Opportunity missed?

[Mr. Moo]

While getting on the train this morning, I noticed a gentleman who was wearing what appeared to be a very nice blazer. Upon giving him the once over, I noticed, with horror, that his double vents were still fastened together by the little white X stitches. I wanted to reach out and pluck them off, but alas, the train had come and it was too late.

When do you suppose he will notice this foux pa?

 

[sho'nuff]

maybe never. i saw a guy with a pair of jeans ( i guess from the mall) and had the size plastic strip still on the back thigh.

 

[cwh812]

Won't notice it until he takes it off, unless someone tells him before. I did this once.

 

[bluemagic]

Once while I was taking the subway with my girlfriend on the Upper East Side, I noticed this smug guy wearing a navy blazer with band-aid-colored-driving shoes. He still had the sleeve label (Brooks Brothers 346!) sewn on. I had the urge to say something, but left him in his ignorance. I didn't want to humiliate him in front of his friend. I saw the same thing later on near Central Park as well...

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

maybe never. i saw a guy with a pair of jeans ( i guess from the mall) and had the size plastic strip still on the back thigh.

 

[emmanuel]

People seem to always have the tags still on the sleeve of their jacket. It frustrates me. I always say something!

 

[anon]

you'd be surprised how many vents are still sewn shuts at medical school interviews. a lot of these kids just get their suits a week before the interview and have never worn a suit before.

the tie knots and coordination also leave a lot to be desired.

 

[cwh812]

Originally Posted by bluemagic

Once while I was taking the subway with my girlfriend on the Upper East Side, I noticed this smug guy wearing a navy blazer with band-aid-colored-driving shoes. He still had the sleeve label (Brooks Brothers 346!) sewn on. I had the urge to say something, but left him in his ignorance. I didn't want to humiliate him in front of his friend. I saw the same thing later on near Central Park as well...

I've seen this several times. I think some people think those are meant to stay on the sleeve. I thought that when I got my first suit when I was 15 until my parents corrected me.

 

[davidsj]

What do you guys think of pockets that are sewn shut? Sometimes I just leave them that way because it seems to maintain the pocket shape better. Of course it loses all functionality that way.

 

[emmanuel]

Originally Posted by davidsj

What do you guys think of pockets that are sewn shut? Sometimes I just leave them that way because it seems to maintain the pocket shape better. Of course it loses all functionality that way.

I dont mind that so much. Of course you still have to open your breast pocket to be able to insert a pocket square

 

[Tarmac]

What do you think about sewn on maker tags at the end of the front placket of a shirt? A long time ago, I had bought a Banana Republic shirt and this tag was on the placket. Someone at work told me you are supposed to remove it.

 

[nordicstyle]

Originally Posted by davidsj

What do you guys think of pockets that are sewn shut? Sometimes I just leave them that way because it seems to maintain the pocket shape better. Of course it loses all functionality that way.

I know some people recommend keeping them sewn closed, as this prevents you from the temptation of putting your hands in your pockets, which is considered not-so-elegant when wearing dressier clothing.

 

[A Canuker]

Originally Posted by emmanuel

I dont mind that so much. Of course you still have to open your breast pocket to be able to insert a pocket square

+1

It does make one chuckle to see the tags and such still on.

 

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by nordicstyle

I know some people recommend keeping them sewn closed, as this prevents you from the temptation of putting your hands in your pockets, which is considered not-so-elegant when wearing dressier clothing.

Albeit less presidential.

 

[CDFS]

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

While getting on the train this morning, I noticed a gentleman who was wearing what appeared to be a very nice blazer. Upon giving him the once over, I noticed, with horror, that his double vents were still fastened together by the little white X stitches. I wanted to reach out and pluck them off, but alas, the train had come and it was too late.

When do you suppose he will notice this foux pa?

I know correcting someones English is in itself a faux pas. So I won't.