Comments on: Slimmed Up Khakis

By: Rashidi

Rashidi — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:29:56 +0000

@DapperdGent, how did things work out?!

By: DapperdGent

DapperdGent — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:18:17 +0000

thanks for the reply! I am going to go see my tailor later this week. I think am def going to use your recs. Appreciate the help.

By: Rashidi

Rashidi — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:44:34 +0000

In my humble opinion, black and brown generally don’t go very well together in separate outfits. I would suggest a khaki suit. Since it is the end of the season, you might be able to find a sale.

This is an awesome suit at J.Crew, I’m not sure how much you are willing to spend. Club Monaco has a khaki suit as well, it might be on sale by now.

I hope that helps.

Thanks for reading,

Shidi

By: suits

suits — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:55:09 +0000

Can anyone help me out, my boyfriend and I are going to a wedding this weekend. I bought this beautiful brown dress to wear and now I have to find something for him to wear so that we match. I wanted him to wear a suit, but if he does he wants to wear a black suit. Also, he would like to wear black pants, is there still a way we can match. My dress is a solid dark chocolate brown color. All of your input is very much appreciated!!

By: Rashidi

Rashidi — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:14:47 +0000

DapperdGent – Thanks! I’m glad you like it! Getting pants hemmed and tapered cost around $20 bucks. I get them taken in on the side, normally right above my knee, and then tapered down to the hem. Once you get a good idea for the bottom opening, measure it so that you can get some consistency instead of eye balling it once your tailor pins it. That way for your next pair of pants, you can have

One thing to note. When you sit down, your muscles elongate and have a wider circumference than you would standing up. Make sure you are able to sit down without the pants being skin tight.

Let me know if you have more questions.

Thanks!

By: Rashidi

Rashidi — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:04:12 +0000

Honestly, I just used my iPhone and would look for one where ever I was. I went to one in Chelsea, and I was trying to get to some up on the Upper East Side. I tend to go for high income areas.

Good luck! And let me know if you find something!

By: S.N. Carpeaux

S.N. Carpeaux — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:54:27 +0000

I’m headed to NYC soon…where do you recommend for thrifting? Great post!

By: DapperdGent

DapperdGent — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:50:14 +0000

I really like how this site, stumbled on to it actually; but you are doing us a great service sir. I thank you! I do have a question as i am becoming more interested in the tailoring of my pants. I a pretty small waist and bigger thighs, what adjustments would you recomend, i like your slim/tapered look on slacks. How do i get that look on some pants i got from some thrifting?

By: KMack

KMack — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:03:21 +0000

yea – what Jon said. =)

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:17:19 +0000

Well played yet again.