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[jaypee]



Thank you, that is all very useful. Think I like the Chiltern because it looks a little less chiselled.

If its the look that bothers you, all good. But if its the physical feel of it, don't be discouraged. I'm normally a wide fit and the chiseled toe cant be noticed comfort wise.

Either way, they're both sexy

 

[tobiasj]



I just find the tetbury more comfortable and durable that the Chiltern, the 348 last and rubber soles are perfect but not overly different
I always seem to be a 9.5 in CJs

Comfortable...durable...kind of elven...

:tounge:

 

[jaypee]



Comfortable...durable...kind of elven...
:tounge:

Elven or Durex?

 

[lachyzee]

Can anyone recommend a conservative business dress barber (somewhere near 333 collins preferably) that can do a decent buzz cut/fade for somewhere under the $15 mark? I think paying anything over $20 for a clippers cut is ridiculous, but seems to be what most city places charge. My old Macedonian barber in the 'burbs used to charge me $12....

 

[blahman]

^^ Maybe you should try somewhere in Footscrazy instead, can get a cut for like $8

 

[Plestor]

Sorry for 

 but I've got a classified ad of shoe trees and a pair of Loakes for anyone interested.

In a more threadworthy tone, what are peoples thoughts on danite soles vs a topy over a leather sole? I work in a school and it's hard to avoid walking in the wet on rainy days, so am thinking of picking up a pair or two to add to my rotation when needed. I'd love to hear others thoughts on the subject. 

I'd say stick with the dainite if you were purchasing a wet weather shoe. With all of the rain in Brisbane recently I have also decided to buy a dedicated wet weather shoe, and I've also entertained the idea of resoling my R.M.W's with the factory brass screwed rubber sole and reserve it for beater use, since that's generally how I treat them anyway.

You'd need like a whole rotation of them for the amount of rain we've been getting... Agreed on the danite tho.

 

[jobro]



My old Macedonian barber in the 'burbs used to charge me $12....

What happened to him?

 

[Prof. B. Bear]

Had my induction for a big4 today. Never seen so many waist length jackets on men in my life.

 

[lachyzee]



What happened to him?

Too far away to go to now unfortunately.

 

[blahman]

https://www.institchu.com/

Anyone tried these fellas?

$25 suit insurance makes me . It's your fault the suit doesn't fit, not theirs.

 

[CHECKstar]



Gents - I'm after the opinion of those who have met me IRL. Wednesday I'm catching up with Tom and Jen to order my third suit from them. So far I have a a French navy and a mid grey (SB, 4 price suits). My objective, like many of you is to build a solid suiting foundation that will out live the trends and fads of today and tomorrow. I mentioned to Tom I am either looking at something in a charchoal or dark blue pin/rope stripe, he said given my colouring he suggested I steer clear of the charcoal. What are your thoughts, I always thought that a charcoal is a staple that everyone needs, but do agree that I have your typical Melbourne office bound tan.

Charcoal is not a great colour for lotsa folks with certain complexions checky. You know the summer /winter way they define skin colour amongst the experts. That might be good advice. Stick to blues.

everyone should have a charcoal suit as part of their staples. 1 charcoal, 1 navy. then whatever you like.

'Should' is a bit heavy a word to use, but it is safe to have. Like you 'should' own a pair of black cap oxfords, but I don't own a pair nor I see any reason as to why I should.

I haven't met you, and charcoal might or might not be a great colour for you, but TBH, I've never liked the colour as a suit personally as I feel it's quite boring.
My advice is to get it if you really like/want a charcoal suit. If not, I see no reason why a staple wardrobe can't be built out of the hundreds of variations of blues and greys. Personally, I'd get a blue any day over a charcoal. But at the end of the day, it's going to be you who shells out the dough - so get whatever you want.

Thanks for the thoughts. In the spirit of trying to build a wardrobe of staples, and if I was to steer clear of charcoal, should my addition be a navy pinstripe? Or should I move towards a a darker solid gray, or are there any other fabric/colour choices I should be considering?

 

[Prof. B. Bear]



https://www.institchu.com/
Anyone tried these fellas?
$25 suit insurance makes me . It's your fault the suit doesn't fit, not theirs.

According to an email I received when a friend liked them on FB their "Collection" suits are wool/poly blends. 100% wool "suits" start at $399 as you have to buy the jacket and pants separately. The "$25" insurance gives you credit up to $100 for alterations. However that is given in store credit, which puts me off even more than the usual online MTM nausea.

 

[Dress 2 Impress]

I've ordered institchu suits before and the $299 MTM suits are all 100% wool. I bought the suit insurance because I wasnt '100%' confident with my measurements.... surprise surprise, my suit and shirts were the perfect fit.... I've ordered MTM suits from 2 other sites and these are by FAR the best quality.

 

[Dress 2 Impress]

https://www.institchu.com/
Anyone tried these fellas?
$25 suit insurance makes me

. It's your fault the suit doesn't fit, not theirs.

Quote:

According to an email I received when a friend liked them on FB their "Collection" suits are wool/poly blends. 100% wool "suits" start at $399 as you have to buy the jacket and pants separately. The "$25" insurance gives you credit up to $100 for alterations. However that is given in store credit, which puts me off even more than the usual online MTM nausea.

I've ordered institchu suits before and the $299 MTM suits are all 100% wool. I bought the suit insurance because I wasnt '100%' confident with my measurements.... surprise surprise, my suit and shirts were the perfect fit.... I've ordered MTM suits from 2 other sites and these are by FAR the best quality.

 

[Gerry Nelson]

Is a flannel suit overkill for Melbourne weather? I'm thinking of a single breasted in mid grey.