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Proposed Q&A site for people who are enthusiastic about fashion, and about clothing, tailoring, cobbling, hatmaking, haberdashery and bespoke or couture clothing items.
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Should you leave the bottom button of a waistcoat/vest unbuttoned as you do with suit coats?
added by Bryson Nov 26 '11 at 2:22
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Or perhaps, more broadly, "What are the rules about buttoning men's waistcoats, vests, and suit coats?" – Abby T. Miller Jan 12 at 21:23
@Abby What about women's suit coats? Am I supposed to go by the same rules as men's suit coats, or can I just do whatever I feel like? – Laura Jan 12 at 21:34
@Laura I have no idea! Could be rolled into this question or be a separate one. – Abby T. Miller Jan 12 at 21:36
@Laura I'd spin off the question about women's suit coats - there might be a whole different set of conventions (for example I've noticed most gentlemen unbutton and/or remove their jackets when sitting down, but it's more of a mixed bag opposite with ladies) – voretaq7 Jan 13 at 1:29
@voretaq7 agreed. Definitely enough info and differences for two separate questions. – Laura Jan 13 at 16:52
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How do I keep my socks pulled up througout the day?
added by Bryson Nov 26 '11 at 2:26
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I've been trying to figure this out for years. – Seth Rogers Jan 12 at 21:26
pssssst! Seth! Sock garters! -- probably a whole tag in and of themselves. (they won't help for casual wear / shorts though) – voretaq7 Jan 13 at 1:31
@voretaq7 I would totally wear sock garters with shorts. What are you saying??? :P – Abby T. Miller Jan 13 at 15:13
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When (and why?) did it fall out of fashion to wear formal hats at all times?
added by Abby T. Miller Jan 12 at 21:21
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Are history of fashion questions on topic? – Abby T. Miller Jan 12 at 21:22
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Are you referring to top hats/bowler hats in particular? History of hats could be a huge topic/tag! – Seth Rogers Jan 12 at 21:44
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@Abby Atlantic City in the 1920's, too - (I'm addicted to Boardwalk Empire). Everyone's got hats. – Laura Jan 12 at 21:55
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Clearly everything we know about hats we know from period TV series. – Abby T. Miller Jan 12 at 21:56
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@Abby I'd consider history of fashion questions on topic, particularly with respect to formalwear (I'm a bit of a history buff and a traditionalist though). This question even has a counterpoint: Given the history of wearing formal hats when getting "dressed up" is it still acceptable now as a matter of personal style? – voretaq7 Jan 13 at 1:26
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What are the traditional elements and accessories of Black Tie dress for men?
added by voretaq7 Jan 12 at 21:13
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What are some conventions around women wearing men's ties? How have these conventions evolved over the years?
added by voretaq7 Jan 13 at 1:17
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Near and dear to my heart - I've got a class photo of my grandmother from her days in Catholic school - Everyone in dresses and jackets, she's the only girl wearing a tie :) – voretaq7 Jan 13 at 1:18
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How can you keep the collar of a men's shirt from curling (particularly shirts without pockets for collar stays)?
added by voretaq7 Jan 13 at 1:36
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Why are the buttonholes at the bottom and the top (neck) of an oxford shirt sideways?
added by Abby T. Miller Jan 12 at 21:09
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Can you propose a quality shoe brand for everyday wearing?
added by truthseeker Dec 3 '11 at 21:18
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This question should also include a tag for location; available brands are not the same at the west than the east coast (a few may be but not all) – jclozano Dec 27 '11 at 17:30
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This question should also include a tag (or title element) for Men's or Women's fashion - and both should be posted :) – voretaq7 Jan 12 at 21:13
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This question would also need additional clarifying details in the body..."everyday" does not mean the same thing between any two people. Does the OP work in an office (and therefore sit all day), do they spend all day walking around a mall buying clothes, do they prefer to be trendy or functional (or demand that their shoe be both!), etc.? – Laura Jan 12 at 21:53
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@Laura good point -- the environment matters (formal office, casually walking about town shopping, working in retail/nursing/restaurants where you're on your feet all day). There's probably at least 6 good questions in here :) – voretaq7 Jan 13 at 1:20
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Why are the 'tails' of blazers and coats sewn together when you buy them?
added by Abby T. Miller Jan 12 at 21:11
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Are shirts with button-down collars considered more or less formal than the buttonless ones?
added by Abby T. Miller Jan 12 at 21:15
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There is a better way to word this question, but hopefully people know what I mean. – Abby T. Miller Jan 12 at 21:16
This is actually a terminology question...the term you're looking for is "button-down" but a lot of the American public uses "button-down" (incorrectly) to refer to a shirt with buttons down the front (it actually refers to the collars being "buttoned down"). Without buttons, they're usually just called "dress shirts". I think this is a good question, though, given the lack of clarity on the terms, even though this is sort of general reference-y. – Laura Jan 12 at 21:57
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@Laura the button down collars come from playing polo! That is a thing that I learned last year. Apparently Americans are the only ones who wear those sorts of shirts with formal suits. (Here we are answering an example question before we even get to open the site.) – Abby T. Miller Jan 12 at 21:59
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Why do men's and women's shirts and jackets fasten in opposite directions?
added by Abby T. Miller Jan 12 at 21:42
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Is it ever acceptable to wear white socks when not engaged in a sporting activity?
added by gkrogers Jan 13 at 3:11
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How to match face shape with hat type?
added by DNA Mar 26 at 0:53
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What's the difference between a blazer and a sport jacket?
added by Shane Apr 13 at 20:44
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Are there any off-the-rack or semi-custom brands making shirts and sweaters with higher arm holes for tall men?
added by Bryson Nov 26 '11 at 2:21
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Why is beaver fur felt more desirable for hats?
added by Bryson Nov 26 '11 at 2:21
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What denim makers use Cone's White Oak denim, and manufacture in the US?
added by Bryson Nov 26 '11 at 2:58
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Pens in the breast pocket of a suit jacket - Is this an acceptable matter of practicality, or a fatal fashion faux pas?
added by voretaq7 Jan 13 at 1:23
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Is it ever appropriate (for a guy) to wear short socks with long pants, and if so, when?
added by Flimzy Mar 26 at 19:53
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How does one get a "proper fit"?
added by monksy Apr 3 at 2:35
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What are the rules for matching a pocket square with your outfit?
added by Shane Apr 13 at 20:42
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What is the proper fit for a men's sports jacket. Length, shoulders, sleeve length, middle button positioning etc..?
added by drozzy May 6 at 16:21
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How does formal wear differ from "club wear"?
added by monksy Apr 3 at 2:35
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Is there a site where you can model outfits before trying them on?
added by monksy Apr 3 at 2:35
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How are clothes considered "sexy"?
added by monksy Apr 3 at 2:36
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What are the differences between shaving cream, shaving soap, and shaving oil?
added by Flimzy May 14 at 17:08
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What are the advantages of shaving oil versus shaving cream or soap?
added by Flimzy May 17 at 20:59
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How do men appear "fashionable"?
added by monksy Apr 3 at 2:36
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