[Jovan]

Exactly what they said. Fashion is fleeting, style is forever.

I might try to find suits with forward-facing pleat trousers if you end up wanting them. The forward facing single pleat looks sleek and is quite flattering. Cuffs are your preference as well. I prefer side vents myself, but there will be many that defend the single vent forever. Again, your choice.

What are you buying the suit(s) for? Work? Looking good on a night out? The inevitable weddings/funerals? That would help some of the more experienced members here help you.

 

[Jovan]

If you've even attempted to use the search facility then you should know already that it is the opinion of many on this forum that pleats are usually unnecessary and unflattering.

This thread says otherwise.

 

[Jovan]

This thread seems to be saying above all else that it is best to be guided by personal taste rather than to determine the cut of your trouser based on popularity or fashion.

I have worn flat front trousers for many years and will continue to do so for the rest of my life.

... exactly my point. So your caustic post telling the OP that if he had bothered to search etc. was rude and unnecessary.

 

[Jovan]

He's got quite a healthy point, Boggie. I may not be the most experienced or knowledgeable person about clothes, but I think I'm correct in agreeing with him. And I'm sure I'm not the only one who says that if the forum were full of people who think the same way as you, Ask Andy would not be the most popular clothing forum. It would, in fact, be quite alienating. I'm not sure what you're trying to accomplish by driving off TMW shoppers "for the good of the forum" and creating completely inflexible rules that follow only your aesthetics. I may not be the best dressed here either, but I've gone a long way in three years and I'm still learning. I've fortunately learned to disregard the really black and white opinions of you and other members like you that I've seen here.

Please don't think this is an ad hominem attack, I am merely pointing out what I've seen. I have gotten frustrated a couple of times with you and other members with similar advice though, I'll admit.

I'll tell you what. I may be going on a road trip later this year up north. If I can find time to stop over for a bit in Cambridge, we should sit down and have a drink. I have a feeling you're actually a really decent chap in person. I'm also eager to see how you dress and what works well for you that you have these strict rules from which to follow (which may be why you're very adamant about telling these to others and think they are absolutely correct, and I think that is understandable to a degree). To date, I don't think I have seen a single picture of you on this forum so if you could provide one for me to recognise you, that would also help. Please, let me know if you're interested.

 

[Jovan]

That is a distilation of a conventional wisdom.

I'm still waiting for a reply. If you say no, that is fine. My feelings are not hurt.