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[enarchay]

Originally Posted by onix

H&M has a lot of linen sport coats during the summer for $50-$60ish IIRC

Can you purchase them online? Can't seem to find any through Google.

 

[onix]

Originally Posted by enarchay

Can you purchase them online? Can't seem to find any through Google.

No, in store only (though they do have stores in most major cities: http://www.hm.com/us/storelocator__s...atorhtml.nhtml )

 

[enarchay]

Originally Posted by onix

No, in store only (though they do have stores in most major cities: http://www.hm.com/us/storelocator__s...atorhtml.nhtml )

Any other alternatives that are purchasable online?

 

[JesterM]

What's the consensus on having your cuffs monogrammed? Stylish or ostentatious?

 

[dah328]

Originally Posted by JesterM

What's the consensus on having your cuffs monogrammed? Stylish or ostentatious?
The latter.

 

[mrtef3]

Originally Posted by jbwear

Does anyone know where to get those Felt boutonnière things? I've seen a lot of people with them and they look really neat.
I've got a "crafty" lady on eBay making me some prototypes - I'd be happy to share the results with you when I have them, and give you her contact information. Send me a private message. -Tom-

 

[slappy]

Does anyone know if these Brooks Brothers Peal shoes are made by C&J? http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...=&sectionsize= They look so much like Belgraves to me, though I doubt they are Handgrade quality. Does anyone know if the last looks like the C&J 337? Im thinking it might be a Connaught or Hallam

 

[onix]

Originally Posted by slappy

Does anyone know if these Brooks Brothers Peal shoes are made by C&J?

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...=&sectionsize=


They look so much like Belgraves to me, though I doubt they are Handgrade quality. Does anyone know if the last looks like the C&J 337? Im thinking it might be a Connaught or Hallam

Alfred Sargent

 

[slappy]

Why do you say that? From the looks of it, these shoes are made by AS: http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...=&sectionsize= Edit: Here check this out http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/f...582#post660582

 

[kgmessier]

I'm wearing those shoes right now. They're quite nice.

 

[slappy]

How does the last fit, and do you have any knowledge on the maker? If it is C&J I've heard the 240 last fits somewhat wide. Is that accurate? I generally wear 11E in AE, 11D in Alden Trubalance/Barrie and so was considering the 11.5D. They also have a free shipping deal going on, and apparently next day air is 5 dollars more.

Ive been on a suede kick recently, I just find them so much more comfortable than leather. It feels like the suede conforms to my feet whereas the leather stays firm. Since Im using these for casual shoes I much prefer the feel of suede, though they are easy to stain.

 

[onix]

Originally Posted by slappy

Why do you say that? From the looks of it, these shoes are made by AS: http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...=&sectionsize= Edit: Here check this out http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/f...582#post660582
My rule of thumb is that for standard shoes, MSRP $488 means AS. Also the look can be deceiving due to camera angle/distance.

Originally Posted by kgmessier

I'm wearing those shoes right now. They're quite nice.
C&J or AS?

 

[slappy]

Ah I guess I shouldnt have asked this before buying. Tis sold out now, I thought it reserved it for me.

 

[kgmessier]

Originally Posted by onix

My rule of thumb is that for standard shoes, MSRP $488 means AS. Also the look can be deceiving due to camera angle/distance. C&J or AS?
C&J

Originally Posted by slappy

How does the last fit, and do you have any knowledge on the maker? If it is C&J I've heard the 240 last fits somewhat wide. Is that accurate? I generally wear 11E in AE, 11D in Alden Trubalance/Barrie and so was considering the 11.5D. They also have a free shipping deal going on, and apparently next day air is 5 dollars more. Ive been on a suede kick recently, I just find them so much more comfortable than leather. It feels like the suede conforms to my feet whereas the leather stays firm. Since Im using these for casual shoes I much prefer the feel of suede, though they are easy to stain.
Yup, it's on the 240 last. They don't feel particularly wide to me, but I'm somewhere between a 9E and a 9.5D. I suppose my feet are slightly on the wide side. These fit me well in the width, but the length is a hair long; a size 9 would be too short for me. Here's a crappy iPhone pic:

Originally Posted by slappy

Ah I guess I shouldnt have asked this before buying. Tis sold out now, I thought it reserved it for me.
D'oh!

 

[onix]

^ Interesting, learn new thing everyday.