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  1. SwedishFish

    Should I or shouldn't I buy... (clothing item)?

     Swedish and thus biased, but Fjällräven produces excellent quality stuff. Never been disappointed with anything from them and I have three backpacks and two jackets. I use their Greenland wax on all my stuff from them, as well as on canvas sneakers for added water protection. :)
  3. SwedishFish

    Ralph Lauren Sale Question

     Agreed. Especially if you usually have a difficult time finding clothes in your size. I find that a lot of Ralph Lauren stockists carry predominantly medium to large size range clothes where I live; thus if I find stuff (besides the ubiquitous embroidered pony crap) in size small or 36R, I...
  4. SwedishFish

    Dressing well for youngins

    Casual shirts can be worn untucked but if you own shirts 'made for tucking' then by all means tuck them in. Tucked in shirts is by no means being dressed up, untucked formal shirts, however, look messy and ridiculous (see every sloppy-looking Apple executive at their keynotes—tucking in would...
  5. SwedishFish

    Making clothes fit better by exercising.

    Of course, an attractive person, which generally assumes an attractive body, will look better in anything than an unattractive person wearing the most exquisite clothes. As for myself, I am naturally very skinny. I would probably benefit from a bit more muscle to look better, but at the end of...
  6. SwedishFish

    Tie basics 101

    I have bought a few solid-colour wool ties from the brand 'Pierre van Buck' at my local traditional men's outfitter. Generally, they carry awfully outdated garments, but these ties are fantastic. They make incredible knots, a perfect tapering from 3" to 1.5" at the collar (if measured flat), and...
  7. SwedishFish

    Tie knot is always coming out uneven?

     The full windsor is too much, in my opinion. The half Windsor on the other hand is really versatile. I find that a slightly asymmetrical half Windsor works best for me (as, unfortunately, my torso is too short to get a good length doing a four in hand—always turn out too long with most...
  8. SwedishFish

    Find or flop? Was hoping for RRL A-2 jacket, got a PRL

     Thanks. Awful website but great jackets indeed. The one I like on that site is priced quite a bit higher though. How I hate being constrained by money... :S
  9. SwedishFish

    Find or flop? Was hoping for RRL A-2 jacket, got a PRL

     Yeah, I have been trying on actual 'vintage' jackets but the problem there has always been the fit. I think I want a 'fashion jacket' because I am skinny and narrow enough that anything too utilitarian looks big and boxy, which feels awkward. I'm not a hipster in the sense that the jacket...
  10. SwedishFish

    Find or flop? Was hoping for RRL A-2 jacket, got a PRL

    Picked up what turned out to be this PRL jacket from TK Maxx (the UK/EU TJ Maxx) online for £499 (supposedly marked down from £1495). Since TK Maxx doesn't properly label their RL merchandise presumably on RL's orders, the jacket was marked only as 'Ralph Lauren Brown Leather Jacket' hence why I...
  11. SwedishFish

    On solid and solid-like jackets/shirts/ties...............................................

     I love everything about this. I think you just convinced me to buy a pair of brown suede captoes and put a folded hem on my recently purchased, unhemmed RLBL grey flannel trousers. :D
  12. SwedishFish

    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

     I was looking at Pediwear but was unaware of the 15% club thing. Good to know! Being back on the Loake website I am no longer sure if I should go with a boot or just a suede shoe. I sort of like this one: http://www.loake.co.uk/byrange/loake-1880/aldwych.html. Decisions, decision... And...
  13. SwedishFish

    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

     Actually, my initial failed post was prompted by brief research after seeing the Hyde boot on another website whereby I established that I definitely own a model called '747' (http://www.loake.co.uk/byrange/loake-shoemakers/747.html) that I am sure is a faux pas model on here, which...
  14. SwedishFish

    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

     Sorry, what I meant to say is that I am not particularly invested in the brand as such and do not know much about Loake. For the record, I am not invested in any shoe maker—shoes just do not interest me. However, I still need shoes and I have purchased a few Loake shoes in the past because...
  15. SwedishFish

    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    I don't know anything about Loake shoes and I am not a particular fan of the brand, I just think they offer a decent value at retail price and look good without making much of a statement. If I have an F fitting size 9 for one model that fits me well, does that mean that I should order F9 for...
  16. SwedishFish

    Double Breasted Style.

    Here's the db blazer I ordered. Don't mind the other clothes as I tried on the jacket with the clothes I wore to work yesterday. The image quality is poor, because this is actually a screencap from a video shot on an ipad. Alas, I do not have a nice camera, or a nice, bright room for that...
  17. SwedishFish

    Double Breasted Style.

    Yes, there is a Gieves and Hawkes in Bicester. But to be honest, in my size 36-38R, 30-31w, there is never much to be found in Bicester in terms of fine tailoring. The two Bicester outlets where I occasionally get lucky are Ralph Lauren and Burberry, which coincidentally are also the biggest...
  18. SwedishFish

    Ghurka Owners- What Do You Like or Dislike?

    I like the style on a couple of their briefcases. Hate hate hate the brass hardware. Silver/palladium/chrome/[insert marketing word of choice here] hardware is so much more versatile for a modern-***-classic look. I'd consider buying Ghurka's navy briefcase with silver hardware at full price.
  19. SwedishFish

    Double Breasted Style.

     Depressingly enough, Ede and Ravenscroft is the only option in my town, butI boycott it due to past negative experiences. Unfortunately, my tastes are too expensive for my wallet, but I generally prefer to buy high end stuff on sale or save up for what I want rather than buying 'compromise'...
  20. SwedishFish

    Double Breasted Style.

     Thanks! If all goes well I might post a picture. I was shopping in Bicester Village yesterday for some basics and I saw a guy wearing one, which just confirmed to me that I made the right decision to place an order. I wish I could have tried one one first, but where I am located they just...
  21. SwedishFish

    Double Breasted Style.

     Ah, yes, I can see it now. I got so inspired by your pic that I actually ordered a db blazer (albeit in a hopefully muted navy plaid). It's a style I have been looking at for so long but I don't have the athletic frame as in most good-looking db pics I have seen. I really hope the jacket...
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