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The "Can These Threads Be Answered in ONE Word?" Thread.

Fred H.

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Yes. Examples (first seven pages of MC):

- Black buttons for my shirt? NO.
- Orange tie? Depends.
- Moccasins with suit? Huh?
- Shoe rubbing ankle. Return.
- Can I wear my no-iron shirts for five days? Clueless.

- Nunn Bush: Always crap? Duh.
- Funeral director clothing. Black.
- Why would anyone purchase this? (Kenneth Chesney shoes.) Ignorance.
- Where are we in the styleforum / iGent MC hype cycle? Reevolving.
- Foofing Foo. Fun!

- Reasons to use braces. None.
- Question about sleeve length. Custom.
- Name this material for me. Plastique.
- Vintage bow ties. TheFedoraLounge.
- Summer style in the deep south? BBQ-stained.

- AE Strawfut. Strawful.
- What type of jeans do you prefer? Blue.
- Phoenix, AZ meetup? Winter.
- Sweat stains on blazer. Clinical-strength.
- Need Brioni Advice. KitonBaloney.

- Tie cleaning. Peroxide.
- Moscow meetup? Dah!
- No purchase club. Right!
- Non-toxic shoe polish. Saliva.
- Second black shoe. Left.

- A handy knot for laces that come undone. Bowline.
- Girls in Guys Garb. Wowzer.
- Opinion on penny loafers. PassÃ
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- Which Levi jeans are skinnier? Gym.
- Split-toe monks? Asceticism!

- Chisel or chiseled-toed shoes? Neither.
- Inexpensive shirt/pants to wear with Top-Siders? Goodwill.
- Getting A Crease Out Of A Suede Jacket? Goodwill.
- What will groomsmen and fathers wear if I wear white DJ? SEG (****-Eating-Grin).
- Elevator shoes? Stairs.

- AE shoes squeak! So?
- Tom Ford ties, where? Spoo.
- Decent tailor in Philly? Probably.
- Which ones Horse Bit Loafers to buy? None.
- Zimmerli silk underwear durable? AAAC.

- Is cordovan all that? No.
- Where to get measured. Tailor.
- Italian Style Circa 1960? Sophia!!
- Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread. Love-hate.
- What colour for boat shoes? Waterproof.

- Where to buy 100% wool socks. Store.
- Where to buy Tag Heuer online? Why?
- How would you describe the way this tux fits? Tight.
- StyleForum / PurseForum Crossover WAYWRN Challenge... Coming Soon? Nope.
- Just spent $1250 on ties. Cheapskate!
 

ter1413

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Nice!
 

Nicola

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Paragraph breaks? Damn Skippy
 

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- CTTBAiOWT? Amusing.
 

Fred H.

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Forgot the Big Kahunas:
- What Are You Wearing Right Now? Duds.
- conservative business dress WAYWRN: An Experiment. AMAC (Alternate: Mantonized)
 

Fred H.

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Some alternates to: Where are we in the styleforum / iGent MC hype cycle?
- Eevolving
- Deevolving
- Spin-cycle
- SpooO'Clock
 

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You realise you can't just hyphenate anything you like to make it become 'one word'?
 

Fred H.

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Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum
You realise you can't just hyphenate anything you like to make it become 'one word'?

Yes.
 

Fred H.

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Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum
You realise you can't just hyphenate anything you like to make it become 'one word'?
Three out of 50 ain't so bad! BTW, your comment reminds me of the old joke: "He's the only guy on this forum who knows that the phrase 'anal-retentive' is always hyphenated!"
 

Fred H.

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Here's one more for the road...

- I'm getting married - What to wear? Mourning-Suit.

(Okay, yeah, a technical violation of my rules, but hey.)
 

Fred H.

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Was looking for thread titles to update this and came across... A dozen SF-MC threads that can be addressed with NO word replies: - Is it okay to wear a tux with a normal dress shirt and a tie? - Am I going crazy? - When is the next _________ sale? - CRAZY 1950's Custom Made Budapester Bluchers - Guess the Ultra-Rare Skin. - Another use for black suits? - Cummerbund-scarf? - How to reduce shine of waxed jeans? - Where can I find good quality white leather cowboy boots? - Brooks Brothers sticky thread? - Fashion Blogger Explains How To Turn Pants Into Shorts. - Are there any ghetto ways to make a pair of dress shoes last longer? - Laser-etching shoes?
 

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