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    #392
    krustydoyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,941 ✭✭✭krustydoyle


    Thanks for that suggestion, thats exactly what i was thinking of.
    But i'm a big chap and i wasn't sure id pull it off for the day.

    Only one way to find out i suppose.. Might even post a picture to get opinion


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    #393
    keane2097
    Registered Users Posts: 17,770 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    I'm looking to do something similar for a wedding this weekend, navy blazer as well.


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    #394
    Jimmy Iovine
    Registered Users Posts: 9,416 ✭✭✭Jimmy Iovine


    Italians can get away with an awful lot more than your average Irish person.


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    #395
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,075 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    IMHO only in fashion myth Jimmy. I've been around Italy back in the say and have even attended an Italian wedding and yes their fashion sense and awareness is higher than the average Irish affair, but the underlying "raw material" of the folks themselves is not so different. Irish guys can even have the general advantage of height. So the spezzato look that H suggests could work pretty well IMH. Though I would reckon personally that said look works better the skinnier you are. It can look odd on the chunkier guys among us. A suit is a far better bet there, again just in my humble.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    #396
    franglan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,365 ✭✭✭franglan


    Post a picture and let us decide, you are among friends here :-)


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    #397
    batistuta9
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    what about the others at the wedding are you considering them.
    will they know you've shown up in the spezzato look and deem you quite fashionable or will they think you're some clown who's not got a proper suit


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    #398
    krustydoyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,941 ✭✭✭krustydoyle


    batistuta9 wrote: »
    what about the others at the wedding are you considering them.
    will they know you've shown up in the spezzato look and deem you quite fashionable or will they think you're some clown who's not got a proper suit

    Feck them, once im happy and comfortable with what im wearing then it'll be grand


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    #399
    batistuta9
    Registered Users Posts: 8,095 ✭✭✭batistuta9


    krustydoyle wrote: »
    Feck them, once im happy and comfortable with what im wearing then it'll be grand

    yeah true. though a lot of people consider others (impressing partners) when choosing their style, etc.


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    #400
    krustydoyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,941 ✭✭✭krustydoyle


    batistuta9 wrote: »
    yeah true. though a lot of people consider others (impressing partners) when choosing their style, etc.

    I'm going with a group of lads so no issue there


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    #401
    batistuta9
    Registered Users Posts: 8,095 ✭✭✭batistuta9


    krustydoyle wrote: »
    I'm going with a group of lads so no issue there

    and who are you planning on leaving with? :p


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    #402
    everlast75
    Registered Users Posts: 19,015 ✭✭✭✭everlast75


    Hey lads (and lurking ladies!)

    I've a couple of Xmas dos coming up and wear suits all the time.

    I want to find some slim fitting tops, not plain tshirts but not a shirt either. The only way I can describe them is "going out tops".

    I'll tidy it off with nice jeans and smart shoes.

    The fit is important too though as otherwise it looks like a flag on a beanpole!

    I've checked the likes of Diesel and G Star online but found nothing there.

    Any suggestions?


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    awec
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    #404
    everlast75
    Registered Users Posts: 19,015 ✭✭✭✭everlast75


    awec wrote: »
    Like a polo shirt?

    Cheers but I'm an awkward b****** - more like a fancy tshirt type fit?


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    #405
    ongarboy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭ongarboy


    everlast75 wrote: »
    Cheers but I'm an awkward b****** - more like a fancy tshirt type fit?

    Not sure where you live but if there is a DV8 store near you, they are worth a look. I've gotten quite a few going out tops like what you describe. Check out their website for ideas and nearest store to you.


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    #406
    everlast75
    Registered Users Posts: 19,015 ✭✭✭✭everlast75


    ongarboy wrote: »
    Not sure where you live but if there is a DV8 store near you, they are worth a look. I've gotten quite a few going out tops like what you describe. Check out their website for ideas and nearest store to you.

    Thanks a mill - will check them out :-)


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    #407
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Hi guys, anyone ever ship anything from the US?

    There's some stuff I want and the only place I get them is via (legit) international sites. They give an option of paying taxes/duties upfront, I'm just wondering if the amount they charge would be the same amount i'd be charged if I waived this option and took my chances with customs?

    On one item retailing at 79.74 they would charge duties/taxes of 22.50. (euro)

    Cheers


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    #408
    Easy Rod
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    Anyone able to give some general advice on tie/shirt/suit combination do's and don'ts?


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    #409
    ulinbac
    Registered Users Posts: 707 ✭✭✭ulinbac


    Easy Rod wrote: »
    Anyone able to give some general advice on tie/shirt/suit combination do's and don'ts?

    Big Dont is having a striped shirt with a striped tie. It is dizzying.

    My favourite combo atm is black Ted Baker shoes with lavender coloured laces. Then a dark navy fitted suit, haribone white shirt with cufflinks and like a rose red coloured tie. Have a black 3/4 length l fitted wool coat and matching scarf. Makes me feel great in the morning going to work.

    Very Dark shirts for work tend to be a no no. I remember one lad used to wear dark starburst purple colour shirt, was awful.

    Suits can be season dependent e.g in late Autumn to early spring I would wear darker suits and have one lighter coloured suit, like a dark grey.

    During the spring, summer bring in some lighter coloured suits.

    Big chest ties are gone way out of fashion now.

    Some lads in work wear a plain black suit. They look like they are heading to a funeral!!

    Mid to Dark brown shoes go well with a Greyish or navy suit.

