The Palm Beach suit thread

[Baron Kurtz]

Looks great, Ray. I'm not a fan of shawl collars, boaters, or carnations, but you look grand.

And there's that girl again . . . wow.

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[Daisy Buchanan]

You look smashing Ray:eusa_clap Well done! I hope you had a great time

 

[Shanghailander]

Hen Hao!

I think the boater looks great. I just wore mine to a class reunion last week.

 

[Mike K.]

Dashing suit. Gorgeous gal.
You da man!!

 

[Dagwood]

As usual, you look fantastic!! Your outfit reminds me of Fred Astaire. Well done.

 

[Undertow]

Wonderful threads my man, you look excellent!

 

[CharlieH.]

Aces up, Ray! Great threads.
It's all in the boater in my opinion.

 

[Orgetorix]

Should I have pushed the carnation in further? Like all the way up to the petals?

If the buttonhole is large enough to accomodate it, yes. I've had to have my tailor lengthen buttonholes on any suits with which I intend to wear a flower.

 

[Mr. Rover]

Thanks, everyone! I appreciate the compliments- definitely got some beef from my amigos for wearing a boater haha

 

[Orgetorix]

Thanks, everyone! I appreciate the compliments- definitely got some beef from my amigos for wearing a boater haha

Keep it up with the boater! We'll bring 'em back yet.

 

[Dagwood]

Keep it up with the boater! We'll bring 'em back yet.

Ray and Orgetorix:

Seeing how great both of you look, I may have to go out and get me a boater.

 

[Jovan]

Ray, I think I'm in love with you.

 

[dhermann1]

Young man, you're an inspiration. Very tres tres.
One question: So what's the difference between a boater and a skimmer? Brim width? Or are they essentially the same thing? And has anyone organized a project yet to collect all the cheap styrofoam skimmers in the world and melt them down?

 

[Mr. Rover]

Thank you very much, sir! I believe they are essentially the same thing, except a skimmer is known for having a 3" brim and a boater is 2 1/2" (more manageable for most faces)....or is it the other way around?

Jovan, I'm jailbait for ya, buddy. Maybe in a few months :eusa_doh: (or not...)

 

[Anthony Jordan]

Excellent look, and I think the boater really completes it (as well as being very authentic, more so, I think, than a panama.)

 

[Jovan]

Thank you very much, sir! I believe they are essentially the same thing, except a skimmer is known for having a 3" brim and a boater is 2 1/2" (more manageable for most faces)....or is it the other way around?

Jovan, I'm jailbait for ya, buddy. Maybe in a few months :eusa_doh: (or not...)

Where I live, the law is 16 years old with anyone up to 24.

I used to not like boaters, but you guys show they can be worn with class.

 

[J. M. Stovall]

Ok, I know this is an oldy, moldy thread, but no one ever mentioned if Oxyclean would work on wool. I have some light weight wool Hollywood slacks that just look a little dingy, the inside lined parts are a little dirty, and also a very light stain at the top of the zipper. Can I use it? Should I just use Woolite?

 

[J. M. Stovall]

After a little more digging I found that you do not want to use Oxyclean or "Woolite" on wool (go figure). It was suggested to soak in Fels Naptha soap in cold water in the tub, let drip dry, and then press.

I guess I answered my own question, but if anyone has anything else to add feel free.

 

[Orgetorix]

I vaguely remember someone here saying not to use OxyClean on wool because wool is a protein and OC can break down proteins. Is that right?

 

[J. M. Stovall]

Specifically animal proteins like wool and silk, plant based proteins are ok.