The Official-ish DC Thread

[scurvyfreedman]

Is DC an Allen Edmonds / Brooks Brothers / Alden town or are people allowed to wear Canali / C&J / etc?

Like most places, DC is a misfitting suit, usually in a harsh color like black or a bespoke suit in a luscious fabric. There's very little in between. Wear what you like.

 

[smittycl]

Was mucking about on the SWD side and someone pointed out this site. Stellar stuff. The usual major brands but also serious deals on Lardini, Caruso, Gran Sasso, Finamore and others that are a bit hard to find here.

italist, ALWAYS LIKE A SALE

Over 200,000 current fashion products, up to 40% cheaper, express shipped from the best Italian boutiques. Shop 2,500 worldwide luxury designer brands

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[armedferret]

I was in a nice double-breasted hopsack at Bresca on Saturday and some dingus behind us was in shorts and birkenstocks. :\

Sure it's a casual spot, bistro-esque....but the place *IS* Michelin rated so at least maybe wear actual pants? IDK maybe i'm a twit. Or another vowel in place of it. Whatever.

 

[smittycl]

I was in a nice double-breasted hopsack at Bresca on Saturday and some dingus behind us was in shorts and birkenstocks. :\

Sure it's a casual spot, bistro-esque....but the place *IS* Michelin rated so at least maybe wear actual pants? IDK maybe i'm a twit. Or another vowel in place of it. Whatever.

I feel the same way sometimes.

 

[bry2000]

Was mucking about on the SWD side and someone pointed out this site. Stellar stuff. The usual major brands but also serious deals on Lardini, Caruso, Gran Sasso, Finamore and others that are a bit hard to find here.

italist, ALWAYS LIKE A SALE

Over 200,000 current fashion products, up to 40% cheaper, express shipped from the best Italian boutiques. Shop 2,500 worldwide luxury designer brands

www.italist.com

The site has been around. If you search this forum, not everyone here has had a great experience with the website. I have been hesitant to use it.

 

[smittycl]

The site has been around. If you search this forum, not everyone here has had a great experience with the website. I have been hesitant to use it.

I just ordered a linen polo shirt from Caruso yesterday and will report back.

I totally don't need this but I love it. Someone please buy it in 52 before I do...

Best price on the market at italist | Lardini Coat

Coat from Lardini Composition: ->wool, 100%

www.italist.com

 

[bobbers]

The usual major brands but also serious deals on Lardini, Caruso, Gran Sasso, Finamore and others that are a bit hard to find here.

I want to try Finamore shirts, but like many Italian brands they are only sized by the neck and I expect the sleeves will be long, requiring alteration.

Does anyone have alteration tailor recommendations on the Virginia side, preferably Arlington or Alexandria? I'd prefer not to pay a lot, since I have many shirts needing to be shortened.

 

[smittycl]

I want to try Finamore shirts, but like many Italian brands they are only sized by the neck and I expect the sleeves will be long, requiring alteration.

Does anyone have alteration tailor recommendations on the Virginia side, preferably Arlington or Alexandria? I'd prefer not to pay a lot, since I have many shirts needing to be shortened.

I have several Finamore shirts in 16.5/42 and the sleeve length seems around 36 and works fine for me. No idea on VA tailors.

 

[Easily Amused]

I want to try Finamore shirts, but like many Italian brands they are only sized by the neck and I expect the sleeves will be long, requiring alteration.

Does anyone have alteration tailor recommendations on the Virginia side, preferably Arlington or Alexandria? I'd prefer not to pay a lot, since I have many shirts needing to be shortened.

Luis Tailoring on Henry Street in Old Town Alexandria. Been going to him since June 2015. I'm a satisfied customer.

 

[bicycleradical]

I want to try Finamore shirts, but like many Italian brands they are only sized by the neck and I expect the sleeves will be long, requiring alteration.

Does anyone have alteration tailor recommendations on the Virginia side, preferably Arlington or Alexandria? I'd prefer not to pay a lot, since I have many shirts needing to be shortened.

I've gone to Kim's Custom Tailoring in Springfield for trouser hemming and jacket sleeve shortening. The work was fine.

Kim's Custom Tailoring - Springfield, VA

77 reviews of Kim's Custom Tailoring "Mr. Kim did an amazing job of getting my new suit tailored in less than 24 hours so that I could look decent for my job interview. I was in a bind and he did a great job of helping me out. I will be returning for all of my tailoring needs."

www.yelp.com

 

[smittycl]

Who knew I needed Seersucker easy pants? Every time I say I'm clothing-sated Fox Bros. pulls me back in!

Midnight and Blue Striped Seersucker Lounge Trousers

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[smittycl]

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[hpreston]

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Thanks for sharing. Adding the Peking Duck joint to my must-try list.

In other news, I am in the midst of planning venues and wardrobe for this weekend in VA Wine country. We are renting a cabin near Luray, and plan to hit a couple wineries near Front Royal, and Sperryville, with a visit to the new (ish) beer garden in Sperryville.

Weather looks great for layers, so I am thinking a couple shirts, an over shirt or two, jeans, Indy boots....

 

[Kangnamstyles]

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Recommend all of them except for number 4 since I haven’t been yet

 

[smittycl]

I’ve heard Incheon is great but have only been to Ruthie’s which skews heavy but is fantastic.