how wide

Then first step is to go to a shoe store and have someone measure your foot on a Brannock device. Not that this is a substitute for actually trying on a pair of shoes, but if you don't even know your foot's width, it's a reasonable place to start.

Sadly, even in many high end shoe stores, all too few salespersons know how to use a Brannock device to its best advantage. Some basic instructions may be found at http://www.brannock.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/brannock/instructions.html

Thanks Mike, I'll try the men's warehouse.

 

First of all, thank you for this well thought out post, it definitely helps a lot for me. However, I am curious, given that you mentioned getting a navy, solid grey, and then a pinstriped navy suit I was wondering if your advice would change for someone who plans on being a professor, and therefore living in a less formal environment? I only ask because I feel like that line of suiting is quite formal and traditional, and a professor who needs to maintain a minimum of business casual (though I do like to dress more formally) might not need the traditional range to start off?

 

What do you think about this jacket for a second odd jacket? 

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee144/topshelfapparel/Apr%202012/CanaliOrangeBlu-1.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee144/topshelfapparel/Apr%202012/CanaliOrangeBlu-3.jpg

 

Thanks again for your response!

You're welcome.
Might not even a professor occasionally wear a suit to the theater, symphony, weddings, church, funeral, cocktail party, awards ceremony, judicial proceeding, etc.? What I mean is, suits shouldn't be thought of solely as one's "work uniform." And for the aforementioned activities, along with many others, a certain "core" wardrobe consisting of some traditional suits such as those I mentioned would likely serve a professor well.

Moreover, a solid navy suit, or a solid medium grey suit, needn't be so overly formal as you seem to suggest. Worn with the right shirt, tie, and accessories, it can definitely be far less "serious" than with other pairings. The solid navy which is a "power suit" when worn with a white point collared dress shirt, burgundy silk necktie, and AE Park Avenues, can be downright friendly when worn instead with a pink OCBD, madras bow tie, and penny loafers.

(I would also ask whether your plans to be a professor are likely to be realized in 10 weeks, or in 10 years. Timing matters, and buying clothes for current and near term needs, rather than needs which may materialize at some unknown time years down the road, is often the wiser course. But that's perhaps more of a side issue.)

But assuming you will be a professor in the near future, and you choose to dress relatively informally (academic business casual, if you will), you could probably get by with a "work wardrobe" consisting largely of chinos, a couple of pairs of cords (for the cold weather, assuming you're someplace that experiences winter), some OCBD's, and maybe a few sweaters. If an occasional sport coat is desired, some inexpensive lightweight thing (warm weather) and one in tweed (cooler weather), would cover those needs.

Still no real argument for a less than optimally versatile plaid suit (which, again, I rather like - so long as you've already taken care of those "maximum versatility" suits constituting the core of your suit wardrobe), and especially no argument for the weird green jacket.
I like it a whole lot better than I do the green jacket you previously referenced.

I'm looking for words to describe the cut and styling of this suit. Halp?

Looking for black Rick Owens Mollino calf leather jacket size 46, is this the right place to post this?

Hi, don't worry about the clothes and instead perhaps ask the question whether the World needs one more Starbucks?

Xpost from MC General Chat:

If i have a pair of tan grain shoes, such as the C&J coniston, could I use brown polish and wax to help darken the color (not to dye it brown or anything, but to just get a slightly darker color on it), or will the texture of the leather just make it so the valleys are dark and the hills remain tan? Or worse, will the polish just rub off and look streaky?

I have used shoe cream (not wax) of a dark brown on paler brown pebble grain boots, which darkened the boots slightly - the finish was even, not streaky and not just the valleys.

xpost from the Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread.

Also, how do you guys feel about the quality of Richer Poorer socks?

My Main gripe is that they only come in one size.

 

I'd use RenoMat to strip as much color off as possible. Wipe it down with a damp cloth, let it dry a bit.  Then I'd go Dubbin Graisse (let it sit for a day or two, then brush it down), Renovateur, then Cordovan Cream Shoe Polish, in that order.

 

If somebody disagrees, feel free to add in your $0.02.