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11/17/12 at 6:17am

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Originally Posted by HansderHund

Do you buy shirts just for the stays? Anyone looking for them, I picked up a bunch of them at Neiman Marcus in a variety of sizes for around $10. They are in the section next to ties.

most dry cleaners sell an assortment of plastic ones (8-10 pairs in many sizes/point angles) for $1-2 per pkg. I should get some metal ones.

Nordstrom has these 18 for $25. Does anyone have any experience with these (do they suck/bend like tinfoil?)

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/david-donahue-collar-stays-18-pack/3366905?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=david_donahue_collar_stays_(18-pack):599804&cm_pla=jewelry:men:tie_clip&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:ad=13566440033&mr:adType=pla&mr:filter=42353731793&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=8AAFC6A3-64E2-E111-8EBE-90E2BA0278A8&origin=pla

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11/17/12 at 6:20am

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Originally Posted by HansderHund

Do you buy shirts just for the stays? Anyone looking for them, I picked up a bunch of them at Neiman Marcus in a variety of sizes for around $10. They are in the section next to ties.
Anyone want a pair of recent Incotex for Zegnas? They're wool, tan and tagged a size 36 and the measurements are: 18.7in waist with a 32.26in inseam. According to the listing, there are a couple of "signs of wear," but when I look at the picture that they point it out, I can't really tell. It might be a pull or light stain, it isn't very noticeable. They're listed at €20 and it would be €15 to ship them to me and another €10-15 in shipping to proxy them to you. It would come out to around €40-45. They look great and I'd buy them if they were my size. PM me if you want me to proxy for you!
http://www.ebay.at/itm/160778418185?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2126wt_1144

Not just for the stays, no. But they are an added bonus when I decide to make the investment to buy retail.

Trou look nice, but I think that's beyond my price tolerance. Will pm anyway.

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11/17/12 at 6:40am

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Originally Posted by LooknGr8

most dry cleaners sell an assortment of plastic ones (8-10 pairs in many sizes/point angles) for $1-2 per pkg. I should get some metal ones.
Nordstrom has these 18 for $25. Does anyone have any experience with these (do they suck/bend like tinfoil?)
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/david-donahue-collar-stays-18-pack/3366905?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=david_donahue_collar_stays_(18-pack):599804&cm_pla=jewelry:men:tie_clip&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:ad=13566440033&mr:adType=pla&mr:filter=42353731793&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=8AAFC6A3-64E2-E111-8EBE-90E2BA0278A8&origin=pla

Really? I didn't know they sold things like that. Mine are metal and cheap, therefore if I lose them I'm not too concerned

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Originally Posted by GMMcL

Not just for the stays, no. But they are an added bonus when I decide to make the investment to buy retail.
Trou look nice, but I think that's beyond my price tolerance. Will pm anyway.

Ahh, I see. I didn't think you were buying $25 sets of stays, so that makes sense.

PM sent! Unfortunately it's not my auction so I can't do anything about prices. I just thought it was pretty cheap for a recent pair of nice pants. They've actually been sitting there awhile and I can't believe someone hasn't jumped on them, so I just decided to post it here in case someone's been after them

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11/17/12 at 6:45am

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Originally Posted by jamiebryant

Alright fellas...here are the results for my 2-day shopping spree. Oh yeah, just a heads up...for bragging only....

I wanna ask....
When it comes to Orphans, do you leave them behind 100% of the time?
I could leave behind a BB orphan or something along those lines that is common, but if you were to come across a Kiton orphan, do you still leave it?
I wanna hear what you guys think.

The more Borrelli I see, the more I love them and wish my job paid better.

As to orphans, I don't often pick them up, but I might not be the norm on that. I'm uncomfortable with the idea of trying to wear or flip a suit jacket as a sport coat. And the shoulders will often look "off." So I usually pass.

That being said, I'd throw my personal guide out the window for natural shoulders and soft padding. I have a vintage BB suit where the jacket has natural shoulders and virtually no padding (it's a summer weight suit), and I will wear the jacket as a sportcoat sometimes when it gets too hot here in the swamp.

