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  1. ChicagoJohn

    Protocol for working with a blazer?

    What is the protocol for seated work and blazers? Do I have to take it off before I sit at my computer and work? Is it weird if I wear it all day? Normally I'll wear them to and from work in the cooler periods, but have never thought about wearing one all day.
  3. ChicagoJohn

    3 button problem

    I have one 3-button corduroy blazer that I purchased years ago. I've acquired 7 other various blazers and sport coats over the years but for the life of me, cannot purchase another 3-button. It's 2-button or I don't buy it. Sometimes I find myself relieved that a jacket I like is 3-buttons, it's...
  4. ChicagoJohn

    I do not understand women's shoes

    I can see women's shoes and quickly decide if I like them. I can sort of see them on display and decide if I like them. But usually not, then they almost always look too loud and respulsive. But that's another matter.... What I cannot do is understand why one pair of heels costs $1000 and...
  5. ChicagoJohn

    Casual Friday (again)

    How I loathe this workplace freakshow. Why must I sacrifice my beautifully tailored slacks, pressed shirts, and gorgeous ties for a social "norm" that winds up not only uncomfortable, but lacky in taste and execution. Per the usual, I'll make a stiff drink, have a cigarette, then begin digging...
  6. ChicagoJohn

    AE recommendations for under $300 (black)

    I have the Strand in brown and want to get a nice pair of black ones in addition. This would be a Christmas gift from my parents so we have some time. My typical daily attire is slacks, shirt, tie, and jacket. So I can do anything form a wingtip to a boot. My only requests are no rubber-soles...
  7. ChicagoJohn

    White pants and black tops

    I heavily leaning towards breaking two "rules" tomorrow. White jeans with a slim fitting cable-knit black sweater. Cuffed at the bottom, with black monkstrap shoes. Mostly it's an inspiration from the handsome Italian men from the Sartorialist wearing white clear into the cooler season with...
  8. ChicagoJohn

    Does anyone actually pay full price for neck ties?

    I love ties and have quite a few, but for the life of me I could never pay full price for one. It seems with the huge array of available sale ties, unless you absolutely had to have a certain one they're extremely over-priced comparatively. or am I cheap?
  9. ChicagoJohn

    What do you wear to a court appearence?

    I've got to go in for a speeding ticket on Wednesday (99mph in a 65) and am sort of at a crossroads. On one hand, I want to look like a clean-cut, responsible person that typically doesn't engage in off-color behavior. (Which is true) On the other hand, I don't want to look like I've got money...
  10. ChicagoJohn

    Tailor Alterations Protocol

    I've been using Paul Chang (Chicago) very heavily lately for OTR tailoring. Usually I buy mostly pants at great deals and then take them into him to be altered. I have the exact waist, thigh, and calf measurements I like and he does an amazing job tapering them accordingly. My worry, maybe...
  11. ChicagoJohn

    How to care for woven loafers

    I picked up a pair of AE "Capri" woven loafers this summer and other than sole and edging care, I'm at a loss on the rest of the shoe. I'm not sure I can polish them as the polish would get lodged in all the creases and folds. I don't use Kiwi sponges on my quality leather shoes. So what do you...
  12. ChicagoJohn

    Opinions on this Tumi bag

    Great sale over there - what do you guys think of this one? http://www.tumi.com/villa/boarding-t...colors-139719/ I really like it but some girls here at work think it's too feminine. I don't want another chunky, masculine bag. This would be an addition to a collection, not a sole piece.
  13. ChicagoJohn

    Black and brown on females

    Was there an article in US Magazine or Cosmo or whatever other garbage magazine they read that that told women it's okay to wear black with brown? If so, apparently this article failed to mention that if everyone does it, all the time, it looks completely fcking awful. Girls parading around in...
  14. ChicagoJohn

    BR Blazer - no chest pocket?

    I purchased a navy blue blazer from Banana Republic and while attempting to unstitch the outer chest pocket, it looks like there may not even be one. Just a faux-pocket. Would someone really create such a jacket? WHY??? I'm tempted to run it over to Paul Chang but I'm slightly worried he'll...
  15. ChicagoJohn

    I pulled off this beautiful Victorian Knot today...

    Gents, I found a tie this morning that pulled the most beautiful Victoria knot with my English spread collar. Bear with me here b/c this is important (to me at least). Typically those won't work b/c the spread is so large and it's hard to get a knot wide enough to accommodate, but this one did...
  16. ChicagoJohn

    Unlined blazer - shoulder pads?

    Do unlined blazers have shoulder pads? The reason I ask is b/c I cut the liner out of my blazer - at the advice of my tailor (I requested it be-relined, he said the cost was prohibitive. Just cut it out instead). He told me which parts to cut out. The front and sleeves still exist as well as...
  17. ChicagoJohn

    Chicago Loop - New Pressed Shirts?

    Is there anywhere in The Loop to get a shirt that's already ironed and pressed? I rode the train in the morning which felt like 90 degrees, ultra humid, and now my shirt is wrinkled to hell. I just got here, it's not even 9am. This is ridiculous, I feel like a wet cat. I'd walk over to Macys or...
  18. ChicagoJohn

    Whew!

    Hai guise! Vanity here! How is your weekend? How are things? Great weekend so far. Saturday morning I wasn't feeling well so I went shopping and picked up a gorgeous Juicy herringbone blazer at Loehmann's for $60. Down from $250. Even better was the tag said $105 but there was another $40...
  19. ChicagoJohn

    Do you enjoy being married?

    Simple question - do you enjoy being married? I've found that overwhelmingly opinions are either silence about their marraige (which I interpret as not bad, but not good) or being told to never get married should I have teh chance. Both from males and females. What I don't seem to hear is...
  20. ChicagoJohn

    Ditching the duck boots, need new ideas

    I picked up the 10" LL BEAN shearling duck boots. While a beautiful boot, after just 2 weeks of wearing them to and from work they have become absolutely unwearable. The problem is that Bean sewed nice shearling onto the upper leathers, but where the leather meets the rubber bottom, there is...
  21. ChicagoJohn

    Collars - in or out of sweaters

    When wearing a button-down underneath a v-neck sweater, how do you wear your collar? I keep mine in at all times. I think it looks ridiculous splayed out in some sort of "look at me!! I'm a collar!!" fashion. It's also extraordinarily feminine looking. I also prefer less than a half-inch of...
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