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  1. Qirrel

    Suspender button placement

    There isn't a huge difference really. Personally I prefer the ones with an elasticated piece in the back, which are thinner over the shoulders and front than the fully elasticated ones, which I think is more pleasant than the thick elastic. For physical work, I use the fully elasticated, as they...
  2. Qirrel

    "Has the economic situation put a crimp in your style?"

    Not the recession, no. Sometimes I think about how wonderful it would have been to have a hundred thousand dollars fall in my lap; after a while though, I come to the conclusion that the never ending search for good deals means a lot more than i think it does.
  3. Qirrel

    Are notch lapel dinner jackets "correct"?

    I concur. They were and have always been acceptable: http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/dgkeysearchresult.cfm?word=Men%20%2D%2D%20Clothing%20%26%20dress%20%2D%2D%201920%2D1929&s=3&notword=&f=2...
  4. Qirrel

    Lace-up Shoes with White Tie?

    http://www.bowhillandelliott.co.uk/Asp/ShowDetail.asp?ProductId=90 Not *that* expensive, are they?
  5. Qirrel

    Toppers Unite

    As for stretching a top hat, it is not possible to change the size. However if the circumference fits you, the hat can be shaped to your head by heating it in an oven or by a hand held heater (from the inside of the hat) and then stretching in a block-stretcher. When left to cool on the...
  7. Qirrel

    Cufflinks and Shirt Studs.

    Love your cufflinks, Berman.
  8. Qirrel

    Writing With a Flex Nib Fountian Pen

    All my nibs (i use a dip pen) have a certain flex to them. However i find shading impractical for day to day handwriting, it also makes the text harder to read IMO. If you want to learn to write elegantly, then stop writing with your wrist; use the arm and fingers instead. Keep your wrist...
  9. Qirrel

    College wardrobe

    Indeed. I feel the same way when i find something old that fits me. This has however lead to my formal wardrobe being worthy of a millionaire and my casual wardrobe *quite* small.
  10. Qirrel

    How much would you pay for a vintage necktie?

    I wont buy vintage ties for more than $3, unless its something really exceptional. And it needs to be in pristine condition; I cant be asked to go through the hassle of washing/repairing old ties. The local thrift store has a bucket full of ties that regularly gets refilled, at the neat price of...
  11. Qirrel

    Walking Sticks & Canes.

    http://ejmas.com/jnc/jncart_barton-wright_0200.htm Who needs a blade in their cane?
  13. Qirrel

    How many yards of fabric to make a suit?

    I think you mean 5 1/2 yards. And that should be more than enough for a pleated and belted back coat.
  14. Qirrel

    spade soles on modern shoes

    I wondered where they were from.... And not too bad of a price either.
  15. Qirrel

    The full-dress "Boiled Shirt"

    If you go bespoke or make your own shirt and get to choose what kind of interfacing to use in the collar, you could make starching a lot easier for yourself. I have made a couple of stand up collars myself, experimenting with different combinations of fusible/sew in interfacing and amounts of...
  16. Qirrel

    How Old Are The Members of The Fedora Lounge?

    17 here. Joined the lounge when i was 16 and got interested when i was 15. Kind of a long story really, beginning with the purchase of a hat. I cant remember exactly why i bought that hat, but i think it was an identity seeking kind of thing. And hats just happened to come to mind. From there on...
  17. Qirrel

    The full-dress "Boiled Shirt"

    Plain cotton or linen is just as acceptable as marcella for full dress.
  19. Qirrel

    The full-dress "Boiled Shirt"

    Btw, boiled front shirts aren't necessarily made with marcella, but often come with plain cotton bibs. I tend to stick with the detachable collar shirt for formalwear, but that is mostly because i have the choice of different collars that way. I actually much prefer the attached collar shirt...
  20. Qirrel

    Formal Wear Primer

    You are correct, they are not spats. I refer to them as button boots myself. And they are most likely just highly polished, not made from patent leather.
  21. Qirrel

    Man I love this jacket...

    Yup. Even Norwegian tailors (living in Norway=expensive) don't charge nearly as much.
  22. Qirrel

    Looking for the name: specific jacket style 1901- 1918 ish

    Thanks for the info. I would have looked in an esquires encyclopedia myself, was it not for the fact that it is so **** expensive!
  23. Qirrel

    Buscemi's White-tie Rig on Boardwalk Empire

    Me too. I think it's a plausible outift and it serves Buscemis character well.

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