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    Urgent help - wedding tomorrow - how to wear 3 piece suit correctly

    Hi everyone, I have a 3 piece suit for my wedding tomorrow. The suit is two buttons single breasted. Wasitcoast 5 buttons single breasted. When should I button up my jacket if at all? I was thinking top button at the alter. I am not sure if it should be done up for photos with my partner and...
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    Cedar Vs pine shoe trees , any difference on quality?

    Are there any difference one material provides over the other? Also are cheap shoe trees like this? Bit cautious buying Chinese stuff from Amazon 😂 H&S Cedar Wood Shoe Tree Wooden Shoe Stretcher Shaper https://amzn.eu/d/a8Tw2Gn
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    Do you cut the front bottom pockets on a suit jacket?

    I have read somewhere that you should not cut them as it helps keep the suit more in shape? You are also meant to never put anything in these pockets as it ruins the silhouete of the suit?
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    Do calf leather shoes need a calf leather belt to match?

    I have purchased some black calf leather shoes and then this belt to go with them https://www.next.co.uk/g98271s9/621312#621312 It is a little shiny like you would get with corrected grain polished shoes, this results in the belt being shinier than my shoes. Is this a bad look or am I...
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    Is this fault worth returning the show for or not?

    This is my first proper pair of shoes and they have this small nick on the side of the shoe. Should I be returning something like this or is it not worth worrying about?
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    How much sleeve should be visible when wearing a jacket?

    When I put my hands on top of each other in front of me there is very small part of thr cuff which shows. Although when I put my hands straight at my side there is no cuff. Do I need to have the sleeves slightly shortened on the jacket? The jacket breaks exactly at my wrist. Or is it okay to...
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    Loake 300 vs Loake 1880?

    I am looking at these two different shoe models. I can get the Loake 300 for £160 and the Loake 1880 Aldwych for £250. I will be wearing the shoes maybe two days a year for formal events as it is a black Oxford toe cap. Would I get any benefit from spending another £90? I am finding it hard...
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    What coloured shoes for this navy suit? (groom)

    https://www.moss.co.uk/moss-1851-performance-tailored-fit-navy-milled-check-jacket-966424609 What colour Oxford shoes would go best with that suit? (For my wedding day) I tried "chestnut" and to me my eye was paying too much attention to the shoes as I think the contrast was too much. From my...
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    Should you button a jacket if you have a waistcoat on?

    I am having a 3 piece suit as the groom at my wedding. I understand you only button the top jacket button (2-button jacket) and also leave the bottom button undone on the waistcoat. If I am wearing a waistcoat do I need to button any buttons on the jacket at any stage of the day? Is it also...
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    Wide fit white trainers similar to common projects?

    Does anyone know of any clean-looking white trainers like the common project one but in a wide fit? (https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/common-projects-achilles-leather-low-top-trainers_726-10036-2948510000/#colour=WHITE) I am struggling to find anything which has a minimal design and looks...
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    [Advice] - Groom outfit

    Hi everyone, I have purchased this 3 piece suit in a tailored fit: https://www.moss.co.uk/moss-1851-performance-tailored-fit-navy-milled-check-jacket-966424609 I have also picked up this tie with the matching pocket square: https://www.moss.co.uk/dusty-pink-textured-tie-966679525 (I have seen...
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    [Help please] - Fit check chinos and oxford shirt

    Hello Would someone be able to tell me if the following fits correct or if i would be able to do much better? Are the chinos too short and the arms on the oxford too long? The chinos are a 30 leg , the next leg length is a 32 which i could have to order if you guys think they are too short...
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    What colour kiwi polish should I be using for these brown shoes?

    I haven’t polished brown shoes before as this is my first pair. https://www.clarksoutlet.co.uk/p/34621020 Which kiwi colour should I go for: Brown Light tan Mid ran Dark tan Or would neutral be best ? All the colours here...
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    Are these jeans too short?

    99% sure they are but just want to double check
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    Formal shirt fit check

    Bought a few new slim fit shirts which match my measurements 41 inch 16 inch neck. This is what one looks like does it fit correct? Would appreciate any help! Ignore the belt sorting that soon
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    Wardrobe from scratch, how is this looking so far?

    Hi everyone! Currently i do not even have the basics or they do not fit correctly at all, so building a wardrobe from near enough nothing starting with basics. I am based in the UK so outlets here would be appreciated but if you give me an idea of what i am looking for will happily go have a...
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    Are Chinos Fashionable in the UK?

    Sorry if this is a daft question but just starting to make a real effort with fashion. I have been looking through a lot of guides which state two essential items are olive and khaki coloured chinos. I can not remember the last time i spotted anyone in chinos in the UK are they not in fashion...
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