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[tesseract]

so no one can answer me... thanks.

Around here we subscribe to the "if you can't say anything nice..." policy.

first of all i said nothing mean, second of all i have been here long enough to know that is not how to play.

 

[bourbonbasted]



when do you put your nantucket reds away?

I really don't ever put them away for good. I do not subscribe to or understand rules about retiring colors because of the season. While I understand putting away different fabrics (i.e. I won't wear a linen or fresco suit in the dead of winter), putting away colors because they are not "season appropriate" seems dumb to me.

I wore my Reds last night actually, with coffee-colored suede tassels, a pale blue pencil strip button-up and a brown v neck sweater. The looks was completely acceptable and garnered many comments. Then again, my circle of friends is definitely the preppy-at-all-times group.

 

[KObalto]



Hey, guys. Just a quick question.
This is how my suit pants fall. Do these need a hem/taper?
Thanks!

Yes, they are far too long.

 

[P. Bateman]

I've done the raw hardcore Japanese denim thing for a few years and I'm over it. I'm looking for jeans that are more MC casual and less workwear. This almost entirely comes down to fit. Can anyone recommend a straight or tapered leg fit?

 

[VLSI]

Tailor around Durham/RTP. I need one!

 

[Poindexter]



anyone know what kind of paint/dye i could use on a leather brogue?

Leather dye. It's specific for this application. Google is your friend.

 

[Spurious]

Can anyone tell me about the quality of CT chinos?

 

[VitaTimH]

Does PRL run small? For as long as I can remember I was a 38 suit size, but I was just at a Ralph Lauren store, and the sales rep and instore manager all said I was a 40R after the 38R PRL was a bit too small for me. Thanks!

 

[black_umbrella]



I've done the raw hardcore Japanese denim thing for a few years and I'm over it. I'm looking for jeans that are more MC casual and less workwear. This almost entirely comes down to fit. Can anyone recommend a straight or tapered leg fit?

What's your budget?

First I would say APC new standard and then just wash them.

cheap end - levis 501 or gap straight. Both are nearly identical in measurements, with the gap straight having a lower rise. Closer to the APCs.

 

[cptjeff]



What's your budget?
First I would say APC new standard and then just wash them.
cheap end - levis 501 or gap straight. Both are nearly identical in measurements, with the gap straight having a lower rise. Closer to the APCs.

Heritage makers: Levis, 501 or 514. Lee Regular. Wrangler 13 MWZ (cowboy cut), or the 938 MWZ, which is a slimmer version. All should be available in some form of raw, Lee and Wrangler are Sanforized. Levis aren't.

 

[cardguy]

Dark brown tie with small open white circles appropriate for consulting interview? Worn with navy suit + light blue shirt with thin white stripes for reference.

 

[cardguy]



Dark brown tie with small open white circles appropriate for consulting interview? Worn with navy suit + light blue shirt with thin white stripes for reference.

Pic for reference: http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages...83170370,483170385&formats=1,0,0,0,0&format=0

 

[black_umbrella]



Heritage makers: Levis, 501 or 514. Lee Regular. Wrangler 13 MWZ (cowboy cut), or the 938 MWZ, which is a slimmer version. All should be available in some form of raw, Lee and Wrangler are Sanforized. Levis aren't.

is there some sort of higher-end wrangler out there? I see some European friends wearing some that appear to be of nicer quality (in terms of wash, etc.) but not here.

 

[Slopho]

So if I "had" to get a suit from Macy's could someone please rank the top 2 or 3 brands they carry. Thanks

 

[astro1001]

I'm looking at some BB Peal &Co. (C&J) brown captoe brogue oxfords on Ebay. They are listed at 7E US (6UK). Generally I wear about a 7.5D US (AE Strands, Park Ave., etc.); however, the measurements provided on the auction though suggest these might work. Would someone please advise on the fit for this last and if they might work? Thanks in advance.

Details:

• Manufacturer: Crockett & Jones
• Last: 240
• Made in England
• US 7E/UK 6.5F
• Length: 11 1/4"
• Width: 4 1/8"
• 2 blue shoe bags included (unfortunately no box)