Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

[Gerry Nelson]

Hey Melbournians,

I have a beautiful Pal Zileri jacket that I've just purchased and I want to make the sleeves functional.

I went to my local tailor to create functional sleeves last time and he did it the shortcut way, ie. machine sew the keyhole area and snip a hole in the middle. The end result is a functional sleeve that looks cheap in my opinion.

Do you guys have any recommendations of tailors that do a proper job in making functional sleeves?

Many thanks in advance

Try Master Alterations at 10 Guests Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000. Sam is extremely competent and easy to deal with. I take all my clothes there for alterations.

 

[LLlamon]

Try Master Alterations at 10 Guests Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000. Sam is extremely competent and easy to deal with. I take all my clothes there for alterations.

Thanks Gerry,

Will update you on how it goes!

 

[Bravo Sierra]

Stopped replying to my texts recently

Hi all, long time not on the board.

Just in response to the taffy post, I have experienced the same. No responses to texts.

Hope everyone is well!

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

Hi all, long time not on the board.

Just in response to the taffy post, I have experienced the same. No responses to texts.

Hope everyone is well!

What can I say? God is dead.Marx is dead. And I’m feeling absolutely fabulous.

PS Thank you for asking.

 

[discomute]

Without having a long winded response, those redwing boots are not dressy - they’re more utility than anything, and suited for denim or chinos.

Certainly agree on the last statement, that's why I like them... and to go on a rant directed at no one....

Spoiler: Rant because I just really want to justify getting those boots

Not arguing with you, I'm sure you're right, but arrghh, the Williston is so much like a dress shoe, that redwing literally just trimmed the ankle height down and sold them as one! Look!

My biggest issue with understanding fashion is things like this... logically it just makes no sense to me!

For an office environment, particularly a law firm, a chelsea boot would much better suit.

I know, I know. Everything is driving me to RMs but I just really, really, feel that Chelsea is a farming boot. I suppose though that there is a logic to it. I'm happy to wear it in any circumstance other than a suit, so if work doesn't pan out I still have them. And if it does, well who cares if I think I look silly, as long as I'm fitting in. RM's are out of my price range, though I understand since I've got weeks maybe months to sort this I should be able to find something decent online.

You don’t want to attract attention to yourself and those redwing boots would.

This is one of the best pieces of advice I've gotten. It's easy to lose focus of what I'm trying to do here.

Have a look at Carmina as an alternative, or if you’re on a budget, Meermin (online only).

Carmina too expensive for certain, as I said my work isn't secure. Meermin looks interesting, though I've always preferred the derby over the oxford and personally don't like toe stitching. But so far that is a likely avenue for me.

If you want something that’ll still allow you to blend in and be able to wear with almost everything, perhaps a dark chocolate suede chelsea boot, or something like the Loake Pimlico? I have a pair I don’t wear often in an 8UK in case you’re interested

Very nice shoes, I would love them with a suit. But again the issue is that if I spend the money and work doesn't continue they won't be of much use for me. And that a very generous offer, but in UK sizes I am anywhere from a 9 to a 10.

Thanks again for taking the time to help me.

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

I know, I know. Everything is driving me to RMs but I just really, really, feel that Chelsea is a farming boot. I suppose though that there is a logic to it. I'm happy to wear it in any circumstance other than a suit, so if work doesn't pan out I still have them. And if it does, well who cares if I think I look silly, as look as I'm fitting in. RM's are out of my price range, though I understand since I've got weeks maybe months to sort this I should be able to find something decent online.

You haven’t said where you live but I can tell you as long time wearer of RM Comfort Craftsman amongst other styles I’ve never considered RMW to be the boot of the squattocracy. They were a rural myth but definitely no longer.

Back in 2007 when Rudd got in it was virtually mandatory for all male APS staff in Canberra to wear RM’s with a suit. Thankfully the plague proportions of those days have gone.

If your after a good entry level pair of Oxfords try https://www.herringshoes.co.uk/ their house brand are fine look in the sale section.

 

[Bravo Sierra]

What can I say? God is dead.Marx is dead. And I’m feeling absolutely fabulous.

PS Thank you for asking.

So nothings changed eh?

By the way, is the power outage in Canberra affecting you as well? Looks like four suburbs are out of action.

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

So nothings changed eh?

By the way, is the power outage in Canberra affecting you as well? Looks like four suburbs are out of action.

What power outage? This town runs on natural gas generated by the house on the hill.

 

[discomute]

edit: new to these forums, is it possible to a delete post?

 

[Bravo Sierra]

What power outage? This town runs on natural gas generated by the house on the hill.

Sounds like these days we have enough to supply most of the Eastern seaboard

 

[sliq]

The only time I’d consider wearing those redwing boots with a suit was if it was in a heavier cloth, flannel or a tweed. As Sir Hardy Amies said: “A man should look as if he’s bought his clothes with intelligence, put them on with care and then forgotten all about them.”

You can’t delete the post but you can edit them.

 

[sensuki]

Kmart now sell Modal and Bamboo mens underwear in 2paks for $12. Tried both out, and can recommend! Similar fit to a pair of Bonds, but with a higher back rise. I have quite a few pairs of Bamboozled from David Jones, but every other pair loses its elastic very quickly and the new fabric is a lot thinner/pills easily.

 

[sliq]

I bought their $69 air fryer from Kmart. Best $69 on brown goods spent!

 

[Epicure]

A good friend kindly took some photos of me while we were out to lunch today. I thought I would share.

 

[California Dreamer]

edit: new to these forums, is it possible to a delete post?

Hi. I don't think you can delete a post, but you can get in and edit it to delete the content. As long as you leave a few dots there, it should be fine.