Posts by Caustic Man

Pliny,   This is why I need a district check jacket. That fit looks awesome. Btw, I think it is also a rare example of when breaking Foo's pattern density rule can really work. If the stripes on your shirt were bolder it...

It's getting hot(ter?) in Dubai again. Out comes the linen shirt and the unlined jackets.                  

No tie? Fine, no PS either. BTW, it is now in the 90s in Dubai, so I feel no shame in wearing a linen shirt.              

Quote: Originally Posted by sanchito  Sorry for the bad pic quality Thrifted Tie BB Nordstrom Shirt RLBL Blazer Thrifted BB Advantage Chinos Ebay AE...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bounder  The darker the pants and the lighter the shoes, the less likely you are to look like a mall cop. If you are wearing a blue blazer, khaki pants and black shoes, you might as well wear a...

Damn you Spoo. It is still morning over here here in Dubai and I wake up to see a brown bear in a sport coat. Now I'm going to be sick all day.

I don't think the shirt is too casual for a tie. It's just too casual for THAT tie (although I'd never wear that tie in public anyway). Two shades lighter would be better IMO, as well. 

Not this again.

I recently paired my navy blazer with white MOP buttons with a pair of linen trousers, like you mentioned in your OP. I like the look, personally, and if you don't mind losing some versatility it's nice. Brown horn is the safe option,...

TTO's use of contrast does it for me. SS looks good but I am just personally not a fan of all those pastels. Well done to both.