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[kayhill]

Quick question, please what are these tops called? - http://pinterest.com/pin/358458451561967668/
I'd be very much interested in getting some of these, but I don't know what to search for. Thanks!

As in the coat (or overcoat)? Or are you looking for advice on what type of coat it is?

For me, these days they're just generically referred to as coats. You might want to search for a 'single breasted' coat if that's the style you're looking for - the coat in the picture is single breasted.

 

[Fortysomething]

Quick question about Lee and Levis denim jackets...Lee Europe has the Rider...how does it compare to the U.S. Levis trucker jacket? I know both of them, the Lee in particular, are classics, but is the Lee version worth the eighty or do extra dollars? Thanks.

 

[Van Veen]



Hello, I am getting married in a couple of weeks and will be wearing a tuxedo (it's an evening wedding). I am slim and my tuxedo is altered to fit beautifully (it's a shawl collar) and my shirt is made to measure. The final detail is studs for the shirt: I was thinking classic black onyx tuxedo studs; the salesman suggested that square studs would work better with the overall slim-fit nature of the outfit. Does this ring true?

Sounds like he's trying to sell you something.

 

[venividivicibj]

after wool, are flannel or tweed pants more formal (all other things being equal)?

 

[cptjeff]



after wool, are flannel or tweed pants more formal (all other things being equal)?

Flannel and tweed pants are made out of wool, or other materials pretending to be wool (but for now, we're going to pretend polyester doesn't exist). Wool is a material, flannel and tweed are fabrics made from that material, and are distinguished by weave. Just as khakis and jeans are both cotton pants.

As for the question you were trying to ask, flannel would be more formal than tweed, other factors being equal. The smoother the texture, the more formal, and tweed is just about as rough as it's possible to get.

 

[Veremund]



Should I wear light colors on overcast/cloudy days? For some reason it doesn't feel right.

Grey skies, grey palette.

 

[venividivicibj]



Flannel and tweed pants are made out of wool, or other materials pretending to be wool (but for now, we're going to pretend polyester doesn't exist). Wool is a material, flannel and tweed are fabrics made from that material, and are distinguished by weave. Just as khakis and jeans are both cotton pants.

As for the question you were trying to ask, flannel would be more formal than tweed, other factors being equal. The smoother the texture, the more formal, and tweed is just about as rough as it's possible to get.

Sorry about the wording (I wasn't sure how to ask it) thanks for the answer!

 

[IrIr]

Hey all,

I'm looking for recommendations for a pair of dark brown double monk straps. Price range is $2-300, I live in Manhattan.

I've been looking at Meermin, but a little hesitant to buy import something I haven't tried on. Any other recs?

 

[nohit]

Elastic strap? What kind of shoes are you looking at that have an elastic strap?

I know that some double monks like the Allen Edmonds Neumora and Mora have elastic straps. I thought some higher end brands used it too.

My EG Oundles do also.

 

[N3RVE]

As in the coat (or overcoat)? Or are you looking for advice on what type of coat it is?

For me, these days they're just generically referred to as coats. You might want to search for a 'single breasted' coat if that's the style you're looking for - the coat in the picture is single breasted.

Thank you, Kayhill. That's what I needed. "Overcoat".

 

[arredondoae]

My.Suit or Suitsupply is what I'm hearing. Which one would you guys suggest for a custom suit in Manhattan?

I'm nowhere near the area, but I believe Michael Andrews Bespoke is in that range.

 

[kevinwang1219]

I've been really following a lot of forums regarding suits and style, but now I think I made a bad decision. I am 23 years old with a banker position, so I need suits on a daily basis. People say that Jos. Bank suits don't last and have a VERY boxy look. I am 6'0, 190 lbs with an athletic build and broad shoulders. In my opinion, my shoulders look extremely big with the new suits I just purchased, but my mom and gf said I am just paranoid.

I got the deal where it is 70% off and if you buy 3, you get 1 for free. I thought that was a great deal and since I need a suit 5 days out of the week, and 4 suits seem really appealing. But like with every suit I need it altered and can imagine each suit costing around 110 to 150 in alterations. I can stick a lot more than a fist in my jacket.

I just want to know my options. I just spent 900 dollars on 4 suits but I really don't like the boxy look and can still return them since i didn't do any alterations to them. I just bought it today and am regretting my decision. I have 1 suit in my closet from high school that I can still wear for now because I start the job tomorrow, but I would like opinions on the route to go.

 

[Van Veen]



I just want to know my options.  I just spent 900 dollars on 4 suits but I really don't like the boxy look and can still return them since i didn't do any alterations to them.  I just bought it today and am regretting my decision.  I have 1 suit in my closet from high school that I can still wear for now because I start the job tomorrow, but I would like opinions on the route to go.

If it were me, I would return my 4 JAB suits, take my $900 and get 2 Suitsupply suits or wait for a good Brooks Brothers sale and get a few 1818 suits. If you get a solid navy and a solid charcoal that will tide you over until you can afford more variety.

 

[kevinwang1219]

i was looking at suitsupply's website and they don't offer all black suits and i need black suits working at chase.

 

[cptjeff]



i was looking at suitsupply's website and they don't offer all black suits and i need black suits working at chase.

Do they explicitly say black? Because in most environments, navy and charcoal are more appropriate.

If you're indeed only wearing black, you don't need 5 suits. You need 2. You don't have to clean wool nearly as often as you have to clean cotton. It has some nice properties, that I won't go into now, that make it unnecessary. Barring spills or really dramatic sweat incidents, you may never need to clean them. Some moderate rotation does help preserve them, hence having two.

I would go to JAB looking for an exchange first. They have tailored and slim cuts. Still pretty boxy compared to most, but one of them may suit you better. If you can get a fit, JAB actually does offer pretty decent quality for the money. The issue with them is that they size things to fit clueless fat people who think they're still the same size they wore in high school and don't want to admit to themselves that they've ballooned. Failing that, 2 suit supply or Brooks Brothers suits, especially if you're only going to be wearing one color.