Charleston Tailor
Recommendation for a tailor in Charleston, South Carolina for a family member. Preferably for men’s suits/jackets.
The Ask Andy forums and Style Forums were never a good resource for this smaller, somewhat fashionable town. Seems like Jordan Lash, Dumas, or Billy Reid are the better OTR options. Basically hoping for a Suit Supply level experience. MTM level is open, full custom would just be a waste....
New Chinos fit
Just got these 100% cotton J Crew chinos back from the tailor. Wanted em to bring the fit in just a tiny bit, not sure how I feel. Love the texture, but the hip/crotch area just feels so wide and flat. Looking for thoughts on fit generally and on styling. Thanks!
Laundry Survey. When to hand wash?
Wanted to ask everyone what they feel comfortable tossing through the dryer, the machine, or only ever hand washing? How much credence to you give to the care tag. Is there a certain fabric that you’d always hand wash etc etc
Need Suggestions on outfit
I'm going to a dinner with friends this coming Halloween and would need some advice or suggestions which outfit should I wear.
Thank you...
quick q, should i hang or fold
Should I hang or fold this crochet no maintenance shirt? bought it second hand so not sure what the material comp is
Merino sweater blend question
Hello everyone,
I’m currently purchasing a few sweaters with a merino wool blend, but I’m struggling to determine the percentage of merino wool that makes the sweater both durable and warm. I currently own a few 100% merino wool full-sleeve garments that I use as base layers, and I’m searching for a mid-layer for the winter. During the winter in my location, temperatures can drop to as low as -20 to -30 F, so I’m looking for lightweight but warm layers. Any advice or specific brand recommendations would be greatly appreciated....
Determining my Style
Hi all,
Kinda of an open ended question, but how did you all determine your style?
I believe I wear more standard or “timeless” clothes, but I’ve always been attracted to the heritage wear type of stuff (flint and tinder, gustin, Taylor stitch). My wife insists that that stuff isn’t my style. I am attracted to the concept of heritage wear because it seems to be synonymous with long lasting and rugged clothing....
Footwear: Factory seconds vs Secondhand
Looking at Meermin’s factory seconds sale as I need some boots. Do you think there’s better value for your money with factory seconds or secondhand say AE, Alden on eBay ?
While ironing should I make a crease on shirt sleeves?
Please do share a good ironing guide if anyone can.
spier and mackay
anyone have any recent experience with spier and mackay's made to measure? i have weird proportions so im thinking of going with them, but i haven't seen many recent experiences + im afraid its one of those brands that got worse over covid
Need help identifying/finding the name of the type of jacket
This is the jacket, it’s like a safari jacket but I don’t know the particular name
Hats and caps for winter
What real alternative is there to beanies for autumn and winter? Inb4 flat cap - I want something that can not just hold a shape of its own, but also cover my ears if I need it to
I'm tempted to say ushanka, but I'm not sure it's the most versatile option, both weather-wise and since I'd say I dress smart-casual-ish to the office...
Spezzato and conflicting advice?
So I'm doing a deep dive and researching what I can regarding suits. Doing a lot of research, I see that spezzato is great for diversifying your suit wardrobe but at the same time, everywhere I look, people are always saying to not mix and match suits even tho spezzato is exactly doing that, even looking at some old men's wear illustrations from the golden age of men's wear. Can someone help clarify what is spezzato and how to do it effectively if you only plan to have 2 or 3 suits?
Wiseguy halloween costume
long story short, i'm going as a mobster for halloween and i'm a tryhard. so far my costume is basic tailoring, dress shoes & fake gold jewelry, but it doesn't feel like its 100% there yet. i think the fabric of the coat, shirt cuff and the jewelry and etc. hit the spot perfectly(pic 2), but the jacket is a bit tight up front (hence the button extension) and i'm unsure about the tie/shirt pairing. what might help nail a 60s-80s mobster look? i'm not gonna go ballistic because its a costume for a...
patching a lined jacket (decorative)
is this true? my target is denim, so that's most of what i'm going for. but it would be nice to have a jacket that's both warm and cozy and also violently anticapitalist. visible examples of topstitch locations if you can find them would also be helpful and greatly appreciated
the reddit thread i snipped that from...
What hair + facial hair combo works on me?
I’m wondering if I should grow out my mustache or just keep my stubble. Also, what do you guys think of the way I’ve styled my hair?
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Suggestions for cashmere sweater?
Hi yall! I recently moved to New York and realized my old cashmere sweater from Everlane has a couple holes in it. I’m trying to replace it with a cashmere sweater that will last longer and my budget is less than $200. I was curious what people recommend? I don’t need it urgently and my size is a small-Medium.
I would prefer buying it from a reputable seller rather than second hand because I’ve had issues on past orders where I got a knock off of the actual item I wanted. But any suggestions on how to buy authentic cashmere second hand would be much appreciated 🙂...