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•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 5/8/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Levi's Barstow versus classic western shirt
Does anyone know the difference between Levi's Barstow and classic western shirts? Is one longer than the other? I can't seem to find an answer.
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 3/13/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Banana Republic suiting?
Has anyone purchased a suit from Banana Republic recently? If so, how slim is the "tailored slim fit" & do you think they are worth it at forty percent off? I have an eight inch drop so the ability to choose the trouser waist size is a benefit, and I kind of like this one: https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=853050002&cid=75310&vid=1&nav=meganav%3AMen%3AMen%27s%20Clothing%3ASuits#pdp-page-content
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•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 2/10/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Tagliatore outerwear sizing
Is anyone familiar with Tagliatore's sizing, especially for outerwear? I've seen a lot of double-breasted ulster and polo-style coats from them that I like on sites such as Yoox, Farfetch, Cettire, etc., but I haven't been able to find any measurements for them. Since Italian tailoring often runs slim, I'm wondering how much I might have to size up on them.
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•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 1/28/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Which of these sport coats do you prefer?
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•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 1/12/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Size up for Spier & Mackay balmacaan?
Has anyone here purchased a balmacaan from Spier & Mackay this year & have advice on whether to size up? I'm looking at this double-breasted, belted raglan coat (https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/navy---double-breast-belted-overcoat-8755-boc1) which has the same measurements as the balmacaans.
My normal sport coat size is 42R and I have a 34 inch sleeve. Size 42 has a 32.3 inch raglan sleeve, which I think would be too small, but I'm wondering if sizing up to 44 might be too large in the waist.
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 1/9/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Banana Republic Authentic Supima Tees?
Has anyone tried Banana Republic's authentic Supima tees recently? Do they shrink a lot?
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 1/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice
What sport coats match with burnt umbria chinos?
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•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 12/14/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Suitsupply Polo/Merano Coat
Has anyone tried Suitsupply's polo coats in the "Merano" fit or a made to order overcoat in that style? I was looking at a camel wool polo coat from Spier & Mackay, but it sold out in my size. I want a fairly relaxed fit (examples: https://imgur.com/a/IcQXMkH); I know Suitsupply tends to run slim. I typically take a 42R; I'm considering trying a 46R polo coat from Suitsupply (https://suitsupply.com/en-us/men/coats/light-brown-twill-polo-coat/J915.html) and having the sleeves taken in. Wondering if that might work.
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 12/13/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Which tweed sport coat to keep?
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 12/3/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Lightweight, full-zip wool sweater under $120
Does anyone have suggestions for a lightweight (probably merino?) full-zip wool sweater under $120—[edit: $150 could work]. A few full-zips that I've found (not necessarily within that price range) look too heavy for my purposes, usually chunky rib knits.
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 12/1/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Sport coat fit
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 11/24/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Spier and Mackay Ulster or Polo Coat
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 11/11/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Brooks Brothers' "Explorer" suit separates
Has anyone tried Brooks Brothers' "Explorer" line of suit separates? Did you like the fit? How do they compare, quality wise, to Spier & Mackay, Suitsupply, or J. Crew?
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 11/8/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Double-breasted navy blazer recommendations
Apart from eBay, does anyone have suggestions for a double breasted navy blazer with gold or brass buttons, preferably under $500? Thank you in advance.
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 10/22/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Which of these shirts to keep?
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 10/5/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Andover Shop trousers
Has anyone purchased trousers from the Andover Shop? Did you like them, and how was the fit? I'm considering getting some flannel and corduroy winter trousers from them (online) or from Brooks Brothers.
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 10/2/2023 in #questions-and-advice
J. Crew Kenmare suits construction?
Does anyone know if any of J. Crew's Kenmare suits & sport coats (as opposed to the Ludlow line) are half-canvassed? I contacted them about their Italian flannel chalk stripe and Italian cotton corduroy suits and they claimed both were "fully canvassed," which sounds implausible to me? https://www.jcrew.com/pdp/mens/categories/clothing/suits-and-tuxedos/kenmare/kenmare-suit-jacket-in-italian-cotton-corduroy/BQ447?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=green&colorProductCode=BQ447 https://www.jcrew.com/p/BQ452?color_name=navy-chalkstripe (edited, sorry, messed up the links).
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 9/26/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Corduroy sport coat fit
Does anyone else find sport coats in cotton corduroy more constricting or stiff than those in other fabrics, and do you size up? Last year I tried both a slim and a relaxed fit corduory sport coat from J. Crew in 42R, my usual size, and it always felt difficult to move in them.
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 9/23/2023 in #questions-and-advice
BR corduroy officer pants
Has anyone tried these on yet? They look a little similar to something I wanted from Todd Snyder last fall but could never end up affording. https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=7342380420033&cid=1176377&pcid=13846&vid=1#pdp-page-content
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Capable-Bedroom on 9/20/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Double-sided cufflink recommendations?
Does anyone have any suggestions for double sided cufflinks? I'm interested in brand names I can search for on eBay—there's so many out there—or new ones under $50?
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