Recent content by fats

thanks, Chasseur. I think I'm going to order those slacks. There's quite a lot hiding in that site.. -fats

Seb, As for white T's, K-mart and Target are probably the way to go. I checked out American Apparel yesterday (US made), and their T's were cut far too long to wear untucked. There are many reasons why some avoid buying items from China, ranging from social concerns to economic to...

Your lists match mine quite closely, except for the jeans (too modern for me, i guess). The sweaters I'm still debating, as they are bulky and don't compress well, but are very nice to have. The problem I'm having, as Flat Foot said, is finding this stuff. The American/European-made...

Hello, everyone Those grey flannels look fantastic. That's just what I'm looking for. I think they could be very 'Brando' dressed down with a white T, or very 'Grant' with a dress shirt and square scarf. I also think that the reason Grant and other old Hollywood figures look so good...

I was at an outlet. I had no idea there was such a difference in quality. I think I had half-assumed that I was looking at surplus stock or last season's. Thanks

Hello I should have been more specific in the first post -- but I didn't want it to be too long.. I'm about 30. I don't have any pictures right now, unfortunately. What I wear now is mainly grey or blue Dockers and Izod slacks (chinos?). I can't imagine that I paid more than 20$ US for a...

Thank you, everyone, for the advice. I've been scouring the internet, and the archives here. I've found a few nice things so far.

I have the same impression. I was just at a local store; looked like typical 'mall-wear' with more conservative patterns. Some sweaters I saw looked identical to items in neighboring shops (probably made in the same factory/family of factories). Definitely not the Brooks Brothers of old..

Hello, everyone! I'm going overseas soon, and I need to assemble a wardrobe (or in this case, a.. suitcase?). I will be packing very light (one bag). Virtually everything I bring will match everything else, and I just need very basic things. For casual wear, I will bring trousers...

Thanks, blethook and peacoat, I'll check those sites out. I think the Dickies is probably the way to go, Seb. I was looking at the exact same one (grey, unlined Ike) before looking for a 'boutique' version. -fats

I've just about abandoned my search for a good Mechanic's or Ike Jacket that's not made in PRC. I'm looking for something unlined (definitely) and cotton (preferably) since I'm in Cali. I checked out some military repros (Ikes and m-421's), but have only seen them in khaki and OD. I have in...