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Formal Wear Primer
Evan and Midnight: Would either of you care to quote the period sources you cite in reference to the inappropriateness of the notch lapel? I'm particularly interested in pre-WWII sources, as most of us here recognize this period as setting the standards of good taste. Oh, and please make sure... -
Formal Wear Primer
There is absolutely, positively no possible way that anyone can legitimately argue that notch lapels are historically "incorrect." Not as far as United States sartorial history is concerned. They have, quite simply, been around as long as Americans have been wearing dinner jackets. Period... -
How large can I go? (Suit Sizes pre-tailor)
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How large can I go? (Suit Sizes pre-tailor)
There are, generally, four crucial measurements you should be aware of when looking at jackets: Shoulder width, chest circumference, coat length, and sleeve length. Shoulder width, also called the point-to-point, can be measured two ways. The first is, with the jacket laid flat, straight... -
Thom Browne-Say It Ain't So!
I don't know why folks make such a big deal about Browne. His stuff is outlandish, sure--but he's a fashion designer. That's what they do. I don't recall seeing anyone on the FL in a tizzy about Prada, who a couple of years ago sent their models down the runway wearing taxidermy. (I think it... -
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Show us your suits
Looks great, Ray! I have a Brooks DB gray flannel at the tailor right now, getting ready for fall. It has more modern proportions, but still a classic look. I can't wait for cool enough weather to come so I can wear it. -
Thank God for Ralph Lauren
I love RL's stuff. It has, consistently, the best aesthetic and standards of quality of pretty much any large retailer today. I'd even say its better than Brooks Brothers, and as a former BB employee I have quite a bias to overcome. I have just two problems with RL. The first is... -
"Installing" Pleats..weird request?
I'm thinking you'd need more than 2" to get pleats of any substance. Remember that if a waistband is 2" too big for you, it's 2" all the way around, which means each of the four panels is half an inch too big at the waist. I'm not wearing pleats today, so I can't check, buton a normal pair... -
Prestigious Thomas Pink of Jermyn St. London - Men's Shirts.
Yes and no. There was an eighteenth-century tailor named Thomas Pink who was famed for his hunting pinks. However, the modern shirtmakers have nothing to do with him. The modern company was started in 1984 by three Irishmen.- Orgetorix
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NEW(ish) Brooks Brothers Houndstooth Sportcoat, 44-46R
Another drop: $70 shipped- Orgetorix
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NEW(ish) Brooks Brothers Houndstooth Sportcoat, 44-46R
Price drop: $85 shipped.- Orgetorix
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Cheap Linen Suit - London
Pinch the area between the two (or lower two) buttonholes. Can you feel a separate third layer in the middle? If not, it's at least partially fused. -
NEW(ish) Brooks Brothers Houndstooth Sportcoat, 44-46R
Price drop.- Orgetorix
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NEW(ish) Brooks Brothers Houndstooth Sportcoat, 44-46R
Price drop!- Orgetorix
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1922 Hart Shaffner & Marx Style Book
WH1, these are great! Thanks for posting them. May I make a suggestion? If your camera has a Macro setting, it would help take these close-up pictures without the blurriness. Look for a little icon of a flower or flower with a magnifying glass over it. -
NEW(ish) Brooks Brothers Houndstooth Sportcoat, 44-46R
Picked this up from the local charity shop where my local Brooks Brothers sends their merchandise that has been removed from stock. This appears to have been altered; presumably either the customer didn't pick it up or wasn't satisfied with the alterations. In any case, there are no visible...- Orgetorix
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Post New Hats Here!
New Brooks Brothers hat Picked this up from a fellow over at AAAC. It's a Brooks Brothers hat, with no other maker's name listed. It has a leather "ribbon" that I don't like and will probably replace with grosgrain. I have no idea of the date: any suggestions? I suppose the paper tag may be... -
Goodwill buys
Here's a tip: if you have a Brooks Brothers store near you, try to find out to what charity they donate their MOS (marked-out-of-stock) merchandise. I've gotten lots of brand-new BB merchandise with very minor flaws for a fraction of what it would originally have cost. Often there are shirts...
