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•Created by moihbalphw on 7/7/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Beckett Simonon Dress Shoe/Boot vs Sneaker sizing
Got some 10.5 sneakers from Beckett Simonon and they fit great, and I'm considering getting some boots and/or dress shoes from them as well. For those that have both sneakers and dress shoe/boots from them, are there sizing noticeably different? Should I get the same size as my sneakers?
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•Created by moihbalphw on 7/6/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Thinking of adding elastic waistband and/or drawstring to pants - thoughts?
I am having trouble finding pants that fit a slimmer waist but are roomy in the hips and thighs. I like a relaxed fit in the hips and thighs but most off the rack pants that do have a relaxed fit in the hips/thighs will be huge in the waist. I thought about going to the tailor to take in the waist, but I also workout and do bulk/cut cycles where my waistline might fluctuate an inch or two during bulk season. So I don't want to tailor something that fits but will be too tight when I gain weight. Also, I heard that taking in the waist the traditional way shouldn't be done more than 2-3 inches or so, whereas I'm looking to take off around 4-5 inches.
This has led me to the thought of adding an elastic waistband and/or drawstring to pants like my jeans and chinos. The idea is that I can tighten accordingly in the waist without taking away fabric from the hip/thigh area. I'm wondering if anyone has done this before. I'm not too picky about looks, but I would like some second thoughts here.
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•Created by moihbalphw on 7/4/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Wearing high rise jeans at waist
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•Created by moihbalphw on 6/27/2024 in #questions-and-advice
How much can you take in gurkha pants/shorts in the waist with the waistband thingy
Looking to buy a pair of gurkha shorts for the first time and i notice there's this waistband thingy that I think can tighten/loosen if needed? How much do they usually tighten by or are they mostly for cosmetics?
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•Created by moihbalphw on 4/17/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Shoulder Divot on Overcoat?
Looking to buy my first overcoat online, but not sure if there will be a shoulder divot issue like with suits
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•Created by moihbalphw on 3/31/2024 in #questions-and-advice
are these jackets worth shortening in length
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•Created by moihbalphw on 3/29/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Does collar gap matter in dress shirt if you don't button the top button
I prefer not to wear a tie anyways. I think collar gap matters if you wear a tie but if you leave the top button or two unbottoned does it matter if your shirt neck size is larger than usual? Trying to find shirts that fit in the chest as my priority
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•Created by moihbalphw on 3/29/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Are Drop Shoulder Dress Shirts acceptable?
Trying to find shirts that fit around the chest but the sizing for this one shirt has huge shoulder seams, probably 2 inches hanging off each side
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•Created by moihbalphw on 3/28/2024 in #questions-and-advice
polo shirt recommendations with thick collar / double layer
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•Created by moihbalphw on 3/25/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Thoughts on T shirt that's oversized in the shoulder but normal everywhere else?
Don't have pics but some t shirts fit normal everywhere but the shoulder is like the oversized style with the shoulders hanging off. Is that a good look?
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•Created by moihbalphw on 3/18/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Leather shoes/boots sizing question
Are they supposed to fit a bit loose and then as the shoes break in they feel more snug? I am Brannock 10, 10.5D but the shoes/boots I have tried on feel pretty huge. I dont have a lot of in stores near me so I'm hesitant to purchase online and get the wrong size
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•Created by moihbalphw on 3/17/2024 in #questions-and-advice
how should I style this black camel hair double breasted jacket
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•Created by moihbalphw on 3/14/2024 in #questions-and-advice
alternative to low white sneakers
If I were to keep it to sneakers ,what is the next best alternative to all white low top sneakers. I was thinking white with gum sole, and an all black sneaker?
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•Created by moihbalphw on 3/11/2024 in #questions-and-advice
When does Koio (sneakers) go on sale
Was going to buy one but for the sake of being financially savvy, when they do they have a sale going on?
Right now they are $235 and for my first order I can get $30 off. Does it go lower than this?
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•Created by moihbalphw on 3/9/2024 in #questions-and-advice
need some opinions on this tightened cuff
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•Created by moihbalphw on 2/29/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Gauge and Ply in sweaters
My understanding is that higher ply means more fibers woven together -- so higher ply means higher quality
However, gauge refers to the thickness of the yarn? Lower gauge is more chunky, higher gauge is more fine? Does gauge affect the quality of the garment?
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•Created by moihbalphw on 2/26/2024 in #questions-and-advice
House of Blanks T-Shirt/Hoodie Shoulder Width
How big are the shoulder width for House of Blanks products? Not the biggest fan of the drop shoulder type of look
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•Created by moihbalphw on 12/15/2023 in #questions-and-advice
overcoat/topcoat buttoning rules
Do you use the same rules as suits? I have a single breasted topcoat with 3 buttons
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•Created by moihbalphw on 11/6/2023 in #questions-and-advice
LL bean jeans quality
Not a lot of good Jean brands to thrift besides Levi's Wrangler etc. Anyone have experience with LL Bean
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•Created by moihbalphw on 11/1/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Sitting down with Overcoat
Stupid question but do you take off your overcoat if you sit down in a chair?
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