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[spacemanvt]

does anyone know if PRPs twill pants in general stretch much?

i got some from the gilt sale and they are a size big but if they dont stretch much they will be ok.
they seemed to be washed pretty heavily already...

 

[WilliamTell]

Originally Posted by stickshift

Does anyone know where to get a denim necktie? I saw one in once in a WAYWT pic.

http://www.contextclothing.com/brand...he%20Hill-Side

or chambray, or khaki, etc.

unrelated, does anybody on this forum do a US proxy?

 

[Riio]

How are you supposed to order from Uniqlo? I've emailed them multiple times and left two voicemails with my name and a phone number, and I've only received a copy + paste email response back.

 

[bassmanpatsfan18]

Does anyone have a fit pic of the Uniqlo "No wale corduroy slim fit jeans"? I'm looking for a slim pair of cords and J crew didn't do the trick. I'd like something that's slim but not skinny. Also, does anyone know how the sizing runs on these?

 

[mfais]

where to get the new apcxnikes other than apc.fr? is it available stateside yet? http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/200...rt-whiteblack/

 

[jonnylocks]

Will a pair of Oxblood Doc Marten shoes (very dark, with a marblized look) go with the jacket (images attached.. though I am not sure how well they depict the actual jacket)? Will these same Oxblood shoes go with a dark brown donkey jacket with a subtle navy blue piping? Also, does anyone else think this jacket is badass or what??

 

[Atreus]

Where is a good place to find ralph lauren black label shirts at a decent price? (they seem hard to find)

 

[breakz]

Originally Posted by Atreus

Where is a good place to find ralph lauren black label shirts at a decent price? (they seem hard to find)

My first guess would be Gilt, they have RLBL on sale pretty frequently.

 

[mlyngard]

Originally Posted by msza

Where do you fall on this spectrum. This image is obviously biased towards the middle picture, though from my observations it seems that the length in the third pic is most common. I'm usually closer to #2. And does it vary based on personal/professional setting. I'm also sporting #2 at work, usually.

One almost always. Two if I'm at work and covering tattoos. I smoke American Spirits, and it's 'soda' not 'pop' or 'cola'.

To another point on this, military dress code actually requires no more than 3" above the elbow, but low enough to show rank badge. Three is sloppy and elicits the question 'why bother'

 

[mlyngard]

Originally Posted by TwentySomthing

A little off this topic but still somewhat relevant. What are the bands that go around the sleeves of a long sleeved shirt to hold them up called? You see sometimes pictures of old bartenders wearing them while working.

Sleeve garters.

These were worn when rolling one's sleeves was considered something only farmers did. Sleeves were also cut longer then, so the garter allowed fo the excess material to be out of the way of draping into water, ink, etc. Accountants and clerks often wore them too.

 

[mlyngard]

Originally Posted by Uncontrol

If I bought a pair of white leather shoes, could I theoretically have them dyed any colour I want?

It really depends on the leather. I'd ask a shoe repair shop. Might also ask them what it costs to do this professionally through them, and not at home.

Originally Posted by jonnylocks

Will a pair of Oxblood Doc Marten shoes (very dark, with a marblized look) go with the jacket (images attached.. though I am not sure how well they depict the actual jacket)?

Will these same Oxblood shoes go with a dark brown donkey jacket with a subtle navy blue piping?

Also, does anyone else think this jacket is badass or what??


That looks like the Barracuta jacket...

...only in leather.

The oxblood color was the original DM 1460 work boot color, before even black. I've found it works with just about everything, but any browns in particular. I'm more concerned with them working with the pants I'm wearing rather than the belt or jacket.

 

[splattered]

I picked this mesh hookie up in black from Gilt... its pretty loose knit and i'm just wondering if it would be ok to hang on a thick plastic hanger or would it be better to fold up and shove in a drawer somewhere? I just dont want perma-pointy shoulders

http://www.80spurple.com/shop/produc...e739;ssh-print

 

[entropy kid]

I need some sizing advice for a Filson Italy (black label) jacket. I would assume cuts are somewhat slimmer than normal Filson (i.e. size up from US Filson). Is this correct?

 

[breakz]

What brands compare to Dior, Cloak, and Geller? Do any of the mid-level brands fill this niche?

 

[splattered]

How long is too long for a shirt hem if you arent tucking it into your pants? I don't mind a slight-slob look