Forum: Andy's Trad Forum

As i start to unpack things for use in the Fall I started to wonder how many coats I really need, and how many others have. So--what coats do you...

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Target has a new crop of Argyles. Tasty colorways, surprisingly well made. Think they were around $3 per pair, their Merona brand. Like them very...

A little background on my distaste for Bills: • I'm a smallish person (5'6, 31 waist), so enormous pants tend to swallow me up. • I'd rather not...

While thrifting, I happened upon a pair of wingtip blue suede shoes. They were Rockports and the Vibram soles looked nearly new (less than a handful...

Perchance, does anyone own one of these shetland sweaters? I've perused the choices from O'Connell, J Press, and Andover to fulfill this part of...

They are absolutely beautiful with this timeless design. I love the classic tartan fused in the middle, it reminds me of custom Tricker's. You can...

I recently picked up a pair of Orvis Ultimate Khakis and have found them to be very well made and generously cut. I would recommend them to all that...

I may become a fountain pen enthusiast and the FP websites are full of people trumpeting the virtues of ink in all colours. Years ago, Miss Manners...

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Hey everyone, it's been a long time since I've posted, but I have a request! So I just moved into a place where I am going to be at the pool area...

I know this is a topic that has come up on numerous occasions in various threads on the forum. I am hoping we might consolidate here. Many have...

PSA PSA PSA! Just spoke to one of the SAs at the alden SF (sutter st) store - they have cigar shell cordovan belts available for sale in many...

They don't seem to be up on the website yet but today at LLBean I saw that they have some new shetland sweaters in. Pretty nice I thought. $40. I...

Am soon heading out to the Far East for a quick trip -- Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Manila. I am told that Japanese, in particular, have many...

Joseph A. Banks has some of their bowties on sale for $9.98 each, including repp stripes and small dots in several color combinations. ...

I am looking to get a pair of navy shorts embroidered with lobsters. My son has a pair and they are great. I see Murray's has them, but I cannot...

Taking Doctor Damage's lead (but never even thinking to aspire to do for this forum all that he has done), I thought it might be fun to start an...

Good afternoon fellow followers of the trad! Here's my story and then my questions. I'm a 25 year old young man, and I'm working on getting a new...

I do not presume to speak for all but, I personally have greatly missed my daily glimpse of Uncle Mac's incredible collection of shell cordovan and...

After considering the PRL suede tassel hybrids last week and deciding that two pairs of tassels are enough for right now, I'm leaning heavily towards...

I have been shopping around for some good 100% cotton khakis that will pretty much be my "go to" pants for the fall/winter for hopefully the next 5-6...

despite being a newer brand, they do have many "trad" items....for example I have several pairs of their wool trousers, glen plaid check flannel for...

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A few months ago I ordered a shirt from MyTailor.com in this fabric: http://a.imageshack.us/img823/4779/tangerine.jpg The few times I've worn it...

Hi guys. I need your opnions on this belt. I like it, but usually dont spend $100 for a belt. So if I do, I want to make sure if it will work for me....

I'm going to buy one of these four pair of shoes. Which one do you like best and why? The Welterweight with a plain rubber sole:...

I really like these. http://shop.oconnellsclothing.com/fair_isle_and_donegal_tweeds.php

http://canvas.landsend.com/ Looks like a J. Crew or a Martin+Osa. I thought that the Heritage OCBD, Heritage Chino, and Shawl sweater looked like...

Has anybody bought LL Bean's 1912 Chinos yet? According to the website, they are made of 8.5 oz "premium garment-washed cotton." On-seam front...

I have a number of quality black shoes from years of wearing suits (I have since been enlightened as to the error of thinking dark suits demanded...

I have a quick question... Just got a pair of AE Walden loafers. I usually wear Alden, but after quite a bit of research I decided that the AE...

Similar fit . Jack Victor ? Asking about original brands , not private label . Thanks .

What do chaps here think of ostrich leather items? I've seen a few in person, and, to be honest, I'm not at all sure what to make of them. I'm not...

For all those who embrace the GTH look, where can I find some really bright socks? It seems like all the mens socks are either black, blue, tan or...