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#1 2021-12-23 09:18:45
- A Fine Sadness
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Q: When Is A Button-Down Not A Button-Down?
A: When it's being sold by an American on Ebay Com.
Reminds me of the girl in 'Wild' years ago who thought a 'button-down shirt' was a shirt with buttons.
#2 2021-12-25 06:21:23
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Re: Q: When Is A Button-Down Not A Button-Down?
"Button-up" is even better.
Also a lot of American females refer to any jacket -- sport or suit coat -- as a "blazer."
There is no point in trying to explain.
Otter : Take it easy, I'm pre-law.
Boon : I thought you were pre-med.
Otter : What's the difference?
#3 2021-12-25 08:59:12
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Re: Q: When Is A Button-Down Not A Button-Down?
Yes, TRS made that point about coats and blazers. Blazers do have that 'school uniform'/retired army officer aspect in England - but don't metal buttons define it?
As to the button-down oddness, I find it amazing that American sellers - who photograph a shirt at every angle - don't (or can't) differentiate.
The girl in 'Wild' was just dense.
#4 2021-12-26 08:28:45
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Re: Q: When Is A Button-Down Not A Button-Down?
I was too snotty about the Americans. Studying Ebay in the UK reveals a high level of ignorance 'Wild'-style.
#5 2021-12-27 05:28:35
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Re: Q: When Is A Button-Down Not A Button-Down?
'Blazer' - where did it come from, the use of this word to describe anything with lapels and buttons? Irritating beyond belief. A blazer has brass buttons! Is invariably navy blue! It's that easy. How do we fix this?
#6 2021-12-27 07:07:02
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Re: Q: When Is A Button-Down Not A Button-Down?
As I get older I like blazers more.
Like all things, I think it's how you wear them that counts.
An open neck white OCBD looks great. No pocket square and loafers ideally with a bit of patina or suede tassles. Avoid a tie - too rugger bugger
Dark denim cut without a break or smart trousers. No creased chinos or it can look like school uniform.