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11/17/12 at 7:09am

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Can some confirm this is the label I'm looking for. At thrift store now. Pretty sure I've seen it in rlpl before!

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11/17/12 at 7:12am

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Not a thrift brag, but for the price I paid I think it's worthy. Seller sold these chili AE Delrays for $12.50 I guess because of how they looked.

But with a little polish...

Edited by SeaJen - 11/17/12 at 8:31am

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11/17/12 at 7:23am

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Originally Posted by eazye

Def not AE's. These are made in England by a company that's been around since 1873? I'm going to do some research when I get home from work.

Churchs was founded in 1873.

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11/17/12 at 7:35am

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Originally Posted by Brianpore

Can some confirm this is the label I'm looking for. At thrift store now. Pretty sure I've seen it in rlpl before!

it kind of looks like cantarelli to me. the layout is a bit different though. i think it's safe to say you need to grab w/e that label is attached to!

Edit: just found cantarelli @ the label thread.

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11/17/12 at 7:41am

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Ok, I looking for some input from you guys on shirts. My favorite thus far is borrelli and brioni, but I haven't handled charvet or kiton. However, I I've found that I think my sulkas may be nicer than some of the aforementioned favorites, anyone else think of sulla as a top, top maker or is my experience off because of the quality of a few sulkas I have. You can snag them for $25 or so on ebay fairly easily, I think that's gonna be my go to shirt.

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11/17/12 at 7:42am

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Originally Posted by Ian Erickson

quoting my firsts posts for posterity god damn I was a little prick... a couple months ago... Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

now for your responses I think I liked spoos the best "that looks nothing like anything anyone wore to pitti..."

I was owned by mexicutioner and the gang

now I am giving the whole suit to barrel for free lol8%5B1%5D.gif

Good stuff!

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Originally Posted by SeaJen

Not a thrift brag, but for the price I paid I think it's worthy. Seller sold them these chili AE Delrays for $12.50 I guess because of how they looked. Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

But with a little polish...

Nice. I'm still looking for a pair.

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Originally Posted by SpooPoker

So just a normal Wed/Thurs in thriftville, eh?
I have the itch BAD but I have 150 suits to photograph this weekend, I dont think I can get out and play

Should get to you by Monday. NWT! Make me rich!

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11/17/12 at 7:45am

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Originally Posted by Samuel Smith

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Originally Posted by Brianpore

Can some confirm this is the label I'm looking for. At thrift store now. Pretty sure I've seen it in rlpl before!

it kind of looks like cantarelli to me. the layout is a bit different though. i think it's safe to say you need to grab w/e that label is attached to!

Edit: just found cantarelli @ the label thread.

Yep that's the label I was thinking of.... Almost close enough if I can find the pants $25 jacket. Donna Karan couture orphan right now... On the hunt

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11/17/12 at 8:17am

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Wait so there's Donna Karan that is worth picking up? I pass on that stuff relatively frequently, figured it was on par with Oscar De La Renta or something...

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11/17/12 at 8:26am

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Originally Posted by hooker4186

Wait so there's Donna Karan that is worth picking up? I pass on that stuff relatively frequently, figured it was on par with Oscar De La Renta or something...

You want Donna Karan COUTURE, and couture only. I guess that one is cantarelli, some are made by martin greenfield, I have a MG one that I need to slang, it looked like shit because it was so wrinkly but it cost me a whopping $4 :)

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11/17/12 at 8:29am

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Originally Posted by Digmenow

Good stuff!
Nice. I'm still looking for a pair.
Should get to you by Monday. NWT! Make me rich!

what is it, Dig?

Pics of my recent finds

Vineyard Vines Button

Hugo Boss Slim Fit

Unmarked, Etro, Ricci

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700

Magnanni Loafers - 9.5M

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Sick Pendleton Blazer - Flannel Wool Navy, Metal Buttons, Red Lining :D

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Tom James Royal Classic w/ Holland & Sherry Cloth Flat Front, Ticket Pckt, Dual Vent, Working Cuff, Hot Pink Lining ... everything a man looks for in a suit..