In an Admiral Cod exclusive, I present to you (at left) the charming duds of June. And by that I refer of course to my new made-to-measure suit from Ralph Lauren Purple Label. The newest addition to my sartorial collection, it is a classic chalkstripe number in deep blue with a single-breasted front, double-vented back, and working button-holes. This is a lightweight model--a choice befitting the Mediterranean climate of Southern California--consisting of 98% fine wool, 2% cashmere. It is exquisite to the touch.
Also pictured (above) are a white oxford shirt by W.H. Taylor and my trusted Rolex Submariner timepiece, which receives more comments on its good looks than I do. I am almost jealous.
7 comments:
You should have spent that money on something useful, like a flatscreen TV or Carnival cruise.
Yea, I am not a fan of buying designer-label suits, unless you purchase it primarily for the satisfaction of the designer-label itself.
You can find quality fabrics and patterns at nearly any traditional department store (Macy's, Dillard's, etc.). The trick is to purchase the item and then go and get it tailored. Designer-labels justify their exorbitant prices, in part, on the idea that the suit already comes tailored (i.e. made-to-measure). But there is nothing stopping you from doing this on your own.
So that is what I do. I buy quality stuff and then get it tailored. In fact, tailoring is a sort of addiction for me. I get everything tailored, from my button down shirts, my pants, my blazers, and now even my sweaters and polo shirts. The secret is getting your tailor to understand exactly what it is you like (even if he personally doesn't agree with it).
Let's drop some 9" cocktails!
Once again: and where was my invite?
Tapping my impatient toe.
I am relieved and impressed that you 'acquired' a suit with 'working button-holes'; simply buying one with the other sort would have been a dreadful gaffe.
I am really impressed by Mr Mueller's comment; he is clearly your kind of chap, Coddy.
I do like your sense of dash LBF. Should a spare 3 large find it's way into my coffers, I may have to have one of those discreet champagnes with your man Jenks.
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