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Velvet SC Morphs Into Tie Storage Solutions

Imhoff

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Saw this and thought it looked pretty nice. Going to try it on in store when I get off of work.

This would be my first ever clothing item made of velvet tho. How versatile would a coat like this be? Perfect for pairing with jeans or some trousers for going out?

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Link to actual product: http://www.shopwellsuited.com/shop/P...vet-Sportcoat/
 

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While I am a fan of velvet in theory, I think a chocolate brown one is a bit limited. I used to like the velvet SC with jeans look, but I think Im over that now. Well, maybe not. But its not my go to look. I have a cobalt blue velvet SC from Tom Ford that just radiates. I also have a black evening nailhead velvet by Etro that is just great. Both of these colors would be alot easier to pair than this brown, but YMMV.

If you want a brown "fuzzy" jacket, go with cord or moleskin, not velvet.
 

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Thanks Spoo. Can always count on your insightful advice. I tried it out, and I came to realize why I don't own anything made of velvet... just can't get use to the feel of it.

You're absolutely right, cord should be a go to jacket for casual outings.
 

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Originally Posted by SpooPoker
While I am a fan of velvet in theory, I think a chocolate brown one is a bit limited. I used to like the velvet SC with jeans look, but I think Im over that now. Well, maybe not. But its not my go to look. I have a cobalt blue velvet SC from Tom Ford that just radiates. I also have a black evening nailhead velvet by Etro that is just great. Both of these colors would be alot easier to pair than this brown, but YMMV.

If you want a brown "fuzzy" jacket, go with cord or moleskin, not velvet.


I have very nice 2 button,peak-lapel dark chocolate by Arnold Brant, I usually only wear with dark denim and Chelsea boots, i have a very hard time finding the proper shirt to wear with it...i think dark blue is much more versatile. I have only worn it once this year..
 

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I can do some values on a trade in
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Gotta be low miles though. I should get up a pic one day of mine. Im approaching 300. Im the one with a problem. If you are serious about storage solutions though, get one of those rotating thingies. They are not a bad solution if you dont have alot of space. If you have lots of space, hire virgins to unfurl them for you in the morning. On bended knee.
 

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I'll trade all but my two Charvet's for one Tom Ford? Fair deal?
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Hahaha But yeah, seriously, need storage solutions. I have a vertical tie hanging tie holder that holds 24... but I have doubled and tripled up on each peg. And now they are spreading like cancer throughout my pad. I, of course, place the blame squarely on you, you jerk. BTW, I am on to your sales strategy... you've lined all your FS stuff with crack. For shame.
 

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Is it still highjacking if you do it to your own thread?

Out of curiosity - Spoo didn't you worry about the supposed ill effects of hanging ties (stretching and so forth).
 

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Originally Posted by harry2quinn
Is it still highjacking if you do it to your own thread?

Out of curiosity - Spoo didn't you worry about the supposed ill effects of hanging ties (stretching and so forth).


Not entirely. My tie collection gets culled and reborn annually, so theres not a whole lot of downtime for ill effects.
 

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