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Excellent Sunday here. Met some new people, baked a delicious cake, got some work done, saw a pretty girl for dinner. Relaxed a lot.

 

 

My brother. Story of my life. I talked myself out of buying a SEH Kelly jumper today, a SNS Herning Cardigan and an Inis Meain. I did not manage to talk myself out of the Howard Yount Cardigan, however.

 

I'm also thinking of buying some mid-gray trousers (currently own almost exclusively navy!).

 

 

I didn't even know that was a thing (the antiques market). I should go next time I'm in town and it's on.

 

 

 

I think the V-neck is a lot more versatile (can be worn with a tie so that the tie's visible for example, but can also look quite modern with just a t-shirt). That being said, Prof B's picture is something I also think is excellent. For work-related dress I stay with v-necks and occasionally were a crew.

PS I've got a few pairs of sneakers from CP and they're certainly worth what I paid, but I paid about $150 - $200 a pair during various sales. Not the $250 - $350 at retail.

Funnily enough, one of the first pairs I ever bought had problems where the suede tore, and while I noticed others with the same issue, it seemed to be to one specific model. It was then addressed in subsequent releases of that model (tournament low suede). I've not got 2 Low Tournament a suede pairs with zero issues.

They're a simple style which I think works really nicely with denim and slim chinos.

Good work on the Lands End stuff - I just picked up some cords for winter, too.

I hate to say it, though, but those long-wing shoes look awfully plasticky. I hope that they wear better than they look in the photos.

Thanks. There are a few specific model l like the look of. None of which seem to be on sale at the moment. Where did you get yours?

Rob - any updates on when your O&J cords will be available, what colours etc.?

Agree with all of this. I find my CP Tournament Lows very comfortable and versatile. They are great with any casual pants. I bought them on special from Tres Bien Shop.

it's a permanent antiques market called The Packing Shed, right next to the Tyabb railway station. It's open 7 days. Huge place with a vast array of stuff, and a nice little cafe too.

 

Nice price to get those CPs at - I've been looking around but only found 'em around $300. Any tips about specific sales at which you can nab 'em around the range you mentioned? Right now I'm looking at settling for the Kent Wang white sneaker, which looks quite decent for the price.

 

On reddit the other day there was a great lil' sneaker resource pic that ran through some white sneaker alternatives (lol @ Ken Wang mispelling):

 

 

 

And places to buy (US centric though, but gives you a feel for prices):

 

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+1 ... Love these massive debates and people throwing in paragraphs of text to sound educated and more knowledgable about how to dress. Its just clothes and its style forum.... There is no rule to what "style" an individual may choose. Listen, observe, learn but ultimately dress how you like

Probably around March .. Sorry for tardiness been off getting wisdom teeth removed. We have 4 new popover colours enroute (white, blue, pink, light denim) as the first batch were so popular they sold out before i could organise a photoshoot.

Im also working on another menswear project thats been occupying my time. Cant wait to /reveal

#menswear is a #lifestyle; it's no game.

Pls more suggestions for the chukkas; didn't wanna reqoute cuz it's a huge paragraph

Thanks n advance guys!

 

I have a pair of shoes on the 026 last and find them very roomy in the toebox. I'd personally also lean to dark brown suede, unless you need to use them in a business setting, then probably brown calf, but it's up to you. 

 

Alternately, look at Meermin or places like STP. I found some Trickers dark brown suede chukkas on a leather sole for ~$230 AUD. 

 

I favor v necks, find they work better with button ups, and I rarely wear ties, so they allow the collar to flare open naturally. I've made a point not to buy any v neck tshirts etc recently, also. 

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Prof - I reckon those selections are a bit "old man" sport coats.

I know its a bit of a thing to get the suede patches but I don't think it looks good - unless you are doing the whole Jarvis Cocker thingo - hes a pretty special case.

I think you run the risk of looking like you borrowed your grandad's old jacket or a failed ironic hipster look if the rest of you is too smart (or wearing socks! with no Ned Kelly beard)

The action back is fine if you pick up a second hand jacket that fits and you use it for just knocking around but it will be a bit costume-y

Tweed is great - and there are a myriad of choices.

Herringbone is always a great look in tweed.

I'm not sure if you are getting it made up or buying OTR but if you want something a bit different but "young" a black and white puppy tooth/dogtooth that looks a bit grey from distance can look spiffy but interesting. Other puppy tooth colours can look good too.

Depends what you are after and what you already have. If you are happy enough with what you have and just want a bit of winter fun - then do what you want.

I would like to see more hounds-tooth /puppy tooth around.
Edited by fxh - 1/27/13 at 6:51am

I've got both lasts, it is clear that the 026 has a roomier toe, less pointed/ doesn't taper as much, and just looks wider.

However the capital last shoe I have is a half size smaller than the 026, but I don't mind taking a quick side by side pic if wanted ;)