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  1. Speakeasy

    Advice needed! Tan suit and black shirt?

    Are they imposing a 'black-shirt-only' dress code? If not, I strongly recommend a pale blue or white shirt instead. And, if you cannot deviate, then that dress code needs some serious rework.
  2. Speakeasy

    How often do you dress vintage/vintage inspired?

    I would also like to say that not all vintage ties need to be wide! All of my favorite ties are between 2" and 3 1/4."
  3. Speakeasy

    Adult men and outsticking (T-/Polo-/Man's-)shirts - a classic controversial point?

    Are you referring to wearing untucked, casual shirts? For undershirts at the gym it's necessary, but outside of that all dress shirts should be tucked in.
  4. Speakeasy

    What do you use to shave?

    I've actually found a straight razor cuts too close for me - I get razor burn no matter the angle or sharpness. A double-edge works just right.
  5. Speakeasy

    Shopping in Thrift/Antique Shops (Let's Hear Your Story)

    I will say this: I have had extraordinarily good fortune with suits, ties, shirts, and shoes at my local thrift stores. But hats? Not one blasted thing... I'm planning an excursion to a few vintage shops in the area to see what I can turn up. It would be nice to find a black trilby in my size...
  7. Speakeasy

    Matching Combinations For Formal Events And Semi - Formal Events?

    I would say that a boater might work better for early evening events, or when wearing an ivory dinner jacket; which is also proper in summer or warmer weather. It's probably not as common a practice nowadays (what is?) but perfectly acceptable.
  8. Speakeasy

    What is the world coming to!

    Utterly ridiculous...
  9. Speakeasy

    Matching Combinations For Formal Events And Semi - Formal Events?

    1. Homburg for colder months, and a straw boater for the summer. Originally, top hats could also be worn to formal evening events, but today a hat is not a requirement. For your overcoat questions, I would think a nice Chesterfield or similar dark overcoat would work for more formal events -...
  10. Speakeasy

    Alternatives to this 36oz peacoat?

    Lots of great ones in Kensington Market, Flashback and King of Kensington in particular. I haven't had much luck with suits, but they're teeming with sweaters, outerwear, jackets, and accessories. Even some peacoats I've seen.
  11. Speakeasy

    Alternatives to this 36oz peacoat?

    I've found long, heavy overcoats in Toronto vintage stores for $50. Funny how shorter coats cost more these days...
  13. Speakeasy

    How Many Fedoras did you see today?

    Actually spotted 2 today - on a university campus, of all places!
  14. Speakeasy

    BOTH SIDES OF THE TWEED! - Show us your tweed suits, sport coats and pants

    Looks like a Hacking Jacket. I have one quite similar - they're traditionally cut a little longer than a suit jacket, so yours is probably spot-on.
  15. Speakeasy

    How often do you dress vintage/vintage inspired?

    ^ Me too, I feel much more comfortable in vintage clothing - simply because the quality is far better. It's possible to find the same level of workmanship today, but it's expensive.
  16. Speakeasy

    Show us your TIES

    Where do you go to find ties at such prices?! Even in thrift stores, I have never seen a tie go for less than $2-3 apiece.
  17. Speakeasy

    How often do you dress vintage/vintage inspired?

    I always do my best to be well-dressed, and most of my clothes are vintage. The clothes I do own that are newer are all classic styles, and I refuse to wear anything that is low quality. In fact, my insistence on quality construction and fabrics was what first got me interested in vintage styles.
  19. Speakeasy

    Post New Hats Here!

    My first real hat came in the mail yesterday - a 2 inch brim, mid-brown Dobbs. Not sure what type of fur felt, but probably rabbit. The label looks like 1960s, can anyone confirm?
  20. Speakeasy

    Formal Wear Primer

    One thing that seems to be less popular these days is the 'black lounge' or 'stroller' jacket worn with plain grey trousers. It's a sharp alternative to a regular suit.
  21. Speakeasy

    The End of Bond? A long post on Spectre.

    Going against the grain: I can't stand any of the Bonds after Roger Moore. To me, the whole series ended in the 80s.
  22. Speakeasy

    Stay or Go?

    Sounds good to me.
  23. Speakeasy

    Stay or Go?

    If it's built like a B3, then keep it! If it's a big-store knock-off made in some far away wasteland...give it the boot.

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