The Official-ish DC Thread

[smittycl]

I was going through the pictures and can honestly say these places don't appeal to me. I think I would rather take people into dc and wine and dine them at a nice restaurant.

The Club system is a bit of a holdover from previous generations. Officer's clubs on remote bases were an inexpensive refuge but now in the days of competitive salaries and bases closer to populated areas they don't make much sense. Joining the Army-Navy Club in DC made sense for frequent official travel and such.

As I Lieutenant I got yelled at by our Colonel for not wanting to join the Officer's Club at Ford Ord in Monterey, CA. Monterey has a smashing restaurant every five feet or so. Why on earth would anyone want to hang out at the Club for Mongolian Barbecue night?

Ended up joining the Officer's Club anyway as he wasn't being rhetorical...

 

[jonathanS]

I considered joining the Army-Navy Club a while back but they don't offer much. Kind of stuffy and not much of a draw anymore. Reciprocity with British Army Club kinda neat but maybe only once.

The only draw of army navy club is the location and gym.

Now, I have friends who have told me they need private clubs because they’d be mobbed / harassed if they weren’t at them. That’s reasonable, I suppose.

 

[smittycl]

The only draw of army navy club is the location and gym.

Now, I have friends who have told me they need private clubs because they’d be mobbed / harassed if they weren’t at them. That’s reasonable, I suppose.

Yeah, Pitt, Clooney, and Damon tell me that all the time.

 

[jonathanS]

Yeah, Pitt, Clooney, and Damon tell me that all the time.

Well, that solves it, maybe you’ll see them at university club

 

[trafficjam]

Back in high school, I used to sell swimsuits for the Army-Navy Club's summer swim team (and many other teams at many other clubs) on-site. Army-Navy was the only place I had to dress up to peddle the wares.

On the other hand, I also swam for the Fort Myer JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON team, which meant my family had to be members of the O club there.

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

Kamakura is doing a mtm trunk show in DC on April 10.

Washington D.C. Trunk Show

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kamakurashirts.com

 

[WoolyLamb]

I have heard this brand mentioned a lot. Anyone have experience with them specifically their fits? Their sizing chart is interesting to say the least.

Sadly ill be traveling during this one or I would definitely go.

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

I have heard this brand mentioned a lot. Anyone have experience with them specifically their fits? Their sizing chart is interesting to say the least.

Sadly ill be traveling during this one or I would definitely go.

I have several of their shirts in the Tokyo slim fit (their only fit that comes in size 37, which is a US 14.5). It's pretty slim, especially in the chest and armhole for me, but they have my absolute favorite button-down collar.

 

[circumspice]

I have heard this brand mentioned a lot. Anyone have experience with them specifically their fits? Their sizing chart is interesting to say the least.

Sadly ill be traveling during this one or I would definitely go.

I have slightly long arms for my 6ft flat frame, which means I have to stick with their NY fits for enough sleeve length on a 16 or 16.5 neck. The NY slim is not all that slim - their DNA IMHO is Ivy inspired vibe, not #menswear. So, expecting the shirt to fit like some Italian RTW is likely going to leave you disappointed, but all my experiences are with their NY stuff where the classic is basically blousey onme, but I do have an eight inch drop

 

[Easily Amused]

All dressed up, nowhere to go. Had a client meeting, got cancelled/rescheduled. I like what I'm wearing, I'll keep it on for the rest of the day, in the comfort of my home

Ring Jacket Model 6 in Sportex Vintage, RLPL cable knit, SuitSupply pocket square, DBF neckerchief and Balloon Trousers, Pantherella socks, and Gaziano & Girling loafers.

 

[Kangnamstyles]

All dressed up, nowhere to go. Had a client meeting, got cancelled/rescheduled. I like what I'm wearing, I'll keep it on for the rest of the day, in the comfort of my home

Ring Jacket Model 6 in Sportex Vintage, RLPL cable knit, SuitSupply pocket square, DBF neckerchief and Balloon Trousers, Pantherella socks, and Gaziano & Girling loafers.

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That jacket is Perfection!

 

[hpreston]

I have heard this brand mentioned a lot. Anyone have experience with them specifically their fits? Their sizing chart is interesting to say the least.

Sadly ill be traveling during this one or I would definitely go.

I have several of their shirts in the Tokyo slim fit (their only fit that comes in size 37, which is a US 14.5). It's pretty slim, especially in the chest and armhole for me, but they have my absolute favorite button-down collar.

The biggest barrier to entry for Kamakura is the sizing... their fits (Sport, Vintage Ivy, Tokyo Slim, Tokyo Reg, NY Slim....) are difficult to navigate (example, I am 16.5 neck. some of their fits fit me well in neck, chest, shoulders, but are too short in the sleeves, other fits, the sleeves are good, but their sung around the chest and belly....)

All that being said, they do offer good value (IMHO) in quality of construction and fabric compared to price point.

Also, what TSBB said, their Button downs have a great collar.

MTM might be the way to go.

 

[armedferret]

Heading to Alexandria for the final Bo & Ivy pairing dinner.

 

[armedferret]

Update I dressed thusly

Croccies

 

[coolarrow]

I have heard this brand mentioned a lot. Anyone have experience with them specifically their fits? Their sizing chart is interesting to say the least.

Sadly ill be traveling during this one or I would definitely go.

I went to NYC to their store pre-covid. Got measured. I got one of their shirts because they were heavily hyped. It was all cotton. I always wash my new shirts regardless. Had major shrinkage. I was not happy as I paid over $100 for their shirts.

Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure they closed their NY store way before covid.