    I do think it's hard to beat a good quality white, haribone shirt with cufflinks.

    Get a correct fitting shirt. Know your neck size and body type eg regular, slim fit, super slim etc.

    Keep your shoes shined and top bottom closed!!!! I find lots of managers take note of people's shoes and top buttons. We are contractors though so need to be presentable.


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    #410
    Pawwed Rig
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 22,296 CMod ✭✭✭✭Pawwed Rig


    I have a black and white checkered shirt from TM Lewin and I am finding it hard to incorporate into mt work clothes, mainly as I can't get a tie to match it. I tried an all black tie but even then there is too much going on with the shirt. Thoughts anyone?


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    #411
    Keano
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,802 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    I'd go with a splash of colour, red would look really nice.


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    #412
    PeterJC!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭PeterJC!


    Easy Rod wrote: »
    Anyone able to give some general advice on tie/shirt/suit combination do's and don'ts?

    Always make sure your suit jacket is about 1/4 inch shorter than your shirt cuff, and I know this sounds obvious, but make sure it fits you! There are too many guys walking around in ill-fitting suits. Also never, ever, button all your suit jacket buttons: Never button the bottom one (same goes for a single-breasted waistcoat), always button the top (middle) one and if your jacket has three buttons sometimes button the top one.

    And if you're going to wear a tie bar, make sure that it is narrower than the tie.

    For me, it's hard to beat a good black suit, though maybe not for business affairs as they are quite formal, go for something that you can have fun with, try out some pocket squares? If you're going to try a checked shirt and tie, keep the smaller check on your body and the larger around your neck, and keep to the same colour palette. This is actually really on trend right now, throw on a tweed jacket and finish with darker trousers, even chinos? That may be too casual though.

    A striped shirt and a polka dotted tie also looks good as does a horizontal stripe shirt and diagonal stripe tie. If you're going to mix patterns, once again keep the smaller one on your shirt and it will work in line with the same colour palette.

    Whenever it comes to suits, the most important thing is getting the correct fit and feeling comfortable wearing one, so go to a reputable shop to buy your suits or get them tailored. Once you're comfortable with what you're wearing, you'll pull it off.

    And, one last thing, if you're going to wear French cuffs, always wear a tie!
    ulinbac wrote: »
    I do think it's hard to beat a good quality white, haribone shirt with cufflinks.

    Just wondering, do you mean herringbone?


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    #413
    ulinbac
    Registered Users Posts: 707 ✭✭✭ulinbac


    PeterJC! wrote: »
    Just wondering, do you mean herringbone?

    Yup, my bad. Couple of pints in the belly don't make for full sense when typing :o


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    #414
    Keano
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,802 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    Great advice re the suit but please do not overlook the shoes. I've seen too many suits ruined by poor choice of shoes or worse dirty shoes!


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    #415
    krustydoyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,941 ✭✭✭krustydoyle


    Well lads, im back.

    Now ive no one here to take a picture of me in the jacket and trousers so i put them out on the bed and took a picture.

    Will i get away with this for the wedding tomorrow?


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    #416
    The Wild Bunch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭The Wild Bunch


    krustydoyle wrote: »
    Well lads, im back.

    Now ive no one here to take a picture of me in the jacket and trousers so i put them out on the bed and took a picture.

    Will i get away with this for the wedding tomorrow?

    Don't see why not :)


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    #417
    krustydoyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,941 ✭✭✭krustydoyle


    The Wild Bunch wrote: »
    Don't see why not :)

    You sure the navy goes with the dark grey?

    ive only black shoes or brown boots which is a pain in the arse.


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    #418
    hots
    Registered Users Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭hots


    Gents, can anyone point me in the right direction to buy a decent-ish pair of shoes for the office? Willing to buy online if necessary but would rather buy in Dublin... Is a budget of 100-150 about right? Sick of wearing through cheaper pairs quickly so I think I'll get a pair that can be rehealed this time. Appreciate any recommendations.


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    #419
    Antibac
    Registered Users Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Antibac


    hobbit of the shire wrote: »
    Gents, can anyone point me in the right direction to buy a decent-ish pair of shoes for the office? Willing to buy online if necessary but would rather buy in Dublin... Is a budget of 100-150 about right? Sick of wearing through cheaper pairs quickly so I think I'll get a pair that can be rehealed this time. Appreciate any recommendations.

    Would go for Ecco in the sales or some of the higher end M&S ones. If you can stretch to Loakes they are excellent but would be 200 upwards


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    #420
    hots
    Registered Users Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭hots


    Antibac wrote: »
    Would go for Ecco in the sales or some of the higher end M&S ones. If you can stretch to Loakes they are excellent but would be 200 upwards

    Just burning through a pair of M & S ones at the moment although they weren't expensive ones, are the pricier ones in there decent?

    Saw Loakes as one of /the/ brands, would ya say it's worth pushing for them over a lesser pair? If I'm spending €200 on anything I'd hope they last longer than I do! :D


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    #421
    Antibac
    Registered Users Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Antibac


    hobbit of the shire wrote: »
    Just burning through a pair of M & S ones at the moment although they weren't expensive ones, are the pricier ones in there decent?

    Saw Loakes as one of /the/ brands, would ya say it's worth pushing for them over a lesser pair? If I'm spending €200 on anything I'd hope they last longer than I do! :D


    I found the dearer ones much better although I wouldn't be heavy on them. Loakes would be the way to go if you can afford them. Although Debenhams usually have decent sales in them. They take awhile to break in but are worth it


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