Do you like this?

[heavyd]

Beacuse I bought it... just arrived... deliberating... 50% off...

http://www.polo.com/product/index.js...entPage=family

 

[vanity]

I think it is pretty cool. I would get it.

*Can guys get away with tucking their pants into boots like that?

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by vanity

I think it is pretty cool. I would get it. *Can guys get away with tucking their pants into boots like that?
No. <RANT>That is for people that are pretending to do "the military thing" who have no idea about the fact that you don't actually tuck the trousers in the boots but instead the trousers are tightened (string or elastic) OVER the boots.</RANT> But the outfit is good otherwise, my kind of thing. Minus the trouser tucking

heavyd: Is the fit as tailored as it appears? That would be a deal breaker for me.

 

[vanity]

I doubt it's that tailored when he gets it. It's most likey pinned in the back for the photo, like cheap stores like to do with their clothes on mannequins.

Probably won't be swimming in it big...but it'll be a bit bigger than what you see. I could be wrong.

 

[DocHolliday]

I'm not sure I'm sold on the pocket, or the placket treatment. (Seems like there's a disconnect between the collar and the placket.) It might grow on me, but I don't think I'd pay the price, even at 50 percent off.

 

[heavyd]

its a slim fit but not as tight as pictured. i was thinking a friday sweater with flannel pants and a collar underneath. just to mix it up a little. the fabric is soft and the construction is above average.

 

[grimslade]

How about this one instead?

 

[Rolo]

I really like the fabric on these Gran Sasso's from STP.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/pro...weater-For-Men

It's a Cashmere/Merino blend, but they're softer than some of better 100% cashmere sweaters I own. Unfortunately, the cash/wool zips are only available in 52 & 54 Euro.

I think I bought every color in the crew & v-necks that they had in a 48.

 

[heavyd]

Originally Posted by grimslade

How about this one instead?


That's nice, good eye. I have too many similar to that style. I am a polo.com whore. (Who's with me? )

 

[grimslade]

At the price, I'd take the Orvis sweater over the polo one...

 

[Get Smart]

I like the RL one for the most part, but the elbow patches are a bit of a dealbreaker for me...I like the design of it and the chest pocket so if it were a bit cheaper I'd be more into it. the orvis sweater looks too ordinary and nondescript, which is probably the appeal of it to some.

the RL might be that fitted if you size down from your norm. I picked up a RL shawl collar cardigan recently that was surprisingly fitted and not overly boxy.

 

[Aureus]

Originally Posted by skalogre

<RANT>That is for people that are pretending to do "the military thing" who have no idea about the fact that you don't actually tuck the trousers in the boots but instead the trousers are tightened (string or elastic) OVER the boots.</RANT>

While there is a string there to do that, it is not done nor is it advised. You tuck your pants into your boots.

 

[jml90]

Originally Posted by Aureus

While there is a string there to do that, it is not done nor is it advised. You tuck your pants into your boots.
I do that when there's snow or mud.

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by Aureus

While there is a string there to do that, it is not done nor is it advised. You tuck your pants into your boots.

Sure fire way to get yourself in trouble with your average drill sergeant. Or any real officer come to think of it. Maybe that is more lax in the US army.

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by Get Smart

I like the RL one for the most part, but the elbow patches are a bit of a dealbreaker for me...I like the design of it and the chest pocket so if it were a bit cheaper I'd be more into it. the orvis sweater looks too ordinary and nondescript, which is probably the appeal of it to some.

the RL might be that fitted if you size down from your norm. I picked up a RL shawl collar cardigan recently that was surprisingly fitted and not overly boxy.

That Orvis is indeed very nondescript. And that Polo is in large or greater unforunately...