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That's pretty good!

 

So for an extra $200 you get a full-canvassed suit that is made in Japan rather than AUS. I bet the finishing and construction of the collection suits are superior as well.

 

Having said that, even if they are very good value there is still the alteration costs, which you mentioned. Whereas something like P Johnson, the alteration costs are built into the price of the suit. Perhaps it is like that postage dilemma a few pages back - the prices shouldn't be separated.

 

Did you see how many collection suits they had on offer?

like a Bauce
id be down to get stuff proxyd

Ted Baker outlet store in Preston is having a clearance sale - 22nd to 25th November.

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Come on man, basically the only home grown quality product out there is RM Williams, so when you have an opportunity to buy them go for it. I'm not entirely sure, but given the great things people say about RM Williams construction I think they'd be close if not on par with Carmina (only for boots). I love the look of some of those Carmina chelsea boots, but I couldn't bare to admit that I'd snubbed RM Williams for something European. 

 

(For the record, this is about as patriotic as I get)

Is it just a menswear myth that starch destroys your shirts in the long run?

Well - as usual it depends.
If the collar is starched very very stiff then it will wear a bit more against the neck and cuffs, but starch can also assist in preventing dirt from ingraining in material. Starch is water soluble so just washes out and takes dirt with it. Theres a whole bunch of new spray on starches . Theres a whole small science of starches - how to iron it get it a shiny look - how not to. How to make your own starch. I don't use it.

The truth is nowadays that your shirt will get worn out more from washing harshly and drying in dryer. Theres no need to wash in anything but cold water, minimal detergent and on super gentle wash and drip dry on hanger ideally. The old traveling standby, wash shirt by hand as you shower at night and hang on hanger over shower, dry any dampness with iron or hair dryer in morning, is possibly the best way to do your shirts anyway.

Welcome back.

 

FXH, from now on, I will only cold wash and drip dry my shirts, jumpers, trousers and shorts. I have heard fabric softener will destroy your clothes, but people who smell my clothes say they smell great, and that is attributable to fluffy :D.

In general gentle cold wash and drip dry is best but drip dry isn't always practical.

Fabric softeners are NOT a good idea.

I don't go around letting people smell my clothes.

 

What about when one of your kids, or your wife cuddles you? The smell of your beautiful, fabric softened shirts will work wonders. That's why they call it 'cuddly'.

 

It also makes it much easier to iron.

Only thing i didnt like was the inch of "disappearing" collar under the knot-boner .. probably the angle

 

 

I like the pjohnson semi cutaway high collar personally. Did you know there are interlining options too? e.g. if I get a MTM with BD collar ill go lightest interlining for greatest roll. I generally prefer unfused collars and wear my shirts soft. I never use my collar stays unless Im at a wedding/funeral that commands respect.

 

Good quality fabric = easy to iron too :) Sometimes i just roll my shirts after the spin cycle and then hang them and for casual wear the soft unironed look is quite good.

 

Always iron shirts with tie and i never starch (sorry FXH) ... i also bare my ankles regularly 

 

It may be hard to believe but I actually don't have a pair of their chukkas so I can't say for sure :) I'm normally a G as well.

I'd disagree here. My shirts from from DJA and Acorn (Grasmere Book) are a bitch to iron.

That's what cologne is for.

yes i regret that comment now .. synthetics also stay well ironed hehe

 

OK better choice of words would be "better weaves = easier to iron" 

 

so a twill is much easier than a poplin as an example.

PG isn't who you're thinking.