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  1. Hexenmeister

    Suit pants fit for larger guys?

    My dad is getting married in November and he asked me to help him shop for a suit. Now, I have plenty of experience in ogling at suits for myself and what kind of sizing to look for to get the fit that I like (close to the body and form fitting) for my slimmer frame. My dad, however, is larger...
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    "Harassed Tweed" - Documentary

    A few months ago I was perusing about Vimeo and came upon a three-part documentary series called "Harassed Tweed." It details the rise of tweed, it's fall from popular style, and the controversy surrounding its definition and very existence. It's a fascinating story, really! Episode 1 -...
  3. Hexenmeister

    New shoes = agony!?

    After months of longing, I finally went to Nordstrom and bought a pair of 1901 Carson bucks. They felt great in the store, but having bought them and worn them around a bit I have to say that these shoes have taught me feet a new meaning for the word agony. The insoles are fine, the width is...
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    Looking for good barber in Portland, Or.

    I just moved to Portland, Oregon and will be in need of a haircut before too long. This has always been an issue for me, trying to find a new barber. I don't want to just choose a place at random. A lot of places I've gone to in the past ask me what exactly I want done...but that's the thing...
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    Persona: You and Your Daily Essentials

    I happened upon Jason Travis' photo series titled "Persona," in which he simply takes a photo of a person and their daily essentials. I found it fascinating how people's everyday items vary and are similar to my own. like them so much I went about making my own. Who's next?
  7. Hexenmeister

    FS: Alfani RED: Chorcoal Three-Piece Suit

    This dark grey/charcoal suit is from Alfani's RED collection, in like new condition, and was only worn three or four times. This suit includes the jacket (38R), waistcoat (38R), and pants (tailored to 31/30). Peak lapels on the double vented jacket, two-button front, and slimmer silhouette...
  8. Hexenmeister

    Tailoring a mediorce fitting suit VS. selling it to buy a new suit?

    I bought my first suit a little over a year ago; it's a three-piece grey suit from Alfani's Red line of menswear. I was satisfied at the time, though I always felt the fit of the jacket and waistcoat were always just too big. This sentiment has been enhanced by my recent purchase of a custom...
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    Trains and travel of the Art Deco Era.

    This article from Dark Roasted Blend popped up in my RSS feed this morning, featuring trains from the art deco era. They sure don't make 'em like this anymore. It's a shame, too, I ofter daydream of the romanticism of rail travel. Trains And Railways Extravaganza, Part 2
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    First pair of quality shoes?

    As a part of my attempt at simplifying my life, I've been on an effort to have fewer clothes of higher quality. Part of this is shoes, so I've been looking into getting a pair or two (eventually) of quality oxfords. You know the kind, you can wear the hell out of 'em, get them re-soled and...
  11. Hexenmeister

    Good Tailors in Northern Utah?

    I know there have to be some of my fellow Utahns in the Lounge, so I come to you for some help. A few months ago I bought a blazer from Macy's, primarily for work. It seemed fine at first and fits better than most, but after getting my custom cut suit from Indochino, I now know how a...
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    Unboxing my new Black Mod Suit from Indochino.

    As I mentioned in the Show Us Your Suits thread, I ordered one of Indochino's Black Mod Suits and one of their Ultimate Utility Shirts last week (I scored the $80 shirt 100% free with a coupon code I found via Google), and after a loooong week-and-a-half of waiting, it finally arrived. ^_^...
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    Shoe polish is becoming flaky?

    I, like many of us, own a pair of black dress shoes (though mine are just from DSW and are not of the hand-made variety), and I've been keeping them polished on a weekly or every-other-week basis; but lately I've noticed that the polish is getting flaky and rubs off when I run my finger over the...
  15. Hexenmeister

    Made in Ecuador: The Panama Hat Story

    I posted this earlier in the panama hat thread, but though it was pretty interesting and deserved its own thread. Valetmag.com linked to this trailer for what is no less than a feature length documentary about the panama hat. I had no idea so much went into the crafting of a hat. 0_o Made...
  16. Hexenmeister

    Affordable, fitted, french cuff shirts.

    - Dress shirt - French Cuffed - Fitted - Black - Spread Collar - 14.5" Neck - None that white collar and cuffs thing... Does anyone know such a shirt is available from any online resources at a reasonable price? I have seen them, but at prices in the high $100 to...
  17. Hexenmeister

    Advice needed! Tan suit and black shirt?

    The idiots who run my company (into the ground, historically, as evidenced by going into Ch. 11 a year-and-a-half ago) have decided to make us dumb down our work attire. I've worked here for three years, and during that time the dress code has been either A: black, collared shirt with khakis...
  19. Hexenmeister

    HELP! Spread collar vs point collar?

    I need some input. I've been looking at a lot of men's shirts, especially dress shirts, and am constantly torn between point collar and spread collar. I know that you should use your shirt collar to balance your face (point collar to lengthen a round face and spread collar to round-out a...
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    Cocktails with grenadine

    I'm looking for some input and hope some mixological Merlins might meliorate my mind (alliteration for the win!). I'm looking for a cocktail that will properly showcase the flavor and color of some homemade grenadine. There are so many drinks I have found that include grenadine, and at the...
  21. Hexenmeister

    Military-Style Coats and Jackets

    This past Winter I found that I really love the new quasi-military styled jackets and coats. There's lust something mysterious and imposing about the high necks and sleek look. They can go anywhere from rough and tumble to refined.

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