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[Deo Veritas]

@GusW Thanks! I also follow TPG but have always focused on his points related advice. I'll pay closer to attention to travel products now too, except for the Rimowa.

 

[Newcomer]

I saw this picture today on Vox's tumblr, and I think I am going to replicate it. Figured I would leave it here for review. I found a similar tie at Drakes, and I have a similar dusty blue shirt and dark grey suit. I am not much of a polka dot guy, but this really stuck out to me.

 

[dieworkwear]

Replicating a charcoal suit with a light blue shirt and dotted navy tie seems bold. I wish you luck.

 

[Newcomer]



Replicating a charcoal suit with a light blue shirt and dotted navy tie seems bold. I wish you luck.

Lulz. I have a navy tie like that. Just not that blue. I don't often wear muted blue ties. I rarely, if ever, go for a low contrast blue shirt/tie combination.

In any event, I will report back with my results, just for you.

 

[Marsay]

In case you were wondering what RLBL put in their collars, I happen to a) be cutting one up for shoe rags and b) have a macro lens handy:



The interlining was free-floating, not stuck to the fabric: I take it this is a non-fused collar?

 

[bourbonbasted]

Having a blazer made and am back-and-forth on hip pocket preference. I use the hell out of my hip pockets - keys, sunglasses, business cards, etc. - so I find that my flapped pockets end up with tucked flaps best case, and mangled/wrinkled flaps worst case. My usual answer to this is patch pockets, though I'd prefer this blazer to be a bit more formal/conservative. That leads me to jetted/besom pockets...

Does anyone own/have had a solid-color odd jacket/blazer made up with jetted or besom pockets? I'm somewhat worried the more formal pockets will make the jacket look like an orphaned suit jacket, especially considering I'm using a worsted cloth in Finmeresco 4-Ply. Thoughts?

 

[Newcomer]

I think a sport coat is fine with jetted pockets. For example:

However, it is concerning that you are using a worsted cloth, as there are several "signifiers" that you are wearing an orphaned suit jacket. With the images above, the fabric is obviously jacketing.

 

[bourbonbasted]



Spoiler

I think a sport coat is fine with jetted pockets. For example:

However, it is concerning that you are using a worsted cloth, as there are several "signifiers" that you are wearing an orphaned suit jacket. With the images above, the fabric is obviously jacketing.

Yeah I wouldn't hesitate if this was a patterned or heavily textured cloth. The Finmeresco has a slightly smoother hand than 10oz Fresco, so there's some texture there, but I fear it may be too suit-like...

 

[sprout2]

I get all sport coats with jetted pockets, including solids. But would not and do not get them on "blazers" (i.e. blue). Patch pockets are reserved for those.
Worsted, Finmeresco (not as coarse as Fresco)... sounds like you will get something stupid that looks like it came from the Bloomingdale's mens shop

Also can't get over how hideously shaped the jkts in the two pics above are

 

[emptym]

Those jackets look good to me.

BB, I'd just go with patch pockets myself. I use mine a lot too, and they've held up well for 6 yrs.

 

[ridethecliche]

I know this has been discussed here or elsewhere a few times, but how did you have the conversation with a spouse/partner to not buy you clothes.

I'm insanely picky about what I wear, which is not a reflection on the cost (or even construction of things), but the fit and how it goes together with the rest of what I have. My girlfriend is awesome and has bought me stuff a couple of times now, but I feel bad because some (read:most, read:all) of it is stuff that I wouldn't really wear. I had her return something she got me saying that it didn't fit well.

 

[palk]

I know this has been discussed here or elsewhere a few times, but how did you have the conversation with a spouse/partner to not buy you clothes.

I'm insanely picky about what I wear, which is not a reflection on the cost (or even construction of things), but the fit and how it goes together with the rest of what I have. My girlfriend is awesome and has bought me stuff a couple of times now, but I feel bad because some (read:most, read:all) of it is stuff that I wouldn't really wear. I had her return something she got me saying that it didn't fit well.

Keep a wishlist of stuff you would actually wear / use that covers the cost spectrum (e.g., pocket squares, ties, socks, belts, cuff links, shoes, shoe care creams / brushes) and make sure she's aware of it.

 

[Deo Veritas]

I know this has been discussed here or elsewhere a few times, but how did you have the conversation with a spouse/partner to not buy you clothes.

I'm insanely picky about what I wear, which is not a reflection on the cost (or even construction of things), but the fit and how it goes together with the rest of what I have. My girlfriend is awesome and has bought me stuff a couple of times now, but I feel bad because some (read:most, read:all) of it is stuff that I wouldn't really wear. I had her return something she got me saying that it didn't fit well.

Keep a wishlist of stuff you would actually wear / use that covers the cost spectrum (e.g., pocket squares, ties, socks, belts, cuff links, shoes, shoe care creams / brushes) and make sure she's aware of it.

My spouse is and was well aware of my sartorial sensibilities before our union. Hence why I count a sweater, a t shirt, and a couple of socks in her arsenal of gifts. Either let them know exactly what you're looking for (in a subtle manner), or hope she picks up on your cues. Better yet, she gets a gift card to your favorite shop!

Cheers,
Andre

 

[dieworkwear]



I know this has been discussed here or elsewhere a few times, but how did you have the conversation with a spouse/partner to not buy you clothes.


I'm insanely picky about what I wear, which is not a reflection on the cost (or even construction of things), but the fit and how it goes together with the rest of what I have. My girlfriend is awesome and has bought me stuff a couple of times now, but I feel bad because some (read:most, read:all) of it is stuff that I wouldn't really wear. I had her return something she got me saying that it didn't fit well.

Spend couple time together by reading through a few thousand StyFo pages on indigo dyed shibori, the arte povera aesthetic, how to proxy off Y!JA, working with traveling tailors, gemmed vs. handwelted shoes, and how to read identifying manufacturer labels on suits.

 

[UrbanComposition]

I still don't understand exactly what gemming is.