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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 ;)

I am also curious, if anyone has the answer?

Prof, how do you go with Lands End sizing? I got a couple of cardigans a year or so again in medium and they were quite baggy and in hindsight should have gone small. If I recall from your fit pics, you seem like me, to be quite slim/lean, so I'd expect similar issues?
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What anyone thinks looks good is not merely a reflection of primal impulse. It's fundamentally a matter of what you know and understand. Naturally, when we understand something differently, we also view it differently. What might have been beautiful becomes hideous, and vice versa. So, if you took time to learn the established canon of classic menswear, I think you'd understand what you see at Pitti differently--and it would be a more rewarding experience, as you could mine real lessons and inspiration. Things to build on and learn from, not merely outfits to mimmic.

A good book on classic style won't tell you what to wear every day. That's not the point. I do not dress the way Flusser and Boyer tell me to. Rather, I read them and realized there are principles and ideas and concepts to apply. The point is to learn the language of classic menswear so that when you use elements of it, you can do so to better effect.

Thanks, nice choice there.

@ Prof B Bear - I second FXH's recommendation that those fabrics are a little old mannish and a herringbone or even a donegal would be better, minus the patches. My favourite sportcoat is a H/bone mid grey herringbone which originally came with brown suede patches. I eventually removed them and now get 3 times as much wear out of the coat and as an added bonus it is now wearable with black shoes as well.

It's interesting watching more guys on this thread planning ahead for the coming seasons. Traditionally women did that and men buy what they can wear right now (which I still tend to) but it seems to be swinging more and more, perhaps due to the availability of winter gear off the net now rather than having to wait for them to come in store. I may need to think about getting the cashmere scarves back in stock a little earlier this year.
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Dowit. Just dowit. I had my apprehensions at first, but went ahead anyway.

 

 

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Aaannnnd now the apprehension is back ha!

Yes plsssssssss!!!! Also if you could take me with the soles up also would be great

Firstly, I agree with fxh, those fabrics are very old man. If you are going for the Hyde Park warb look, then by all means go for a gun club check with elbow patches, but otherwise I would steer you towards a Donegal type tweed, or a herringbone as has been suggested, especially as you are a young chap.

Secondly, those are not even close to "full retard". This is full retard tweed:
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Not sure. First time ordering from Lands End. I went with a Medium for everything as I can always get it slimmed down later.

 

Which would you pick?

Both are dark navy

 

if i had a choice.... neither.

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In terms of casual I wear crew neck i like the look it creates. As for work V neck looks more formal and suits the vibe in my line of work and shows off tie.

Never been a fan of roll or turtle neck jumpers.

No problems, the soles up pic is the best it turns out 

 

Few conclusions:

- they are basically just as wide as each other, the main difference I can see is the tapered toe of the Capital

- the Capital sole/ welt appears to stick out more (more welt visible), so the actual shoe is a bit narrower

- think you'll be happy with either

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This last pic you can see on the left I super-imposed the Capital over the 026, with the Capital taper visible on dotted line ;)

 

Lighting and camera is poor atm, but can try some better pics if you wanted.

 

...and remember the Capital last in this example is a half size smaller (9.5UK)

So I dropped my watch yesterday as I was putting it on and now it has stopped. Does anybody have a strong opinion about whether Omega watches should be services by an authorised dealer? Or does anybody have a recommended place to get it serviced in Melbourne?

If I were to buy one book on 'classic' menswear is the Alan Flusser book 'the' go to read?

 

I have to admit the recent discussions, while frustrating, had some interesting moments.