Your Most Challenging Style Questions — Answered - Q&A 14

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Sign up below to win a tie & pocket square, along with our How To Dress Well Guide and a one-on-one online styling session with Chris Modoo. https://www.rampleyandco.com/pages/subscribe-to-newsletters Our Handmade Tie Collection Can Be Found on the Following Link: https://www.rampleyandco.com/collections/ties Our Tailored Jacket Collection Can Be Found on the Following Link: https://www.rampleyandco.com/collections/tailored-jackets Our Pocket Square Collection Can Be Found on the Following Link: https://www.rampleyandco.com/collections/pocket-squares Chris Modoo Can be Found on Here: chrismodoo.com In our video, Chris Modoo answers your burning menswear style questions, covering jacket alternations, spearpoint collars, shoe polish techniques & more. Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:14 Intro 00:14 - 02:14 If I’m building a capsule wardrobe and want three essential suits, what three colours would you recommend? Mine currently are navy, charcoal, and dark brown. 02:14 - 03:00 Can you wear a tie bar higher up so it can be seen above the top button of a double-breasted jacket or waistcoat? 03:00 - 03:24 Is it fine to store a tie in the Rampley & Co box, or is it better to roll it for long-term storage? 03:34 - 04:24 What would you recommend for someone who wants to wear British country style clothing, but lives in a hotter climate like Australia? 04:24 - 06:00 Regarding man-made/synthetic blends: I understand that a high percentage is undesirable, but what do you think of so-called “superblack” fabrics that include a small amount of polyester to help retain dye? Is this an advantage for formalwear? 06:00 - 07:01 I’m starting to see double-breasted waistcoats that are not cut straight across the bottom, but instead have pointed fronts like single-breasted waistcoats. Is this acceptable? Is it new, or historically correct? 07:01 - 08:04 As far as double-breasted jackets go: I’ve heard that for six-button jackets the Y-configuration is correct and the V-configuration less so. But what about jackets where both rows of buttons are vertical? 08:04 - 09:11 In what cases can you wear a smooth-fabric jacket from one suit with trousers from another? 09:11 - 10:17 I’ve been told men under 5'9" shouldn’t wear long coats? 10:17 - 11:14 Can armholes be made smaller? 11:14 - 12:01 Can I alter the chest area and waist of a jacket? 12:01 - 12:41 For shirt collars, if one wears double-breasted jackets, should rounded tab collars be avoided? 12:41 - 14:19 I’ve worn a pair of shoes for 6-7 months without polishing or using shoe trees, and creases have already formed. Have I done irreparable damage? 14:19 - 14:41 What is the non-pointy style of dress shoe called? 14:41 - 15:03 Giveaway 15:03 - 15:46 What colour slacks would you wear with the Rust Check jacket? I can imagine burgundy or grey. 15:46 - 16:24 What do you think of burgundy derby shoes with a classic navy suit for a wedding? Do they work as well as black? 16:24 - 17:48 I’ve been asked to wear a black suit for a wedding (strange, I know). Is there any way to make it look less funeral-like? 17:48 - 18:28 What is appropriate dress for a formal PhD or doctorate graduation ceremony? 18:28 - 19:32 How much would an off-the-rack full morning dress set cost? 19:32 - 20:07 Thoughts on cricket jumpers and how to style them. 20:07 - 21:09 How do you maintain jackets and remove wrinkles, especially linen? 21:09 - 21:57 I’ve acquired a beautiful velvet jacket in excellent condition, but the buttons are close to coming loose. Do you have advice on securing them properly to ensure longevity? 21:57 - 22:41 I am getting married in Sicily and am thinking of a tobacco linen/silk suit like you mention. I’m trying to avoid the typical beige linen that is so common. I worry that it’s not really formal enough? 22:41 - 23:58 How do I make my suit last 50 years? 23:58 - 24:58 What do you think of Loden (Austrian) coats and wool jackets, both the fabric and the style? 24:58 - 26:30 How long should polishing a shoe take? I’ve tried for almost an hour and never achieved a shine. 26:30 - 27:22 When I order MTM dress shirts online, I sometimes get diagonal lines running from the armpits up towards the neck. Is this a sizing issue or an armhole issue? 27:22 - 29:11 Starting to see a trend of formal spear-point shirts from the 1940s and 1970s, particularly with pinhole and French cuffs in business and black tie contexts. What is your take on this trend and how should it be worn today? 29:11 - 29:53 Why use a button-down collar with the buttons undone rather than a shirt designed without buttons? 29:53 - 30:31 The chestnut sports jacket shown - would you consider that an autumn/fall jacket, or could it work year-round when paired with jeans?