Posts by Ivar

Can't say I'm warm for either of these looks, but Malford of London loses out for depressing me with that drab, low-contrast color palette.

Quote:Originally Posted by RichardC  I like them. But this is too much of a good thing. Moderation, folks, moderation.

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Black, navy, brown: the holy trifecta in my book. Brown definitely takes brown shoes, though. I'm with Claghorn on that one.

Quote:Originally Posted by VictorSFreturn  Really dislike that cardigan, Victor. But the donegal suit is lovely as always.

Thought I'd link to this great old post by Manton: http://www.styleforum.net/t/74010/why-the-rules-for-mens-clothes-are-obsolete/30#post_1224298 And Manton, if you're reading this, I'd be interested in your expounding on this...

Quote:Originally Posted by oldog/oldtrix  Hate the white line; like the eye-catching/snagging/cutting: If you mean to say that this kind of fold often looks better than a TV fold, then I'm with you on that one. (Although I prefer...

Regarding the white linen hanky thing. One advantage it enjoys over its competition is that it doesn't immediately mark its wearer out as a clothes horse. I think this is because of its ubiquity, and also the fact the it's actually...

Both outfits are very weak, but Caustic Man's dowdy sport coat (really dislike that kind of tweed) plus unfortunate choice in accessories pushes me toward Sugarbutch.

Quote:Originally Posted by Journeyman I remember standing in front of the bathroom mirror, trying again and again to get the hang of it, and my arms actually started to hurt because I'd been tying the damn bow tie so many times and...