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mfais · Jan 11, 2011

i got a shirt mtm locally and its a slim fitting shirt. the elbow area is a bit tight when i try to touch my chin, how do i resolve this? do i tell the tailor to widen the elbow or is it the back?

Rugger · Jan 11, 2011

Is Zenga pronounced Zenya?

noob in 89 · Jan 12, 2011

Fashion gods: Towards the end of January, I'd like to wear a grey Hickey Freeman suit to an interview. Total n00b question, but would the above suit be acceptable? I want to be certain that (a) it's an appropriate color for the month/occasion, and (b) I don't look like a total asshole applying for my first lowly teaching job in too nice of a suit. (I paid ten bucks at Goodwill, but according to my, uh, grandfather's tailor, it's ridiculously nice and apparently pretty new). Just don't want to make the wrong impression either way. Thanks.

ebmk3891 · Jan 12, 2011

Originally Posted by noobizor

Fashion gods:

Towards the end of January, I'd like to wear a grey Hickey Freeman suit to an interview. Total n00b question, but would the above suit be acceptable? I want to be certain that (a) it's an appropriate color for the month/occasion, and (b) I don't look like a total asshole applying for my first lowly teaching job in too nice of a suit. (I paid ten bucks at Goodwill, but according to my, uh, grandfather's tailor, it's ridiculously nice and apparently pretty new).

Just don't want to make the wrong impression either way. Thanks.

it doesn't look overly flashy. Just wear a white shirt with a conservative tie and you should be fine. Nice buy

ebmk3891 · Jan 12, 2011

okay - so no one answered my question in the other AE threads. I'm looking to get the Park Aves. I generally wear a 10 D (sometimes can be snug). I bought a pair of AE's on ebay but it didn't list the model. I got it for it's color/looks. They were listed as 10D's and fit pretty well.

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As for the Park Aves - I've read that the last is pretty slim. Should I get 9E's? 9EE's? My foot is 4" at its widest point

binge · Jan 12, 2011

Is there a Nordstrom in your area? They often carry Allen-Edmonds. You could try some on there.

If you'd rather take a gamble on some untried shoes, then I'd stick with a size you know that fits, even if it's a different last. If the PAs are snug, you can always take them to a shoe repair shop and have them stretched a bit.

dragon8 · Jan 12, 2011

Originally Posted by ebmk3891

it doesn't look overly flashy. Just wear a white shirt with a conservative tie and you should be fine. Nice buy

Totally agree.

dragon8 · Jan 12, 2011

Originally Posted by zbelden00

noob SFer here... If I wanted to buy 5 pairs of wool slacks (thin and heavy) in one shot, where should I go? Can be unhemmed in size 34 for a guy who's 6'2" ~185 so i'd like the leg to be tapered a bit if possible. Where can I go @ around $70 a pair (if possible, and cheaper if possible).

Try Nordstrom Rack or Loehmans

noob in 89 · Jan 12, 2011

Originally Posted by ebmk3891

it doesn't look overly flashy. Just wear a white shirt with a conservative tie and you should be fine. Nice buy
Woo! Thanks so much.... That's great news for me. (No answer to your shoe question, but from someone trying on a lot of different used AEs lately, I'll add a big +1 to trying on the exact model from a local store first.)

Ich_Dien · Jan 12, 2011

Originally Posted by onix

Both coats you put up are too short for a regular length overcoat. Ulster is a regular length overcoat. I will rest my case here, have fun trying to figure out the name.
So a coat that has all these characteristics, but is knee length instead of calf length, isn't an Ulster coat?

Belted back
Patch pockets
Military collar
Inverse pleat on rear back
Buttoned vent
Turn back cuffs

onix · Jan 12, 2011

Originally Posted by Ich_Dien

So a coat that has all these characteristics, but is knee length instead of calf length, isn't an Ulster coat?

Belted back

Patch pockets

Military collar

Inverse pleat on rear back

Buttoned vent

Turn back cuffs

I would suggest you to ask those from the london lounge, especially a member by the name alden.

TylerDurden · Jan 12, 2011

Originally Posted by TylerDurden

I am watching Choas Theory with Ryan Renyolds and I was wondering if anyone knows what over coat he is wearing?

No one?

Sanguis Mortuum · Jan 12, 2011

Originally Posted by Rugger

Is Zenga pronounced Zenya?

It's spelt 'Zegna', and yes it's pronounced 'Zen-Ya'.

kgmessier · Jan 12, 2011

Originally Posted by ebmk3891

I'm looking to get the Park Aves. I generally wear a 10 D (sometimes can be snug). I bought a pair of AE's on ebay but it didn't list the model. I got it for it's color/looks. They were listed as 10D's and fit pretty well. As for the Park Aves - I've read that the last is pretty slim. Should I get 9E's? 9EE's? My foot is 4" at its widest point
Park Aves are on the slightly longer and narrower #5 last, but I can't see going down a full size in length from your normal shoe size; ditto for the width. I'm typically a long 9D/short 9.5D (a 9.25D, if you will), and a 9E fits me perfectly in the Park Ave. For your foot, I'd first consider a 9.5E on AE's #5 last. Hope this helps! - Keith

porcelain monkey · Jan 12, 2011

Originally Posted by Rugger

Is Zenga pronounced Zenya?

Gnes it is.

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