Wk of Feb 9, 2015: New Member Inquiries & Quick Questions- Classic Menswear

[Caustic Man]

Hello fellas. I'm an 18 year old guy with a physical disability, which primarily affects my feet and legs. I cannot move my feet to get into shoes easily, and it's a pain to bend down and to tie and re-tie laces when they come undone. Most of the slip on formal shoes I have experienced have been very difficult to get on, they were simply too firm and have to be wrestled with to get on my feet. My question is, do you guys know of any slip on or fastened shoes, that are legitimately 'easy' to actually slip on. So far for me, slip on shoes have meant wrestle on shoes.

By slip on, do you mean loafers? Also, have you tried a long handled shoe horn?

 

[Alex Nicklen]

I have, and perhaps it's poor technique, but I've still found many shoes to be difficult to get on

 

[Murlsquirl]

Well that sucks and I'm sorry you have to deal with that. Pretty awesome you sill wear dress shoes even when it's difficult.

So, what type of shoes do you have experience with?

 

[NonchalantApple]

Hi All,

I've been a lurker for some time checking out the WIWT CM.

Quick question regarding what type of fabric or pant type to wear with a blazer/sport coat.

I noticed one of the fits was really nice but one of the more senior members commented that the fabric used for the blazer/pants made it appear that they (both the pants/sport coat) should have been part of a suit piece (even when the original commenter specified otherwise). I think it may have been a worsted wool? A question stemming off of that, why are worsted wool pants sold as separates if they look much better with a matching top?

 

[Murlsquirl]

My question is this:

When placing a pocket square in a jacket's breast pocket, is it a better idea to put the square in the pocket while wearing the jacket, or add the square while the jacket is still on the hanger? Is there a "right" way to do it?

I've done it both ways. I don't think there is a "right" way to do it.

 

[Murlsquirl]

Hi All,

I've been a lurker for some time checking out the WIWT CM.

Quick question regarding what type of fabric or pant type to wear with a blazer/sport coat.

I noticed one of the fits was really nice but one of the more senior members commented that the fabric used for the blazer/pants made it appear that they (both the pants/sport coat) should have been part of a suit piece (even when the original commenter specified otherwise). I think it may have been a worsted wool? A question stemming off of that, why are worsted wool pants sold as separates if they look much better with a matching top?

They sell them because a lot of people don't really follow the "rules" here on SF. In my opinion, there is worsted wool that can work with SCs. I have a pair of trousers in a worsted Dugdale wool that look just fine. The key is that they have no sheen to them and have a decent texture....they aren't smooth and shiny. That said, I do prefer trousers with a little more texture....hopsack and fresco in the warmer months and flannels when it's cold.

 

[Andy57]

I've done it both ways. I don't think there is a "right" way to do it.

Perhaps "right" was the wrong word. I was thinking "effective" or possibly "efficient". Thanks, though.

 

[TM79]

Nice thread idea, Murl. Looks like it's working so far.

What do you think of making a quick little glossary of SF jargon as part of the first post of each weekly thread? Would save having the do all the parenthesis each time to explain abbreviations, maybe. Stuff like MTO, AV, and so on.

Or you could even consider making a sticky thread at the top of the forum, but maybe people don't read those types of things often enough for it to be useful enough.

 

[Andy57]

Or you could even consider making a sticky thread at the top of the forum, but maybe people don't read those types of things often enough for it to be useful enough.

+1. I think this thread needs to be sticky to have a better chance of vacuuming up all the individual questions.

 

[Murlsquirl]

Not my idea, I'm just in charge of making it happen....but thanks! I think it has been a good first week. We can definitely consider sticking the thread and I like the idea about breaking down the common acronyms.

I got food poisoning last night....crappy start to the holiday weekend.

 

[LA Guy]

+1. I think this thread needs to be sticky to have a better chance of vacuuming up all the individual questions.

We can "sticky" them by putting it in the header. However, it doesn't show up on mobile, which accounts for up to 40% of the overall traffic, and even on the desktop, that section is largely ignored, especially by noobs, who don't always see it (it's hard to figure out how to use a new platform even for the genius among us!)

Not my idea, I'm just in charge of making it happen....but thanks! I think it has been a good first week. We can definitely consider sticking the thread and I like the idea about breaking down the common acronyms.

I got food poisoning last night....crappy start to the holiday weekend.

Ugh. That sucks. In any case, great job so far, Murl.

 

[Murlsquirl]

Ugh. That sucks. In any case, great job so far, Murl.

 

[Makoto Chan]

I don't know if there is an easier type of shoe generally to put on, but good leather shoes should have heel support that prevents them from easily caving under your foot. I have a pair of Crockett Jones penny loafers that are a touch big but comfortable to walk in and easy to step into. You might try something like that.

 

[EliodA]

Not my idea, I'm just in charge of making it happen....but thanks! I think it has been a good first week. We can definitely consider sticking the thread and I like the idea about breaking down the common acronyms.

I got food poisoning last night....crappy start to the holiday weekend.

Oi, get well soon mate. And thanks again for all the good work done here!

 

[LucasFilms]

Undecided among these 3.. I already own too many sunglasses so one or two more cannot hurt, heheheee

http://www.oliverpeoples.com/shop/product/tokyo

http://www.persol.com/uk/sunglasses/suprema/PO3108S/1019-M3

http://www.oliverpeoples.com/shop/product/strummer?color=1135