Recent Purchases

[Joseph Park]

https://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/...8844/C8844.jsp

$105

New reviews but I need a dark jacket. I love JC's unconstructed jackets they fit amazingly in the shoulders. A course I probably will have to tailor the length of the arms so $25 more but other than that it should fit great.

[Joseph Park]

I'm in an experimental mood so I decided to order a J.Crew Crosby suit in a size smaller than my Ludlow size. I'm curious to see how it fits.

How did this fit? I saw this on sale recently but got the ludlow grey version instead because I wear a 34s and I think the Crosby would be too big

[Joseph Park]

Looks good to me. I think it is just the fact that it is partially-lined tropical weight wool has some buyers angry as they didn't read the description carefully. It is obviously partially lined to keep it more breathable, and "see-through" fabric does not mean cheap. Too many guys used to heavy worsted wool, IMO.

Got it and brought it to the tailors today. Thoughts: yes you can see through the wool, but that is mainly because of the lack of lining and even though the wool is transparent so is a worsted wool Thompson but the Thompson thickness and quality isn't near the quality of a Ludlow. I actually really like the partial lining and I can see how this can make a great year round suit. The shoulders fit perfectly! The only thing I have to tailor is the arm lengths (always too long Thompson or Ludlow) and the pants length since I am a 27.5". Otherwise the reviews on the website don't do it justice especially since I got the suit for $299 before taxes. One last thing, yes the fabric is a little stiff but, one it is new and two this is an anti wrinkle suit so I bet there is some kind of spray on it or it could be how the wool is wound really tight.

[kongmw]

first pair of AE, went with the McGregor LWB
thanks to the RDA sale!


does anybody know what shade of saphir creme polish works well with brown burnished finish?

[elduderino260]

Looking at this sports coat: http://i.imgur.com/exAEBgd.jpg to pair with either dark wash denim or khakis. Not sure if the pattern might be too busy, though...

[Emmet]

Looking at this sports coat: http://i.imgur.com/exAEBgd.jpg to pair with either dark wash denim or khakis. Not sure if the pattern might be too busy, though...

Not at all.

[Moelman]

Looking at this sports coat: http://i.imgur.com/exAEBgd.jpg to pair with either dark wash denim or khakis. Not sure if the pattern might be too busy, though...

Definitely not too busy, a classic pattern. It looks a bit like a suit jacket but I think you can pair it with dark denim or darker grey trousers.

[DuFrank]

Definitely not too busy, a classic pattern. It looks a bit like a suit jacket but I think you can pair it with dark denim or darker grey trousers.

Brown trousers with some texture (moleskin, cords, etc.) could work as well

[robanderson]

I have purchased 2 Dress shirt (which i had design) from UK based company 'Custom Stitchers'. They have charged me on $70 per shirt including shipment charges. I am loving it.

[77Pat]

Just saw the recent price drop on this: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/san...colorFamily=01

Already have a double breasted trench, but with it being full length and me being 5'7", I feel like a cartoon in it.

Only information I have been able to find on it http://thetrad.blogspot.com/2013/02/...m-laperla.html

[fiftyforfifty]

Sanyo Savina rain coat is quite fine, but what are you looking for exactly, is it just the length

[77Pat]

Sanyo Savina rain coat is quite fine, but what are you looking for exactly, is it just the length

I am just looking for an alternative. I usually dress business casual, and I feel the full trench is a little overkill, unless the weather is really bad. Although I know there are those who think the shorter raincoats are not worth it, I believe it will be more versatile.

[hockeysc23]

Went to suit supply today in DC. Very impressive. Sales man was top notch. Got fitted for two suits the Napoli in navy and then a lighter gray. Picking up tomorrow. Thank goodness for good customer service. I would've never picked the size they fit me in but it's a great fit.

[Nleaders]

Just snagged some AE Park Avenues off eBay for $27 plus shipping. They had been posted like 15 minutes before I bought them.

[mjn082]

Recent Purchases

Early today, Sunday afternoon errands. Inspired by earlier in the week's " Do you wear flannel" thread dug deep in the closet for a shirt I haven't worn in a long time:
Flannel: Arnold Palmer Timeless
Cords: JCF Driggs in "warm charcoal"
Clarks Original DBs in Beeswax
Timex Weekender w/ NATO strap
Rayban Aviators