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    Help Me Ascertain the Worth/Value of this Suit

    Giving someone a suit that's nowhere near their size is a little strange... ...but this suit is not junk. I purchased a suit much like it recently -- same neck label (minus the "Made in China tag) and hanger, identical lining, same finishing. It's 100% wool 150's, rather than your cashmere...
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    Is there a name for this kind of fabric?

    It's a tonal stripe. A little slick for my taste, but it can work in the right setting.
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    Is the belt buckle jewelry?

    I would say it's just functional hardware for most of us -- largely an after-thought. But for guys who are serious about western wear, it's definitely jewelry. They spend a lot of money on those belt buckles, and many curate large collections of them...
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    Maintaining Red Wings (Leather Boots in General)

    You can beat them up if you want, and they can definitely take it. But I like to care for my Beckmans. I brush them clean, saddle soap occasionally (as needed, usually a couple times a year), and apply Obenauf's LP regularly. Once the LP has soaked in, I wipe off the excess, then buff with a...
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    Allen Edmonds Independence Collection. Any Info, Pics, Price Range, Widths...?

    I was at an AE trunk show yesterday, and looked at each of the Independence shoes. They're nice, but I really wasn't that impressed. The leather is a bit nicer, but not significantly so. Frankly, I'd say it's similar to what my older AE pairs have -- I think the leather quality has declined a...
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    White Dress Shoe Care..

    Wax the welt lacing before you get that wear on them, though. Cleaning that dirt is tough.
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    White Dress Shoe Care..

    Also, apply neutral wax over the welt stitching to keep it clean. Dirty stitching will show.
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    White Dress Shoe Care..

    I'd scrub them down with some saddle soap and a clean applicator brush, then wipe clean with a cloth. Then use a neutral cream polish for a low shine.
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    Vintage pins connected by a chain?

    No luck? The chain is way to delicate for a watch, and I don't really see someone jamming this pin in to a tie.
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    Vintage pins connected by a chain?

    Pins with chain. (11k. jpg file)I recently acquired a pair of vintage pins from my alma mater connected by a chain. I've seen them before in vintage jewelry stores, and I've attached a picture of something similar. How are these supposed to be worn? What is the purpose of the chain?
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    First nice suit for jazz pianist: which color?

    Wow, I never would have guessed we'd have so many jazz musicians on this forum. I'm a jazz drummer working in DC, and I find that a slim black suit usually makes me feel the most jazzy, if you will. For business stuff, etc, I go elsewhere, but for jazz I like a black suit and a white shirt...
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    Seriously, who wears seersucker any more?

    I spent my college years in New Orleans, where it's pretty much required.
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    Paul Fredrick?

    I've never bought a suit from them, but I've really learned to love their shirts, actually. I could probably wear the white 80's 2-ply oxford in trim fit with the windsor collar and french cuffs every day and be content. I don't know why, but it just fits me very well. Some of the other...
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    Polishing brogues

    It sucks. It just does. I usually use a wax polish, then carefully use a toothpick when the wax dries. Then I just use the usual shine brush and cloth combo and end up fine. Or you can just pay someone else to do it...
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    Can rains coats or macs be tailored

    I have a single-breasted Burberry that I picked up for $50 in a vintage store a couple of years ago. My lucky day. The alterationist said he could take in the sides (though he didn't think it was necessary) for $65. He charges $45 to do the same on a normal-length sport coat. I declined.
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