Posts by DocHolliday

Quote:Originally Posted by Cantabrigian A powdery blue isn't optimal. But so long as it's a greyish blue, I think it works well. So I have no idea where he got that from. Or how he could fail to dislike grey or tan shirts. If...

Are the contestants volunteering for these competitions?

Quote:Originally Posted by Manton I am down on single peak (this is a conversion of sorts from a prior opinion) and WAY down on single peak as an odd jacket (always held this opinion), and way, way, WAY down on gray odd jackets...

It's clearly not a suit, so that bar is cleared. The question, then, is how you feel about a lower-contrast ensemble. Done right, it can be a very sophisticated look. If I were finishing the outfit in the pic, I'd reach for a pale blue...

I could get by with two pairs of chelseas -- black and brown -- and cover everything from casual to black tie.

How is the suit old-fashioned? Whatever you end up with, go with a white shirt over black.

Preference.

Quote:Originally Posted by edmorel I wouldn't go so far as calling them tacky, but you won't catch me wearing one. Same. I have a square that's predominantly cream, and it's useful. But the other colors add interest and don't...

Quote:Originally Posted by edmorel I like as much as the next guy and think he is an elegant guy but I thought it was bad enough when everyone started doing the foo puff on their squares now they want to take it to the next level...

"Outfit battle," not "how does this fit?" battle. Cravate enjoys a significant advantage in this competition because of his wise choices in non-clothing accessories. .