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dah328 · Jan 14, 2010

Originally Posted by acecow

What are your thoughts on wearing a vertically striped shirt with a diagonally striped tie? Is that a no-no?
The stripes should be of a different scale. In other words, the width of the stripes on your shirt and the stripes on your tie should be substantially different.

dah328 · Jan 14, 2010

Originally Posted by Napoleon

And I mean thick and light grey flannel pants like seen in the picture. And shoes for that part.

Crockett & Jones make a shoe similar to the one in your photo.

http://www.crockettandjones.co.uk/monkshoes-lownde.html

ironduke · Jan 15, 2010

Can I ask a suggestion for the colour of the lambswool crewneck sweater I should buy? I usually wear a black topcoat, dark indigo jeans or a black jeans, a white shirt and a white Stan Smith. I am considering charcoal grey , chocolate brown or heather grey but can't figure out which is the best for my closet.

Newcomer · Jan 15, 2010

What does the term adelaide mean when referring to shoes?

Selecta M3 · Jan 15, 2010

I was wondering if I could get some feedback on which one of these Isaia suits would look best on me and would not look too formal. I dont have any rules to follow because I'm self employed. I like both of these suits. The grey pinstriped is very nice, and I really like the black in prince of wales, even the extra front pocket is starting to grow on me. Any thoughts?

http://www.thecorner.com/item/store/..._3001_4_KI_897

http://www.thecorner.com/item/store/..._2984_4_QI_897

mgoose · Jan 15, 2010

Tipes/rules for wearing non matching waistcoat with a suit? I've seen the Patrick Jane character on the mentalist do it and have thought about trying it myself. (I clearly don't wear suits often, so it'd just be for nights out kind of thing)

dah328 · Jan 15, 2010

Originally Posted by Selecta M3

I was wondering if I could get some feedback on which one of these Isaia suits would look best on me and would not look too formal. I dont have any rules to follow because I'm self employed. I like both of these suits. The grey pinstriped is very nice, and I really like the black in prince of wales, even the extra front pocket is starting to grow on me. Any thoughts?

http://www.thecorner.com/item/store/..._3001_4_KI_897

http://www.thecorner.com/item/store/..._2984_4_QI_897
Black suits are not particularly well-liked around here as you will easily see if you do a search for "black suit" in thread titles. A pinstripe design is typically for a business suit rather than a casual suit, so I would say that neither suit is particularly "not too formal." Most more casual suits are made from fabrics that are not hard-finished worsteds such as the two you've linked.

Selecta M3 · Jan 15, 2010

Is this sea Island Cotton any more casual? http://www.sierratradingpost.com/i/1...l-For-Men.html

aj_del · Jan 16, 2010

Originally Posted by Napoleon

BUMP!

And I mean thick and light grey flannel pants like seen in the picture. And shoes for that part.

Something like this ?

http://www.howardyount.com/collectio...lid-light-gray

Hank Rearden · Jan 16, 2010

As I browse shoe threads on the forums I frequently see various lasts mentioned, but I don't know the difference between a 202, 606, 888, 82, etc. Is there some sort of 'last' primer floating around?

dah328 · Jan 16, 2010

Originally Posted by Selecta M3

Is this sea Island Cotton any more casual?

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/i/1...l-For-Men.html
Yes, both the fact that it's cotton rather than wool and lighter in color make it more casual.

dah328 · Jan 16, 2010

Originally Posted by Hank Rearden

As I browse shoe threads on the forums I frequently see various lasts mentioned, but I don't know the difference between a 202, 606, 888, 82, etc. Is there some sort of 'last' primer floating around?
You want the pinned "Shoe Pictorial Index" thread in the Men's Clothing forum.

wetnose · Jan 16, 2010

Originally Posted by mgoose

Tipes/rules for wearing non matching waistcoat with a suit? I've seen the Patrick Jane character on the mentalist do it and have thought about trying it myself. (I clearly don't wear suits often, so it'd just be for nights out kind of thing)

Tips for any waistcoat:

Length should be lower than your beltline of your pants.

Last button always undone (just like jacket)

Buy one with a cinch in the back.

Texture of waistcoat should match suit - ie a worsted wool waistcoat with a worsted suit. Fuzzy, tweedy waistcoat with sleek mohair suit = just wrong.

The db style of waistcoat is most elegant IMO...compared to the button up ones.

DanLAXX1 · Jan 16, 2010

Hey everyone! I'm new to the Style Forum and new to wearing suits. I just purchased my first one in over five years. Here's my question. Is it okay to wear a dark navy blue tie with pink stripes with a black suit? The suit is almost iridescent. In certain light, it's black and in other light it ALMOST appears to be navy. Thanks in advance!

-Dan

Tarlee · Jan 17, 2010

Mid grey nailhead as odd trousers: yes or no. I've bought very nice double pleated & cuffed pair which I think will go fine with brown shoes and a navy blazer. What thoughts on wearing with a range of other sports coats?

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