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•Created by mlsteinrochester on 5/28/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Hornets in London
Thanks. D'oh ... whenever I checked travel times in Google maps the public transportation was slow and the taxis fast. Then I realized I was doing this in the States and it was the middle of the night in London. Setting the time to midday and of course the tube is the logical choice.
I still would like to know if there are enough classically styled suits and sports coats there but it sounds like a worthwhile trip anyway. Man does not live by museums alone.
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Mmfad
•Created by mlsteinrochester on 5/28/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Hornets in London
How old is old? cdfchopper's calling it "costume stuff" makes me wonder if it's worth the cab fare.
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•Created by Haggy on 5/28/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Any recommendations for dress shoes like this? the cheaper the better
Those shoes go with very little in the way of suiting and are totally wrong for black suit. Black is very limiting and the only color shoes that look right with a black suit are black ones.
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•Created by mmmllrrr on 5/21/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Unstructured sports coat opinions
LBM 1911 is quite good and generally cheaper than Boglioli. There's usually a decent selection on yoox.com
10 replies
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•Created by Yakkeks on 5/5/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Vintage Shopping recs in London?
I was hoping for more focused recommendations too so I hope there will be some tailoring - oriented stores mentioned in responses.
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•Created by Josh on 3/30/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Is there something I’m missing with this jacket?
Yes to all the above, but know too that Saks Off Fifth used to sell Made in Italy suits with Zegna fabric. They're decent bargain suits but were never high end.
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•Created by Kayoz on 3/26/2024 in #questions-and-advice
thoughts on this blazer in Ebay?
Gray herringbone is a very versatile color/pattern
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•Created by DVNO on 3/22/2024 in #questions-and-advice
what should I ask my tailor to do for this suit?
It just doesn't fit the way a double breasted jacket should fit. Along with the shoulder problem I think it's just too big for you.
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•Created by asadek on 1/12/2024 in #questions-and-advice
What to wear beneath a round pullover (crewneck) with big round?
I think the word you're looking for is crewneck. And yes, that's normal.
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•Created by grippybananas on 1/9/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Has anyone got experience with Boardroom Socks?
Wool
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Mmfad
•Created by grippybananas on 1/9/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Has anyone got experience with Boardroom Socks?
They're dress socks, thin but reasonably substantial. Not different from other dress socks I own.
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•Created by Paint Scratcher on 1/7/2024 in #questions-and-advice
where to find light grey trousers like these
Gray wool flannel trousers are thick on the ground. (The second pair look beige to me, though.) eBay is full of them, usually for cheap. I paid like $25 for some lovely Canali trousers.
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Mmfad
•Created by seluj on 1/6/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Does anyone know what this shirt says (text in Arabic)?
I wouldn't wear anything I couldn't read.
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Mmfad
•Created by August on 1/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Storing wool/cashmere to avoid moths
I assume you're washing or dry cleaning them first, which is essential. Don't put moth traps in but cedar or the old fashioned moth balls work (the smell of the latter is awful though).
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•Created by yeetios on 12/30/2023 in #questions-and-advice
where is this shirt from?
This is cold weather clothing.
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•Created by yeetios on 12/30/2023 in #questions-and-advice
where is this shirt from?
That is cold weather clothing? We in upstate New York beg to differ.
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•Created by HaveanA1day on 12/30/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Does it make sense to use a weekender bag for air travel?
That's one reason I travel in a teba these days. My wife has a balance handicap so I carry my clothes in a backpack and put hers in a wheely bag.
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•Created by mr muslce man on 12/17/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Why type of shoes are these?
Just to tell you that not everyone can view heic images. It's better to convert them to jpg
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•Created by MysteriousCultivator on 12/9/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Isaia Blazer Question
Are you sure it's a blazer/sports jacket and not an orphaned suit jacket?
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