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Don't mess with the weasel.

― Armando Grouse (Armando ), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:06 (seventeen years ago) link

They're both fabrics--how can they be different?

You're making my day a little brighter. Really.

― whoop de doodle (kenan), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:07 (seventeen years ago) link

Post pictures of mouthwatering suits here.

― whoop de doodle (kenan), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:09 (seventeen years ago) link

http://www.ilovemoda.com/images/armani-three-button.jpg

― whoop de doodle (kenan), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:10 (seventeen years ago) link

Look: I went to MW and knew I just wanted a basic black suit that I could wear for weddings. I didn't know if I wanted one button or two, so I tried both on and decided I liked two. I didn't want anything fancy, so I didn't look at anything fancy. Based on that article, it seems like "bad suits" are suits that are trying to be all trendy or embellished somehow, with odd cuts or weird fabrics, but that inevitably fall flat. But if you know you just want a good basic suit that fits you, then I don't know what's wrong with Men's Warehouse. If they have schlock there, I certainly wasn't looking for it.

― jaymc (jaymc), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:10 (seventeen years ago) link

You know what I liked about NO? The fact that young heterosexual men -- hetero and homo alike -- could wear seersucker. And white linen. I loved White Linen Night when all the galleries opened their doors, NPR gave away fans, and many people wore white linen suits. You just can NOT do that in Chicago, even in the dog days of summer without looking like an old man or a douchebag.

― crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:10 (seventeen years ago) link

http://static.flickr.com/101/309563899_48845feb4c.jpg?v=0

― Laurel (Laurel), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:11 (seventeen years ago) link

I have accepted the fact that when/if I purchase a new suit, it will have to be at the (Big &) TALL Store.

― danno martinez (danno martinez), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:11 (seventeen years ago) link

After all this, I had better find a good suit.

― crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:12 (seventeen years ago) link

Jesse I know a great haberdasher in Oconomowoc.

― JordanC (JordanC), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:13 (seventeen years ago) link

Laurel OTM. Why is that picture so hot? I can't quite figure it out.

― whoop de doodle (kenan), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:13 (seventeen years ago) link

While we're on the subject, I'll just throw this out there: Fuck Pleated Pants.

― danno martinez (danno martinez), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:13 (seventeen years ago) link

You just can NOT do that in Chicago, even in the dog days of summer without looking like an old man or a douchebag.

Right. Or Matlock.

― whoop de doodle (kenan), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:14 (seventeen years ago) link

With a suit, a little tailoring goes a long way.

― Michael White (Miguelito), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:15 (seventeen years ago) link

MW kind of looks like XEB -- or they are at least the same physical type. It makes me messed up. I'd have liked to see that one dress awesomely during our association, with his build & looks he was CRYING OUT to be really, really sharp.

― Laurel (Laurel), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:15 (seventeen years ago) link

XEB = Xander Berkeley, from Safe?

― jaymc (jaymc), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:17 (seventeen years ago) link

Good look, Mr. White!

― Calico (calico), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:17 (seventeen years ago) link

OH WAIT I GET IT NOW.

― jaymc (jaymc), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:17 (seventeen years ago) link

Where is Oconomonwoc?

I am not very skilled at dressing myself. Someone should dress me for best results.

The guy who runs the Center in New Orleans wears a suit every single day. It makes him seem covetous of a social class that he understands only in terms of being "dressed up," while he ignores the importance of being appropriately dressed.

― crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:17 (seventeen years ago) link

Someone should dress me for best results.

Totally. I still would LOVE to be Queer Eye'd.

― jaymc (jaymc), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:18 (seventeen years ago) link

When it's warm enough, which is rare, I wear seersucker here in S.F.

Who is XEB?

― Michael White (Miguelito), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:19 (seventeen years ago) link

The last person I dated, M. Who I have yet to get over, in any plausible sense.

― Laurel (Laurel), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:20 (seventeen years ago) link

I don't know what levels of douchebaggery I thereby achieve, however.

xpost to self

My condolences, Laurel.

― Michael White (Miguelito), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:21 (seventeen years ago) link

I think I will do the personal shopper thing at Macy's once I save up some money.

― crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:22 (seventeen years ago) link

oconomowoc=wisconsin town

― JuliaA (JuliaA), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:23 (seventeen years ago) link

also, cowomonoco spelled backwards.

― whoop de doodle (kenan), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:25 (seventeen years ago) link

and it looked askance on single-button suits

Hilarious considering their prevalence on Saville Row.

― Michael White (Miguelito), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:25 (seventeen years ago) link

Just found out that C@N@ST@ is going to be opening up for THE DEARS (whom Eazy likes) at METRO on DECEMBER 8. Apparently the venue is having trouble selling tix, so we're getting a couple hundred FREE tickets to give away to our fans.

― jaymc (jaymc), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:28 (seventeen years ago) link

I also need help buying jeans.

― crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:30 (seventeen years ago) link

jeans are hell to shop for if you have feminine curves. possibly otherwise as well.

― JuliaA (JuliaA), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:34 (seventeen years ago) link

I just haven't bought jeans in literally years. And it shows.

― crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:34 (seventeen years ago) link

I hate shopping for jeans. I wear ridiculously baggy jeans because that seems to be all that "fits."

