"Garrett, you don't say whether your blazer is single or double breasted. A double breasted blazer always looks best with brass or silver buttons. Also, is the jacket a "proper blazer" with patch pockets or is it what is often being…"
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Navy Blazer Questions
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin Clarke May 14. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, guys. I just bought my first navy blazer and I have a few questions: 1) How tacky/outdated are the brass buttons and how intent should I be on replacing them? 2) I know the rules of a blazer…Continue
Advice on outfits (Pictures included)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian W. Barrett Mar 2. 55 Replies 0 Likes
This is a follow up to my last post. You guys seem like a knowledgeable and helpful bunch so I'm going to put myself out there. Please read my post from yesterday to understand my situation and what…Continue
General and specific questions about men's dress.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nick H Feb 25. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Greetings, gentlemen. I've been reading articles and forum posts here for a while and I've gotten enough information to ask a few questions as I try to build my adult wardrobe. I think you''ll be…Continue
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Carl Monster replied to Garrett Gatlin's discussion Navy Blazer Questions"Congratulations;
A navy blazer is the foundation of any dressy wardrobe. Good to have at least two; one in a summer weight or all season fabric of hopsack, and a winter version with thicker wool.
Nothing wrong with the brass buttons; they are part…"
Nathanael replied to Garrett Gatlin's discussion Navy Blazer Questions"1. It depends on your taste. The bright brass buttons are a classic look, but replacing them with something else is also classic. Your options include a duller metal look, or perhaps something with enamel. Metal, mineral,…"
David F. replied to Garrett Gatlin's discussion Navy Blazer Questions"The brass Buttons make the Navy Blazer. You need a good counter color with flare. If you ware it with silver fittings most of the time you may want to change over to silver but that is about it.
As to the rules you really need to put it…"
Jess Levens replied to Garrett Gatlin's discussion Navy Blazer Questions"You are fine keeping the brass buttons. It's the one thing I don't mind having brass on. As for color, you can really wear it with almost anything. Maybe not purple, and green is questionable, but it goes well with pinks, reds, and any…"
Garrett Gatlin replied to Daniel's discussion Recommendations for an after shave lotion for dry skin?"I use Nivea in the ivory-white bottle. A little goes a long way, it's a nice clean scent that wears off quickly and doesn't interfere with cologne. The moisturizer lasts a long time and isn't greasy. I've never had a…"
Garrett Gatlin replied to Garrett Gatlin's discussion Navy Blazer Questions"By "sport shirt" I mean the traditional button-up shirt with a button-down collar and a casual, higher-contrast pattern.
My in-laws have a fancy lunch at a country club on holidays and my wife and I get invited. It's a tie and jacket…"
Garrett Gatlin replied to Garrett Gatlin's discussion Navy Blazer Questions"My understanding is that the metal/non-plastic buttons is one of the attributes that makes a blazer different. My wedding band is a shiny tungsten carbide so it has a polished steel look. All my metals (watch, cuff links, belt buckles) match so…"
The Dutch Dastard replied to Garrett Gatlin's discussion Navy Blazer Questions"Hey Garret,
Good to see you're still working on your wardrobe. I probably wouldn't recommend going with the green shirt (what exactly do you mean by 'sport shirt'?), but it depends on the shirt. A green detail could go right,…"
Steve replied to Garrett Gatlin's discussion Navy Blazer Questions"On the buttons front, a lot of modern navy sports jackets go with light brown/caramel buttons...it's like a statement that "this jacket is not and never was part of a suit", I quite like them.
Others simply go with navy…"
Garrett Gatlin posted a discussionNavy Blazer Questions
Hello, guys. I just bought my first navy blazer and I have a few questions: 1) How tacky/outdated are the brass buttons and how intent should I be on replacing them? 2) I know the rules of a blazer and sport shirt with khaki pants of maybe grey slacks, etc. I know not to wear navy pants with it, but is there any other color I shouldn't wear? For example, would a green checked sport shirt look bad with a navy blazer and khaki pants? Thanks!GarrettSee More
Garrett Gatlin replied to Hyrum Higgins's discussion Switching to a Safety Razor"Spend the money and buy a good razor. I use and Edwin Jaggar DE89. You can pick them up for less than $40 bucks online.
Where you save your money is with the blades. I use Feather blades from Japan. You can buy a package of 100 on Amazon…"
Brian W. Barrett replied to Garrett Gatlin's discussion Advice on outfits (Pictures included)"I don't think the woman knows what a man should wear is relevant to much of anything. However, a woman that has and knows what "style" is can REALLY help. They just have an eye for "what works" instead of "what a man…"
Garrett Gatlin replied to Garrett Gatlin's discussion Advice on outfits (Pictures included)"I misunderstood your sentence, I think. You meant:
"Unless you are very skinny. Then, you should never get pleated."
Punctuation is everything...
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Garrett Gatlin replied to Garrett Gatlin's discussion Advice on outfits (Pictures included)"I've actually read the opposite in more than a few places.
A bulging middle will be more pronounced next to flat front pants. A little fullness from a pleat, however, helps balance out a rounder middle.
Flat front pants help to…"
Garrett Gatlin replied to Garrett Gatlin's discussion Advice on outfits (Pictures included)"Update:
I've done a lot of reading on blue jean fit. Rise, versus cut, versus fit. Once again, the more I learn, the more I realize I've been making bad decisions with my wardrobe. It is getting increasingly difficult for me to walk…"
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