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Patrick R · Jan 16, 2012

I'm just building the very basics of my wardrobe. I was given a $250 gift card to Saks. What should I get (not limited to $250)? Is there anything in particular they carry that is a good deal?

trigirdbers · Jan 16, 2012

CDHagg said:
Suit: absolutely

Other things: Not sure. They are pretty dressy, so I really couldn't visualize them outside of a matched suit.

Ok, I was confused because I've also heard that bals shouldn't be worn with a suit.

Sanguis Mortuum · Jan 17, 2012

trigirdbers said:
CDHagg said:

Suit: absolutely

Other things: Not sure. They are pretty dressy, so I really couldn't visualize them outside of a matched suit.

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Ok, I was confused because I've also heard that bals shouldn't be worn with a suit.

I think you mean 'blucher' or 'derby'. A 'balmoral' has closed lacing and is perfectly acceptable with a suit.

cliche · Jan 17, 2012

Someone knows if Brinoi wool pants is something good

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ashjini · Jan 17, 2012

Shirt Collar interlining:

I visited a local tailor to get a shirt made from a fabric I have had for a long time. Its a white fabric with self color stripes. Not sure of the count/construction, but probably 2/100. Nothing fancy.

So, we started discussing collar. He started talking Greek. After initial struggle, I followed. He said he would make a 2 layer fused collar, with 120 GSM interlining. He showed me shirt he had made that way. The collar did not look too thick or as thick as some of my good shirts have.

I told him I like thick collars. He said this is standard, but he can do what I want him to do. He asked me what interlining do you want me to use? I said let me get back to you.

I now need to get back to him. What do gentlemen here, with knowledge of shirt technology suggest?

CruzAzul · Jan 17, 2012

chrisjr said:
I want to buy a couple of pairs of trousers... all i've got at the moment are a slim pair of mid grey Paul Smith trousers that are a little too slim to wear to work.
I like heather grey, and i've been looking at BB and Borelli.

tobiasj said:
Wow they're expensive. Y u no try Howard Yount?

I personally loves me some Howard Yount, but here's my problem with their trousers:

I can understand guys wanting a little taper, but that's a straight-up SW&D cone right there.

chrisjr, check out Bonobos' straight-leg Woolrich Donegals and light greys.

trigirdbers · Jan 17, 2012

Sanguis Mortuum said:
I think you mean 'blucher' or 'derby'. A 'balmoral' has closed lacing and is perfectly acceptable with a suit.

So, this shoe is a balmoral?

Thanks SF (a new me) · Jan 17, 2012

trigirdbers said:
So, this shoe is a balmoral?

you mean the AE Burton? no, this is blucher style; or derbys as the English call 'em

trigirdbers · Jan 17, 2012

Thanks SF (a new me) said:
you mean the AE Burton? no, this is blucher style; or derbys as the English call 'em

Ah ok. So the consensus is then that for this type of shoe, purists would say don't wear with a suit but the vast majority of people in the world are likely to think it looks fine?

12345Michael54321 · Jan 17, 2012

trigirdbers said:
the vast majority of people in the world are likely to think it looks fine?

Even many purists would consider wearing bluchers with a suit to be no more than a minor imperfection. Although not all bluchers are created equal; some come closer to being "suit appropriate" than do others. For that matter, not all suits are created equal, either.

patrickBOOTH · Jan 17, 2012

ashjini said:
Shirt Collar interlining:

I visited a local tailor to get a shirt made from a fabric I have had for a long time. Its a white fabric with self color stripes. Not sure of the count/construction, but probably 2/100. Nothing fancy.

So, we started discussing collar. He started talking Greek. After initial struggle, I followed. He said he would make a 2 layer fused collar, with 120 GSM interlining. He showed me shirt he had made that way. The collar did not look too thick or as thick as some of my good shirts have.

I told him I like thick collars. He said this is standard, but he can do what I want him to do. He asked me what interlining do you want me to use? I said let me get back to you.

I now need to get back to him. What do gentlemen here, with knowledge of shirt technology suggest?

It is all personal preference. If you want thicker get thicker. I personally hate fused collars and prefer sewn-in interfacing, fwiw.

GrensonMan · Jan 17, 2012

Recently bought a pair of Black Grenson Christian Derby Boots for $345. Was this a pretty good deal or did I over pay?

patrickBOOTH · Jan 17, 2012

GrensonMan said:
Recently bought a pair of Black Grenson Christian Derby Boots for $345. Was this a pretty good deal or did I over pay?

If they were worth $345 to you and you love them then you didn't overpay.

ashjini · Jan 17, 2012

patrickBOOTH said:
It is all personal preference. If you want thicker get thicker. I personally hate fused collars and prefer sewn-in interfacing, fwiw.

Thanks Patrick.
I want to try a thick collar for this shirt. Do not know what interlining to tell to the tailor.
He would then buy it for me to make the shirt.

jko · Jan 17, 2012

I have a RL slide buckle belt. It keeps slipping under tension so it's not much use as a belt. Any quick fixes for this?

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