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[frankie lee]

I have a basic charcoal suit and a basic navy suit, and I'm looking to pick up a couple of more "staple" suits. This seems like a good deal, no? Should I snatch it up?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-795-Corne...153023?pt=US_CSA_MC_Suits&hash=item20c791787f

 

[NORE]



I have a basic charcoal suit and a basic navy suit, and I'm looking to pick up a couple of more "staple" suits. This seems like a good deal, no? Should I snatch it up?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-795-Corne...153023?pt=US_CSA_MC_Suits&hash=item20c791787f

Form the brief look I took it seems like a decent deal but I would look for something outside of the navy realm since you already have a navy suit. Perhaps in the brown family? Also, when buying a used suit check the crotch for wear. Either have the seller send you a pic or ask if there is any wear in the crotch area. Those pants could be really thin down there.

 

[doughboysc]

Why are neckties that are 2.25" to 2.75" inches are in style now than neckties that are 4" wide?

Why are narrow lapel suits/sportcoats and short collar dress shirts are in style than wider ones these days?

 

[Winston S.]



Why are neckties that are 2.25" to 2.75" inches are in style now than neckties that are 4" wide?
Why are narrow lapel suits/sportcoats and short collar dress shirts are in style than wider ones these days?

I can only venture a guess that it is because media is pushing them. I don't know about short collar dress shirts maybe more spread collar, I feel that those have not really changed unless you are comparing it to the 70s. I think the narrow trend probably started with Mad Men.

 

[ethanm]

Does anyobody know who makes Oliver Spencer shoes? They're made in Northamptonshire so I'm thinking AS...

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]



Why are neckties that are 2.25" to 2.75" inches are in style now than neckties that are 4" wide?
Why are narrow lapel suits/sportcoats and short collar dress shirts are in style than wider ones these days?

For the same reason that anything is in style at any time.

 

[patrickBOOTH]



I can only venture a guess that it is because media is pushing them. I don't know about short collar dress shirts maybe more spread collar, I feel that those have not really changed unless you are comparing it to the 70s. I think the narrow trend probably started with Mad Men.

It definitely did not start with mad men. I would say the height of Hedi Slimane for Dior Homme started the waif silhuoette with narrow everything. I would say somewhere around 2004.

 

[Duke63]

Quick question about using the suit as I'm fairly new on here. How do you post an article to the classifieds section?

 

[Duke63]

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[DocHolliday]



Does anyobody know who makes Oliver Spencer shoes? They're made in Northamptonshire so I'm thinking AS...

Sanders

 

[IsteRed]

Who makes this cufflinks?

 

[ethanm]

Sanders

Thanks!

 

[Winston S.]



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I think I read you need to be a member for 45 days before you can.

 

[TauKappaEpsilon]

Got a new shirt in the mail today. TM Lewin St. James collar. What do you all think of the fit? Fresh out of the box, I starched it after I tried it on.

 

[DocHolliday]

As a fellow skinny-necked fellow, I would suggest that dramatic spreads only draw more attention to an area guys like us might not want to emphasize.