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  1. Monte

    Any good suit recommendations?

    I ultimately have found I don't wear suits that often. Sometimes a good sportcoat brand or two that u like might show up on ebay and you could save a ton of dough. My Harry Rosen.
  2. Monte

    Ask a question, get an answer

    If it looks good and feels like you can live with it. Go on. If it hurts or visibly looks 'off', you can make a judgment call.
  3. Monte

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Those old sweats are built to last so stretching them is difficult, but not unheard of with a hat jack or stretcher. It can mess with the shape of the brim if done too strongly. We've all been there. Sometimes it works as u stretch more and more over time. Good luck.
  4. Monte

    Any good suit recommendations?

    On the other hand, if u go with a made to measure place like suitsupply, get someone like your close friend to measure you as you follow their measuring steps on their website. Fit is everything as they say so don't try it alone.
  5. Monte

    Any good suit recommendations?

    I bought a new Spier and Mackay. It was a 44L off the peg and the sleeves actually fit my long arms. They have $300 Red Label suits which are just fine, or others that are ascending in price. The Neo cut looks a little more unique. Most are softer shoulders and not so padded, but many choices.
  7. Monte

    What hat are you waiting for today?

    I ordered another Agnoulita. I got a taller crown, thinner ribbon, contrasting ribbon and binding. So it will be set up more like a thin ribbon hat like Pic no. 2
  8. Monte

    What hat are you waiting for today?

    Well, if that's a true vintage hat and it's from 1934, that's 90 years old. But no one can say without more info. It sure looks to be in minty fresh shape.
  9. Monte

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Ton, nice fit on those! I fished this gun check and peacoat out of the bay last fall. And my old Guess leather jacket.
  10. Monte

    The Resistol Roundup

    Two recent thrift acquisitions. I brushes the black '90s 4x and fitted a leather band on it. Old band was ugly red n black striped. The silver 5x is '80s I think and I totally reshaped it since the crown was so tall and looked a bit dated overall.
  11. Monte

    My Blue Heaven

    GHT, I love that outfit. I am sitting near this vintage artwork and decided to share on this thread since I checked in here earlier.
  13. Monte

    My Blue Heaven

    Bump. I got rid of all my fedoras maybe 8 years ago... kind of a lifestyle cleanse of things I held on to and didnt use. Anyway I ordered an Agnoulita, in transit currently, but I can already tell I'm not going wear it much. Similar to when I sold my collection mentioned earlier. I think their...
  14. Monte

    Ask a question, get an answer

    A wool, and not felt. No leather sweat. Cashing in on a TV series style. I don't know how far I'd test the crushable and water resistant qualities. I don't want to offend, but I would have saved my dough for any kind of felt with a leather sweat. Those wools wear out in hurry when used hard. I...
  15. Monte

    Help with {date or identify} a hat please.....!

    Also, the movie star traits Depp possesses makes that exact hat look a precise way. I mean he's got a white vest w pocket square here, and a peacoat and scarves there. Think of your own style and function while you're on your hat journey.
  16. Monte

    Help with {date or identify} a hat please.....!

    I've had a couple '50s Stetsons that could hold their brim shaped any way you'd snap them. It's not a trait you will find on every fedora you handle. I'm sure these gentlemen will point you in the right direction. Good luck.
  17. Monte

    Hat Cleaning Repair & Restoration: Where?

    I definitely can believe that there are few old school hatters, even in metro areas. For instance, I was so excited to go to Goorin Brothers in Denver since I was in town maybe 8, 9 years ago. Shortly after arriving at the century old hat shop, I discovered they didn't carry felt hats anymore...
  19. Monte

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Yes. There is a chance I won't wake up tomorrow, but I'm gonna wear a nice suit and we'll made shoes every time I have an excuse. Even custom made, expensive shoes. Bring on the quality. Life is short.
  20. Monte

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    You know I love my boots, but I just ordered these Beckett Simonon double monks in a Bordeaux color. They batch make them. I think they're slated to arrive in November. They'll be my early Christmas gift... to me.
  21. Monte

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Nice contrast on that Heritage pair. I've included my burgundy Jay Butler loafers, my Anderson Bean (Texas) boots, and finally my Guess vintage jacket. The jacket was a found item for 35 or 40 clams.
  22. Monte

    Newly Acquired Palm Beach Model K557

    I personally can offer nothing. Pics?
  23. Monte

    Post New Hats Here!

    I think I've seen a lot, and then this gem is gets some light shed on it. A 3/8 no less. Very nice. Thanks for sharing the hat and the research.

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