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[msulinski]

I guess that could work. The idea of paying the cash upfront for multiple suits is not very appealing though. Could I get my measurements done around here and then give them the measurements?

Do you have a credit card? Buy all of the suits early in the billing cycle. Keep the one you want, send the rest back. You should never have to shell out actual cash for the suits you returned.

 

[Sander]



New to the tie game since my work is business casual.

Is this tie worth 35 bucks?

http://dappered.com/2013/07/bonobos-extra-30-off-sale-items-the-picks/ (scroll down to venetian tie)

I'm looking to build a semi lean collection, so something say...less than 10 ties.

If not, can somebody steer me in the right direction. At what price point is the sweet spot to pay per tie?

Don't know about the quality of this one, but if you're aiming for less than 10 ties, I would definitely not choose this design. I'd start with a few solid-colored grenadines, one or two knit ties, some classic reps and a few small printed florals.

 

[Veremund]



Can someone give me suggestions on where I can buy a tailored suit in the central florida area?

Dillard's.

 

[Veremund]



HY has the shades that I want,
but how baggy are they?

Get the HYs. Have your tailor trim off any unwanted bagginess.

 

[Gatorman177]

Thank you for all of the responses. I do have a credit card so buying a couple sizes from Suitsupply is possible since I will never personally be out the cash. Can I get a decent suit at Dillards? Or should that be a last resort? Also, what is a good place to get my measurements done and to have tailored in my area? Should I find a local place or will a chain store also provide that service even if I do not buy from them?

Thanks again!

 

[Owen Meany]

What are the collective thoughts on corduroy trousers? I really do not like chinos (really do not like), I have my share of well maintained jeans, but would like to get some options for dress-down, business (office) casual. I am looking at the BB Clark fit corduroy; any general opinions of comments specific to the BB's?

I am open to any other recommendation, please? (price is not a significant concern)...Thanks, jtb

 

[TM79]

I don't mind cords at all. I own two pairs that I wear in the fall and will wear desert boots with them. It's nice for kicking around on the weekends but I wouldn't wear them to my office even though we're business casual.

It's probably office acceptable but it feels too casual to me.

 

[Oli2012]

Is the Brooks Brothers non-iron button down still an oxford cloth?

 

[aravenel]



Is the Brooks Brothers non-iron button down still an oxford cloth?

Sounds obvious, but depends on whether it is one of their oxfords or not... It will say oxford if it is oxford.

 

[Veremund]



Can I get a decent suit at Dillards?

I wouldn't have suggested it otherwise. They also have tailors.

 

[rangen930]

Bought my first pair of AEs (Mactavishes) about 3 months ago. Granted I wear them 5 days per week (to work) but I am suprised to see that the rubber part of the heel is already peeling away from the rest of the heel. AE told me to send them (using supplied UPS label) for inspection. The quick question is will I screw up my recrafting options if i take these to a local shop for repair? Should I just gorilla glue them? I hate to do that. I love these shoes but it seems a shame to start rigging things up this soon. What would you do?

 

[Veremund]

You need to stop wearing them five times a week.

 

[random-adam]



Bought my first pair of AEs (Mactavishes) about 3 months ago. Granted I wear them 5 days per week (to work) but I am suprised to see that the rubber part of the heel is already peeling away from the rest of the heel. AE told me to send them (using supplied UPS label) for inspection. The quick question is will I screw up my recrafting options if i take these to a local shop for repair? Should I just gorilla glue them? I hate to do that. I love these shoes but it seems a shame to start rigging things up this soon. What would you do?

You need to stop wearing them five times a week.

Agreed. I used some of this goop to keep the rubber part of a combination heel where it should be after it fell off (of some shell cordovan shoes with JR soles); as long as it doesn't do anything to the welt, AE should be fine with a dab to keep the heel on... but the real problem is wearing the same pair of shoes five days in a row for months at a time.

Two pairs of shoes each worn every other day will last much longer than buying a pair of shoes and buying another pair when the first wears out. Get a rotation going.

 

[Jackinthebox]

You need to stop wearing them five times a week.

+1

You truly should let leather shoes air/rest one day between wearings.

 

[aravenel]

Another +1...