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Don't quite agree that it's a fad.

Suits with patch pockets have been around for a looooong time (check out voxsartoria's blog for its excellent pictorial history, which shows quite clearly how classic style never really changes).

That said, they are casual suits and may be inappropriate in some of the more anal-retentive organisations (UBS for instance) where senior managers notice such details.

I have one suit with 3 patch pockets and wear it on Fridays and Sundays (for Church) with Shantung and knit ties. Of course, my company's philosophy is simply this: if you wear a suit, you're dressed up... and WTF are patch pockets?

I would not pull the trigger unless you already have navy and grey staples (welted breast pocket; flapped and welted hip pockets).

I also think that patch pockets arent all that "slimming" optically if youre a little heavier set.

 

that said, if you constantly use the same tailor I think its good to go with subtle changes in pocket/shoulder/buttons/lapel etc so there is some variety amongst your suits

Some one was asking about MJ Bale lapel width before and I just happened to do a WAYWRN post in mine, so thought i'd share for everyone interested. This is the mudgee weave. They are thinner than Herringbone for example, but not by much, maybe 1cm. Anyway, make up your own mind. Might look a bit strange with a 9cm tie but 6-8cm width ties will be fine.

Jason, very nice. As always.

Today's outfit - I decided to wear an orange knit tie in honour of the recent knit tie feeding frenzy in the Oz Members thread!


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- RAF blue cotton suit by Deer Style, with waist patch pockets;
- Light blue, end-on-end shirt by Deer Style;
- Orange knit tie by Ascot for Ben Silver;
- Herringbone silk pocket square; and
- Santoni FAM double monks.

True - agree patch pockets have been around a long time agree, just not sure they will continue to be a prevalent as they are right now.  Maybe Im wrong, they seem very popular.

You legend. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on exactly that one so that was very handy. Am I right in thinking the suit in this link is the one you're wearing? http://www.mjbale.com/suits/2-suits-for-1000/mudgee-weave-grey-jacket

 

 

 

The 38R in HB is fairly slim fitting - how have you found the MJ Bale cuts to be? (sorry to pester you with questions, nobody stocks MJ Bale in Canberra so it's hard to try one on and I need a suit fairly soon!)

Was on the G&G website....dreaming....and saw that in stockists it says 'coming soon' to American Tailors in Melbourne; anyone know about this?

I'll be wearing a Navy suit with a white shirt and black shoes for a formal occasion (not black tie though) does anyone have a really nice idea or recommendation for a tie and pocket square?

Thanks,
Jordon

Speaking of MJ Bale, all stock at themensshop.com.au is 25% off >100$ at the moment. Brings some MJ Bale suits to under $500...

http://www.themensshop.com.au/M-J-Bale/

Guys look what I found http://hk.asiatatler.com/style/fashion/why-gentlemen-should-polish-their-own-shoes Ethan-desu shining shoes :P

With G&G, you have to get the trees in a separate parcel to scrape under the low value tax-free limit (if you want to be strictly above board), so I imagine the prices from a brick and mortar would be ridiculous.

White folded ps, silver/navy blue glen check tie

 

 

Very true! I think everyone who wear dress shoes should know how to do this even if they choose not to. Nothing like a pair of well maintained shoes!

mudgee weave lapels are 7cms fyi and from what i remember a 38 mj bale is very close to 38 hugo boss