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•Created by g2x222 on 11/4/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Mid-to-high end chinos and OCBDs?
After years of WFH, wearing out some of my old classics (MiUSA Brooks Brothers OCBDs), and growing out of others (slim fit Epaulet chinos), I'm likely going to refresh the basics I've neglected for a while - specifically, chinos and OCBDs.
What are my options these days?
For chinos, I already have a pair of dressy chino slacks from the Armoury, so I'm mainly looking at options on the office-appropriate spectrum of business casual to workwear. I'm looking for slim/straight more than slim or wide leg, and I want a decent rise. My Epaulet rivet chinos from ~10years ago are not comfortable these days.
So far, I'm considering
- Left Field duck canvas
- Burgus 401
- Buzz Rickson "slimmer fit" US army chinos
- Freenote looks really nice, of course, but I think they're a bit spendy
Anyone try multiple options of these?
For OCBDs, I'm bummed Brooks Brothers shut down the NC shirting factory. It seems like the most comparable option these days (quality and price-wise) is the Kamakura Vintage Ivy line?
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Mmfad
•Created by g2x222 on 5/23/2024 in #questions-and-advice
First Alden shell - tassel loafers, PTBs, ...?
After coming to the sad/embarrassing realization that my shell Alden LWBs weren't actually shell, I want to pick up a pair of shell shoes this year and debating between options
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•Created by g2x222 on 8/2/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Garment bags for storage and travel?
I just got a nice suit in the mail that didn't come with a garment bag, so now I need a garment bag for storage and maybe another for travel (or one that works for both).
For travel specifically, I need something that folds up compactly, as I typically travel with a (hard shell) carry-on suitcase or a duffle bag. I don't want a garment bag that are intended to be your main travel bag, unless someone can convince me otherwise.
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