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How does this linen shirt work on my shoulders?

Looks good when arms are down, seam seems to rise up when I raise my arms — wondering if this is just part of the structuring of the shirt (there is a slimmer fit that feels tighter but doesn’t quite have the same seam raise)
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Tie ot no tie. Also which tie.

Had to do a bit of acrobatics to photograph the fit. I think out of the 3 I like no tie best. I als have a red tie that I think would fit better but I already wore that on monday.
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Where to source the oldest menswear possible

Hey guys, random question. I know a lot of vintage dealers specialize in mid-20th century clothes but I was wondering where I'd be able to find and if there are any leads on where to finds clothes that are really, really old. Maybe something like early 1900's stuff. if anyone knows how to go about sourcing it lmk.

NYC Stores and other reccs

Visiting next month and would love to hear about any can't-miss stores I should check out. Would also accept suggestions for bars, breweries, whatever

How do I tell what color the item in a photo actually is?

I'm kind of embarrassed to be asking this, since it seems like something I should've figured out by now or else learned to deal with: sometimes, after receiving an item I've bought online (new or secondhand--more often the latter), it'll be a noticeably different color than it was in the seller's photos. I know this is, to some degree, inevitable, due to the nature of photography, differences in lighting, photographic skill, etc., and I'm not suggesting any ill intent on the seller's part, but sometimes the difference between photo and reality is severe enough for me to think that I must be missing something. Am I? Is there some adjustment (mental or otherwise) I could be making to better sense how the item really looks, or at least to tell that there's some distortion going on and that I ought to disregard the listing?...

Birkenstock Material

Hey there, I’m between the Birkenstock in Taupe Suede or Tobacco Oiled Leather… both look identical to me color wise, but I’m not sure what the difference is in on a daily wear basis… If you have one or the other or even both, and can list the pros and cons of each, it would be greatly appreciated and helpful!!!...
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J. Press and Beams did a collab earlier this year - are the 2P slacks a cop?

the fabric is throwing me off though - it's 70% poly/30% wool - no clue on the weight of the fabric , i'm assuming due to the release it's meant for spring/summer - not sure
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Brands that “fit American”: J.Press, Brooks Brothers, what else?

Hi all! I brought a couple jackets of different nationalities to my tailor today. He recommended I stick to brands cut for boxy Americans (for reference, I am 5’6”, 175lbs, with a 19-20” yoke. I shoulder press close to 225 lbs). I wear a 42S jacket and 30-31 x 26 pants. I’ve brought him items from J. Press and Brooks Brothers before - the jacket he said was an example of a good base fit was J.Press. He cautioned against Italian brands (I also brought a Canali), as he said they’re either cut for slim guys (small shoulder sizes) or fat guys (big shoulder sizes) with little in between. My tailor is a knowledgeable guy who does great work, so I’m inclined to trust him. What other brands make good tailoring for boxy, short guys?...

Tie length

Today I bought a vintage knitted ysl tie and I noticed it is quite a bit shorter than my other ties and the back end is hanging quite height when I tied it. Is there a special way or knot to tie knit ties?...
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What are the Wardrobe Essentials?

Just wanted to know what are the key wardrobe pieces every men should have for each season

Sweater bleeding

Why did this happen to my $40 Uniqlo sweatshirt after a single wash???
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Sizing and Comfort on Steel Toe Solovairs?

I'm looking for an alternative to the DM 1461 bex and the only version of the Solovair Gibson with the thicker commando sole also has a steel toe. Has anyone tried these? Do you feel any pressure when they flex? Do they feel restrictive if you tend to have wider toe splay? I've seen some complaints that the Gibson toe box is already a bit narrow, and with the steel toe there is no room for it to widen as it breaks in.
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How to get into "preppy" fashion

So I woulf like to get into "preppy" outfits a bit. Not super formal but like a suit nicr shirt nice tie. Is it possible to do that without selling my kidney for a suit? Cause thrifting or secondhand seems like a bad option. And tailormade is definitely too expensive

Alternatives to these colorful tassel-covered loafers

Hi, my partner is interested in these somewhat whimsical loafers. Just wondering if there’s anything else out there in a women’s size 10 that incorporates a range of colors and tassels (chunk is optional). Budget ~$250. Used would be fine.
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Best Black T-shirt - Doesn’t fade quickly

I’m trying to find a good plain black tee that doesn’t fade after a few washes. I don’t mind spending a little more if it doesn’t fade quickly. (Like under $150) I really like the fit of True Classic tees, but they fade so quickly after like 3 or 4 washes. I’m hoping to find a good quality tee that’s similar in fit to True Classic. I know it’s a tall ask, but I’m trying my luck here....

Chinese contemporary fashion:

Hello. What's Chinese contemporary fashion like? How does it change depending on region? What were your experiences with it like, if you had any?

rej, japan

i'm going. gimme recs if you've got em. i might go, i might not ? we'll be in tokyo, kyoto and osaka i've done a lot of looking and have found things to "my" taste, just like having more options and pinning things on my map coffee, drinks, food, clothes, entertainment...

34s suit for wedding nyc

One of my really good friends is a 34s and is looking for a suit for a wedding at the end of May. He lives in New York. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of where you could go to get something cheap that fits. Probably isn’t something he needs for the rest of his life...

quick check

dos this work? Can this outfit support birks with socks? No socks? Nike air max 1? Shirt opened or a couple of buttons?
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