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  1. SmartDresser

    Tie Knots

    Try this idea. Let the opening below your face determine the knot. Use a knot that fills the opening. For example, FIH for point collored shirts, Half W for spread collored shirts, Full W for spread collors wider that 4 inches. Also consider the lining in the tie. That needs to be factored in...
  2. SmartDresser

    dry cleaning a tie

    Try a men's facial cleaner, like witch-hazel based stuff sold in men's fragrances. Dap a little with a cotton ball. Usually takes out small spots. If not, end game.
  3. SmartDresser

    Retail's prejudice against the slim

    Exactly. If the store you shop at does not carry your size, go to a different store. Nordstrom carries a vast size inventory. Check it out.
  4. SmartDresser

    Retail's prejudice against the slim

    And what about 32" as the shortest sleeve length?. Humm, most retailers stock that sleeve length. Also, the 14.5 in dress shirts. But not enough are sold to enable them to inverntory more that a few.
  5. SmartDresser

    Retail's prejudice against the obese

    Coming from a diebetic, it has everything to do with willpower and knowledge.  Somepeople still really think they can eat lots of something the says "Non-Fat" Dude, look at the calories.
  6. SmartDresser

    Pink Chinos

    Ditto
  7. SmartDresser

    So what happened to the SF tie?

    Take one, sure. I serve dozens of tourists a day this time of year and that tie would be an ice breaker. Anything that helps, I'm for it. I can see it now, customer couple walking in my direction with KANSAS JAWHAWK sweatshirts, asking me where I got the tie. Could be fun stuff.
  8. SmartDresser

    The Pleating Truth?

    You are the man.
  9. SmartDresser

    The Pleating Truth?

    Manton, do you think reverse pleats angle out less (away from the body toward the viewer) on individuals, especially the very stout? It seems that way to me, but you are the expert.
  10. SmartDresser

    Measuring shirt sleeve length

    (SmartDresser @ April 14 2005,19:44) How does one accurately measure the length of a shirt sleeve? I have several shirts to put on eBay, but they are only marked in cm (41, 42, 39) or inches 15.5, 17. I measured from the middle of the back to the seam of the sleeve, and then from the seam to...
  11. SmartDresser

    Bespoke shirt- white shirt or pattern?

    It can be so much fun. Try a color that adds a glow to your complexion and is good match with your jacket. Even patterns will work to make your choice look good on you. I don't own a white shirt. Sorry, guys.
  12. SmartDresser

    Measuring shirt sleeve length

    Are your shirts from European shirtmakers? From your description, the cm measurments measure just the neck, using an average arm measurement. I use a tape everyday, the translation is 41 cm = 16 42 cm = 16 1/4 39 cm = @15.5 Yes on yoke center seam to the bottom of cuff. Yippee, the warm weather...
  13. SmartDresser

    Navy Windowpane Suit

    I wear a brown with windowpane twice a week. As said, no eye-popping and it is acceptable. Keep the shirt and tie combo very sutle and you will be one of the best dressed in court.
  14. SmartDresser

    Worst movie ever

    Ya, Independence Day had me laughing for 90 min. Saw a movie this week on TV, Conair. A group of convicts capture an airplane in an attempt to escape. Lame script in the first half. No script in the second half, just Bing, Bang, Bom. So insipit, had me laughing for most of the movie. So, maybe...
  15. SmartDresser

    Stuck Collar stay

    It may melt, yes, bending or wringling your collar. Hence, two choices - have someone get it out, or, hand wash the shirt and drip dry being careful with the iron. I have sometimes forgotten to take them out before cleaning and, nuts, the stays are now not useful, bending mostly in semi-circles.
  16. SmartDresser

    Can overcoats be tailored?

    Ya, we can find out the answer for ourselves by looking inside the coat. Easy stuff, especially for someone who makes a living selling.
  17. SmartDresser

    A Homburg for daily wear

    I started wearing a fedora (Borsalino from shop in San Francisco) and am happily surpirised by the comments from various appreciative people, asking me about the hat. Would you look silly? Not at all. They dress up everyone around you. Go for it.
  18. SmartDresser

    Kung Hei Fat Choy!

    Happy New Year... Smells like gunpowder around here (visiting in Hong Kong)
  19. SmartDresser

    Digital Thank You cards

    I've been searching for digital Thank You cards to use in my business. Has anyone found an interesting site? Graphics and animation? Flat emails are so much last century and have received some interesting, layered emails and am wondering how I can do it. A friend of mine that works at Tiffany...
  20. SmartDresser

    White linen French cuff shirt

    And winkels like crazy.

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