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  1. Mathematicus

    New Suit, But What Color?

    Very good suggestion, indeed. I second this option as the most optimal, since it combines the versatility of a navy suit with the slight depth given by the pattern.
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    When did the tacky practice of wearing brown shoes with blue suits become accepted?

    My opinion is that it looks TACKY if the brown is too light or the suit itself is tacky. I would not wear anything but black shoes with a suit but I admit that with the right shade of blue a dark brown shoe can look fine. However, I hope everyone will agree that brown shoes will make the look...
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    Comfort of Tweed Suits

    You don't mention this, but warmth is an important factor to keep into consideration with tweed. Basically, almost anything made with a traditional-weight tweed fabric would be unsuitable for today's indoor use and would prove to be comfortable only as winter outerwear. Of course it depends on...
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    FOR SALE - two Reproductions of 30s 40s suits in size 36R + DB overcoat

    Here are the links to the auctions: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233268603580 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233268601798 The two suits are made to measure and they have been styled with 30s/40s aestethics for jackets and mid 50s for trousers. Don't hesitate to ask further questions here! I have...
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    Help with an approximate time-frame for this French 3pc suit

    It is unlikely that such an alteration - if ever possible - would get rid of the massive collar gap.
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    New Suit, But What Color?

    I tend to agree that a blue colour would be optimal. Not a dark navy but a medium brighter shade. Pinstripes is up to you; since he does not seem to have a large suit rotation I would suggest against them as a blue solid can be paired with almost anything and can work on almost any situation...
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    Show a well dressed Vintage bald (balding) man???

    The lapel is fine. The collar, however, does not fit very well - it is off the neck by half an inch or so. Prince William has a definite head-forward posture and his cutter should have taken this into consideration when preparing his pattern.
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    Quality white dress shirt that wears well?

    I've bought it early this year, together with a detachable wing collar in the washable variety. The collar is very nice and has an unique shape that modern wing collars don't have, but the shirt was not great in my opinion. I needed it for my wedding and I ended up returning it and acquiring a...
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    Quality white dress shirt that wears well?

    Since you have so little time the only viable option would be to look into Brooks Brothers and pick up one of their higher range shirts. Not inexpensive but of reasonable quality. Had you had more time available, I would have suggested to try a local shirtmaker. They usually have a wide range...
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    Show a well dressed Vintage bald (balding) man???

    I'm 28 and I've still got the same thick hair I had when I was 16, just a little bit darker. When I look around myself I realise I am a rare exception as most guys about my age and even yonger are already at a quite advanced status of baldness. My brother and I use to joke about who will start...
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    WTB: 1930s - 1950s suits, Size 48

    Unfortunately I cannot help (I'm size 37!!) but I can give you some directions. You will not likely find any original garment in that size, garments from that era which exceed a size 42-43 are really rare and the few that remain are usually oddly shaped bespoke made, so unlikely to come with...
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    CC41 - decoding the codes

    Yes, I second that. Good fabric is still produced in heavy weights but OTR industries push customers towards paper-thin "super" fabrics, so that nowadays the golden examples of luxurious suiting are the most fragile and feathery cloths. Think about the Zegna's madness of 15milmil, 14milmil...
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    CC41 - decoding the codes

    This is an exaggeration, to be honest. Modern fabric of excellent quality can be found and it is much better than the equivalent-grade of the postwar era. Fabric is now softer and less stiff, which makes it more comfortable and less bulky. There are heavy weights available in fine finish so...
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    What are you wearing today??

    This is not today but a few days ago during the abnormally warm weather we had in England. The suit is an open weave twill in light grey, three buttons and peak lapels (would like to know if you can guess the year...). The tie is from the 90s and the shirt is plain white (with barrel cuffs). I...
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    Help with an approximate time-frame for this French 3pc suit

    If this suit comes from the 20s then it must be the late part of the decade as this cut was not fashionable during the early years. I would have thought early 30s to be more likely (the very high rise is not definitely a classic 20s thing).
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    Show off the sports coats.

    I like the cut of the camel one more but I agree that the blue jacket looks much better with light trousers. Try dark charcoal, deep brown or black for the camel one, it will be stunning!
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    Bring me baggy trousers!

    I can't say enough how I agree with these messages again. The rise in ill fitting clothing that does not conform to body types has to do almost exclusively to the fact that the fashion marked does not invite customers to alter clothes. Until a very recent past, RTW clothing was always on the...
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    Removing Ancient Stains

    This is a good resource for information - it comes from the Miele's website, which has been the pioneering company for wet-cleaning. Many cleaners use Miele's machines around the world but not exclusively. Depending on where you are based, you might find more difficult to find such services...
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    Removing Ancient Stains

    Actually, it depends also on the type of stain. Most stains that dry cleaners fail to remove (I'm talking about the good ones, not those who only pretend to clean your clothes) are water-based, like sweat or ink. These would dissolve with a water based detergent so if you are absolutely sure...
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    The Thread to Display Your 1930s Suits

    I believe it is so. Look at the second label in this website: https://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/penney-jc/ The strokes of the first letters are identical and there seems to be the last "Co." as well. Given the similarity, I would be very surprised if this were not a honest J.C...

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