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DaCoach · Jul 10, 2011

With the flood of foreign imitations of quality merchandise, is there any guidance for purchases on sites such as ebay? How does one assure himself that the Belvest or Zegna is real or fake? Obviously one checks feedback, but are there better ways to make sure the goods are authentic?

Muniesa · Jul 10, 2011

Hey everyone.
Recently bought a black linen blazer and was wondering if you have any suggestions regarding what to wear with it. I'm thinkink black mocasin + jeans and was wondering what kind of shirt would look best.

Gdot · Jul 10, 2011

Originally Posted by trial0r

I have 3 made-to-measure suits that I'm fairly unhappy with. Among my concerns are:

1) Low arm-openings (as opposed to high and trim arm openings)
2) Shoulder padding (when I specifically requested none)

My quick-questions are:

Are these correctable errors at a local tailor? I'm almost certain that the shoulder padding issue is correctable but not so sure about the arm openings.

LA recommendations to have this fixed? West-side preferred.

Thanks.

The armholes will be almost impossible to alter effectively (to my knowledge). If they were made to measure and not made to your specifications then send them back.

NOBD · Jul 10, 2011

Originally Posted by PTWilliams

I am developing a fondness for not ironing my linen shirts and their crepe appearance. [...]

FeedbacK?

I like to iron my linen shirts. I like creases, but not washing machine creases. Does that make sense?

b1os · Jul 10, 2011

Alright. So I've got the C&J Edgware in UK 10.5. Now I want to get some shoe trees, Woodlore's ultra ones. 10.5 UK equals 45-46 which I ordered. This is X-Large. The charts on the packaging though say UK 10.5 with Last E equals L, not XL. Anyone got C&J Edgwares and Woodlore shoetrees and might help me out here? Shall I exchange them? I'm not sure whether they fit perfectly because I don't have that much experience with shoe trees.

VitaTimH · Jul 10, 2011

Light, summery, unstructured gray cotton sportscoat. Ideas for shirt / trousers? Thanks!

NOBD · Jul 10, 2011

Light blue shirt (or navy, if you dare), off-white trousers.

rc-grad · Jul 10, 2011

For a winter beanie hat/watch cap, which is better? Merino wool or alpaca? I live near Dallas and it can go below freezing for a few weeks every year. I'd like something to keep especially my ears warm. Thanks!

Yawshi · Jul 10, 2011

Soo I'm new here :]

I have two quick questions, I'm a kinda big man, pretty big legs and a waste size 38-40 (hoping to shave a lot off that!), and today I went and tried on a pair of chinos, dark navy, I don't like mustard/beige, overworn and bleeeeeh! but I haven't bought a pair yet, the ones I tried on were toot tight on the legs. So I'm wondering if anyone knows where I can get a nice dark pair for around Â£20-Â£30 and rather loose, a shop name'll do :] Lastly, I just bought some dark navy kswiss high tops, could I wear these with my chinos? I'm not a jesus shoes or boat shoes man :/

Thanks everyone!! :]:]

easy_golfing · Jul 10, 2011

whats the consensus on these in beeswax

http://www.zappos.com/clarks-desert-...hocolate-suede

mkarim · Jul 10, 2011

Originally Posted by easy_golfing

whats the consensus on these in beeswax

http://www.zappos.com/clarks-desert-...hocolate-suede

I'd pass. You could do better (C&J's on sale at BB).

CruzAzul · Jul 10, 2011

Originally Posted by easy_golfing

whats the consensus on these in beeswax

http://www.zappos.com/clarks-desert-...hocolate-suede

What's not to like? Classic, versatile, affordable.

mkarim · Jul 10, 2011

Originally Posted by Unrefinery

What's not to like? Classic, versatile, affordable.

Check out the chukkas on sale at Brooks Brothers. Much better quality for a little more.

AlexInExile · Jul 10, 2011

How much would a leather Scabal attachÃ

be worth?

a tailor · Jul 10, 2011

Originally Posted by trial0r

I have 3 made-to-measure suits that I'm fairly unhappy with. Among my concerns are:

1) Low arm-openings (as opposed to high and trim arm openings)
2) Shoulder padding (when I specifically requested none)

My quick-questions are:

Are these correctable errors at a local tailor? I'm almost certain that the shoulder padding issue is correctable but not so sure about the arm openings.

LA recommendations to have this fixed? West-side preferred.

Thanks.

this needs a very good tailor. the sleeves and collar must be removed. the padding removed and the shoulders recut to a slope. the sleeve heads cut down. if it all goes well, the armhole will come up a little but not as much as you may wish. cost$$$$$$$$
the finished results may not be to your liking, its an iffy thing.

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