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Mmfad
•Created by ghostdog on 2/27/2024 in #questions-and-advice
The concept of the 'natural waist'
I'm quite perplexed by the natural waist. Some says it's where your navel is, some says it's the thinnest part of your middle body.
For example, the size guide on Natalino's site says: 'Our trouser is intended to be worn at the natural waist so please measure firmly around the navel. '
My waist size is 32" around my navel. That's not the thinnest part of my waist, though. 1.5" above my waist is only 31", but that's very high up on my body.
I need a 12.5" rise for the trousers to reach the 32" inch (navel) area on my waist. I'd need at least a 14" rise for them to reach the 31" area.
And I see trousers with a 9.25" rise (from The Armoury, e.g.) advertised as high rise.
WTF is going on? Is my body weird or do I not understand something?
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Mmfad
•Created by ghostdog on 2/14/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Cashmere-linen blend?
Does this blend make any sense? What does the cashmere do here?
Subject of the question is a sport jacket, 50-50 cashmere-linen. Cashmere is supposed to be soft and warm, while linen is coarse and cool, they seem to be of opposite qualities.
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Mmfad
•Created by ghostdog on 1/23/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Flannel trousers - pleated or flat front?
I'm on the verge of buying a pair of flannel trousers (haven't owned one before). I'm wondering if I should choose a flat front version or one with single pleats. What's your advice?
The two I'm deciding between:
https://bergbergstore.com/products/alf-flannel-trousers-mid-grey?_pos=3&_sid=5461a1151&_ss=r
https://bergbergstore.com/products/arnold-flannel-trousers-mid-grey-4?_pos=3&_sid=23948320f&_ss=r
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Mmfad
•Created by ghostdog on 1/23/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Mil-Tec quality
Does anyone have first hand experience with Mil-Tec’s ‘milsurp’ stuff? Jackets, bags? Cultizm stocks them, but there’re a lot of bad reviews on reddit for example, saying basically that quality is shit.
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Mmfad
•Created by ghostdog on 12/30/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Used shoes
I’ve found these black Loake derbies online which I like, but it seems that the pinky toes of the owner pushed out the leather, slightly deforming the upper. I’m wondering if it’s a cop or pass for around 50€. What do you think? (The sole and the lining inside at the heels seem fine according to the other pictures)
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Mmfad
•Created by ghostdog on 12/23/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Hiking boots + tapered pants
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Mmfad
•Created by ghostdog on 12/10/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Colorful Standard sweatpants
Does anyone have their sweatpants? Wanted to order size M but I saw that it’s unisex sizing and the waist measurement seems very small.
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Mmfad
•Created by ghostdog on 12/8/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Burberry coat
Sorry, creating another post about this coat after the sizing question yesterday.
I was on the fence of buying it, but then I thought it might not be authentic because there’s a lot of fake burberrys.. What do you guys think?
https://www.vinted.com/items/3853517152-welniany-plaszcz-burberry-long-new-dlugi-sliczny
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Mmfad
•Created by ghostdog on 12/4/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Duffel coat - polyamide
I see that Gloverall duffel coats usually contain some polyamide besides wool. Interestingly, vintage ones contain even a bit more (25%) than the new models (10%). I guess it’s not for cost reduction or it were the other way around. Is it for added durability?
I also saw some old Loden coats containing a similar ratio of polyamide, which was surprising to me.
Is it not a smart thing to always prefer 100% wool in coats?
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Mmfad
•Created by ghostdog on 12/4/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Raw denim jackets
What’s your take on raw indigo jackets? There’s a good deal on one I like (Lee archives 101J repro), but thinking maybe they’re harder to style than a nice vintage one. How quickly do you think they’d fade?
5 replies
Mmfad
•Created by ghostdog on 12/2/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Barbour + liner
I’m looking for ideas what mid layer to wear between a sweater and a beaufort to make it warm enough for temperatures around 0C/30F.
Do you wear liner vests, sleeved liners? Any specific model which looks good with the coat? (I have the olive version)
(I’m aware that barbour sells zip-in liners, but I’m thinking something which is not restricted to this one coat.)
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Mmfad
•Created by ghostdog on 11/29/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Auction sniping
Do you use auction snipers for ebay? If so, which one?
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