Renard.the.Fox
Mmfad
•Created by Renard.the.Fox on 8/25/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Tailoring on a Flight Jacket?
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Mmfad
•Created by Renard.the.Fox on 8/23/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Favorite Hat (not baseball cap) brands?
I'm particularly looking for trim flat caps, though I'm open to other types of hat recommendations. I'm mostly bald, and sun protection is doctor-recommended. I'm mostly staying clear of baseball caps (personal preference) as well as fedoras, bowlers, panama hats (except for the beach or pool), bucket hats, and cowboy hats (except when I'm driving the tractor).
In other words, looking for trim flat caps or other hat types that would pair well with a nice linen/twill/wool jacket or sports coat for a casual or smart casual look.
(Seems like the terminology is a bit loose; some places call the trim sides and crown a 'duckbill', others an Ivy, though some places call an Ivy a duckbill with more volume in the crown. Gatsby seems to be the more voluminous ones, and I'm not interested in those.)
Thanks!
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Mmfad
•Created by Renard.the.Fox on 8/21/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Unstructured jacket vs Sports Coat: when to wear one or the other?
I'm big on jackets; they let me carry my wallet and phone without adding uncomfortable weight or bulges to my pants, they look great, and they can dress up or down an outfit as needed.
That said, I'm looking to add some to my wardrobe and, although I understand the differences between the two, I'm not quite sure when one would reach for one over the other. Everything I'm reading says an unstructured jacket is the go-to for situations that don't require a full suit. Where then does a "structured" sports coat become the better choice?
Thanks.
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