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    Thoughts on this sports coat pants color combo?

    Color-wise I think it works; these kind of lightly-colored tonal outfits are a bit trickier than the classic grey trousers, navy jacket. They work best during sunny days. There's a risk the colors makes you look washed out - I find it helps to wear either some dark-framed glasses (sunglasses...
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    Logo without a logo

    If you want a high end tailoring house with a distinct aesthetic, Edward Sexton would be my suggestion (available as ready to wear - bespoke might be out of your price range). His cut is definitely not your run-of-the-mill "italian-inspired" suit. While in theory you could ask someone to copy...
  3. TheIronDandy

    Bespoke in London: A lighter, more casual jacket

    In general, I would say that asking a Saville Row tailor to do something that's not close to their house style is like going to a top-end sushi chef and ask for a hamburger; even if they make it for you, you're not really getting the benefit of their experience. I know Simon Crompton of...
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    New outfit day, not so sure about it - what can be improved?

    I was thinking even at the first pictures, the trousers look tight. Granted, slimmer trousers have been the norm for a long time now, but for those of us with large thighs, it's really not a great look. Same as with sweaters, you would really benefit from a more relaxed fit. In the knitwear...
  5. TheIronDandy

    Which shade of navy/blue for a "not-boring" versatile suit?

    Congratulations! Do make sure you keep us updated! :)
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    Advice on wide ties and tie knots.

    I don't think a wider tie will automatically fix your problem; I'm 6'4 and I don't recognise the problem you're describing. I don't think I ever looked for an extra wide tie. The real secret to a good tie knot is practice; you mentioned that you don't often wear a suit, so I will be so bold as...
  7. TheIronDandy

    Sport Coat Fit Check

    I would try for a refund. Most off the rack suits doesn't come with enough excess fabric to take them out by a significant amount. If in doubt, it's usually better to go for a larger size because they can be taken in.
  8. TheIronDandy

    Which shade of navy/blue for a "not-boring" versatile suit?

    I'm going to give some slightly controversial advice: a navy suit SHOULD be "boring". It's kind of the point. It's safe. It should make you look respectable. Dependable. Like the kind of person I can entrust my savings to, knowing that you'll place at least part of it in low-risk index funds I...
  9. TheIronDandy

    Black sportscoat advice

    That particular fabric (or something like it) is probably going to be hard to find off-the-rack. Zegna is a huge manufacturer, and they can make their own fabrics as well. Does it have to be black, or is charcoal ok? That would open up a lot of options. And of course, most fast fashion brands...
  10. TheIronDandy

    Embracing 40 with a Wardrobe Revolution - Seeking Style Guidance

    I found myself making the style change around 40 as well. It can be both exciting and scary, especially when you realise that you're at the point where you can afford to make really bad mistakes! I think @SteveMc really nails it in the advice above: figure out what style you like, or "who do...
  11. TheIronDandy

    Any hope to alter this jacket?

    It might be a little large in the back and sleeves, but before you have it altered, try having it pressed and see how it looks. A bit of room in a jacket is usually a good thing, and any alterations would have to be very subtle. Maybe try wearing a piece of knitwear underneath as well, and see...
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    Alden "Genuine Leather" Belt

    A friend of mine who works in the leather industry* told me that "genuine leather" is indeed the lowest grade of leather. "Genuine leather" includes ground down leather scraps mixed with a chemical binder (glue) to form what at first glance looks like a solid piece of leather, but scratches...
  13. TheIronDandy

    Can I wear hopsack and travel pants?

    Hopsack doesn't have to be light - one of the benefits of hopsack is that it can be quite heavy, but still airy. Many RTW hopsack blazers are light simply because the light, unstructured jackets have been fashionable for so long. I'm not familiar with the trousers in question, but the...
  14. TheIronDandy

    WAYWRN: Classic Menswear, Casual Style

    It's a fair point. I usually wear white OCBDs (with brown horn buttons to go with the general color scheme), I was trying something different for this one, but seeing how the coat is cut (padded, extended shoulders), I should have probably gone with a collared shirt for this.
  15. TheIronDandy

    WAYWRN: Classic Menswear, Casual Style

    Swung by my local camera store, and a friend amongst the staff kindly documented my outfit. This is one of the things I like with classic menswear: the color scheme is really simply (just versions of brown and white), and all the interesting bits are in the lines, the layering, and the textures...
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