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J Peterman
Hi - I purchased the flannel pants a few weeks ago. I liked them well and thought they were nicely done. I returned them, but only because they're exactly the same color as another pair of pants I own. The brown is sort of a very dark tan or taupe - a versatile shade. I exchanged for a pair of...- carldelo
- Post #8
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Opinion requested - windowpane blazer
I'm on the fence about ordering this J. Peterman windowpane plaid blazer. The color appears to be a medium tan with black/blue windowpane detailing. Of course the lack of photos is a problem, but any opinions on it based on the sketch? The listing for the jacket is here... -
Cardigans for casual gentlemen
These two shawl-collar offerings from Paul Frederick are looking pretty good: All Merino, in an unusual color: Wool and cotton, with some nice texture:- carldelo
- Post #51
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Orvis Hardwick washed tweed blazer
Well, the replacement jacket for the J. Peterman herringbone tweed suit I ordered didn't fit well, so the suit went back. The jacket in my size didn't have enough room for my mid-section - the buttons didn't quite meet. The jacket one size up closed well, but had too much material under the... -
Do sweaters dream of becoming blazers?
Isn't that Conan? I almost picked up this cardigan-blazer from Paul Frederick, but the camel color doesn't suit me:- carldelo
- Post #6
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Opinons on this sport coat, please...
Looks good to me, a nice daytime jacket, probably spring/fall, depending on weight. The color is fairly neutral - I generally use the secondary colors and even the buttons as hints of what will go with a jacket. This one should look good with a white or blue shirt and dark tan or brown pants, as... -
I require assistance in choosing a Fedora.
This is becoming ridiculous - you are apparently in the throws of a brain-freeze caused by relentless over-analysis. Enough already. PS - I see that this sounds fairly prickly - what can I say, the Jets just tanked so I'm feeling cranky... -
Stetson Fashion Collection 1940s Stratoliner Fur Felt Fedora Hat
Busted! You haven't read the thread - it started with a post about the new Stratoliner at the Fedora Store. EDIT - I see by RBH's comment below that two threads were merged, so this is a case of false arrest - my apologies... -
Stetson Fashion Collection 1940s Stratoliner Fur Felt Fedora Hat
There's also a straw version of the Brewster, which is even nicer looking, IMO. -
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I require assistance in choosing a Fedora.
There are basically two main qualities with Stetson fur felt - Royal and Sovereign. The Ashland is Royal, whcih is good felt, somewhat nicer than standard Akubra felt, in my opinion (as found in the Stylemaster, for example). Sovereign is a step up in softness and malleability. Even softer is... -
I require assistance in choosing a Fedora.
Well, this is certainly a good point and I agree with you. I got lucky and my first hat purchase was a vintage Cavanagh for under a dollar. Maybe the answer is to treat one's first hat purchase like a weekend at a casino - only bring as much as you are willing to lose - i.e. spend as much on... -
I require assistance in choosing a Fedora.
Well, and without trying to be mean about it, I don't think this is good advice. First, $230 is not less than a typical Borsalino - the Napoli, for instance, is $200, and an Alessandria is $230 (both at Bencraft). The real problem with going custom so early in the process, is that the buyer... -
I require assistance in choosing a Fedora.
Feraud is right - at JJ you are paying for location, ambiance and customer service. Re: hat sizes, I think most hats are made with about +/- 1/3 hat size tolerance. This is why trying on is important, two hats of the same size may fit differently. If you are interested in a Borsalino, I... -
Stetson Fashion Collection 1940s Stratoliner Fur Felt Fedora Hat
I like the new Strat, mostly - if I could get the crease out of an Open Road or Roadmaster, I suppose it would wind up looking like that. I can sport a 2-1/2" brim much better than the 2-3/4" of an OR/RM. The tail of that pin is seriously wonky, and overall it looks pretty sorry. Re: color, I... -
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Measuring myself
If you have a tailor measure you up, you will be using the same person to tailor the suit when it shows up, right? So, let them know that, and that should help persuade them to do the measuring, and maybe for no charge. -
What's keith wearing???
Keef's reminds of this one, from the normally classy, occasionally wacky, Worth & Worth: http://www.hatshop.com/site/showItem.php?Inv_ID=90 I saw it in person, and it looks just like that --- disturbing. -
Traditional footwear for duck feet
You might try on a pair of Ecco shoes if they're offered in your area. The design philosophy is to have a close-fitting heel, with a roomy toebox to allow the toes to splay naturally during walking. I have many pair and quite like them - they have insoles that can be removed if necessary to...- carldelo
- Post #7
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Orvis Hardwick washed tweed blazer
It's already gone back for the next size up - I'll post a review thread once I receive the suits and get them tailored. Even if J. Peterman would set up an external photo gallery of some sort, it would help. At least the fabric swatch illustration seemed accurate. -
Black hat: Akubra Bogart, Stylemaster, other?
Black fedoras always struck me as too funereal. My nod to formality is to have a graphite fedora, which is almost black, and goes well with a dark gray overcoat. Mine is a Stetson Hampton, with a silk finish and a bound edge. The felt has a pleasing heaviness to it, the ribbon is fairly wide...
