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#2,881
_debi_ said:
Hi!

I'm the same size as you and a 38 is a good fit for me. That is my normal IT size as well. I have bikers in a 38 and a 40, I got the 40 before I realised they stretched, and now it still fits but is a bit looser than I would like. The 38 was snug when I got it but it stretched and now fits perfectly. I'm a 32DD as well and I don't find the 38 squashes my boobs. It has basically molded to me. Also if you're not going to wear anything too thick underneath a 38 would be fine.

In terms of leathers, you'd probably be after an LC or LG, on the thicker side and keeps its shape, but still soft.

NAP does offer free returns, and they are hassle free. I've ordered and returned loads over the years and never had any problems with them.
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I'm a 32C so it's nice to hear that the jackets can accommodate boobage. :D And I'm glad that they would eventually "mold" to your body - if only all my clothes did this! I definitely don't want to look like I'm about to bust out of that jacket at any moment...

I just checked and yes, NAP does offer free returns so I must have confused it with some other retailer (maybe YOOX).

What does LC and LG stand for?

Thanks again!
 
#2,882
Here's some code info:

Rick Owens Leather Codes

LB: blistered lamb
LBO: box/-ed calf
LC: washed lamb (not confirmed)
LF: fading/-ed (gradient) lamb
LG: full grain lamb (not confirmed?)
LG: washed lamb (not confirmed)
LK: kangaroo
LKG: kangaroo (washed / full grain ?)
LM: metallic calf
LO: oiled calf
LP: hammered lamb
LS: silky lamb
LSH: shearling lamb

LR: 'regular' lamb?
LNB: some sort of blistered (combined with fabric)?
LT: baby calf (vitello)
LZ: ?
LV: vegetable dyed lamb ?
LGAO - 'giove lamb' / oiled calf ?
COM: from archives it looks like a two-tone blistered treatmet (combined with fabric) ?

LCE- washed lamb metallic/pearlized?

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Also, check out Nordstrom (free ship/returns), Neimans, Saks and Barneys too - but you may have to spend $ to ship back to them.

You did mention something about preferring a matte vs. shiney leather - the shine may be attributed to how its photographed. Unless it's a metallic, most of the bikers do not have a shine.

Good luck - keep us posted :p:graucho:
 
#2,883
^ OMG, thank you thank you thank you for the codes!! I remember chancing upon them a while back somewhere in the bottomless vacuum that is online-style-forums but didn't save the list. Really glad to have it posted again!

I love Nordstrom's amazing free shipping+returns policy. They are ridiculously awesome when it comes to accepting returns. One time, I wanted to try out the new line of Burberry foundations but wasn't near any of their beauty counters but also didn't want to spend $$$ on products that I might end up hating so I spoke to one of their representatives and she assured me that their store was pretty lenient when it comes to returns. Turns out I did actually dislike the foundations and Nordstroms refunded me in full despite them having been partially used.

As for Neiman Marcus, Saks, etc....I try to avoid buying from them as much as possible b/c of the additional taxes...:p

Thanks so much again for all the resources!
 
#2,884
sundaymornings said:
^ OMG, thank you thank you thank you for the codes!! I remember chancing upon them a while back somewhere in the bottomless vacuum that is online-style-forums but didn't save the list. Really glad to have it posted again!

I love Nordstrom's amazing free shipping+returns policy. They are ridiculously awesome when it comes to accepting returns. One time, I wanted to try out the new line of Burberry foundations but wasn't near any of their beauty counters but also didn't want to spend $$$ on products that I might end up hating so I spoke to one of their representatives and she assured me that their store was pretty lenient when it comes to returns. Turns out I did actually dislike the foundations and Nordstroms refunded me in full despite them having been partially used.

As for Neiman Marcus, Saks, etc....I try to avoid buying from them as much as possible b/c of the additional taxes...:p

Thanks so much again for all the resources!
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Luisaviaroma and antonioli also do free returns.

they often buy slightly different stock to the department stores so you could stumble onto something different
 
#2,885
Gang, I need your advice....

Should I treat/spray my RO combat boots? I have noticed that every drop of rain/water leaves a mark on these boots. I'm planning to wear them on my upcoming trip and the weather forecast is calling for rain in London/Paris/Burgundy next week. Should I just wear 'em and don't worry about them (which I believe it what RO would want) - or should I spray?

Here's an image of 'em:

http://www.lyst.com/shoes/rick-owens-distressed-leather-combat-boots-gray/

Thanks for your input......
 
#2,886
dcblam said:
Gang, I need your advice....

Should I treat/spray my RO combat boots? I have noticed that every drop of rain/water leaves a mark on these boots. I'm planning to wear them on my upcoming trip and the weather forecast is calling for rain in London/Paris/Burgundy next week. Should I just wear 'em and don't worry about them (which I believe it what RO would want) - or should I spray?

Here's an image of 'em:

http://www.lyst.com/shoes/rick-owens-distressed-leather-combat-boots-gray/

Thanks for your input......
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Ive never been one to be precious with shoes, if you really care about the watermarks then i suggest a spray, if not just wear them and love them. The leather looks like its the kind that watrmarks can be buffed out anyway. Love your travel plans though, bourgogne is stunning!
 
