Dressing Better Vol 2.0

[1stwitit]

Perfect fit on that suit bama!

 

[venom lyrix]

So I have a pretty basic question...

I'm going to a super fancy dinner with my girl on Sunday...sort of a celebration, we've been through a tough time this month with some personal issues and we're just going to have a good time and celebrate.

I want to wear a charcoal vest and pants but struggling with shirt / tie / shoes combo with it.

I know a dark grey / charcoal is easy to match but I figure I'd throw the question out to the public.

Is white shirt with black tie/skinny tie too simple? black shoes would be the way to go with a dark grey outfit like this I'm assuming

thanks

 

[1stwitit]

Venom, simple is always good. It's all in the way it fits. Also maybe add a hit some color somewhere to compliment your lady. Enjoy, relationships can be rough at times.

 

[pinoy732]

Great looking suit C. I was actually looking at their site last night. Might either order from there or thick as thieves instead of SS for my navy suit. Which style did you cop?

 

[wj4]

Man, except for one, all those words are made up!


Carlin

 

[sarteaga0408]

Suit looks really good Carlin!

 

[wj4]

So I have a pretty basic question...

I'm going to a super fancy dinner with my girl on Sunday...sort of a celebration, we've been through a tough time this month with some personal issues and we're just going to have a good time and celebrate.

I want to wear a charcoal vest and pants but struggling with shirt / tie / shoes combo with it.

I know a dark grey / charcoal is easy to match but I figure I'd throw the question out to the public.

Is white shirt with black tie/skinny tie too simple? black shoes would be the way to go with a dark grey outfit like this I'm assuming

thanks

When I read dark gray, my first thought was a white shirt.

Your idea will be fine, man. Simple is nice. Real eyes can appreciate simple colors as long as everything fits.

I've also worn the outfit you mentioned and used brown shoes in lieu if black, hard to go wrong.

Enjoy the night

 

[rfx45]

 

[wj4]

RFX reminds me of "I Need Money" from How High. Dude doesn't even need words or talk to convey his messages

 

[lyonbc1]

Have to echo everyone else Carlin, that suit is flyyyy bro

 

[returnbama]

Great looking suit C. I was actually looking at their site last night. Might either order from there or thick as thieves instead of SS for my navy suit. Which style did you cop?

Thanks everyone, this is the light charcoal blue. My first measurements were pretty spot on, so I am going to get a few more probably.-Do you guys think if I increase the width on the sleeves, it would reduce the bunching/wrinkling?

 

[sarteaga0408]

Today, with closer pictures:
http://dressingbetterforless.blogspot.com/2013/06/wdiwt61813.html

 

[wj4]

Thanks everyone, this is the light charcoal blue. My first measurements were pretty spot on, so I am going to get a few more probably.-Do you guys think if I increase the width on the sleeves, it would reduce the bunching/wrinkling?

Doubt it. Look up "sleeve pinch". I'll post about it tonight. I assume this is what you meant. It doesn't look bad in the pic at all though.

 

[vancity74]

Any suggestions on dress shoes that can withstand the rain?

 

[returnbama]

Thanks Wis

Any suggestions on dress shoes that can withstand the rain?

Most shoes should be fine as long as you are not standing in the rain for long periods of time. If they are soaked, insert shoe trees and let the soles dry out. Shell cordovan is supposedly more water resistant. I would probably just get some overshoes, such as Swims brand, to protect your shoes.

 

[sarteaga0408]

Thanks Wis


Most shoes should be fine as long as you are not standing in the rain for long periods of time. If they are soaked, insert shoe trees and let the soles dry out. Shell cordovan is supposedly more water resistant. I would probably just get some overshoes, such as Swims brand, to protect your shoes.

Yeap shoe trees are crucial, mine got soaked last week the same ones I wore today, but in the shoe trees and they did their thing. I would also suggest into looking to get rubber soled shoes, as leather bottoms will just be a slippery mess and will let water soak into your shoes.

 

[pinoy732]

Outfit for today coming later on but for now, update on AE situation.

Finally got a hold of Cindy, one of the managers at the corporate office, she was on vacation and just was able to return my call today. I explained that the right shoe was too wide and that I'd like to exchange. Also mentioned how if possible, I'd like to cop the Dalton boot and pay out the $170 difference. She was asking me how I won them and I explained it was from the TSB contest, I think she was familiar with it. Apparently AE "Public Relations" bought the shoes and sent them to me.

She then told me she would have no problem swapping out and asked for my email to send a prepaid label. We were about to hang up and then I asked, "Hey, what about the $170. Don't you need my CC?"......She responded saying, "I don't see I stipulation saying you only can have the loafers. How about we just call it even on the swap"


Couldn't believe it! I ended up dropping the loafers off at UPS when I got outta work and she said the Dalton's should ship out tomorrow or the day after.
Dat. God. Damn. Come. Up.

 

[storm2006]

New suit from black lapel

Looking like a million bucks . Got me thinking of ordering from them now

Outfit for today coming later on but for now, update on AE situation.

Finally got a hold of Cindy, one of the managers at the corporate office, she was on vacation and just was able to return my call today. I explained that the right shoe was too wide and that I'd like to exchange. Also mentioned how if possible, I'd like to cop the Dalton boot and pay out the $170 difference. She was asking me how I won them and I explained it was from the TSB contest, I think she was familiar with it. Apparently AE "Public Relations" bought the shoes and sent them to me.

She then told me she would have no problem swapping out and asked for my email to send a prepaid label. We were about to hang up and then I asked, "Hey, what about the $170. Don't you need my CC?"......She responded saying, "I don't see I stipulation saying you only can have the loafers. How about we just call it even on the swap"


Couldn't believe it! I ended up dropping the loafers off at UPS when I got outta work and she said the Dalton's should ship out tomorrow or the day after.
Dat. God. Damn. Come. Up.

Bruh, when was the lost time you lost?

Literally, curious.

 

[unknwn]

Dude...

 

[pinoy732]

Lol I suppose its just been a good few weeks :\

 

[lyonbc1]

I'm sayin! A might mess around and find a powerball ticket on the ground and later find out he won

 

[pinoy732]

Probably gonna get some damn swims being that its been raining every other damn day and I wanna wear my AEs to the office more often! If anyone else is interested, BB has em on sale right now:
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/SWIMS-Brand-Galoshes/634H________BLCK_LG_______,default,pd.html

Which colorway would you guys go with? Muted? Or loud as sh**?

 

[omgitswes]

Black, blue, or brown would be the only ones I'd get. Maybe green.

 

[pinoy732]

Black, blue, or brown would be the only ones I'd get. Maybe green.

I'm not bold enough to do orange. But yeah, I was thinking either navy or green.

Or perhaps these

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SFCAMOGRN_1_40000000001_-1


#forgivemeRFX

 

[unknwn]

Please don't