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Gents, I screwed up today at Azzarro, and maybe one of you can benefit from it.

I bought a lovely Cantarelli suit there, a 50R drop 6. Like a fool, I measured the pants but didn't try them on - long wait for the "change room". Turned out when I get home that the rise is a 1-2" shorter than my usual, and the pants sit more around my hips than waist, and are never going to fit.

They are a bit slim cut, and so are too tight in the thighs for my son, who looked otherwise perfect in it.

I hate to take it back, and am not even sure Azzarro take returns. It's a gorgeous solid blue, really nice. Price marked 3740, happy to let it go a bit below my cost, say 750. If anyone's keen, can do measurements and pics.

(Forgive my using the thread for sales, btw).
 

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If I didn't just get these Lindricks, I'd be all over this pair of Crockett and Jones Islays. They're almost impossible to come by these days.
Where did you get those Lindricks; they are AWESOEMOSDOAJSPODJADPOJ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :p
And guys I'm looking to pickup these from Meermin: http://meermin.es/ficha_articulo.php?id=1958
And I'm wondering for those who have brought from them; do they take paypal, what's there usual shipping time to Aus and do they sell shoe trees if you ask? And if no on the shoe trees where can I get some which fit?
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Sorry I'm absolute nub to quality dress shoes; first pair (woot!) and any first timers tips pls. Oh and thanks for your thoughts on summer sneakers I think I'll go for the supergas.

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Yep they take PayPal and sell shoe trees, they are on the site. Shipping can vary greatly, depends on a lot o factors. Best to ask them, but you need to be patient with the emails. Especially at present with the European holidays.
 

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Can you please link me to the shoetrees on the site; sorry if this is stupid question but I can't seem to find them :p
 

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I don't think Meermin have their trees on their website, but there are some photos discoverable with google:

 

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'discoverable with google'....what is this google you speak of?
Thanks I shoulda googled it I guess :)
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Depends. If you are doing the whole "look at me preppy look" then almost anything goes - green, yellow, white, and good luck. Even bare ankles. I don't mind it - although few do it well.
Other wise - Up top - White polo, Baby blue polo. Dark blue polo. Black polo. Faded blue OCBD. Blue /white gingham large table cloth check.
On feet - Black suede. Blue suede. No shiny leather. No brown tones. Not many options.
Jacket - faded pale blue. Or black.
I like to wear red pants at night - less obvious.
It also depends on the red - too much orange = fail. Faded to pink = great/easy
thanks

Ive going full O&J tomorrow for an event will try take pics.

I dont think i have the shoes for the red hence my issue ... i did see a few guys today in red pants and u are right - black works well
 
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Melbournites,

Just found out about a shop at 53 Smith St Fitzroy called Double Monk - anyone been?

Edit: Sorry, I should explain - the http://www.gjcleverley.co.uk/ website says that as of August 2012, they're the stockist of George Cleverley shoes in Australia.

So, anyone checked it out?

I work right near there so checked it out today.

It doesn't look like it's open yet. There's no signage up or anything, and the only hint is that the paper covering the windows is illustrated with a wooden last motif.

I'm curious now, though! I can't afford Cleverly prices, but I'm guessing the vast majority of Melbourne can't either, so hopefully they have a wider range. Melbourne needs a good, dedicated shoe shop that doesn't consider Loake the pinnacle of British shoemaking.
 

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Beggar Man Thief outlet in the Sth Melb Market has a few Grensons in stock for 220. A pair of dk brown boots, and a couple of pairs of loafers. In size 10 IIRC. Stilll a few Loake 1880s there for 250, as well.
 

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If I didn't just get these Lindricks, I'd be all over this pair of Crockett and Jones Islays. They're almost impossible to come by these days.


I was so relieved they didn't have a 10 in stock. The Lindricks are fantastic, wear them in good health. I'm trying to track down a pair of the Marlow penny loafers, cordovan pennies sound just right for my spring footwear purchase.
 

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Gents, I screwed up today at Azzarro, and maybe one of you can benefit from it.
I bought a lovely Cantarelli suit there, a 50R drop 6. Like a fool, I measured the pants but didn't try them on - long wait for the "change room". Turned out when I get home that the rise is a 1-2" shorter than my usual, and the pants sit more around my hips than waist, and are never going to fit.
They are a bit slim cut, and so are too tight in the thighs for my son, who looked otherwise perfect in it.
I hate to take it back, and am not even sure Azzarro take returns. It's a gorgeous solid blue, really nice. Price marked 3740, happy to let it go a bit below my cost, say 750. If anyone's keen, can do measurements and pics.
(Forgive my using the thread for sales, btw).


Bugger ... yes those Cantarellis do have a low rise. If it's only 1" too short and if there's enough length in the leg could it be altered? I can wear a 50R in Cantarellis but need to give the wallet a rest...
 
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