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  1. ortega76

    Pants Recommendations?

    Looking for a recommendation for some rugged or heavy duty pants that would pass in a casual office. I sell class 6-8 trucks (box trucks to semis) and most of my day is on an office but I'm always climbing up into and around trucks. I've ruined a couple pairs of pants already. I've settled for...
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    Hair Loss

    So, I'm not sure if this belongs here or in a more "grooming" related category, but here goes. What did people do in the past when they lost hair? How common were toupees? Did a lot of guys just shave it like they seem to do today?
  3. ortega76

    Advice on Smoking Family Members

    Just seeking some advice on how to deal with my Father In Law. He and my MIL live on the East Coast. They fly out 2-3 times a year to visit and spend time with my wife and daughter. They are nice people and do a lot for us. They love our daughter and my wife has always had a close relationship...
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    Vavra Italy dot Com

    Has anyone bought a suit from Vavra Italy? I have bought a few ties from there and they were pretty standard in customer service and quality for $30 ties. I've seen that they carry Jack Victor but I'm not very familiar with some of their other clothing lines.
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    Hat Icon: Ving Rhames?

    Ving Rhames typically plays a hardhitting guy. From the shortlived Kojak remake to the Mission Impossible series to the hip-hop Prohibition musical Idlewild, he always displays a certain flair. In his public appearances, he certainly shows himself to be a fan of fedoras and mixing classic...
  7. ortega76

    Is anyone else on their death bed? The Flu Thread.

    As I sit here feeling like death warmed over- I have the worst bout of the flu I've suffered in years- I find that many of my friends are similarly incapacitated. Even those I haven't seen in months are miserable. As I contemplate my doom, I wonder what classic remedies have worked for members...
  8. ortega76

    Size 8 hats?

    I'm looking for a porkpie hat to give as a gift. The only problem is that he wears a size 8! Being that I wear a mere 7 1/4, I have no idea where to find one. I've tried several websites but most stop at 7 3/4.
  9. ortega76

    Tone-on-tone shirts and ties

    To some it reminds them of Regis Philben and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire". To others, it reminds them of "Casino" and Bobby DeNiro. I was wondering how common the tone-on-tone shirt/tie was in the thirties to forties.
  10. ortega76

    White Hat maintenance

    I've been trying to plan out the 2 or 3 (if I'm lucky) hat purchases I'll make in the spring months and I came across the perennial white fur felt hats Biltmore puts out. At the store in Champaign I bought my Biltmore snap-brim, they did a brisk business with these to a largely urban...
  11. ortega76

    Hello, porkpie hat

    Can anyone recommend a good quality, not horribly expensive pork pie hat in tan, camel or olive? I'd love a 2" or shorter brim?
  13. ortega76

    Why I'm not renewing my Esquire subscription

    In their A Style Manifesto For 2009, Esquire.com gets one or two things right. "Respect the tie". Good advice. Then they proclaim "Mad Men killed the pocket square". Why don't they respect one of the hallmarks of great men's style?
  14. ortega76

    Inauguration Parties

    I'm amazed at the number of invitations I have received for Inauguration parties here in Chicago. Maybe it's a function of the President Elect being the former Senator of Illinois, but I have never been invited to such a party before. I have heard of some folks doing pizza and takeout to watch...
  15. ortega76

    Chicago Suit Offerings

    Since I am out of the casual retail game, I am rebuilding my suit wardrobe. Can anyone recommend a made-to-measure tailor in Chicago. The Loop, River North, Gold Coast or South Suburbs locations would be ideal. Since I am a short, stocky guy, I get everything tailored. I thought I'd try m-t-m...
  16. ortega76

    Fedoras and Tees/Fedoras and Jeans

    Like many people on the Lounge, I love the look of a suit and fedora. However, my suit wearing is pretty limited these days. I DO love the way a fedora can make an everyday tee and jeans look so much more expressive. Let's see some pics of the fedora and jeans.
  17. ortega76

    Quick and dumb question

    I was hoping some here can help settle an argument between a small group of friends. Long story short, there is a disagreement on whether one can or cannot wear black shoes with a chocolate brown suit. Without getting too much into things, the suit is a dark chocolate brown three button...
  19. ortega76

    Humidor Recommendations

    I need to replace my humidor- it is several years old and a pretty inexpensive model from a humidor/cigar combo from an on-line retailer. Any recommendations for a good humidor, 50-100 cigar capacity?
  20. ortega76

    In a shocking turn of events. . .

    I think I may have started converting my father into a fedora wearer. My father is that baby boomer who dresses in jeans and ball caps (at his job in the hospital he wears scrubs). Oh sure, as a devout South Sider he pulls out his trusty apple cap on frequent occasions but he was never a...
  21. ortega76

    Diner Shoes

    http://www.zappos.com/gs/n/p/dp/36514980/c/742.html Classic Chuck Taylor All-Stars with old fashioned diner menu as the design. Silly but interesting.
  22. ortega76

    Jacksonville, FL?

    My step-son splits his time between us (IL) and his dad (FL). I may be moving to Jacksonville, FL in the next yearr but I'm unfamiliar with the city. I'm visiting in February. Can anyone give me any insider info? Places to hit? Anyone here live or work in the city? I appreciate any advice!
  23. ortega76

    Porkpies

    I'm not sure if this has been done before, but does anyone regularly wear pork pie hats? Any good recommendations? Any pics?

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