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They say never worn, and they seem never worn looking at the soles, but there seem to be use creases on the top?

MickyD said:

hopefully these are the right size for someone - unfortunately they're a size to big for me or I'd be all over them (my other C&J's are all 8.5E.... 9E would be OK, 9.5E is too big

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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120835551551?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

very very good price for handgrades IMHO, i've got one pair of Handgrades and they're easily my favorite shoes.

edit: not my auction, don't know the seller, just thought it was a good buy.

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I'm surprised they're still for sale! It's a great price! They're in my size as well but I'm not in the market for brogue derby shoes.

I'm a bit late;

xiaoli said:

i ve been trying to find decent dark indigo jeans at the sales but havent come across any.
im in sydney. anyone have any suggestions?

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Brooksfield in World Square (opposite [C]Oxford and Jack[off] London) stock Edwin Denim. I bought a pair of Edwin Sen Selvage jeans for $129 on Boxing Day. If you get there quick, you'll be able to get a pair for $180 or so, down from $239.



jaypee said:

I wish
A new car and new mortgage means no new clothes/shoes for quite a while

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Well I hope you've learned your lesson



tobiasj said:

Awesome! What are you looking at getting? I'm going to get a classic navy sport coat I think (I don't have much call for suits). I don't recall seeing any pictures of sport coats (as opposed to suits) from P Johnson on SF or elsewhere, but I'm sure it'll work out great.

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I'd like a blue suit that's "not quire navy". Perhaps a bit like this:

http://patrickjohnsontailors.tumblr.com/post/4075064843/loro-piana-the-wave-drakes-herringbone

Or this....

http://patrickjohnsontailors.tumblr.com/post/4050593155/loro-piana-the-wave-drakes-navy-twill-thomas

and potentially a shirt if I can deal with the financial commitment...I don't earn enough!



tobiasj said:

Anyone getting any P Johnson this year? I think it is going to be my time in a month or two. When my piggy bank is full. Literally.

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I'm biting the bullet on a cotton suit I think. Only problem is the fabric I think I want was out of stock and I don't know if it will all be doable before summer is over...

tobiasj said:

Anyone getting any P Johnson this year? I think it is going to be my time in a month or two. When my piggy bank is full. Literally.

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I've been thinking of getting a navy 3-piece suit and a blue sportscoat (probably a whisker lighter than navy, but we'll see)... The trouble is trying to find the time for an appointment (living a 4 hour or so drive from Adelaide)!

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lennier said:

I'm biting the bullet on a cotton suit I think. Only problem is the fabric I think I want was out of stock and I don't know if it will all be doable before summer is over...

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lined or 1/4 lined?



blahman said:

When I went to Japan last month I took a chance with one of the small money exchange places. I bought about 250,000yen from Raffles Forex on 35 Elizabeth St near Flinders St which gave at least 2.5yen to the dollar more than any of the banks. At that time it was during that nasty dip where the rate was about 75.5yten to the dollar. Raffles gave 74.2. It's got only one shop there, and only opened a couple of years ago, but I got a good deal so it's all good.

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I'll bet blahman only went there 'cos the girl trapped in that glass toilet cubicle was dressed in Hello Kitty gear.



Deapht said:

hi,

Im looking to by my first sports jacket and I have a few questions.

Is it alright if the shoulder width is smaller by 1/2 - 1 inch?

I found this nice navy one on ebay. It's one of the more expensive pre-owned ones on there. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CHE...Sport_Coats&hash=item256a8effd9#ht_8793wt_952

Is the price good for a 2nd hand Chester Barrie?
Ive read on here that a lot of the stuff in Australia are inferior quality or overpriced. Would it be better going down to DJ's or Myer to have a look at their range and getting one of their employees to fit me?

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Shoulder is one of the most important fits to get right, most other measurements can be taken in/out a little bit. Tight shoulder will pull across the back and will make range of motion more difficult. For me, i wouldnt go more than 1/2" less than my ideal shoulder measurement but i do go up to 1" larger and then get the chest and waist taken in. The price seems good

Ok guys just started my first 'proper' job and the office dress code oddly requires a tie but no need for a jacket I've been searching this forum for recommendations on brands for ties but couldn't find any standouts. Looking for under $60 preferably. I was thinking Herringbone outlet or specials (some for $70 at the moment). Are any of u familiar with 3 wise men, they seemed to have some ok stuff for a reasonable price.



math_grad said:

Ok guys just started my first 'proper' job and the office dress code oddly requires a tie but no need for a jacket I've been searching this forum for recommendations on brands for ties but couldn't find any standouts. Looking for under $60 preferably. I was thinking Herringbone outlet or specials (some for $70 at the moment). Are any of u familiar with 3 wise men, they seemed to have some ok stuff for a reasonable price.

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I'm all about Lands End on the low end (very good value, esp. on the 'bay, and they have 3.25" widths), and Sam Hober on the high. Don't really need much else...



Deapht said:

hi,

Im looking to by my first sports jacket and I have a few questions.

Is it alright if the shoulder width is smaller by 1/2 - 1 inch?

I found this nice navy one on ebay. It's one of the more expensive pre-owned ones on there. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CHE...Sport_Coats&hash=item256a8effd9#ht_8793wt_952

Is the price good for a 2nd hand Chester Barrie?
Ive read on here that a lot of the stuff in Australia are inferior quality or overpriced. Would it be better going down to DJ's or Myer to have a look at their range and getting one of their employees to fit me?

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Chester Barrie make (or made) good quality stuff, but speaking personally, I wouldn't get that jacket.

Firstly, the cut looks a bit dated, as the buttons are lower than is the current trend. This was a popular style back in the 1980s, but nowadays (and in earlier decades, too), the buttoning point is typically a bit higher.

Secondly, as the cut looks rather dated, it is too expensive even though I'm sure that it is well-made. You should be able to find a something such as a brand-new-with-tags (BNWT), made-in-Italy Polo RL navy jacket on eBay for only $100 or $200 more than that. Alternatively, here in Australia, look at Herringbone or MJ Bale during sale time if you happen to have a store near you.

Thirdly, the jacket has metal buttons. This is a stylistic choice - blazers usually have metal buttons and some people like them. I prefer brown horn or corozo nut buttons, as they look nice without standing out quite as much as metal buttons. Personally speaking, I think that metal buttons make the jacket a bit less versatile as I'd feel a bit odd wearing it with jeans as well as with trousers.

Fourth and finally, don't buy a jacket if it looks as though the shoulder width is too narrow for you as that is one thing that you cannot alter - you can let out quite a few other seams (by a little bit, at least) but you can't let out the shoulders of a jacket. Before buying online, it's best to find a jacket that fits you well and to take the measurements from that. You can then compare that to the stuff that is available online so as to get a better idea of what will fit you or not.

math_grad said:

Ok guys just started my first 'proper' job and the office dress code oddly requires a tie but no need for a jacket

I've been searching this forum for recommendations on brands for ties but couldn't find any standouts. Looking for under $60 preferably. I was thinking Herringbone outlet or specials (some for $70 at the moment). Are any of u familiar with 3 wise men, they seemed to have some ok stuff for a reasonable price.

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Three Wise Men are okay -- I have a knit tie I bought at a steep discount on the cheap. Sure, it's made of Polyester, and feels like a limp snake, but it's handsome and 3 inches wide, so I don't care. Their woven silk ties are a bit lame though.
Otherwise, your best bet just might have to be Ebay if you're after quality X cheapness. I've seen Drakes and Alexander Olch ties for about $70 on there.

You could just throw in the towel and go to TheTieBar.com?