The Official-ish DC Thread

[lordsuperb]

Maybe someplace around Silver Spring? Easier for folks further north to get to.

Speaking for myself only, Silver Spring or vicinity does make it easier, but not a show stopper to meet somewhere nice downtown.

Silver Spring, Bethesda, or Potomac should work for me if we do a Friday or Saturday night.

 

[smittycl]

Here?

Washington, D.C. Bar | The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

Delight your senses with premiere mixology and gastronomy in a unique, elegant, and entertaining environment in our Washington, D.C. West End restaurants

www.ritzcarlton.com

Yeah, same place.

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

Any ideas on a Styleforum meetup for fall / winter?

I'd propose the Dignitary for the next meetup.

https://g.co/kgs/H3PXCcW

 

[smittycl]

gift link:

He Knows What Men Want (to Buy)

Ven. Space, an in-person-only boutique in Brooklyn, can’t seem to keep the clothes on the racks.

www.nytimes.com

 

[armedferret]

I'd likely be down....i have very little else happening so....

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

Silver Spring, Bethesda, or Potomac should work for me if we do a Friday or Saturday night.

As long as it's not Rockville...

 

[smittycl]

I'd likely be down....i have very little else happening so....

Are you ambulatory now? Off meds and wifey gave your phone back?

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

Many years ago we had a holiday, black-tie optional meetup at a hotel bar in downtown DC. IIRC, @hpreston was there.

 

[hpreston]

Many years ago we had a holiday, black-tie optional meetup at a hotel bar in downtown DC. IIRC, @hpreston was there.

That was a good night. I didn’t have black tie at the time, so opted for dark suit… several were in black tie. I can’t remember the venue

 

[armedferret]

Are you ambulatory now? Off meds and wifey gave your phone back?

I won't be winning the 110m hurdles anytime soon but I'm good for walkies.

Pushed a wheelchair around Milan/Florence/Rome so i spose everything works more or less properly.

 

[smittycl]

Great ride through Rock Creek Park today. Had to break out the cycling jacket on this great Fall day.

 

[surrender]

Went for a run in the Peirce Mill section of Rock Creek yesterday afternoon and it was lovely - it helped to focus on the beautiful trees instead of my aching calves.

I'd like to ask the thread for some advice: I'm going to get married in the late Spring (late April to mid May, pending availability) and would like to get a "happy suit" for the occasion*, since I don't need a tux and doubt I will in the future. I'm picturing something in Irish linen, either navy or something on the British khaki - tobacco spectrum, that I could use as a fun suit afterward. I realize that this is probably the worst time to look for such a suit, as stores are releasing their fall/winter collections, but do you all have any store recommendations that I should keep in mind when the seasons change? My budget is going be in the $1.5-2K range, and I don't really care if it's OTR or MTM. Something like this Velasca suit is what I have in mind, and I'm sure NMWA, Sid Mashburn and Todd Snyder will have good options in their spring/summer collections. Thanks!

*This plan has the fiancée's approval!

 

[smittycl]

Went for a run in the Peirce Mill section of Rock Creek yesterday afternoon and it was lovely - it helped to focus on the beautiful trees instead of my aching calves.

I'd like to ask the thread for some advice: I'm going to get married in the late Spring (late April to mid May, pending availability) and would like to get a "happy suit" for the occasion*, since I don't need a tux and doubt I will in the future. I'm picturing something in Irish linen, either navy or something on the British khaki - tobacco spectrum, that I could use as a fun suit afterward. I realize that this is probably the worst time to look for such a suit, as stores are releasing their fall/winter collections, but do you all have any store recommendations that I should keep in mind when the seasons change? My budget is going be in the $1.5-2K range, and I don't really care if it's OTR or MTM. Something like this Velasca suit is what I have in mind, and I'm sure NMWA, Sid Mashburn and Todd Snyder will have good options in their spring/summer collections. Thanks!

*This plan has the fiancée's approval!

I think that price point you could also do MTM. Ezra Paul is here in DC.

Ezra Paul Clothing

Ezra Paul Clothing is a menswear brand based in Washington, DC. We make high quality, modern garments in the USA and Italy and use the finest fabrics from Italy and the UK. All of our jackets are constructed with a full, floating canvass made of horsehair - we never use fusibles. We employ a...

ezrapaul.com

 

[hpreston]

Went for a run in the Peirce Mill section of Rock Creek yesterday afternoon and it was lovely - it helped to focus on the beautiful trees instead of my aching calves.

I'd like to ask the thread for some advice: I'm going to get married in the late Spring (late April to mid May, pending availability) and would like to get a "happy suit" for the occasion*, since I don't need a tux and doubt I will in the future. I'm picturing something in Irish linen, either navy or something on the British khaki - tobacco spectrum, that I could use as a fun suit afterward. I realize that this is probably the worst time to look for such a suit, as stores are releasing their fall/winter collections, but do you all have any store recommendations that I should keep in mind when the seasons change? My budget is going be in the $1.5-2K range, and I don't really care if it's OTR or MTM. Something like this Velasca suit is what I have in mind, and I'm sure NMWA, Sid Mashburn and Todd Snyder will have good options in their spring/summer collections. Thanks!

*This plan has the fiancée's approval!

I think that price point you could also do MTM. Ezra Paul is here in DC.

Ezra Paul Clothing

Ezra Paul Clothing is a menswear brand based in Washington, DC. We make high quality, modern garments in the USA and Italy and use the finest fabrics from Italy and the UK. All of our jackets are constructed with a full, floating canvass made of horsehair - we never use fusibles. We employ a...

ezrapaul.com

Or MTO/MTM from NMWA. Easily in that price range. And you can choose exactly what fabric you want, without waiting to see what Greg chooses for next spring/summer.

 

[smittycl]

Or MTO/MTM from NMWA. Easily in that price range. And you can choose exactly what fabric you want, without waiting to see what Greg chooses for next spring/summer.

Oh, yeah lots of options.