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[mymil]

Still trying to learn how to mix and match clothing..

What colour top and shoes(right now only have some navy,camel dirtybuck derby, Alden indy, #8 lwb, Trickers malton cshade) will you match with the unis glo ocean blue chinos?

That's a very versatile color! It would coordinate well with neutrals (e.g. khaki, gray), navy, orange, deep reds, loden green, other somewhat unsaturated colors (but don't overdo it; you don't want to look like an Easter egg). I think all of those shoes would do with them, honestly. Here are a couple fits that incorporate somewhat similar colors, though in jackets instead of trousers:

 

[mlg321]

Khaki chinos with beeswax Clark DBs works right, as far as color matching goes? If so, any recommendation on what color top would work with it?

 

[Kid Nickels]



Is there much difference between a $700 Diesel Jacket and a $1155 Surface To Air jacket? I have both in front of me, the leather on the S2A seems to be of better quality, a bit thicker, yet just as soft as the Diesel one, which is thinner. I'm specifically asking about the Diesel Liroy and the S2AxKOL jackets, and if I should trade my Diesel for his S2A. Help today would greatly be appreciated. Thanks

I can't speak for those particular coats, but I would just say if you're budgeting 1K give or take for a leather then there are much better options.

 

[ratpack66]

tucking in of shirts
Hello everyone new member here.I'm 10 -15 pounds overweight.little bit of a belly.I like to wear my dress shirts and most button down shirts tucked in.My dad and brother both say I should wear it untucked to hide my belly.I feel untucked is very sloppy looking.Any thoughts

 

[cptjeff]

You're right, they're wrong. Untucked doesn't actually hide your belly, everyone can still see it's there. You'll just look like a slob as well as fat.

 

[ohturtle]

I received as a gift a really nice, double breasted, dinner jacket that really does not fit me. It's 2 sizes too big and the sleeves are too short. Is there any way a tailor could fix this?

 

[12345Michael54321]



I like to wear my dress shirts and most button down shirts tucked in.

You're right. Your dad and brother are wrong.

 

[12345Michael54321]



It's 2 sizes too big and the sleeves are too short. Is there any way a tailor could fix this?

Given enough money, and a good enough tailor, nearly anything can be fixed. But if the jacket's two sizes too large, fixing it would likely take a substantial amount of money, and even then the result may not be entirely satisfactory.

Unless this gift has enormous sentimental value to you, sell the dinner jacket for whatever it might be worth, then take the money and buy yourself something that fits.
--
Michael

 

[ned kelly]

Can anyone provide the name of an online source for Borrelli boxers?

 

[dafein]

Any idea where I might be able to find these cufflinks?

I have seen dual-sided knot cufflinks that are similar to the common silk ones but made of another material (non-metal). Does anyone have any idea what this material is or where I might find some? Apologies on not having a picture available for reference.

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Any idea where I might be able to find these cufflinks?

I have seen dual-sided knot cufflinks that are similar to the common silk ones but made of another material (non-metal). Does anyone have any idea what this material is or where I might find some? Apologies on not having a picture available for reference.

So not metal, but not silk? Can you describe what the meterial looks like? Is it a fabric similar to the silk ones? Maybe something rougher like a tweedy wool?

 

[acedevil]

Hello.
I have a few questions mainly related to casual wear since I am usually a formal person, I am always a little dressed for most occasions.
So,
A dark navy blue v-neck sweater with a crew neck t-shirt, black jeans and black leather Oxfords. What do you think?
How about the same but the sweater being a half zip?
What colored crew neck t-shirts would go with it? Black or dark green?
Will all this suit under a black jacket?

 

[cptjeff]



Hello.
I have a few questions mainly related to casual wear since I am usually a formal person, I am always a little dressed for most occasions.
So,
A dark navy blue v-neck sweater with a crew neck t-shirt, black jeans and black leather Oxfords. What do you think?
How about the same but the sweater being a half zip? 
What colored crew neck t-shirts would go with it? Black or dark green? 
Will all this suit under a black jacket?

Dark navy sweater with black is a no. Wear something with a color that's distinctly different, unless it actually matches (aka black or charcoal). Medium gray, a lighter navy, mid blue, sky blue, burgundy... Basically anything but dark navy.

I don't like the tee shirt under a v neck thing, but whatever. It's normal enough. Half zip is better, but I would still wear an oxford or some other long sleeve something. Shirt color can be just about anything, as long as it coordinates with the sweater. I wouldn't do white, because that just looks like an undershirt that you haven't figured out how to wear.

And no black jacket with the black jeans, unless it's leather. You don't want it to look like you're trying for a suit. Gray tweed, perhaps. Or a black leather bomber.

 

[deionmccoy]

Help
Hi, new to this forum!

I have 3 questions for you:

Which pair of Clarks shoes do you prefer, Oakwood or Black Suede?

http://www.amazon.com/Clarks-Origin...1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1326301359&sr=1-1-catcorr

Where can I find some cheap button up casual shirts?

Where can I find a decent messenger bag with a simple look? I want it like this, but not with the terrible Gucci print colors.

 

[cbbuff]

Welcome.

1. Tan and black are going to go with totally different clothing. For these I would choose Oakwood.

2. Lands End or find a sale

3. Can't help you there.