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[aravenel]

I wouldn't buy suits online until you know exactly what fits you and what your measurements are. Tagged size is damn near useless.

Go to Brooks Brothers or even (gasp) Jos Bank and get something classic, in a sober color (solid navy or charcoal), and most importantly, that fits you.

 

[Phantoom]

Any recommendations on where to buy a pair of walnut wholecuts for less than $500?

 

[eqcitizen]

Any recommendations on where to buy a pair of walnut wholecuts for less than $500?

Check out Shipton and Heneage. I believe they are made by one of the better english shoe companies (crockett and jones, alfred sargent - http://www.styleforum.net/t/2250/shipton-and-heneage).

http://www.shipton-usa.com/mens/mens-wholecut-shoes.html

 

[AmericanLion]

I wouldn't buy suits online until you know exactly what fits you and what your measurements are. Tagged size is damn near useless.

Go to Brooks Brothers or even (gasp) Jos Bank and get something classic, in a sober color (solid navy or charcoal), and most importantly, that fits you.

The sad thing is that the town I live in. The only options I have for a suit are Jos A Bank, Men's Warehouse, Dillards or JCPenny haha. No Brooks Brothers or Jcrew within 175 miles! I guess I will have to go check out Jos A Bank and if I can't get a nice fit. I will just get it altered

 

[usctrojans31]



Pocket square without a tie? Yay or nay? Does it make a difference if it is with a suit or sport coat?

(presuming one would wear a suit without a tie... I know some/many object to that)

Yay with sport coat, always.
Yay with suit if it is not in a business setting. If you're wearing a suit to a more relaxed party, you're fine.

 

[Phantoom]

Quote:
These things are gorgeous. Thanks.

(other suggestions still welcome)

 

[eqcitizen]

Taking a look at this Caruso suit. Seems like a great price and I was very pleased with the other one I bought. My only concern is the wool/cotton blend. Any thoughts or experiences with such a mix? I've never encountered it before. Many thanks!

http://www.yoox.com/ca/49124740JH/i...ts=sr_clothingmen80&cod10=49124740JH&sizeId=5

In my experience cotton/wool blends tend to crease and wrinkle more than a pure wool suit. They also wear a bit cooler (good for hotter days), especially if partially lined like this one is. Its tough to judge from the pictures but most blended suits come off as more casual, which if it is what you are going for great, but if you are thinking about wearing it in an office, you may want to think about it first. Also, FYI this particular suit looks very fashion forward (ie. thom browne like: short in length, skinny lapels, etc) and fits the model pretty poorly.

 

[bik2101]

ebay, look for allen edmonds or even some english brands like Loake or Church's and you get an almost new pair for $100 and under.

+1 this. In the past two weeks I've bought 3 pairs of AE for a total of under 300. All with super minimal wear, almost new condition.

 

[eqcitizen]

The sad thing is that the town I live in. The only options I have for a suit are Jos A Bank, Men's Warehouse, Dillards or JCPenny haha. No Brooks Brothers or Jcrew within 175 miles! I guess I will have to go check out Jos A Bank and if I can't get a nice fit. I will just get it altered

Where do you live?

 

[eqcitizen]

How many posts do you need to have before you can post without moderator approval?

 

[donjuan17]

Check out Willie's Shoe service (113 n la brea avenue los angeles). I haven't been personally but there has been a lot of press on Raul the owner (who also makes MTM shoes). Check out what Jessie on PUT THIS ON says:

http://putthison.com/tagged/Willie's-Shoe-Service
http://www.williesshoeservice.com/

Thanks for this! Called them already. Might be dropping by for a visit soon to compare.
It turns out my sister-in-law's dad is a cobbler and has done it his whole life. I'm not sure how good he is tho as he's small time.

 

[donjuan17]

How many posts do you need to have before you can post without moderator approval?

Yeah that becomes a pain ***********!
Just keep posting my friend.
(I'm a little sad that I joined later than you yet am already a senior member...

)

 

[kankles]

Where's a decent place to pick up a cashmere tie or two?

 

[aravenel]

Drakes?

 

[Coldsnap]

Little help needed. I'm starting to transition my clothes from skinny boy SW&D stuff to fuller cuts, mostly because I'm making an honest run at being a good powerlifter and don't want to look like a stuffed sausage in my clothing. I've found out that Levis reproductions are awesome jeans for that, now trying to find a good chino. This is a pair of Bills Khakis Chamois size 34 M2, snagged off ebay for around $30. These are v. comfortable but I am sort of conscious of how baggy they feel around the knee and how they drape, but i think this is a right step in the direction cause I can show you some pics of me in skinny uniqlo stuff that is no beuno.

My question is should I get the leg opening tapered a little bit?