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Nicola · Jul 2, 2010

Originally Posted by enarchay

When people speak of an unconstructed linen sports coat, do they mean it has absolutely no lining--including the sleeves?

Unlined is unlined. Unconstructed is well.

If you remove the lining from most RTW jackets you'll find the inside isn't that pretty. A unlined jacket needs to be prettied up so the seams look nice. With a lining all those guts are covered.

Maybe rip a seam and take a look at how well finished it is under the lining.

enarchay · Jul 2, 2010

Originally Posted by Nicola

Unlined is unlined. Unconstructed is well.

Unlined even in the sleeves?

If you remove the lining from most RTW jackets you'll find the inside isn't that pretty. A unlined jacket needs to be prettied up so the seams look nice. With a lining all those guts are covered.

I'll give it a look. I wonder if it's possible to have the seams prettied up.

Probably not worth it, just thinking about breathability.

Nicola · Jul 2, 2010

Lined sleeves are easier to put your arms in.

rexy · Jul 2, 2010

Hi a question to those to often to go tailor their pants.

I'm completely new to this and I wanna ask about tailoring slim khakis. Problem is I've never bought slim khakis in my life and I haven't tried on any at stores either. So I don't know how tight the hems are supposed to be. How wide should the hems of the pants be?

My tailor (who is an old man, I think he mostly does pants for middle-aged people) tells me that 18cm is good enough (meaning 36cm in circumference) but I'm not so sure.

Cant kill da Rooster · Jul 2, 2010

Can I match one belt to Chili or Oxblood coloured shoes? I was thinking dark brown.

Capita · Jul 2, 2010

I am going to be buying my first pair of dress shoes since my parents bought them for me in high school and was going to go for allen edmonds (nearby outlet store if the price is right or maybe ebay it)

For color I like the burgundy/dark browns over blacks and I don't own a black suit anyway. But what shoe models / characteristics would be appropriate for going from chinos to more casual suits?

Open lacing and no brogue? I can get a new Charleston in my size for $130 if that would be appopriate

acecow · Jul 2, 2010

Originally Posted by Capita

I am going to be buying my first pair of dress shoes since my parents bought them for me in high school and was going to go for allen edmonds (nearby outlet store if the price is right or maybe ebay it)

For color I like the burgundy/dark browns over blacks and I don't own a black suit anyway. But what shoe models / characteristics would be appropriate for going from chinos to more casual suits?

Open lacing and no brogue? I can get a new Charleston in my size for $130 if that would be appopriate

I think that Weybridge is one of their sexiest shoes. I'd recommend getting them. They look great with jeans, chinos or dress pants.

TieMyShoe · Jul 2, 2010

Originally Posted by rexy

Hi a question to those to often to go tailor their pants.

I'm completely new to this and I wanna ask about tailoring slim khakis. Problem is I've never bought slim khakis in my life and I haven't tried on any at stores either. So I don't know how tight the hems are supposed to be. How wide should the hems of the pants be?

My tailor (who is an old man, I think he mostly does pants for middle-aged people) tells me that 18cm is good enough (meaning 36cm in circumference) but I'm not so sure.

18cm is very slim. I see most of the mabitex/incotex slims have hems that are 1-3cm bigger

TieMyShoe · Jul 2, 2010

Originally Posted by Capita

I am going to be buying my first pair of dress shoes since my parents bought them for me in high school and was going to go for allen edmonds (nearby outlet store if the price is right or maybe ebay it)

For color I like the burgundy/dark browns over blacks and I don't own a black suit anyway. But what shoe models / characteristics would be appropriate for going from chinos to more casual suits?

Open lacing and no brogue? I can get a new Charleston in my size for $130 if that would be appopriate

I like oxfords and some brogues for my brown shoes. 5th ave, weybridge, van ness if u like a little broguing. Strand and mcallister if you like a lot of brogueing.

Capita · Jul 2, 2010

Originally Posted by acecow

I think that Weybridge is one of their sexiest shoes. I'd recommend getting them. They look great with jeans, chinos or dress pants.

Originally Posted by TieMyShoe

I like oxfords and some brogues for my brown shoes. 5th ave, weybridge, van ness if u like a little broguing. Strand and mcallister if you like a lot of brogueing.
Thanks for the quick response! I think I like the 5th ave and weybridge the best, I don't think I am ready for so much brogueing yet haha

JamesX · Jul 2, 2010

Another Newbie Question

Are dress shoes suppose to be wore with thin sole inserts? I keep hearing different opinions from different people.

JohnnyLaw · Jul 2, 2010

Originally Posted by JamesX

Another Newbie Question

Are dress shoes suppose to be wore with thin sole inserts? I keep hearing different opinions from different people.

Insoles aren't necessary if the shoes fit properly.

knicks443 · Jul 2, 2010

do any of you know which sunglasses these are?

onix · Jul 2, 2010

Originally Posted by knicks443

do any of you know which sunglasses these are?

Oakley

deveandepot1 · Jul 3, 2010

Originally Posted by onix

Oakley

+1

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