It's getting to be a habit, cycling into Town for a browse round Ross's. They did have a footstool there this morning; but it was made of heavy oak legs with padded green upholstery. Not bad at all; just not quite what I'm seeking.
I feel as if I am fast becoming an endangered species, since T M Lewin no longer stock the size 14.5 in their shirts; nor does Thomas Pink, at least not in Belfast. Nor does Gieves and Hawkes. It's their loss. I want a Bengal stripe royal blue shirt, size 14.5, button cuff (I'm bored with double cuffs and have too many of them anyway). Turnbull and Asser sells the particular shirt at a premium of £115 plus an extortionate £10 delivery charge for Northern Ireland. I doubt if they'd entertain a reduction or concession, because the shirt in question is a "classic". I'll try though.
I bumped into my old fellow-swimmer, Robert, in Donegall Square and expressed hope that the pool would re-open on the 1st September. Robert was doubtful since, apparently, a life-guard has to be appointed. The Club shan't get one penny from me until I'm certain that it's up and running.
Flying High
6 hours ago
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It must depend on the style, as I have seen 14.5 inch collars in Thomas Pink in Belfast - and indeed bought one there. It's probably a little tight, but I wear it open-necked; normally I would be a 15. On the other hand, at TM Lewin, I need a 15.5 inch collar - that may be because I favour their 'semi-fitted' style which is slimmer in the body, but surely an inch is an inch is an inch?
In my experience, if my size is available it's not the pattern I seek! There is no selection of 14.5 sizes. They often offer to order a particular item for you; it's just not the same as being able to browse and instinctively find what I'm looking for!
To their credit, M&S still stock a good range of 14.5 shirts; but, paradoxically, they've practically no 36" short jackets!
Tim
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