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Is it a faux pas to wear cashmere in the spring time?
I live in the Midwest, where the hawk can rev up any time of year. I run cold and wear Merino wool year-round, but cashmere? I travel in my professional speaking business and can spend a fair share of the warm season in hotels with the A/C jacked up so high that my teeth chatter. I have to wear...- jdgershbein
- Post #13
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Replacing/upgrading favourite corduroys
I used to have negative associations with corduroy. As a kid, my mom would buy a few pairs for me to wear to school on non-blue jean days. I didn't like the feel of them, and they whooshed when I walked. That was then. Corduroy has come on strong for me during the past few cold seasons. I...- jdgershbein
- Post #21
- Forum: Menswear Advice
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No color, no pattern, Appreciation Thread
I have vacillated through the years on monochromatic dressing. Currently, I'm not bullish on it as there are so many striking colorways in suitings, shirtings, and knitwear. Like a lot of you, I like color. I've pulled off the look with grayscale and navy—arguably the best sartorial options—and...- jdgershbein
- Post #41
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Closet inventory - is there such a thing as too much
On a related note, closet management becomes an issue when inventory exceeds space. Like some of you, I have a custom closet (I share it with my wife), and my current rack and shelf space are tight, necessitating another audit, which I do seasonally. I have off-season storage concerns, too...- jdgershbein
- Post #44
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Closet inventory - is there such a thing as too much
I am banking on the workwear trend to continue. I see some brands have already pushed their chore coats and shackets toward a more classic sports jacket-esque vibe. I would definitely wear a hybrid garment that blends the best elements of both.- jdgershbein
- Post #37
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Closet inventory - is there such a thing as too much
This thread ties in nicely with the "Paying School Dues" thread. I have built and rebuilt my wardrobe several times through the years. I am smack dab in the middle of another reinvention as I type. I would not say I am a slave to fashion; I am a slave to the vicissitudes of my style. Sometimes...- jdgershbein
- Post #34
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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First corduroy suit, would brown or green be a better choice?
When I think of corduroy, I think of hues and tones around the brown colorways. I have a deep brown (mocha) sports jacket from Zegna, sure to become one of my signature pieces during fall/winter. I used to have one in a lighter brown but was not crazy about the drape, so I donated it. I am...- jdgershbein
- Post #69
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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the best merino wool pullover
I went through a short-lived John Smedley phase. I am a Size Medium in most knitwear and always felt something was lacking regarding the look and drape--at least, on my body. Fortunately, I discovered Luca Faloni for Merino and cashmere knitwear. I'm a big fan. The quality, fit, and attention...- jdgershbein
- Post #2
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Wearing black/dark colors in the summer: Looking for examples/advice
I used to be big into black. These days, not at all. I have just the accessories--a few pairs of black shoes, a black belt, and a couple of black eyeglass frames—no suits, jackets, trousers, or shirts. I'll consider my options if and when I get invited to a black-tie event. My closet has...- jdgershbein
- Post #6
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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What's your take on the 3-ROLL-2-CUT jacket? Stylish or passé? Purchase or avoid?
@maxalex, Bogoli is the brand under consideration. The silhouette is beautiful, and the top button -- at least in the photo -- is nestled underneath the lapel and visible. I like the look. On a related note, I feel it would be essential to stress maintaining the integrity of the lapel roll...- jdgershbein
- Post #7
- Forum: Menswear Advice
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What's your take on the 3-ROLL-2-CUT jacket? Stylish or passé? Purchase or avoid?
Indeed, Lev. I would only use the middle button.- jdgershbein
- Post #3
- Forum: Menswear Advice
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What's your take on the 3-ROLL-2-CUT jacket? Stylish or passé? Purchase or avoid?
I've been contemplating the purchase of a few Italian-made 3-Roll-2-Cut sports jackets. They are magnificent from a fabric and fit standpoint and are marketed as "recent." While acknowledging the ubiquity of the 2-button model in menswear, I contemplate the future of garments with the...- jdgershbein
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- Forum: Menswear Advice
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Shoe trees : are they really needed?
I have been purchasing cedar shoe trees since stepping into (pun intended!) high-quality shoes many years ago. Like many of you, I heard the same "argument" that trees maintained the shoe's shape, integrity, and look when not worn. And whenever I traveled with a good pair or two, invariably, I...- jdgershbein
- Post #60
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Protect Ya Neck: Shirt Collars, Knots and Balance
I do have a thin neck, and my shirtmaker allows for it. My collars do sit a bit higher. I don't dig the horizontal space under the collar, and I'm not a FIH knot guy. It's those little rebellions that give us our style, yes?- jdgershbein
- Post #88
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Protect Ya Neck: Shirt Collars, Knots and Balance
That is intentional. I prefer that look.- jdgershbein
- Post #85
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Protect Ya Neck: Shirt Collars, Knots and Balance
For many years, I have been having my shirts made with the RILEY COLLAR (also known as a scalloped collar), named for the former Los Angeles Lakers coach, Pat Riley, who popularized them on the sideline and as an NBC color commentator for the NBA. I always liked the curvature. I also have my...- jdgershbein
- Post #81
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The School Fees We Pay - Mistakes We Make Finding Our Taste
Typically, when exploring new brands on eBay, I'll research before pulling the trigger. I have learned that, even with due diligence, bad decisions lurk around every corner of the site. My biggest swing-and-miss was on a denim cotton overshirt from Engineered Garments. It looked so cool in the...- jdgershbein
- Post #57
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Cucinelli Keeps Looking Forward
I do not own any Bruno Cucinelli garments -- I would like to someday, especially a few pieces of knitwear -- and cannot presently justify a purchase. Nor can I speak to the durability of the garments. I don't buy clothing items with the notion of preserving their legacy. The Cucinelli clothes...- jdgershbein
- Post #90
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Casual evening wear, ideas and inspiration
- jdgershbein
- Post #26
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Casual evening wear, ideas and inspiration
I would delineate between outfits for nights out with friends and those with clients or colleagues. Plus, the venue figures prominently in my apparel strategy. If I am going out with my wife to our favorite little neighborhood hole-in-the-wall pub/diner, it's jeans, hoodies, and sneakers. Nicer...- jdgershbein
- Post #24
- Forum: Classic Menswear