#2,887
dcblam said:
Gang, I need your advice....

Should I treat/spray my RO combat boots? I have noticed that every drop of rain/water leaves a mark on these boots. I'm planning to wear them on my upcoming trip and the weather forecast is calling for rain in London/Paris/Burgundy next week. Should I just wear 'em and don't worry about them (which I believe it what RO would want) - or should I spray?

Here's an image of 'em:

http://www.lyst.com/shoes/rick-owens-distressed-leather-combat-boots-gray/

Thanks for your input......
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Nice boots. Personally I'd spray them, it takes no time and doesn't change the look at all. I see no reason not to really. I don't mind wear, but if they show every spot of rain then they will just end up looking dirty. They'll still get wear if sprayed, just won't look dirty or have individual marks. I spray everything.... it doesn't just help with water but any other liquids that might splash on and stain.

Have a great time! I apologise for our London weather...it's all of a sudden got cold again. France should be better though!
 
#2,888
dcblam said:
Gang, I need your advice....

Should I treat/spray my RO combat boots? I have noticed that every drop of rain/water leaves a mark on these boots. I'm planning to wear them on my upcoming trip and the weather forecast is calling for rain in London/Paris/Burgundy next week. Should I just wear 'em and don't worry about them (which I believe it what RO would want) - or should I spray?

Here's an image of 'em:

http://www.lyst.com/shoes/rick-owens-distressed-leather-combat-boots-gray/

Thanks for your input......
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Also let me know if you want any recommendations for restaurants/bars/shopping while you're here, I know lots of good places.
 
#2,890
_debi_ said:
Also let me know if you want any recommendations for restaurants/bars/shopping while you're here, I know lots of good places.
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Ah, how sweet of you :hbeat:

Our stay will be quite brief in London. To make a long story short, I couldn't cash in our frequent flyer miles to Paris, so why not go to London, stay a couple of days (my FIL has never been to London) and take the chunnel to Paris - then off to Burgundy! My DH and I are taking his parents to Burgundy for a luxury barge trip to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

I know that my father-in-law wants to have an English pub experience. Your recommendations on any dining/bar places will be most appreciated and helpful! Our hotel is near St. Pancras.

We'll be doing the usual highlights, but I've carved out some time for a proper tea and to go to Borough Market!

Thanks my dear!

AND - I did spray my boots. Thanks for the encouragement :p
 
#2,894
dcblam said:
Ah, how sweet of you :hbeat:

Our stay will be quite brief in London. To make a long story short, I couldn't cash in our frequent flyer miles to Paris, so why not go to London, stay a couple of days (my FIL has never been to London) and take the chunnel to Paris - then off to Burgundy! My DH and I are taking his parents to Burgundy for a luxury barge trip to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

I know that my father-in-law wants to have an English pub experience. Your recommendations on any dining/bar places will be most appreciated and helpful! Our hotel is near St. Pancras.

We'll be doing the usual highlights, but I've carved out some time for a proper tea and to go to Borough Market!

Thanks my dear!

AND - I did spray my boots. Thanks for the encouragement :p
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Sounds like a lovely trip, the barge sounds great. We did that for a few days around a bit of England a few years ago, it was fun and a real experience. I'd love to do it in France as well.

If you are around Borough Market a nice area to go is Bermondsey Street, it's about a ten minute walk from the market and has lots of pubs, cafes and restaurants. http://goo.gl/maps/BtXen. It is also near Tower Bridge. There is a nice Spanish restaurant there called Pizarro. http://www.josepizarro.com/restaurants/pizarro/

Also if you're staying around St Pancras then Bloomsbury is a nice 'old London' area to walk around, Lamb's Conduit Street has pubs and shops and is nice to walk around. http://goo.gl/maps/tNBjJ

It's hard to recommend a pub, there are so many of them that are nice and old fashioned, you will pass many when you're exploring so just pop into a few!! I'm sure you'll be able to tell the nice ones from the chain ones just by the outside. The best pubs to eat at tend to be local neighbourhood ones outside of zone 1, but if you are only here for a couple of days you probably won't have time to get out of the centre. The pubs in town are better for a pint rather than a meal I'd say.

If you want somewhere special to go for a meal there is a place in Soho called Bob Bob Ricard, it's pretty unique, the food is great and it's a lot of fun. We go there a lot and have also taken my husband's parents there, so it is somewhere that I'm sure your in laws would enjoy as well. I'm sure you could walk in for lunch on a weekday, evenings you might want to call ahead. http://bobbobricard.com

Afternoon tea is a lovely thing to do. And getting the Eurostar is such an experience, I love it. No matter how many times you've done it you are still amazed that you get on the train in London and two hours later you are in Paris!! It's crazy. St Pancras is a beautiful station, while you're there you could check out The Gilbert Scott bar, it is quite grand and old fashioned.

Let me know if you have any more questions!
 
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