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12-06-2008, 08:00 PM
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Received my package from USA Kilts today after finding out the apartment manager had it for two days. (Grrr ...)
One each black Argyll coat and matching waistcoat along with a Lion Rampant Kilt pin! I just couldn't resist due to Rocky and Kelly's outstanding pricing on these items!
Very good quality, nicely constructed and the fit is just perfect. I had talked with Rocky via phone before ordering so my 46 regular was a perfect fit for a 45 chest, 34 sleeves (shirt size) and 40 waist.
Pictures to follow as soon as I have time to re-learn how to tie a bow tie!
BTW, has anyone purchased a bow tie at a men's store lately? Yikes! ($25)
Now to get a sporran ... (another Yikes!)
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12-06-2008, 08:03 PM
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Good for you! Enjoy it!
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12-06-2008, 08:42 PM
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I recently bought two bow ties from ebay, one black, and another with a pattern, as I could not find a self tie bow tie in any shop close to me, they tried to flog of fthe clip on type. They were a good price on ebay.
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12-06-2008, 08:49 PM
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I used to have this great page clipped from an Esquire magazine the theme of which was "how to do absolutely everything"...it was a step by step photo sequence of how to tie a bow tie by US Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a gentleman famous for wearing the bow tie. I had it permanently affixed to the mirror UNTIL my wife went on a cleaning binge and threw it out...
...obviously it was a useless piece of junk cluttering up the dresser top.
And the difference between men and women is...
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12-06-2008, 08:59 PM
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well, sounds like you already got your tie, but JC Penny has a tux shirt, black tie, and the little black button embellishments for $27.
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12-06-2008, 09:01 PM
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For the sporran, try one from Phoenixville, PA. I have one from Rocky that I use with the Argyle that I received from USA Kilts. Likewise the fit is perfect and the look is great.
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12-07-2008, 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by bunchdescendant  BTW, has anyone purchased a bow tie at a men's store lately? Yikes! ($25) | Ray,
I suspect that the rabble will be seeing this jacket on January 17th 
So fess up! Where in the Bay Area did you find a Menswear store selling real-honest-to-goodness-no-stupid-clip bow ties?
Inquiring minds want to know.
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12-07-2008, 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Panache Ray,
I suspect that the rabble will be seeing this jacket on January 17th
So fess up! Where in the Bay Area did you find a Menswear store selling real-honest-to-goodness-no-stupid-clip bow ties?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Cheers
Jamie | Men's Wearhouse. Newpark Mall for those in the bay area.
Whew! I feel better now. Confession made. And yes, you will be seeing it come Jan. 17th, along with a full dress sporran of some type or kind.
Either from Rocky or Matt. Not sure just yet. Both give such great service.
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The tie, in black 100% silk, was $20 USD. The Significant Other and myself went to JC Penney, Macy's and Sears only to find none had Bow Ties of any type or kind. Will have to check that on-line about Penney's as a source. The tie came with instructions that I will scan/post for all to print out.
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Ray 
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12-07-2008, 10:13 PM
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Fantastic! I'm looking forward to seeing it.
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12-08-2008, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Mac Daibhidh well, sounds like you already got your tie, but JC Penny has a tux shirt, black tie, and the little black button embellishments for $27. | That I'd like to see. . I have never noticed formal wear at our Penney's stores. Hmmmm, nor did I know that Warner has a line of foundation garments called "Tuxedo." Quote: |
... did you find a Menswear store selling real-honest-to-goodness-no-stupid-clip bow ties?
| Failing locally--and believe me, I've seen some odd bow ties in shops--- I rely on beautiesltd.com (Beau Ties, get it? (groan)). Should you require a partridge in a pear tree on a bow tie, they can fix you up; but they also have the classics.
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