― jaymc (jaymc), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:35 (seventeen years ago) link

I love my A|X jeans.

http://www.armaniexchange.com/category/id/100349.do

― crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:36 (seventeen years ago) link

At any given time, I have about five pair of jeans that are either too baggy or too tight or otherwise wonky in some way, and one pair of jeans that are *perfect* that are beginning to get very worn.

― whoop de doodle (kenan), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:38 (seventeen years ago) link

At any given time, I have about ~~five pair of jeans that are either too baggy or too tight or otherwise wonky in some way, and~~ one pair of jeans ~~that are *perfect* that are beginning to get very worn~~.

― jaymc (jaymc), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:39 (seventeen years ago) link

I think I am happier with my current jeans lineup than I have ever been. Even the H&M ones are working well.

― danno martinez (danno martinez), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:42 (seventeen years ago) link

"ones" = I'm an idiot.

― danno martinez (danno martinez), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:42 (seventeen years ago) link

I need new clothes. THANKS FOR COSTING ME MONEY TODAY, PEOPLE.

― whoop de doodle (kenan), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:45 (seventeen years ago) link

I've been summoned to provide Things To Do in Nashville (where I live). Sadly, a lot depends on whether you have a car or not, as public transport in the city is a major bummer.

Drinking:
Springwater = great dive bar, with a certain danger element thrown in.
Red Door West = pretty good. It's the kind of bar where someone will correct you if you don't use both their first names (i.e. "It's not just Billy. It's Billy WAYNE.")
Yazoo Brewery Pub = great! but open at odd times.
The Villager = right in Hillsboro village. Fun and dive-y, but full of Vanderbilt students (yuck).

Coffee:
Fido -- Hillsboro Village -- used to be an old pet shop (still has the sign)
Bongo Java on Belmont -- It's got a nice porch and the coffee is pretty great. Try a Paleta as well (mexican popsicles -- delicious)

East Nashville is a whole 'nother can of worms, but equally as fun.

― molly (molly d), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:53 (seventeen years ago) link

Thank you Molly! I think we will have a rental car to share, but I'm not sure. I also know we're going to someplace called the Flying Saucer, but that's about it.

― danno martinez (danno martinez), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 18:56 (seventeen years ago) link

No problem! The Flying Saucer is this big old bar in part of the old train station (remnants of Cornelius Vanderbilt's robber-baronhood). There are plates on the ceiling for champion drinkers at the bar. It's a pretty neat room, and they have tons of beer. I also realized I forgot to mention other Things To Do that don't involve vices. The Frist (ack) Art Museum is a gorgeous art deco building next to the Flying Saucer, coincidentally, but it doesn't even have a permanent collection. I think there's an Egyptian exhibit right now.

The Country Music Hall of fame is GREAT and totally worth the $18. They have Gram Parson's suit with the poppy flowers and pills. It's great. The Ryman gives hourly tours, and that's just down on Lower Broadway heading downtown (Flying Saucer is just off of Broadway, but closer to Vanderbilt).

― molly (molly d), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 19:04 (seventeen years ago) link

i'm so sleepy, can anyone entertain me in hopes of me not actually falling asleep? there is a leadership retreat going on this week and as a result there are only 5 people in the office today. right now i'm the only person on the first floor of the building.

so i guess i *could* fall asleep...

― otto midnight (otto midnight), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 19:21 (seventeen years ago) link

Oh cool, that looks like some good stuff to do on Friday while I'm flying solo-ish. Might try to hit up some record stores if my friend who's getting hitched has any suggestions, too.

― danno martinez (danno martinez), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 19:21 (seventeen years ago) link

Sounds like time for a Camel, Otto.

― danno martinez (danno martinez), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 19:22 (seventeen years ago) link

Yeah, I might break my own rule and have a smoke after lunch. I usually don't, at work, but I'm supah cooped up today.

― Laurel (Laurel), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 19:24 (seventeen years ago) link

i'm pretty much dying for a smoke since i was so congested this morning i didn't have my morning cigarette but the receptionist has been at lunch since noon and i have to watch the goddamn phones until she gets back.

i'm fucking starving over here too.

― otto midnight (otto midnight), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 19:26 (seventeen years ago) link

Records! Yes!

The Great Escape is on 21st Avenue (sort of parallel to Upper Broadway). TONS of used records/cds of all types. One of my now-coworkers took me there on my interview lunch and I decided then that I could happily live in Nashville.

Grimey's is on 8th Avenue. It's got vinyl and cds, but beware of the instore, that might block the funk/reggae/new releases record section.

Phonoluxe is over on Nolensville Road (next to an awesome Mexican restaurant -- La Hacienda), and it's all used stuff, and a bit pricey. But, if you're looking for Dolly Parton's entire oeuvre on vinyl, that is the place to find it.

― molly (molly d), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 19:27 (seventeen years ago) link

I'm guessing that's where Tim went.

― jaymc (jaymc), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 19:32 (seventeen years ago) link

I'm sleep too, I went home for lunch and ate a bunch of crap and watched the last 15 min of Capote. I need coffee.

― JordanC (JordanC), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 19:35 (seventeen years ago) link

At first I was happy that Bake for Me accidentally gave me a whole sandwich instead of a half one (I got the soup and half-sandwich special) -- but now I feel like a glutton, since I obv. still ate the entire thing, plus the soup.

― jaymc (jaymc), Wednesday, 29 November 2006 19:36 (seventeen years ago) link

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