Tools Needed To Maintain Your Wardrobe

[Zé Ferreira]

I think we need a bare-feet photo, Grand Potentate . Proofs.

 

[Grand Potentate]

I think we need a bare-feet photo, Grand Potentate . Proofs.

Lol. Its nothing horrible. Just a confluence of factors (extra wide forefoot, high instep, narrow heel) that make finding shoes very difficult.

 

[Grand Potentate]

thanks

did you try this ever? Did it hold together fine?

Going to hit the shoe repair shop again tomorrow after work

Tried it. It sucked. But, it might work for you.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Bones, Bones, Everywhere A Bone

 

[Zé Ferreira]

I worry that bones (boans) obtained from Harveybirdman will be accompanied by some sort of Native American curse, ala Strange and Unusual. Stuff catching on fire, spirits riding on the wind, and unremovable rain welts that you can't bone (boan) out, no matter how much or how hard you rub them...

 

[Grand Potentate]

Harvy those wont work. They haven't been sanded

Harv's a resourceful guy. I'm sure he could go down to the local Tru-Value and grab a few different grits.

 

[Russell Street]

Word, I thought I saw a Horween video where they dragged a knife blade across a piece of shell cordovan to scuff it to hell, then basically buffed it out with a rag. There was no mention of having to kill a deer if a little mist got on the shoes.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Word, I thought I saw a Horween video where they dragged a knife blade across a piece of shell cordovan to scuff it to hell, then basically buffed it out with a rag. There was no mention of having to kill a deer if a little mist got on the shoes.

You should really get the NRA in on this.

 

[Grand Potentate]

How to clean an iron with vinegar and baking soda

 

[Zé Ferreira]

We've taking to adding vinegar to our dishwasher loads as well. I approve.

Also, I am buying a cordovan bone and a new horsehair brush.

 

[Grand Potentate]

We've taking to adding vinegar to our dishwasher loads as well. I approve.

Also, I am buying a cordovan bone and a new horsehair brush.

deer? some other woodland creature, perhaps?

 

[Zé Ferreira]

Oh deer for sure. I looked at those Hanger Project sleeking bones and all, but not appealing.

 

[Zé Ferreira]

Tonight, I broke out Saphir Cordovan Creme for my Cigar LWBs.

*Darth Vader Breathing* Impressive... most impressive.

Have had the product for almost a year, but always satisfied myself using Renovateur. The cordovan creme really seems to shine up well. No bone (boan) yet though...

 

[Zé Ferreira]

Got my boan today. Holy shit it worked like a champ.

 

[Russell Street]

I thought all you needed to maintain your wardrobe was a road map to Good Will and a reasonable credit limit.

I think we're talking preventative and restorative maintenance as opposed to restocking inventory.

 

[Thruth]

Dumb question, but what is the style of the nearest, front shoe called? It's not really a wingtip or a captoe and I don't think I've ever seen anything like them.

u-cap

 

[Russell Street]

Oh yeah, even Allen Edmonds does one now!
Are these an old school Euro thing or a modern trendy deal? I thought the former but read the latter.

 

[Russell Street]

I have no problem shopping at good will. Occasionally some good buys on clothing there.

Both my tweed coats are from there, as well as a couple really good shirts and some good ties too. It's a cheap timekill.

 

[Thruth]

Oh yeah, even Allen Edmonds does one now!
Are these an old school Euro thing or a modern trendy deal? I thought the former but read the latter.

I don't really know if it is an old school design or not. I've only become aware of them in the last decade or so but I wasn't looking before

 

[Allen Smithee]

Hydrogen peroxide for blood stains.
Trisodium phosphate as a laundry detergent additive so it works like it should.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Hydrogen peroxide for blood stains.
Trisodium phosphate as a laundry detergent additive so it works like it should.

Didn't they take TSP out of detergents because it fucks up the environment?

 

[Thruth]

Yup, reduction of all phosphates.

 

[Allen Smithee]

Didn't they take TSP out of detergents because it fucks up the environment?

Bah, contributes to algae if not treated. Treat the wastewater! Plenty of phosphates from poop, fertilizer, natural minerals etc.

 

[Russell Street]

We've taking to adding vinegar to our dishwasher loads as well. I approve.

I'm a latecomer to this, but it seems to be effective. Using it for collar and cuff pre-treating too.

 

[Russell Street]

I have a bar of RIT Whitener & Brightener that I'm going to use on my next all-white load

It's a powder BTW. This stuff is impressive. Dingy old shirts are now glaringly white. Soak for an hour or so for maximum benefit.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Zombie Wednesday

 

[Grand Potentate]

The Best Clothing Iron and Ironing Board

After our latest round of testing in December 2015, our new iron pick is the Black+Decker D3030 Allure. It replaces our former top pick, the T-fal Ultraglide, which developed leaks in long-term testing. We also have a new runner-up and upgrade pick—the Shark Ultimate Professional G1505 and Rowenta DW 9280 SteamForce—and review ironing boards for the first time, choosing Laundry Solutions by Westex as a fine option and theHOMZ Durabilt as an upgrade.

 

[Grand Potentate]

http://thesweethome.com/reviews/best-hangers

After testing dozens of hangers over the span of seven months using a range of clothing, and querying experts in the home-organization and garment industry, we recommend Proman’s Kascade Hanger Amazon product ASIN B000OSJMSEas the best and most durable general-purpose hanger for most wardrobes.

Last Updated: April 8, 2016
After seven months of everyday testing, the Amazon product ASIN B000OSJMSE beat out similar-looking competitors such as IKEA’s BUMERANG and The Container Store’s Basic Natural Wood Hangers thanks to consistent, smooth, and solid construction. We also decided on new picks for a pant hanger, a skirt hanger, and a luxury hanger for suits and coats.

Lightweight and slim with uniform construction, the Proman Kascade Hanger is an affordable, classic, and versatile clothing hanger style. Its consistently smooth edge finishing, its hooks for chain-linking hangers vertically, and its sturdy construction set it apart from competing models we reviewed. Our top all-purpose wooden hanger pick is strong enough to hold heavier winter coats, even suits, and it also accommodates all types of clothes, including pieces with delicate straps. If you buy a box, you’ll probably never have to worry about buying hangers again.

For pants and trousers, we like The Container Store Chrome Pant Hangers. The PVC nonslip coating holds pant fabric firmly, allowing for easy browsing through a closet, but it also permits pants to slide off without sticking, in contrast to rubber-coated models. The slim shape is space efficient but prone to causing slight creasing, unlike bigger and bulkier felt-bar designs.

Expensive but anticrease
Kirby Allison's Hanger Project Luxury Wooden Felted Trouser Bar Hanger
A felt-covered pant bar keeps your trousers free of a crease, but this model is four times the price of our pants pick.
If you can spend considerably more, get the Kirby Allison’s Hanger Project Luxury Wooden Felted Trouser Bar Hanger. This hanger style is pricey, but it uses premium materials and has an excellent finish, with a pant bar that both grips and prevents creases better than the rest. Available in two sizes and three wood finishes, this hanger is a luxurious splurge worthy of your special-occasion slacks and trousers.

Some suits and coats deserve extra care, and the Kirby Allison’s Hanger Project Luxury Wooden Jacket Hanger is designed for garment storage of expensive items whose shape you wouldn’t entrust to a noncontoured wooden hanger. Its very wide shoulder yoke supports the heaviest garments without causing dimpling or creasing.