Posts by Matt S

Here's my suit: It's a versatile suit for social occasions, not business. It's made of navy serge and has smoked mother of pearl buttons. The buttons make the suit flashier but also allow it to work effectively as a blazer, especially...

The weejuns would be my choice. Driving shoes are just too casual for any type of suit IMO and oxfords are too formal. Tassel loafers could work too. Personally I'd wear black monk shoes.

Quote:Originally Posted by Andrew Viny Thanks to both of you for your replies.  I bought it because it was VERY heavily discounted and it's really a very nice suit.  I'd like to dress it down a bit if possible.  Any good ways to do...

What you have there is a classic cold-weather business suit. It's a bit less formal than a ropestripe suit, but not much below. The blue end-on-end shirt in that picture is perfect with that suit. Knitted ties don't go well with business...

I think with a peak lapel navy blazer it needs to have all the details of a double-breasted blazer, so flap pockets, not patch. And double vents are a must. As for cloth, either hopsack or serge. A blazer does not need patch pockets to...

Quote:Originally Posted by El Argentino Also FWIW, I didn't mind as much as was previously made out in the thread the overall slimness of the suits - DC's obviously a fit guy, why not? But there are certain factors in fit,...

Quote:Originally Posted by El Argentino No - while he was standing still in an office talking to M. Good tailoring was a priority for the costume designer. She chose fashion over fit. The chest bows out, the sleeves and the waist...

Quote:Originally Posted by mingus2112 First - Style. I know it's all about the bride, but hear me out. They can all wear the same tuxedo while still adhering to "the rules." Stick with a black cummerbund and bowtie. No vests...

Quote:Originally Posted by aravenel This. And I would be very hesitant to use any of the suits in that film (with the exception of Ralph Fiennes) as inspiration. They all looked positively awful. This extends to Daniel Craig in...

Quote:Originally Posted by katabatic Sweet! The skyfall dinner jacket worked for me specifically because it wasn't true midnight blue - it was paired with black pants. In order to pull that off, it has to be different enough from...