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[Churchill W]



Perhaps the silliest question of the day, but here goes...

My shirt cuffs typically have two buttons, one button for a loose cuff and the other for a more snug cuff.  Is there any sartorial aesthetic reason or "rule" regarding which button should be used?

My cuffs tend to fit better when I use the snug button.  If using the snug button is not "against the rules," I'd rather not have the cuffs resized/cuff buttons re-located.

Thanks in advance!


- John

My experience has been that you usually get the two buttons on the cuff if you bought a shirt with two sleeve numbers, e.g., 15-32/33. The tighter button is for a 32 sleeve and the looser button is for a 33 sleeve. I usually only buy dress/sport shirts now with only one sleeve length number so most of my shirts only have the one button and possibly a gauntlet button.

 

[Koala-T]

I have a dark navy suit and would like a knitted tie and tie bar that would work well. Any suggestions on colour and style of tie bar etc?

Photos or web-links would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Tie bars with knit ties look awesome. Go for it. Make it a shorter bar. Match it to your belt or suspender hardware if possible. Try the Knottery, or Chipp. Both have good knits for good prices. Color of tie will depend largely on your shirt, but if you go with solid white or solid light blue shirt, just about anything will work. Get some color in your life. Green or Red.

 

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Go for it. Make it a shorter bar. Match it to your belt or suspender hardware if possible.

But since you will keep your jacket on, and buttoned (save when seated, perhaps), it won't be readily apparent that your tie bar matches your belt or your suspender hardware.

 

[Koala-T]

But since you will keep your jacket on, and buttoned (save when seated, perhaps), it won't be readily apparent that your tie bar matches your belt or your suspender hardware.

You are right, and that's more of a guideline than a hard and fast rule.

 

[lowridinvtecguy]

Anyone have experience with Jose and Markham shoes? http://jose-markham.com/

I am in need of new shoes and would really like to invest in something of quality that I can resole multiple times. I cannot currently justify the 500cad + tax for AEs and looking for an alternative. 160cad gets me classic style with Goodyear welts with jose and Markham - sounds to good to be true. Appreciate any first had feedback or 2nd opinion - worth a shot?

 

[Caustic Man]

I don't know about their quality first hand but I will tell you that after taking a glance at their offerings I am of the opinion that they are pretty ugly. They aren't complete abominations which, at that price, is usually what you'd find, so they have that going for them, but my personal opinion is that I would not put my feet in them. YMMV.

 

[Koala-T]

I don't know about their quality first hand but I will tell you that after taking a glance at their offerings I am of the opinion that they are pretty ugly. They aren't complete abominations which, at that price, is usually what you'd find, so they have that going for them, but my personal opinion is that I would not put my feet in them. YMMV.

I don't disagree. If you are set on these, stick to something plain like their cap toes.

 

[upcoming]

Are these trousers too short?

 

[Arnobuyens]

Depends on what look you're going for. Traditionally they are too short, IMO suit pants should at least rest on your shoes

 

[upcoming]



Depends on what look you're going for. Traditionally they are too short, IMO suit pants should at least rest on your shoes

With these pair of trousers I will just be wearing a shirt I said to the tailor I want no break has he "done them" correctly?

 

[Arnobuyens]



With these pair of trousers I will just be wearing a shirt I said to the tailor I want no break has he "done them" correctly?

No break doesn't mean a good inch off the shoes, he's definitely made them too short.

 

[upcoming]

Does it look tereib

No break doesn't mean a good inch off the shoes, he's definitely made them too short.

Does it look terrible?

 

[ter1413]



Does it look tereib
Does it look terrible?

Yes.

 

[Caustic Man]

Just tell your tailor that you want the hem to come down enough to touch the top of your shoes and get them redone. They seem to fit well other than the length.

 

[Arnobuyens]



Just tell your tailor that you want the hem to come down enough to touch the top of your shoes and get them redone. They seem to fit well other than the length.

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