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  1. cmorebusiness

    Too Dressy for Business? (Update)

    So I kinda took some of your advice, and did not wear a suit to my internship. Instead I tried wearing a blazer/cardigan slacks and a tie. I didn't wear jeans on Friday. Apparently business casual in TX is a big deal. I've only been working at this oil & gas firm less than a week and apparently...
  3. cmorebusiness

    Pattern Ties (What's Wrong w/ Solids)

    So if you're not going to buy solids, what is the approach? I have like 3 polka dots, and one pin dot and then maybe like 4 striped ties. I also have several silk-knots and then a few bow-ties. I think I usually buy ties based off color and how that color will complement other items in my...
  4. cmorebusiness

    Pattern Ties (What's Wrong w/ Solids)

    Cmore business, Your ideas make sense to me and at one time for about a year all I wore were solid ties with just a few stripes or patterns on occasion. My mother used to live in Houston so I am quite familiar with your humidity (very similar to Bangkok where I now live) and Hermes...
  5. cmorebusiness

    When is it time for a Black Blazer

    My two cents only. A matter of personal preference. "¢ Buttons? Silver or Gold.....or another Color Anything but black. I personally prefer horn or MOP than brass.[/I] Do you have pics? for the non-brass buttons, I think that would be cool, I don't think I've ever seen it
  6. cmorebusiness

    Pattern Ties (What's Wrong w/ Solids)

    To be honest, I'm also more of a silhouette guy. Solid ties just seem to make all the lines work a little better in my mind. I think I do like the basic (non-basquet weave, etc.) Hermes ties because of the light interlining and construction that Sam noted. I tie a basic four-in-hand, so I'm...
  7. cmorebusiness

    Pattern Ties (What's Wrong w/ Solids)

    Question: In the Hermes here in Houston, or Niemans, I'm hard pressed to try and locate solid Hermes ties. I know Hermes isn't known for solids, but all in all they are probably my favorite ties. I've seen some of the preferred ties on this forum, but I'm not really sure exactly what...
  8. cmorebusiness

    Too Dressy for Business?

    So if the consensus is to be aware of your environment, etc. etc. and ease into the work place, would you say it be better to wear what I have and let them get used to it OR start with the standard wardrobe and then ease my way into it? Based on what you all have said, I'm resigned to the fact...
  9. cmorebusiness

    When is it time for a Black Blazer

    How many suits do you have? Who told you this? Do you not have a single blazer or odd jacket? I have about 8 suits (worked at Ralph Lauren for like 6 mo.) 1 sports coat and just bought a navy blazer, is that too many suits comparatively? I really don't know
  10. cmorebusiness

    Hiearchy of Need......for Starting a New Wardrobe

    I'd do what I've done, which is to get cheap stuff from thrift stores and eBay in order to experiment and fill out my wardrobe. With the money I saved, I'd slowly, piece by piece, get one or two very nice things that fit perfectly and are well made. I'd start w/ a pair of good shoes by Alden or...
  11. cmorebusiness

    Hiearchy of Need......for Starting a New Wardrobe

    So if you were starting your wardrobe or providing suggestions to someone on how they should develop their wardrobe, what would you suggest should be the order of purchase? For instance what would be the order of purchase for suiting? Navy, Charcoal, Black, Tan (hahah) Do you buy a blazer...
  12. cmorebusiness

    When is it time for a Black Blazer

    I was told that I have too many suits and needed to look into purchasing a blazer. As the best purchases are the one that are on sale, I was almost forced to purchase a black one instead of navy as my first blazer. While I have always figured I'd own a black blazer one day, when faced with the...
  13. cmorebusiness

    Too Dressy for Business?

    I live in TX and I'm about to start working as an accountant (So Much Fun!) Ironically, I just found out that the way I dress is too forward for the environment that I'll be joining. By this I mean, apparently the only people who wear suits are the Partners, top dogs in the firm. I was told...
  14. cmorebusiness

    Style VS. Fashion

    Thanks for most of your responses. It's really interesting to see how we understand fashion, style or clothing in general. It really does seem to fall to some basic semantic argument. There are things that some of us describe as absolutes, or "rules" but at the end of the day it seems that...
  15. cmorebusiness

    Style VS. Fashion

    Often when reading this forum, there is debate about what is fashion or what is style. I have read some other threads and it seems like the issue is somewhat semantic in nature. My question is, when does fashion become "style". For instance, the taboo of never buttoning your bottom button. If...
  16. cmorebusiness

    Contradicting sizing guides

    I don't know about conforming to sizes, but I go shorter on the jacket, I have weird proportions, and if I get a longer jacket it seems to make things look more pronounced in my opinion, so I don't know. As far as sleeves, I only do about half an inch on shirt cuff and my jacket comes to about...
  17. cmorebusiness

    Fit vs. Too Tight

    overarm you refer to OTS is usually 7" you need to have your suits made for you. Carl So definitel MTM. yeah I'm not the best with all of the fashion lexicon. OTS sounds like that's what is supposed to be said. A guy told me that I need to have things made, but I thought he was just trying to...
  18. cmorebusiness

    Fit vs. Too Tight

    I thought 8 inch was a bigger then average difference. I'm 9 plus and that's bad enough. My thighs aren't much smaller then my waist so I feel that pain to. If you go up a size you risk the chest being too big. I'd check out the various non slim brands. Plus if your thighs are big then slim...
  19. cmorebusiness

    Fit vs. Too Tight

    So I just had my measurements done, and I'm wondering if I should re-think my acquisition methodology. So I usually buy RLBL, I have been purchasing 42R. My chest size is 42" but over the shoulder I'm coming in almost 54" (due to arms obviously). I was told 8" in. is typical for chest to OTS...
  20. cmorebusiness

    Blue collar wannabes - Why??

    This is without a doubt one of the dumbest statements I've ever read on this forum
  21. cmorebusiness

    The StyleForum Working Hierarchical Suit Quality List (SFWHSQL!)

    This is a piece of nonsense. Everyone's opinion will be manipulated by their direct experience, fit/style/features especially as well as other subjective concerns and so no genuine comparator will emerge. Pass I would say. I cannot knock your statements, but how would you suggest a hierarchy be...
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