Sure Signs of a Bad Menswear Store

[JensenH]

Originally Posted by RSS

The pockets of your suit are still sewn shut!

Now that's just pompous.

 

[idfnl]

The store has an I-talian sounding name, brands sound I-talian but nothing is made there

Salesman say I-talian

When you walk in and see a huddle of salesmen jabbering

They sell office pants

2 for 1, 3 for 2, or buy x and get y free

The tailor uses pins instead of the chalk bar

The dressing room is communal - eek

The shoe stock is displayed for all to see

You are offered worthless products when you try to pay

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by JensenH

Now that's just pompous.

Originally Posted by Hehlol

It's rich watching a bunch of people who try so hard to be 'classy adults' on the Internet act exactly the way children would when criticized. A new poster said something about the community being tasteless and now the community's actions have basically proven him correct. It's amazing how you guys do it and still believe yourselves so refined.

Styleforum is a great place to come to learn about brands and quality and options, but it isn't a place to come about actual style. Use the forum for what you can, for some people it's posting in threads about all the new stuff they bought on credit, for others, it's reading about what others bought, learning about these items and investigating based on their own taste.

- B

 

[RSS]

In response to my comments about suit pockets being sewn shut ...

Originally Posted by JensenH

Now that's just pompous.

To quote James Coco as Monsieur Perrier ... Oh, please. (must be said disdainfully and with a fake French accent).

Then to paraphrase Peter Sellers as Sidney Wang ... Comment like television set on honeymoon. Un...necessary.

Some things are quite plainly obvious and need no comment.​

 

[RSS]

^^^ classy adults ... refined ... that's rich.

Style Forum is a place to have a bit of fun ...

 

[itsstillmatt]

Originally Posted by LA Guy

Is called Bernini's.

I worked there in college.

 

[JammieDodger]

Originally Posted by amerikajinda

they have framed GQ magazine ads in the window and littered throughout the store.

Emma Willis!

Still, she is a MILF.

 

[Tomasso]

Originally Posted by JammieDodger

Still, she is a MILF.
True.

 

[Chargersfan]

Suits with super-one whatever 'wool-like' feel fabric tag displayed on the sleeve. Ah shopping in Canada...

 

[RSS]

Originally Posted by JammieDodger

Emma Willis!

Still, she is a MILF.
MILF? Most Influential Lady Friend?

 

[harry2quinn]

Originally Posted by RSS

MILF? Most Influential Lady Friend?

HOF quote right here. I'm going to keep that in mind for future Reel Lyfe use.

 

[MrDaniels]

You ask the salesman where he got his crappy-looking suit and he says "Men's Wearhouse." This tells you:


A) Even he does not think the suits at the shop are worth buying


and


B) He thinks Men's Wearhouse is a good place to buy suits.

 

[JammieDodger]

Originally Posted by MrDaniels

You ask the salesman where he got his crappy-looking suit and he says "Men's Wearhouse." This tells you:


A) Even he does not think the suits at the shop are worth buying


and


B) He thinks Men's Wearhouse is a good place to buy suits.

Or you're in and he works for, Men's Wearhouse (whatever that is).

 

[RSS]

Originally Posted by harry2quinn

HOF quote right here. I'm going to keep that in mind for future Reel Lyfe use.
Every acronym needs at least two meanings.

 

[amplifiedheat]

Originally Posted by porcelain monkey

For me the quick response is pleats. If you walk in and the first thing you see is a stack of pleated khakis, turn around and walk out. Or you could go to the ties - if they are all 3 1/2 inches or more, do the same.
"Douche (n.): one who shops only at stores carrying narrow ties and flat fronts."