What color of suit? - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

suginami · #31 11-07-2005, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by glenmore

Suginami, I like Aldens.

glenmore

I'm not familiar with Aldens, but I checked out their website, and they look like a nice shoe.

I was told by Allen Edmonds that they were the last bench made dress shoe.

I've tried every shoe, and I've found that the Allen Edmonds fit me like a glove. I'm a size 10 EEE.

I've got four pairs: the burgundy cap toe, black wing tips, a pair of navy / dark brown tassle loafers, and a pair of lace-up medium brown oiled leather casual shoes.

koop · #32 11-07-2005, 06:52 PM

Aldens probably a step up from AE, but AE makes a good shoe. From there your probably looking at Grensen, Crockett & Jones, or J Weston. After that just have em custom made.

Business attire is never "in" or "out", it's just a standard, timeless uniform. You can rotate in trendy and wear the occasional sack suit or whatever but for a first and only suit, stick with the traditional.

Kuan · #33 11-07-2005, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by suginami

I believe cuffs are out, but all my pants are pleated.

I have never worn flat front pants. I think they are a fad that will one day disappear.

How do you keep up on clothes with two kids?

savas · #34 11-07-2005, 07:56 PM

Check out englishcut.com. It has lots of useful info even for us non-dandies.

J. R. B. · #35 11-07-2005, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by boneheaddoctor

What about plaid suits and white shoes and belt? are they passe'

Only if you wear it with an orange fur coat and a green fedora.

anthonyb · #36 11-07-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuan

So nobody wears pleated pants anymore?

Does this mean I toss all my suits with cuffs?

I think cuffs are appropriate for pleated pants. The cuffs help maintain the drape of the pants. No cuffs are appropriate for flat-front pants.

But, then again I never wear button-down collars or two-button jackets. And box-toed shoes. So maybe I'm weird.

croftynsteph · #37 11-07-2005, 09:32 PM

I wasn't directing him there to get a custom suit. Just to see a few pictures of some rather well put together ensembles.

Kuan · #38 11-07-2005, 09:37 PM

Actually you can go to those department store trunk shows. Neiman Marcus and Saks has them. You don't have to get anything there, but if you have 4k for a suit almost anything's possible. Nordstrom's also has them, no hor d'oeuvres there though.

boneheaddoctor · #39 11-07-2005, 10:16 PM

following this thread tells me one thing.......some of you guys need some real he-man diversions. This whole thing wreaks of Meterosexual behaviour.

Kuan · #40 11-07-2005, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by boneheaddoctor

following this thread tells me one thing.......some of you guys need some real he-man diversions. This whole thing wreaks of Meterosexual behaviour.

Wrasslin', how about wrasslin'?

croftynsteph · #41 11-07-2005, 10:28 PM

me likes some wresslin...i dun drive out to da woods in my camo S10 Blazer wid a lift kit...and den i wrassle me some deer lovin...

suginami · #42 11-07-2005, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuan

How do you keep up on clothes with two kids?

On a regular basis when I'm in the office, I wear slacks and a polo shirt or button up shirt.

When I have a business meeting or presentation, I wear a suit, but upon arrival at home, I quickly peel off the suit, and jump into my sweats.

suginami · #43 11-07-2005, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulC

I have 3 pairs of Aldens and about 15 pairs of Allen Edmonds dress and dress casual shoes. Comparing dress shoe to dress shoe, Alden has a slight advantage in apparent quality. Dress casual is a runaway winner for Alden, as they use a much higher quality rubber sole than Allen Edmonds. But, it's the old adage, you get what you pay for. The last two pair of Alden dress casuals *****$lapped my wallet to the tune of $280 each.

For a guy fresh out of college, maybe Florsheim or lesser Johnston-Murphy is the way to go.

Maybe prices have changed, but the last pair of Allen Edmonds dress shoes I purchased were about $325.00, while the latest pair of casuals were about $285.00.

cmac2012 · #44 11-08-2005, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kuan

IMO blue suit means nothing venture nothing gained. When I first started out I got the normal dark blue, brown suits because someone said I had to have them. I ended up not wearing either because the color combos never worked for me. Not everyone looks good in blue, and dark blue is really the worst colors if you're fair haired and fair skinned. Unless you're a judge or undertaker, there's no reason these days to stick with "traditional" colors no matter what business you're in.

I've always been a cowboy when it comes to civilized attire. You mention dark blue is a no-no for fair skin. I'm a towhead, very fair skin. My dad was a redhead.

What colors are usually best for purt near albinos?

J. R. B. · #45 11-08-2005, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by boneheaddoctor

following this thread tells me one thing.......some of you guys need some real he-man diversions. This whole thing wreaks of Meterosexual behaviour.

When I came home from Alaska I hadn't shaved or had a haircut. I was wearing beat up old rubber mining boots and Carhart bib overalls that were covered with mud, grease, and diesel fuel. When the women saw me they swooned.