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[xchen]

Anyone know of a place to pick up some decent quality bandanas at a good price. I know Wal-Mart would have some, didn't know if there might be a better place. Possibly a cowboy themed store or a ranchwear shop?

 

[poly800rock]

Originally Posted by xchen

Anyone know of a place to pick up some decent quality bandanas at a good price. I know Wal-Mart would have some, didn't know if there might be a better place. Possibly a cowboy themed store or a ranchwear shop?

army navy stores. they're like 50cents..

 

[xchen]

Thanks. I'll pick some up next time I'm near one.

 

[BennyB501]

Still searching.

Originally Posted by BennyB501

Anybody know what these shoes are, or where to get them?

 

[Pilot]

ok probably not even possible, but can a tailor make a pair of pleated pants flat front?

 

[dranreb]

can anyone identify the brand of these jeans based on the back pocket?

 

[spacemanvt]

dranreb: you need better pics


how do you measure the sleeve length for outerwear?
this s2a jacket sizing is driving me mental.

 

[j]

Originally Posted by tiecollector

When wearing boot cut jeans with cowboy boots, should there be a break still? I got some in the mail and they don't break because they are too short and I think this looks kind of feminine.
Pics would help, but my arbitrary ruling is that jeans over cowboy boots should not just break, they should stack. You should probably get an inch longer inseam than you usually get and almost as slim of hems as you can get to fit (not tight, but you don't want them loose around the bottom). Levi's 517 or a repro 517 would be a good place to start.

 

[j]

Originally Posted by spacemanvt

dranreb: you need better pics how do you measure the sleeve length for outerwear? this s2a jacket sizing is driving me mental.
Sleeve length is generally measured from the top of the shoulder of the sleeve down to the longest point. But on a shirt it's from the middle of your neck. So to approximate you can take half the shoulder measurement and add it to the sleeve measurement and compare it with a shirt size.

Remember that many jackets' sleeve length can be altered.

 

[j]

Originally Posted by Stylish Pilot

ok probably not even possible, but can a tailor make a pair of pleated pants flat front?
Yes, it's possible but expensive. Check this thread and do a search for 'convert pleats' or similar. I suggest using the Google search, it seems to work better.

 

[j]

Originally Posted by djs488

i took my RB6's to my nearest tailor (very cheap) and asked her if she could taper them from the knee down. She said the inner seam was double-stitched so she would have to do it from the selvage seem, which i was not keen on. Would a more expensive tailor be able to taper them from in the inside, despite the double stitch?
I'd have her do it on the outseam. You'd never see the difference but it's much easier. But yes, someone could take apart the inseam and do it from there. Who you trust to do that is up to you.

 

[j]

Originally Posted by BennyB501

Still searching.
Where'd you find this pic? I'd try doing some Google hacking with keywords like 'perforated high top chuck style' or something like that.

 

[j]

Originally Posted by pooMonger

Is www.selfedge.com the only place to buy SExIH03's?

Doubtful except for SF/sufu marketplaces. SE in the name stands for self edge, I don't think they are officially sold through any other outlet.

Originally Posted by itskub

Turtleneck sweaters, should they be worn by people with (very) big heads?

One with a collar that bunches up and adds some mass might actually help balance your noggin out. Don't wear a tight silk Dieter special.

Originally Posted by djs488

do kneebags ever "go away". I'm working in a pair of nudies and they have stretched to the point to where they are pretty comfortable everywhere, but it leaves noticable kneebags. The jeans are not tight below the knee, so they probably won't stretch to "even things out". How will they go away? After a wash?

You can turn them inside out, spray the knees with water and iron them from the inside. I recommend a sleeve board so you don't have to iron the honeycombs out. It could take a couple of passes, but this will eliminate them for a while. Do a search for knee boobs, you'll find a bit more discussion.

Originally Posted by buttonman

a couple of newb questions again

...[dunno]

and has anyone been to azaleas lately? i'm wondering if they have some average joes and ns' in stock

FYI Azalea is now Tobi (look up, an affiliate) give them a call or post on their affiliate thread.

Originally Posted by rkusmant

Hi,

I just started getting into premium jeans about 2 months ago, the challenge is to find a good jeans for my size, I normally wear 42X34 or 42/36 depending on the brand. Evisu has good fit for me, I have LRG jeans that's cut a bit slim.

Do you have any recommendation for good jeans with that size? I don't want to have jeans that make me look even bigger (I'm 6"3, 250lb).

Thanks

Search for 'big jeans' or similar keywords. There have been a couple of threads. Not many choices, you might consider going custom.

Originally Posted by thirdman

Hi,

Someone on the MC forum posted a link to Hickey Style coats that are on sale right now. I imagine they aren't worth full price, but since I've been looking for a slim, shorter light grey coat I'm thinking about this one: http://www.hickeystyle.com/website/p...6&dept_id=3001

However, they're down to sizes 40 and up and I'd usually take a 38. I've emailed them about getting a measurement, but thought I'd ask here too (especially since it's on sale and so wouldn't be returnable). Does anyone have or has anyone tried on one of these coats, in any color? If so, do they run large/small/true to size? And what's the quality/cut like?

Thanks!

Do a search for hickeystyle, you'll find a bunch of threads. Sizing has been discussed on one of them, I seem to remember.

 

[Eason]

I have broken down and need to cop some Imperial Dukes for as little damage as possible. Who still sells them? Anywhere I can get them shipped for under $200 I will jump at... damnit, why didn't I go for them when all the online stores were selling their last stock?

Bonus question: How do size if you want to wear them lower and take advantage of the low yoke?

 

[j]

Originally Posted by Eason

I have broken down and need to cop some Imperial Dukes for as little damage as possible. Who still sells them? Anywhere I can get them shipped for under $200 I will jump at... damnit, why didn't I go for them when all the online stores were selling their last stock? Bonus question: How do size if you want to wear them lower and take advantage of the low yoke?
Self Edge has a bunch but not on sale. $265