HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part II - Page 2433  

Thank you, gentlemen.

You shot that, Harvey? Holy fuck. /Challenge.

Mike

I like the tie.. Overall I like the outfit but there appears to be too many colors going on for me. IDK, it could be my screen (it doesn’t show colors in all their brilliance) but let me know if my eyes are deceiving me. I see green sox, gray trousers, tan SC, blue tie, blue shirt, white pocket square and black shoes. Can’t really see the belt. And deets on those shoes kind Sir? This outfit is killer. I love the coordination and the fit in general. One thing I’m not a fan of is the pant length. I know in this day and age that many like to show their shoes off but these seem to be showing ankle too even when you’re standing. Too short IMO. I do like this Mike. Very sharp/ I would probably stay non cuff on those pants. I typically opt for cuffs on more dressy trousers. BTW… You PS exploded.

Just Incredible, gentlemen - very handsome and all winners IMHO- Congrats!!

Fred49 -

J. Cogburn -

aeglus-

Hey, Spoo - meant to include your post in my previous comment/post...BTW, Nice cuffs, man!!!

I feel slightly unworthy here today...but here gos nothing!
Challenge?







I need a

-TTO

Some great looks today folks, way to raise the bar
Harvey...your a B*****d, I think with your esculation of the game you should probably win next weeks challenge too!
Spoo, that purple chalkstipe fabric is awe----some!!!
Where can I cop!
Aeglus, great suit, not sure about the shoes and tie, but the fit is great!
Mike, always love that suit, I am green with envy whenever you bring it out.
Fred49, you look, as usual, great! Love your style man.
Holdfast, simply put, perfectly you...really good!
J. Cogburn, great fitting suit, don't like the tie, but maybe the photo doesn't do it justice? I like the shoulders, a strong look but it's a good one too!
Everyone else good show, well done for participating!
-TTO

The shoulders, though most emphatic, seem to work for you - a striking image, certainly!


Nice suit, but call me old-fashioned, for me the trouser legs are too short.


Me likey, O Spoo-meister.


And that's why God gave us ancient madder . . .


From one of the photos, it appears that your trouser legs are too long (a common occurrence - mine do that all the time), but the other looks better - a momentary illusion? As for suit color, for someone with your color preferences, of course the suit is charcoal! Doh . . .


Love the fabric, and that the trousers are actually the right length - only quibble is the button placement - they're too close together for my preferences, but otherwise you do lovely work today, Counselor.


A nearly exact quote from my late husband when I bought the suit - oh, well . . .

Thanks man, but haha your monitor IS deceiving you! My pictures kind of suck, but they're different than what you're seeing. Very dark brown ribbed socks which look pretty much black irl, dark gray trousers, light gray SC, blue tie, light blue shirt with a light herringbone pattern, white square, black shoes and belt.

The shoes are thrifted Mercanti Fiorentini's; they're low quality but I like the design and they're comfortable, so they're doing the job for now. Found them in pretty much brand new condition. I've got plans for some AE's soon though.

Thanks, Parker.


Thanks.





I guess I need an ancient madder.

The buttons have been moved, but they were somewhat close to begin with. I know, it is an issue. Took three times to get it right....

Mike

J. Cogburn -


Very kind of you all, thanks.

I have very square shoulders, so it's not all the suit. The shoulders in the suit are structured - just not as much as you may think. I'm told, however, that it's the classic British cut (at least, as interprited by the most classic of those houses, Henry Poole). Could it be that our steady diet of A&S expats, Rubinacci, and Chan has rendered this look exotic - or is it that it's not as "Poolish" as my tailor leads me to believe? Perhaps you Brits can enlighten me.

I have to admit to being a fan of the Poole/Military cut. I also have very flat shoulders. Every time I feature a look even close to this...it is shot down. Would be nice to have one of this type in the closet though....

Mike

I like the look too, but I'm not a hater re drape cuts, Rubinacci, etc. It's just that the only really good bespoke tailor in DC is William Field and this is what he does. I decided it's worth staying local because (a) it's convenient, (b) his price point is south of what I'd get in New York, (c) I don't have the patience for the touring tailors and waiting a year or more for a suit, (d) I really like Will, and (e) I want to work with the same guy over the long haul. So ... it's good enough for me.

My plan is two bespoke commissions a year after the black tonik suit is delivered by his Fieldness (it's for nights out guys, so calm down), so in a few years, the closet will move from RLBL to ... this.

Mike, you will be pleased!

By the way, it's perhaps worth noting that a friend of mine from London who used to be a senior editor at The Economist was recently on a panel with me and afterwards brought up my suit. "I must say that you are looking extremely British - far more British than most all the Brits I've ever known!" I took it as a very positive comment.