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  1. Palladio

    Frank Cicco, Sr. of Butler, PA, passed away Friday

    For anyone in the Pittsburgh area who ever worked with him, he passed away yesterday: http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?mobile=a45e354550 I saw him one last time late last year at the Men of the Cloth screening here...he was a true old-school bespoke tailor, and I'll miss him...
  2. Palladio

    Recommendation for dry cleaner in/near Pittsburgh?

    Does anyone who lives in or near Pittsburgh have a dry cleaner that they would recommend for suits? I have a few fully canvassed suits that I'd rather not entrust to just anyone-- any suggestions?
  3. Palladio

    Welted *hip* pockets on a sportcoat?

    Are welted pockets ever used for *hip* pockets on a blazer or sportcoat, or is this considered wrong? I was thinking of this the other day-- I realize that the breast pocket typically would be welted. But, what about the hip ones, to give the jacket a slimmer, more sleek look than a flap or...
  4. Palladio

    Overarm measurement and jacket fit

    How should overarm measurement be accounted for, when attempting to buy a jacket online by looking at the measurements? Overarm is not usually listed explicitly. I ask because I've had little success lately; I'm supposedly a "42R": 19" shoulder, 39" chest-- but a 50" overarm. These were taken...
  5. Palladio

    FS: Allen Edmonds 10.5E Kenwood, silk/cotton polos, 34 Hiltl jeans, Talbott ties

    All items are lightly used. I'm trying to clear this stuff out of my closet, so feel free to make offers. All prices include the cost of USPS Priority Mail shipping, if you are in the U.S.A. US/Canadian buyers only, please. Please post offers in the thread. 1) Allen Edmonds "10.5E" tan Kenwood...
  6. Palladio

    Young professional buying his first *good* suit

    All right, I realize that there are already several "suit buying threads on here, but I was hoping for some custom advice. I'm 27, and work in Pittsburgh at an architecture firm. I currently wear a suit about six times a year (office holiday luncheon, weddings and funerals, etc). However, I...
  7. Palladio

    Tie colors and patterns -- which are essential?

    What color / pattern combinations are essential for every man to own, assuming that he owns a standard men's wardrobe (as described in other threads on this forum)? I thought of a dark red one, with a very subtle pattern, for job interviews, then drew a blank. What are the basics?

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How important is full vs half canvas to you for heavier sport jackets?

  • Definitely full canvas only

    Votes: 103 36.8%
  • Half canvas is fine

    Votes: 101 36.1%
  • Really don't care

    Votes: 36 12.9%
  • Depends on fabric

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