Should I or shouldn't I buy... (clothing item)?

[phoenixrecon]

Raf or Jil not sure if either will fit my large thighs... gunna try though

 

[bdeuce22]

go jil. just kopped a grey jil suit on ebay this morning.

 

[phoenixrecon]

whats the drop on jil or raf? anyone know

 

[bdeuce22]

99% sure it's drop 6

 

[KitAkira]

Depends on use. The Raf is an interesting cut, but it isn't a staple. The Jil would probably be more versatile

 

[KitAkira]

Originally Posted by bdeuce22

99% sure it's drop 6
They have drop 8 suits

 

[phoenixrecon]

im under the impression that jil construction is better as well

 

[asobu]

I don't have a lot of experience with raf's post 05 pieces but people on these boards seem to claim that quality of fabric and construction dropped quite a bit..? at least for the raf runway pieces. the jil runway pieces I have from 07 and 08 are all very solid.

 

[jet]

Quality on 07-09 is superior.

 

[Meis]

Originally Posted by CrazyJew

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Mens...~~~~/14903.jsp

navy color

I've never bought a button down jcrew before, I usually aim for more higher end. But I just spent a butt load on 5 jay kos shirts, and my fiancee told me this week she wished I had more plaid. So this looked like a good cheaper alternative.

Any experience with them? I'm a small guy, so I'm hoping the small will be semi slim-fitting at least.

I'd suggest Baron-Wells instead. They're on sale at Gilt right now for about the same as J.Crew shirts retail, and the sale includes some checked/plaid shirts - plus the quality and fit is way better than J.Crew. Fits short and slim, though not quite as tight as Boo.

 

[asobu]

Originally Posted by jet

Quality on 07-09 is superior.

clarified. for some reason I forgot "raf" in the middle there. anyway, I was talking about raf decreasing in quality (not I don't personally know if this is true). I have a lovely knit from 05 or so that is fantastic in most respects.

 

[AriGold]

FLORSHEIM BY DUCKIE BROWN... under $200

 

[theom-]

i dislike the toe, but its really your choise.

 

[hendrix]

toe's fine in my book. nice for under $200.

 

[aeglus]

Originally Posted by tigerFormula

i dislike the toe, but its really your choise.

Agreed, don't like overall Florsheim quality these past years either... don't really like that design either, would be better off as a blutcher if you're doing the contrasting soles. I'd look into Tricker's if you can afford spending a good bit more. Depending on your foot size they have a navy blutcher with contrasting sole similar to that.