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  1. UncleFes

    Accutane (?)

    I had adult acne for years and years and FINALLY my dermo said try Accutane. It works. However, they are not kidding about the side effects. Although the depression angle is overplayed because of media hype, I had (a) EXTREMELY dry skin, to the point my lips would crack and bleed if I forgot to...
  2. UncleFes

    How do you categorize your suits?

    Formal->Business->Casual, then by color.
  3. UncleFes

    Best dress shoes

    E. Green is a little pricey for my budget, so I'm almost solely (heh) a Johnston and Murphy man, with occasional on-sale grabs of Cole Haan. J&M has a wide selection, online ordering is very easy, and they have periodic sales (2-3 times annually), of which they notify people via email, that...
  4. UncleFes

    Biz casual: dead or alive

    Ok, here's a question: I've spent most of my time (and money) building a more formal wardrobe, and neglecting (to the point of non-existence, nearly) the business casual side. My firm is moving toward business casual (we have casual Fridays now, and what was once before a fairly rigid code of...
  5. UncleFes

    Most odious outfit

    Kruschev. Gah, I'm an idiot. Thanks for the correction.
  6. UncleFes

    Bow ties

    AlanC, let me assure you that I meant no personal offense, nor do I have any hostility, as such, towards those who wear bowties. If I have implied as much, I apologize. I was simply stating my personal opinion on the bow tie, albeit admittedly with a bit of wisecrackery. Whether or not I am...
  7. UncleFes

    Most odious outfit

    I think the administrative assistant perquisite of wearing tennis shoes below normal business attire, while at least understandable (if rinky-dink) for ladies who labor under the misconception that their shoes cannot possibly look good AND be comfortable? Is absolutely hideous when done by men...
  8. UncleFes

    Bow ties

    The twits have it.
  9. UncleFes

    Bow ties

    I think the bowtie's heyday has come and gone. While I'm not sure I would go as far as LA Guy's father, I'd consider the wearing of a bowtie as an obvious affectation, like wearing a top hat or carrying a cane when one is not handicapped. Affectation is fine - but engaging in *obvious*...
  10. UncleFes

    Large knots on ties???

    I'm almost strictly a half-Windsor man, and in my experience the knot size is directly related to how wide the leeward end of the tie is. I've got some great ties where the front is medium-wide, but the opposite end is pretty skinny, and I always end up with a skinny knot. I save them for my...
  11. UncleFes

    Charcoal suit and...

    Dark brown shoes with charcoal suit is a superior combination. However, it *is* a more casual (relatively speaking) combination, as rayk points out. That in mind, consider a less formal shirt and tie selection as well. With charcoal and dark brown, I'd look first amongst my olives, maroons, and...
  12. UncleFes

    The paraphenalia of modern living

    Whups, forgive the quote tomfoolery. I'm still pretty new here, getting the lay of the land, so to speak.
  13. UncleFes

    The paraphenalia of modern living

    Originally Posted by UncleFes,30 Sep. 2004, 9:00 regarding keys: I have a lot, and on a regular ring they always were a giant wad in my pants pocket. I ended up solving the problem by buying a zippered leather key case, the kind your grandfather used to carry... Those traditional key 'wallets'...
  14. UncleFes

    Tying it all together

    I have heard that Danny Kaye used to occasionally wear a tie as a belt, although I have to wonder after the ability of a man not Danny Kaye to pull this off.
  15. UncleFes

    Black suits/yay or nay

    Count me amongst the pro-black suit crowd. To address Mr. Alias' charge of achromaticism, I find that black's basicness provides a nice baseline for experimenting more with shirt and tie combinations. Most recently, I wore my black suit with a light purple shirt and a demure purple and grey...
  16. UncleFes

    The paraphenalia of modern living

    Mark me down as another who doesn't cut his jacket pockets. I used to when I was a reporter, because a newspaper folded into fourths will fit perfectly in an outside pocket. But MAN did it pooch 'em out, even thick tweeds.
  17. UncleFes

    The paraphenalia of modern living

    regarding keys: I have a lot, and on a regular ring they always were a giant wad in my pants pocket. I ended up solving the problem by buying a zippered leather key case, the kind your grandfather used to carry. They are about the size of a smallish wallet, and have several small metal rings...

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