The Official-ish DC Thread

[smittycl]

I will be there regardless of location as long as metro accessible. Obviously my preference is downtown DC or on the eastern side of the red line but that's pure selfishness on my part.

Okay, quick poll. Is Bethesda doable for folks or would DC proper be easier? Silence is consent.

 

[lordsuperb]

Can do Bethesda!

 

[Purplelabel]

Had my first anniversary dinner at Fiolo Mare on Saturday night.

We decided on some less formal attire as it was cold, but still smart enough to get away with it.

Food was delicious.

 

[nevaeh]

Okay, quick poll. Is Bethesda doable for folks or would DC proper be easier? Silence is consent.

Bethesda is doable.

 

[grio1212]

Okay, quick poll. Is Bethesda doable for folks or would DC proper be easier? Silence is consent.

Bethesda is preferable

 

[hpreston]

Okay, quick poll. Is Bethesda doable for folks or would DC proper be easier? Silence is consent.

DC is a little easier, but who am I kidding, I'll be there, wherever we end up.

 

[smittycl]

DC is a little easier, but who am I kidding, I'll be there, wherever we end up.

I'm in as well.

 

[Kangnamstyles]

I will sadly not be able to make it as I will be visiting in laws outside of the country

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

Wanted to pass along some very exciting news. Old House Provisions is having its launch party on December 14.

Old House Provisions & Caswell Boot Co. Pop-Up!

Join Us for the Launch of Old House Provisions and our annual Pop-Up Shop!

www.eventbrite.com

There's been a lot of discussion about OHP on the thread before. The owner, Drew Altizer, is a bespoke shoemaker but the store also stocks RTW from Ring Jacket and some others. I've been dreaming of a pair of bespoke lazymans ever since seeing @armedferret 's.

 

[armedferret]

Alas, I'll be gorging on goulas and pilseners.

 

[hpreston]

I think we have come to a consensus.

Style Forum DC Winter/Holiday Meet Up:

Friday, Dec 20th 1800 (that’s 6PM) until ?

Hip Flask Bethesda

Black Tie Optional (scooters also optional) or come as you are, your choice.

Tonight’s attire for inspiration

 

[smittycl]

Man, Parkway cleaners is amazing. They expertly shortened the sleeves on a Barbour jacket, repaired a broken zipper on another jacket, and thoroughly cleaned and repaired a vintage wool blanket. Free delivery back to Arlington as well.

 

[Kangnamstyles]

Last work outfit for 2024.



NR Moscow. Unbelievably warm. Didn’t need any layers underneath other than Spier dress shirt. Paired with Spier navy flannel trousers, Oct 10th lazymans.

Enjoy the meet up gents!

 

[smittycl]

In the Wash Post today:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/interactive/2024/walkable-neighborhoods-suburban-sprawl-pollution/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f007

Also related from yesterday:

Walkable This Way: How Fashionista Derek Guy Became One of the Nation's Best-Known Urbanists — Streetsblog USA

The menswear icon has used his vast social media platform to wade into another culture war by promoting walkable neighborhoods over the alienating lifestyle of suburban sprawl.

usa.streetsblog.org

 

[mak1277]

In the Wash Post today:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/interactive/2024/walkable-neighborhoods-suburban-sprawl-pollution/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f007

Also related from yesterday:

Walkable This Way: How Fashionista Derek Guy Became One of the Nation's Best-Known Urbanists — Streetsblog USA

The menswear icon has used his vast social media platform to wade into another culture war by promoting walkable neighborhoods over the alienating lifestyle of suburban sprawl.

usa.streetsblog.org

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Regardless of your point of view on this, I think the following statement is inarguable:

“You choose clothes because you dress to be seen, and to be seen is what it means to dress well,” he said. “The motivation of putting on a nice outfit is lower when you transport yourself in one box to go to your office and you go back to your car and go back home.”