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  1. biged781

    How to Achieve Such a Beautiful Knot?

    Yeah, I often go with the Windsor because I have a long face and like spread collars. Can't wear a skinny knot with that combo. Perhaps I'll be adventurous and go with a trinity one of these days :D. Maybe I just need some new ties... thanks.
  3. biged781

    To the SFers that don't work in a field which requires suit and tie: When do you actually wear your

    I'm an engineer (systems software engineer in La Jolla CA) and I just don't care what other people wear. Now, I don't wear suits because, honestly... it would just look a tad douchey for someone in my role. I do wear my blazers and sport jackets though. I wear ties, I wear sweaters/sweater...
  4. biged781

    How to Achieve Such a Beautiful Knot?

    So, I'm not exactly new to tying a tie, but this has always eluded me: The curve to it; that's what eludes me. My Windsors look far more flat. Unfortunately, I don't have a father who could have taught me such things, so I ask you guys; how do you pull it off? What trick/technique am I...
  5. biged781

    Suitsupply NYC

    I'm no expert, but it looks good to me. Nice clean transition from shoulder to arm. The fact that you're holding up a camera doesn't help in diagnosing the fit however.
  6. biged781

    High quality fused suits: for real?

    My current tailor (very well regarded) said that his old boss used to use fusable most of the time. He is not a fan and felt that his customers were being ripped off. I'm not going to argue against what your tailor said because I simply don't know if he is correct or not. It's certainly...
  7. biged781

    **The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.**

    In my experience, the only kind of person who feels the need to go around telling people how dumb they are is the kind of person who isn't all that intelligent themselves, but would like to think that they are. Ever heard of the Dunning-Kruger effect?
  8. biged781

    The Definitive Guide to Slim Fit Shirts

    I just wish they had a decent selection of sizes. I can get a 15 1/3 - 34 1/3, but not a 16-34?
  9. biged781

    Are "premium" socks worth it?

    Anecdotally, I've never found the $30+ / pair socks to be worth it. They haven't lasted any longer than my Target 5-packs and I stop noticing the nicer fabric about two minutes after putting them on. YMMV.
  10. biged781

    Charles Tyrwhitt Sale

    CT is in a state of perpetual "sale". I actually like CT for some filler shirts and the quality is pretty good for the price, but they're nothing spectacular.
  11. biged781

    Expert Opinion: Tuxedo Shirt Defect?

    Considering that you could have a bespoke shirt for that price (or less) I would want perfection. I wouldn't be happy with that dimple either. Looks like the stitching ran out toward the edge and some extra fabric was caught in the point.
  12. biged781

    The Definitive Guide to Slim Fit Shirts

    Well, that really limits your options, doesn't it? I don't know, Express? Your chest, neck, and arm measurements alone are not sufficient to guarantee that you won't experience wrinkling in the elbow pit. I'm not even sure that any shirts exist which do not wrinkle in the elbow pit...
  13. biged781

    BB Slim Fit Shirt Fit

    That's almost always a mistake. If it doesn't look good what does it matter if it was cheap? That said, it doesn't look horrible. It drapes poorly in the back and the sleeves are too long, but the front looks pretty good.
  14. biged781

    Does anyone know what the brand or what type of pants these are?

    Don't take AG too seriously; a pair of sweatpants killed his grandpappy. He hasn't been the same since.
  15. biged781

    Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...

    Yes, you can order them over the phone. However, I have now subscribed to that mailing list three times. I always get a prompt response with the list, but I have never once received subsequent updates automatically. I have to call or email each time I want to see it and, honestly, I just...
  16. biged781

    Casual shoes that go with jeans and linen jacket.

    Something like Trompe suggested or a nice pair of chukka boots. The loafers work as well, but if you don't like that idea then so be it.
  17. biged781

    Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...

    If you like them why do you care what anyone else thinks?
  18. biged781

    Received a suit from Black Lapel. Please critique :)

    Agreed. That collar is really bad, it's obvious (and not just to an SF-like crowd.) Send it back.
  19. biged781

    Kiton prices: how high can they go?

    Yep, definitely that as well.
  20. biged781

    Kiton prices: how high can they go?

    I asked the same question of my tailor who regularly takes alterations on 8k+ RTW suits. He says those clients A) have the money, and B) don't have the patience for bespoke. They want something nice now, so they pay a crap ton of money for it because it's a drop in the bucket.
  21. biged781

    high armpits?

    Yes, it's called mass production. When you are creating a garment to fit the largest segment of the populous possible, and when much of that population is, erm... well, fat, you are going to cut them on the large side.
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