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dieselman89 · Apr 3, 2011

Can anyone help me out?

I seem to always have issues buying belts. If I have a 31/32 size waist what would be the suggestions for a belt? I feel as if I can fit into a 32 but then I only have 1 notch left. If I wear a 34 it tends to be one of the last notches available.... is is recommended to wear a larger belt than waist size?

dah328 · Apr 3, 2011

Originally Posted by Ianiceman

But it is eminently comfortable when you have very high arches!

That's a fair point, but you might mention that your preference for bluchers is based on concessions to your particular situation rather than a stylistic ideal.

Ianiceman · Apr 3, 2011

Originally Posted by dah328

That's a fair point, but you might mention that your preference for bluchers is based on concessions to your particular situation rather than a stylistic ideal.

Fair enough but the two shoes I pointed him to were Oxfords. He chose the blucher of his own accord. I don't like oxfords myself, neither aesthetically nor orthopaedically, but I accept that they are seen as more formal than bluchers.

It should be noted that in my opinion, 70 % of the population don't know the difference between the two and a further 20% could tell you the difference but don't know which is more formal, then there are 5% like me who know both of the above but prefer bluchers anyway and that leaves 5% who will see his patent bluchers and sniff at them being incorrect. In a room of 300 people that leaves 15 - not bad odds for shoe approval!

indianshaft · Apr 3, 2011

Can you alter a half lined coat to make it bigger?

dah328 · Apr 3, 2011

Originally Posted by indianshaft

Can you alter a half lined coat to make it bigger?
Bigger in what dimension or way? Generally speaking, the way a coat is lined (fully, half, none) has no bearing on how it can be altered.

Spaghettimatt · Apr 3, 2011

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a dress belt to match a pair of Allen Edmonds McAllisters in Walnut.

I don't feel like dropping 100 on one of the AE belts, but I can't find an alternative in my waist size (30). Any suggestions?

Digmenow · Apr 3, 2011

Originally Posted by Spaghettimatt

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a dress belt to match a pair of Allen Edmonds McAllisters in Walnut.

I don't feel like dropping 100 on one of the AE belts, but I can't find an alternative in my waist size (30). Any suggestions?

Damned good question. I need one in burgundy as well. (32)

Ianiceman · Apr 3, 2011

Wait for the sale next week. There might be a better deal then.

Otherwise wear your walnuts and go to somewhere like Macy's where there is a huge belt selection and pick out one that's a close match.

smarcus3 · Apr 3, 2011

I am having a semi-formal event coming up. Tell me if this combination sounds good or if I need to change something.

Brown sports jacket

Khaki paints

Dress shirt with light lavender strips

What color tie?

Thanks and any input is appreciated.

My date's dress is purple.

Ike · Apr 3, 2011

Originally Posted by Ianiceman

Wait for the sale next week. There might be a better deal then.
.
Next week, eh? Didn't know, just dropped $100 on a merlot belt recently. Great quality though.

stu00a · Apr 3, 2011

Originally Posted by rich_202

Couple Questions about the Fitzgerald Fit:

What size would you choose for a person with the following measurements:

6'0
180 lbs
Chest: 41.75"
Shoulders: 19"
Waist: 33"

Also, If I fit a 44R in a Regent, would I also fit a 44R in the fitz?

I'm
6'0
210 lbs
chest : 42
shoulder : 19
waist : 34

I fit Fitzgerald 41R and regent 39R.....

Spaghettimatt · Apr 3, 2011

When is the AE sale exactly? Starting Monday?

Acer · Apr 4, 2011

SF approved, or are the lapels too honkin'?

Ianiceman · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by Spaghettimatt

When is the AE sale exactly? Starting Monday?

I got a card saying April 11th but it might just be select styles. IIRC last Columbus Day in October the whole inventory was on sale and that included out of stock items.

smarcus3 · Apr 4, 2011

I also have an olive green suit that I could wear with maybe an off white shirt and a purple tie?

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