[samsamsam]

(01-27-2014 03:01 AM)deuce Wrote:  

DVY and MrXY, thanks for the feedback. I'm still learning as I go here; advice is always welcomed.

@samsamsam, the jacket is snug enough where I would prefer to take it off for a meal. And no braces nor a belt as the pants were fitted to me. This was a new one for me as well, but Tanner gave me the go ahead to ditch the belt...and I also read this on GSElevator:

"Did you forget your belt?"
"No, my pants fit. Did you forget to see your tailor?"

Interesting, if I remember right, I read somewhere that the belt helps to break up the look a bit so it doesn't look like a giant sheet of fabric.

I know some pants have these weird tabs that allow you to fit it nicely without a belt. I posted an article below. We are just sharing info, as long as you are happy you can tell me to piss off (just be polite about it!)

http://www.gq.com/style/style-guy/jeans-...elt-braces

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Pants without a belt

Question: My brother-in-law is always wearing pants without a belt or braces. I tell him he needs one or the other. He claims that because the trousers have a button-over tab, no belt or braces are needed. Who’s right?

Reply: I think it looks a little sloppy to wear trousers with belt loops without a belt or braces. I almost did it this morning, but my conscience pulled me back to the closet before I left the house. Wearing braces and a belt makes you look like a terrible pessimist; i.e., dork. But if you don’t like belts, there is an option. The classic Savile Row suit features adjustable side tabs, little belts made of the same fabric as the trousers, on either side of the waistband. They eliminate the need for a belt, and they look better with braces than trousers with belt loops do.

Usually, these tabs are found only on bespoke clothing, but they can also be had on made-to-measure clothing from certain manufacturers, including Oxxford, Brioni and Battistoni. Some better men’s stores, such as Barneys New York or Bergdorf Goodman, will create them for you on other brands if you request it. Bergdorf Goodman has them on its own custom line. Incotex offers such slacks without suits in Super 150s wool (212-691-5100); they’re pricey, but you’ll save money on belts and braces.