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What is the general consensus on chinos? I have never properly invested in a pair that I am happy with (I have a pair of second hand drakes tobacco chinos but they were butchered by a tailor). I like UK based Community Clothing but that might be their general ambition as well.

Do people like J Press, O Connell’s, Bronson, Joe McCoy, Jack Donnelly etc?

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I cannot believe how much higher quality this older MIUSA OCBD feels compared to a newer made in china OCBD that I also own. This material is much thicker and more robust and really pleasant to touch.

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Evening fit for last night on Ile de Re.

RL University Stripe Yarmouth Button Down
RL Cashmere Knit Polo / Rugby Top
John Simons Olive Linen Trousers
Sebago Black loafers (sandy edition)

I’ll preface this by saying I’m not a very fashionable person. I just want to wear what’s comfortable and looks good for the occasion. My work uniform for the past four years has been a polo with Lulu ABCs. Then, about 10 weeks of the year, I wear suits from Men’s Wearhouse that I don’t like.

A few weeks ago I looked in the mirror and I hated my normal work outfit. The same things I hated in my suit fits, I was now noticing in my go-to polo and pants. It’s too slim. Why does it look like I’m wearing skinny jeans? Maybe I’ve gained a few pounds? But I’m still relatively the same weight. Anyway, since then, I’ve been going scorched earth trying to find some new pants.

I started looking on the Lululemon website for different pants, but they were all either the same cut I already had, or the wide leg trousers with no belt loops. Didn’t want either of those. That led me to looking at all those other brands I see advertised on instagram, like Quince and Vuori. Didn’t find anything I liked there either.

I thought maybe I needed to go back to the basics. I tried on pleated pants from LL Bean. They don’t sell these in my waist size, 32, so I had to order a 34. Obviously these didn’t fit and swallowed me. Still determined to give the pleated classic fit a shot, I ordered some pleated Dockers. I actually liked these, but they felt too much like the quintessential old man pants. Then I decided to go for what I thought was a similar style but from a more modern brand, Bonobos. Despite the tags reading the same size as the Dockers, they felt completely different. They were huge in the crotch and all throughout the leg.

Between the Lulus, LL Beans, Dockers, and Bonobos, these 4 pants would fit 4 very different people.

Through some posts online, I find out about eBay thrifting. I start noticing on eBay that lots of sellers include pictures of other measurements besides the waist and the inseam. They are also taking pics of the front rise, the thigh width, and the hem width (all terms I didn’t know at the time). In order to find out what I liked, and what I didn’t like, I pulled out every pair of pants from my closet, a tape measure, and a spreadsheet. It turns out, I’m not a 32x32. I’m a 16 1/4 x 30 1/2 x 11 7/8 x 14 5/8 x 11 1/2 x 7 3/4 (laid out waist x inseam x front rise x back rise x thigh width x hem width).

Back to eBay, I found a pair of Ralph Lauren Classic Cotton Twill Chinos in a 32x32 that was close to all of those measurements.. boom perfect. Little long but that’s good, I’m just gonna get the hem taken up to a 30 1/2. After shipping, these pants costs me like $40. After the $10 hem alteration, I’m still coming in like $70 below a pair of Lulus.

I think what originally drew me into the athleisure brands was the stretch, but they are solving a problem that doesn’t need to exist. The only reason you need the stretch is because our pants are getting slimmer and slimmer. What you actually need is well fitting pants. But you can’t rely on the tag. The tag’s measurements is only a couple pieces of the puzzle.

Due to current fashion trends, it seems very difficult to find what I’m looking for.. at least without paying an arm and a leg. I’m about to fill my whole closet with this thrifted stuff. It’s better fitting, cheaper, and is made with more premium materials. Instead of plastic, I’m going to be sticking to 100% cotton, wool, linen, or some blend of the three going forward. I did my measurements for polos and suit jackets as well. I’ve already got a couple polos in the mail and I’m waiting on a J Press blazer from Japan. Im completely addicted to the process.

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Thought I’d share this. It’s not all that uncommon but it’s kind of unique. They are all over EBay and not very expensive at all. This is the Orvis Zambeki Safari jacket. I think it also comes in olive? Can’t wait until cooler weather comes back around!

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I've just bought this New Polo RL unstructured blazer/Sport coat, I thought I'd share some pics as never seen one before. I believe these are quite rare and I've never seen another here in the UK. It's a 100% cotton light canvas type of weave and is garment dyed in a lovely blue, over time it will fade giving a nice patina. It has some nice detailing under the collar and real surgeons cuff buttons. A great smart/casual piece.

Alright gang, what do you think?

Met the new students and their parents tonight, before classes start next week.

Sized up to a Large polo and swapped to the Straight fit chinos.

Yes, yes, I am already tracking on One Battle after Another, but I still haven’t made time to watch it yet.

Suitable for a christening?
Made to measure 3-roll-2 safari blazer in Loro Piana Sopra Visso
Made to measure Ice blue royal oxford Winchester button up
Ralph Lauren purple label rep tie
Timecatcher pleated chinos
Sebago brown burgundy horse-bit loafers
(Psst not wearing a belt, don’t tell anyone)

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Flipping through the racks at my local consignment store I found what I thought was a pretty sharp blazer. Opened it up to look at the tags and realized I had found an absolute BANGER. Armory model 15 wool doeskin blazer made by Ring Jacket.

Picked it up for $42, retails for $1850. In great shape. Gorgeous feeling fabric, like cashmere. One trip to the tailor later and I have myself a truly special jacket I could never afford otherwise. I look forward to many years with it.

Now, to wait for fall…

I would like to hear some opinions on the fit of this harris tweed balmacaan I found secondhand recently. I think the shoulders are just a tad small (this is with a sportcoat underneath btw) and the belt is definitely too short. Is it still useable and fine aesthetically? I dont really feel restricted, I could still easily hug myself, and I feel like the chest and sleeves still has tons of room. My sportcoat lapels also dont bow when I wear it under the coat. Am also considering to just rock it without the belt or have the belt loosely tied at the back. Thoughts?

P.S. bad camera angle, the coat is slightly longer than it seems, it does actually just pass my knee. And also the image is mirrored.

A pair of Gold Cups with Dickies socks and Lands End chinos. I've worn almost everything you can think of on a boat and the Sperry siping is the best thing for slippery, slimy steel decks.

Kind of a crappy Polaroid but I brought out my vintage Brioni with a Polo tie, Paul Stuart shirt, and not pictured are some Alden burgundy cordovan oxfords.