fuk.co.uk | The 'Whistle And Flute' Thread..Everything To Do With 'Suits' In Here!!

kushty

365 posts since 2/7/09

16 Jul 2013 13:09

All black for a celebration on a summer's day? Bit dull isn't it?

NigelBenn

4518 posts since 6/2/08

10 Aug 2013 15:32

artiefufkin wrote: Possibly ofn but Nick Hart has done a collection for Austin Reed:

http://www.austinreed.co.uk/fcp/departmenthome/dept/arred-nick-hart

anybody seen these in person?

generic_guy
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10103 posts since 16/9/02

10 Aug 2013 15:56

Crackajack wrote: I want to make my Navy/indigo suit a little more casual for a summer wedding. Its a slim fit not ultra tailored but a traditional wool and I will be wearing brown shoes and a lightweight white shirt.

I was thinking a slim knitted tie in a dark red / burgundy? Lots of cheap ones on eBay. e.g.

So assuming knitted is acceptable, burgundy or dark green perhaps?

Might be a bit late but TK Maxx near me have got really lovely Ralph Lauren knitted ties, in a dark green/khaki colour, think they were £20.

EssexBoyII
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7256 posts since 5/6/07

13 Aug 2013 23:06

I really like knitted ties in theory but hate the squared off end.

R

13315 posts since 17/5/03

13 Aug 2013 23:18

Yeah I really like trousers in theory, but hate the 2 leg bits.

EssexBoyII
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7256 posts since 5/6/07

13 Aug 2013 23:27

Alright cunty chops

I know that's pretty common for knitted ties but just saying I don't really like the aesthetic is all. Knitted in the classic shape looks much nicer.

R

13315 posts since 17/5/03

14 Aug 2013 07:52

The classic shape for knitted ties is square ended. Looks wrong without IMO.

NigelBenn

4518 posts since 6/2/08

14 Aug 2013 21:57

Nigel Benn wrote:

artiefufkin wrote: Possibly ofn but Nick Hart has done a collection for Austin Reed:

http://www.austinreed.co.uk/fcp/departmenthome/dept/arred-nick-hart

anybody seen these in person?

anyone?

chinaski

355 posts since 15/7/10

14 Aug 2013 22:59

Picked up a 2 piece, small dog tooth check, grey suit from COS for £130 in the sale.

Not sure how often I'll wear it but biggest suit bargain I've heard of.

burny

6047 posts since 25/5/06

15 Aug 2013 08:47

I have. What do you want to know?

They're nice fitting shirts for £69. Not a touch on Spencer Hart, but for £69, they can't be beaten. I only trie the penny collar and had to argue to do that in Austin Reed, they don't let you try them on for some reason.

NigelBenn

4518 posts since 6/2/08

15 Aug 2013 09:55

cheers burny.

Just wanted to know what the suits were like - good fit / quality?

burny

6047 posts since 25/5/06

15 Aug 2013 10:30

Just tried the shirts. Didn't look at the suits. The shirt fit and quality was really good for £69. Can't comment on the suits though sorry.

Superprecise
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2212 posts since 16/7/11

15 Aug 2013 10:31

EssexBoyII wrote: I really like knitted ties in theory but hate the squared off end.

A nice alternative with the same sort of texture/finish, albeit less rough, but with a pointy end would be the grenadine tie. Drake's make a really nice one. The untipped, i.e. unlined, variety is especially nice. Like this:

Panzer12

41 posts since 28/12/11

18 Aug 2013 10:54

What brands should I be looking out for 100% wool trousers, something I can wear casually and pretty slim. Cheaper the better, and want something thats a bit thick and rough rather than classic suit trousers.

snaye