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  1. J

    Lands' End Comfort Collar

    Lands' End offers a button-down shirt with a "comfort collar". This is a collar that has its top button attached to an elasticized band for added comfort. A size 16 - 33 dress shirt fits me fine, except in the collar; 16 is too tight and 16 1/2 gaps. Regretably, Lands' End does not offer this...
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    Jos A Banks Braces

    Trying to replace both my JAB braces in navy and my Albert Thurston braces in navy. The JAB braces stain, and the Albert Thurston braces front straps are frayed a bit and the lacquer is pealing off the brass clasps. Contacted Thurston's who had no solution for the clasps. Anyone have any...
  4. J

    Jos A Banks Braces

    Have several pair of Thurston's already, and it is an option. But would like to find out who makes the JAB.
  5. J

    Jos A Banks Braces

    Have a question on braces. I have a pair of Jos A Banks braces in navy with a white back strap. The leather that holds the main braces to the back strap is finished black facing out and tan facing in. This leather piece is leaving red stains on my shirts. Granted these stains wash out in the...
  6. J

    Waist Size for Braces User

    I wear braces to the exclusion of belts, even on my jeans. And that leads to the question. Because of the removal of all my teeth and addition of dentures, I have lost weight - not surprising because it is much harder to eat at the moment. And my old jeans (38 waist) now fit like bags...
  7. J

    suspenders!

    Just looked briefly at the Belt Outlet "button suspenders" (braces), and they seem to be all elastic. I personally prefer the "stability" of Thurston, Tragalgar and other braces where the ribbon is non-stretch except for the back strap. Perhaps that is just a matter of personal preference, but...
  8. J

    Please tell me the legitimacy of this Brioni tie I found (INTERESTING STORY INSIDE)

    Options are heat above 175 f, dry clean, or one other option is to put the item in a plastic bag and stick it in the freezer for about a week. It takes much longer to kill them using cold than heat, so it's not ideal. But if you absolutely can't wash it, and it won't be damaged by cold, then you...
  9. J

    Discuss Land's End like you did J.Crew

     ...and you can return it.
  10. J

    Navy Suit too dark for brown shoes?

     Could you please point me to the definitive thread? Thanks!
  11. J

    Navy Suit too dark for brown shoes?

    Out of curiosity, why not black? Have a dark navy suit myself, needing new shoes, and thinking black.
  12. J

    Navy Suit too dark for brown shoes?

    As a thought, if you go here http://www.allenedmonds.com/?utm_source=BingYahoo_PPC_Brand&utm_medium=BingYahoo_PPC_Brand&utm_campaign=BingYahoo_PPC_BrandedMisspellings you can select a shoe and color, then view them with several different suit pant fabrics. May be helpful to you. Have fun!
  13. J

    Neckties and Lapels

    Plan to get a necktie or two soon, and checked what I had in the closet. Several look "too wide" to me, so did a search here to get advice on tie width. Found some specific recommendations in inches, but every once in awhile someone would mention width depends on lapel width. Is there a...
  14. J

    Does neck size affect overall body fit?

    Asked the question to Lands' End. Shoulder width goes up 1/2 inch from 16 neck to 16 1/2 neck.
  15. J

    Suspenders

    My own personal opinion is that braces are worn in lieu of a belt, irrespective of jackets and suits. I do agree that tradition holds that braces are not to be seen (like underwear), but I wear them to hold up my trousers and jeans even without a jacket. I am looking at a practical way to not...
  16. J

    Waistcoat Fabric Question

    I have zero experience with waistcoats or waistcoat materials. However, believe that within the last year there was a thread about waistcoasts revolving around one of the British horse race events. Epsom? At any rate, the waistcoat that Prince Charles was wearing was pictured; and there were...
  17. J

    Egoiste - again

    Rather than a simple spray on one wrist for a test, today I applied Egoiste to my chest and arms to get a better idea of it. What I smell from my sample is a mild Ungaro III. That after five hours. Rose and some wood. No sandalwood, no vanilla, was not citrus. Not sure what to think...
  18. J

    Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

     Relative to Egoiste (thought I was bringing in both threads), I applied a sample that I purchased, and what is get is rose, rose, and rose! Very nice rose, but thought that there was suppose to be other notes. Bad sample? Only decanted that part with the rose in it?
  19. J

    Lee Kee Shoes- Does anyone know anything about them?

    Lee Kee!! At last I think I am reminded of the name of the Hong Kong shoe maker that I and a number of my squadron mates went to in the mid-60s to have shoes made! I believe I had three pair made, and still have one left after all threse years. Nice looking, well made and fit very well...
  20. J

    Pocket Squares: A Discussion Thread, Questions, Opinions, Suggestions.....

     Relative to the top photo with the pocket square with the colored border, how do you fold it to get it to look that way? Or is it just the skill born from practice? Sorry for the noobie question, but I have a bordered pocket square that I hope to get looking like that one before Saturday night!
  21. J

    Pocket Squares: A Discussion Thread, Questions, Opinions, Suggestions.....

    Heading off to Atlanta tomorrow and packing my linen pocket squares.... Is the white one (linen?) with the light blue edging one of Kent Wang's? Looking at his and trying to decide on the shade for he edge, is why I ask. Thanks, John
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