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  1. 12345Michael54321

    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Well, it's a casual winter jacket. The burgundy overcheck doesn't strike me as being overly loud. I'd want to see it on you, before saying it looks good. But just from seeing the jacket alone, there's nothing about it which immediately disqualifies it.
  3. 12345Michael54321

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    Well, not to sound unfriendly or anything, but shouldn't this really be posted in Streetwear and Denim, as opposed to Classic Menswear?
  4. 12345Michael54321

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    I have no idea whether it really cost $3000, but it's largely irrelevant in any case. To the extent that I'm not sure why you even mentioned it. If you've use for a smoking jacket, and you like the style of the one in question, then feel free to buy it. Me? If I were in the market for a...
  5. 12345Michael54321

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    Buy a new suit. Make it a point never to put your right hand in the pants pocket. If the pocket doesn't rip at the bottom opening, that's evidence that what you've read may be correct. If the pocket still rips at the bottom opening, that's evidence that what you've read may be incorrect...
  6. 12345Michael54321

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    Then your first task - before figuring out which tie goes best with your suit - is to learn to tie a necktie. Go to youtube. I'm assuming there are approximately 5000 videos on how to tie a tie. Specifically, learn to tie a four-in-hand. Then, if you're feeling really adventurous, master the...
  7. 12345Michael54321

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    Too light, for one thing. A dark navy suit is a serious suit, and you say you're looking to dress conservatively and achieve a professional look, but that tie's not even remotely a "serious" shade of blue. It's like sending someone a ransom note in bubblegum pink ink, where you dot the i in...
  8. 12345Michael54321

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    Please understand that I really, truly don't mean to be nasty or unhelpful, but you own a suit in "the darkest shade of navy." So it is going to look black or almost black to many people. Maybe not if you're standing next to someone in a black suit, in good light, but mostly it's going to look...
  9. 12345Michael54321

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    Given enough money, a sufficiently skilled tailor can perform almost any alteration you can imagine. Sometimes, the result is even acceptable. :) But the collar on that sweater certainly doesn't strike me as being all that oversized. Unless you're going for a turtleneck or something, I'm not...
  10. 12345Michael54321

    Cravat (Ascot) Advice

    It hasn't happened yet. Nor has the turtleneck seen a huge surge in popularity among our society's elderly. Nor, for that matter, has the wearing of hats become near ubiquitous among adult men (as it was back in the mid-20th century), despite the link between aging and male pattern baldness...
  11. 12345Michael54321

    Cravat (Ascot) Advice

    It takes more than a piece in some fashion blog to hold these presses. I'm sure various blogs have mentioned in the past few years that the monocle is making a comeback. That the swagger stick is making a comeback. That spats are making a comeback. That the top hat is making a comeback. Etc...
  12. 12345Michael54321

    Cravat (Ascot) Advice

    The last man I can remember seeing who looked perfectly natural wearing a cravat was Thurston Howell III. Which pretty much says it all. If one wants to wear an item solely for the purpose of attracting attention, why not just wear a kilt and be done with it?
  13. 12345Michael54321

    Cravat (Ascot) Advice

    No. In the overwhelming majority of business offices, wearing a cravat will stand out. And not in a desirable way. It's more likely to work out when worn in a social context. Although even there, it can be tricky to pull off successfully.
  14. 12345Michael54321

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    Non-tassel is likely more versatile, but suede loafers are suede loafers. They're a perfectly valid type of shoe, but the suede part does somewhat limit their versatility. Still, if you want a pair of shoes a level above sneakers or Top-Siders (yet below the level of formality which would...
  15. 12345Michael54321

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    It would help if you gave us some idea as to where you're located. Chicago? Timbuktu? Ho Chi Minh City? If in the US, I'd recommend Tender Buttons, at 143 East 62nd Street, in NYC. The url is tenderbuttons-nyc.com
  16. 12345Michael54321

    Polo shirts for work - any recommendations?

    I'm not sure why you've posted to Classic Menswear; polo shirts strike me as being much more of a Streetwear and Denim thing. Be that as it may... For short sleeve polos, I'll recommend Lands' End. They're affordable (particularly when on sale, which is often), come in every color under the...
  17. 12345Michael54321

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    In general, no. While some people believe that new shoes should be a little tight or uncomfortable, until they "break in," this has definitely not been my experience.
  18. 12345Michael54321

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    Since the jacket's MTM, and assuming it's done properly, gaping vents should not be an issue. And yes, all else being equal, a ventless jacket does run a greater risk of appearing dated or odd, than will a side vent jacket. Because it's a little odd. And the odd, the eccentric, the uncommon...
  19. 12345Michael54321

    Wedding Ties

    With all this concern about a lack of contrast between suit and tie, it may be worth remembering that contrast is not the sine qua non of dressing well. It's entirely possible to have a relatively low contrast suit/tie combination, which nevertheless looks good. Well, just a thought.
  20. 12345Michael54321

    Advice on ties and pocket squares for a wedding

     Matching, rented suits. Well, so much for strikes one and two. And that's strike three, for the out. Leave all the decision making on what you should wear to your bride. All of it. Should you wear boxers? Her call. Choice of socks? Her call. Necktie, shirt, pocket square, etc.? The...
  21. 12345Michael54321

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     Depends on how often it's worn. Like too many SF members, I have some items in my closet which have been worn maybe twice since 2010. :)
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