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Nyarlathotep

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Horn ofc.

*ninja edit*

Plus those woven straw cords on the wooden toggles have a bad habit of fraying over time.
 

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It depends I guess, the leather fastening and horn toggle is a not as fisherman-y, so it depends on if you like the look. Straw/wood is more preppy


I don't care much what the original model is and what fishermen used in the 1800s.
But do you find wooden tongles more formal? I think otherwise because buffalo worn is more discreet
 

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I don't care much what the original model is and what fishermen used in the 1800s.
But do you find wooden tongles more formal? I think otherwise because buffalo worn is more discreet

I think the opposite as well, wooden is far more casual.

The Cult of Derek says to get Wood so go get some Wood
 

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Good off the rack shirts for work / business formal? – specifically non-iron or easy-care style shirts?

Looking for some brand recs with regards to off the rack shirts for work / business formal. Specifically looking for non-iron or easy-care style shirts because I’m lazy and don’t want to launder my shirts.

I’m looking for white shirts especially – my blue shirts are essentially filled by Charles Tyrwhitt but Charles Tyrwhitt's white shirts are a bit thin and see through. I’ve had historical experience with Brooks Brothers, but the quality has fallen a bit and I’m willing to try some new brands.

Also - a lot of new "tech" apparel firms have easy care dress shirts, but those are mostly poly materials, and not really appropriate for the office.

Any recs?
 

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Any recs?

This is certaily the wrong thread, and probably the wrong forum - you would be better off asking in either Style Advice or Classic Menswear. On the whole, people seem to like Kamakura (Maker's Shirt) above most, https://kamakurashirts.com/. Spier and Mackay (an affiliate here) are also very good value and their shirts are customizable: https://www.spierandmackay.com/shop/apparel/dress-shirts.html

Then there are lots of custom shirt makers if you want to spend more...
 

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Couldn't find many interesting long coats this season. This looks cool but also like a Lemaire ripoff, Kitsune wrap coat:
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Also looking at Tor Ultra Hi 2s. Too rugged for Schneider?
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help me choose which buttons will look best in this navy duffle?
I will have to buy today


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