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[Johnathan]

Originally Posted by grundletaint

cross posted from jcrew thread: here's an interesting situation: i got the j.crew officer chinos and after wearing them around the house a little, i found they're kind of long. now normally i'm always a 32x32 in pants, occasionally a 31x32. these look good, but the fit's a little off and it's been bugging me. turns out these could stand to be almost 2 inches shorter. i think it's because they're cut to sit lower on the hips. now the question is whether i should have them hemmed or change them for a 32x30.

Maybe I'm reading your post wrong, but it sounds like you haven't washed and dried them yet? My J.Crew chinos in a 32 were way too long until I washed and dried them and now the length is fine.

 

[grundletaint]

i haven't. you think they'd shrink that much in the length? aw, *******. probably safer to do that and hem them than get the shorter ones and have them shrink up.

thanks for the tip!

 

[Johnathan]

Originally Posted by grundletaint

i haven't. you think they'd shrink that much in the length? aw, *******. probably safer to do that and hem them than get the shorter ones and have them shrink up. thanks for the tip!
yeah, mine looked a lot like that too. I'm glad I bought the longer length cause 30 would be too short. (FYI, I'm six foot)

 

[grundletaint]

edit:

washed and dried. these motherfuckers shrank right up and fit fine now. you saved me a **** ton of headaches. gracias!

 

[Yardsale]

Do Steve Alan shirts in XS fit slim like Band of Outsiders?

 

[djs488]

Wondering if you think the allen edmonds lexington can be worn casually with jeans?

 

[whodini]

Originally Posted by Yardsale

Do Steve Alan shirts in XS fit slim like Band of Outsiders?
Not in my experience. I'm a M in BoO and a S in SA; some people have claimed to have to size down further.

 

[blackdarkeye]

Originally Posted by djs488

Wondering if you think the allen edmonds lexington can be worn casually with jeans?

they look a little to dressy for jeans, i would not wear them.

 

[Hummingbird]

I have some Alden's that are virtually identical to those AEs and I would say, definitely don't do them with jeans. Be careful of what top you wear as well. Keep to tucked in sorts of shirts.

 

[alorable]

My coat collection consist of a black peacoat, herrinbone military-inspired coat, and grey cotton mac...not sure if I should go with a classic black leather jacket or spice it up with a tan/brown.

This or That?

 

[Dashaansafin]

What do you guys think? One guy is selling me his Banana Republic Cashmere/Wool 3/4th length topcoat for 140. Good deal? How does this fit? Please any help would be much appreciated! Also this isnt the nylon cheaper blend and retails for 300 retail so I guess Im getting a good deal? This is for my interviews so please help!

 

[blackdarkeye]

Originally Posted by alorable

My coat collection consist of a black peacoat, herrinbone military-inspired coat, and grey cotton mac...not sure if I should go with a classic black leather jacket or spice it up with a tan/brown.

This or That?





brown one looks way nicer

 

[Bona Drag]

I'd probably lean black, but they're both dope; can't go wrong.


And in terms of the BR coat, idk, it sounds like it; can you get to a store to check it out in person? Their stuff is usually hit or miss, but apparently they've been stepping it up lately.

 

[Fortysomething]

Originally Posted by Dashaansafin

What do you guys think? One guy is selling me his Banana Republic Cashmere/Wool 3/4th length topcoat for 140. Good deal? How does this fit? Please any help would be much appreciated!

Also this isnt the nylon cheaper blend and retails for 300 retail so I guess Im getting a good deal?

This is for my interviews so please help!

Looks good. If you can, I would try it on first, but that is just me.

 

[Dashaansafin]

Originally Posted by Bona Drag

I'd probably lean black, but they're both dope; can't go wrong.


And in terms of the BR coat, idk, it sounds like it; can you get to a store to check it out in person? Their stuff is usually hit or miss, but apparently they've been stepping it up lately.

Unfortunately they don't have it in stores anymore because its the winter collection...its cashmere/wool so its better than the triblend. I wish I could try it on so Im asking if anyone has here...

Regardless Im a universal small so hopefully itll work out...