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[red81]

would i melt in this shirt under a suit for an outdoor wedding? it'll be in the caribbean in a couple months.


http://www.brooksbrothers.com/All-C....html?dwvar_ME00916_Color=WHIT&contentpos=129

 

[cptjeff]



would i melt in this shirt under a suit for an outdoor wedding?  it'll be in the caribbean in a couple months.


http://www.brooksbrothers.com/All-C....html?dwvar_ME00916_Color=WHIT&contentpos=129

The shirt would be fine. Great, actually- looks like a pretty fine cotton. Will you melt with a suit on? Depends on the suit and your tolerance for heat. There's always linen and seersucker.

 

[red81]

The shirt would be fine. Great, actually- looks like a pretty fine cotton. Will you melt with a suit on? Depends on the suit and your tolerance for heat. There's always linen and seersucker.

thank you. i already have a suit, i think i'll be ok, i'm just getting the shirt sight unseen. just wanted to make sure it wasn't one of those super thick shirts, as they don't have it in stock by my house.

 

[whan]

Two quick questions regarding a PRL navy unstructured linen blazer I just bought.

- Can I wear this year round, given winter daytime temps generally are above 50 here in norcal?
- How much is a tailor able to alter on an unstructured jacket?

 

[acecow]



Two quick questions regarding a PRL navy unstructured linen blazer I just bought.

- Can I wear this year round, given winter daytime temps generally are above 50 here in norcal?
- How much is a tailor able to alter on an unstructured jacket?

Yes.
Same as any other jacket.

 

[cloozoe]

When I see a label such as this in an alleged sport coat:




Does the 7 indicate the drop thus in turn indicating an orphaned suit coat? If not, what does it mean?

Thanks.

 

[clarksdb]

Persol or SALT sunglasses?

 

[Lear]

Who makes a top-tier silk scarf, dark navy with white polka-dot? Don't want one of those reversible silk/cashmere things.

I'm in the UK (London) innit.

Cheers

 

[aravenel]

Sam Hober? I know their stuff is top notch and they do make silk scarves. Not sure if they have that pattern, but definitely worth looking into.

 

[Midwest Guy]

I need advice on what to wear with Kkakis from American Eagle or Dockers. I want to wear a dress shirt with a tie and maybe a dark charcoal or dark maroon quarter zip, but what color of dress shirt and tie goes with those. Does anyone know if there is a website that I can find pictures of different combos?? I would like to see some pictures but can't find any.

Thanks for all your help in advance!

 

[KObalto]

Do not wear a tie without a jacket.

 

[mkarim]



I need advice on what to wear with Kkakis from American Eagle or Dockers. I want to wear a dress shirt with a tie and maybe a dark charcoal or dark maroon quarter zip, but what color of dress shirt and tie goes with those. Does anyone know if there is a website that I can find pictures of different combos?? I would like to see some pictures but can't find any.

Thanks for all your help in advance!

I can't think of a dress shirt and tie combo that will look decent when paired with AE or Dockers khakis. Those are for very casual outfits and would only be appropriate with sport shirts or t-shirts.

 

[aravenel]



I need advice on what to wear with Kkakis from American Eagle or Dockers. I want to wear a dress shirt with a tie and maybe a dark charcoal or dark maroon quarter zip, but what color of dress shirt and tie goes with those. Does anyone know if there is a website that I can find pictures of different combos?? I would like to see some pictures but can't find any.

Thanks for all your help in advance!

Don't wear a tie without a jacket, you'll look like a waiter at best, a child at worst.

Try a solid (light) blue, solid white, or blue and white striped oxford cloth button down. Try Brooks Brothers for the classic, or Lands End for something cheaper. Just make sure to buy something that fits. And no non-iron junk.

You won't get much love for those chinos around here, but paired with a button down, a sweater, and some nice shoes, assuming everything fits, youll be better dressed than most people, so cheers to that.

 

[clarksdb]

Aren't Brooks shirts non-iron? Also what is wrong with non-iron?

 

[aravenel]



Aren't Brooks shirts non-iron? Also what is wrong with non-iron?

Brooks sells both non-iron and regular. The non-iron ones look and feel weird. I bought one once, and will never make that mistake again. It's just unnatural looking, especially in an OCBD where a bit of wrinkle is part of the charm. It's not as big of a deal in a true dress shirt, but even then, I just find it looks unnatural... Shirts wrinkle. I've also found that non-iron or not, they still need a bit of ironing, so the benefit is very minor.