HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part III - Page 1626

Originally Posted by acecow 

I don't wear suits when I go roller-blading

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox 

spoo
does she shed?
our dog sheds so much... it's impossible to keep my clothes completely fur-free

Originally Posted by Fred49 

I was going to ask if you were working on a puppet act when I remembered I sent you a pic of my two dackels ......ah well

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox 

spoo
does she shed?
our dog sheds so much... it's impossible to keep my clothes completely fur-free

Originally Posted by Kid Nickels 

This is something I have absolutely no tolerance or patience for. I was at a friend's last weekend who has a "sheddy" dog and I swear I left all my clothes in the car, wore one thing in the house and tried not to touch anything. I seriously don't know how or why y'all deal with such inconvenience and be covered in hair on nice clothing.

Originally Posted by SpooPoker 

-5 points for you. I love my dog more than anything.

Originally Posted by Kid Nickels 

This is something I have absolutely no tolerance or patience for. I was at a friend's last weekend who has a "sheddy" dog and I swear I left all my clothes in the car, wore one thing in the house and tried not to touch anything. I seriously don't know how or why y'all deal with such inconvenience and be covered in hair on nice clothing.

Originally Posted by acridsheep 

Well don't you sound like a giant ball of fun.

Originally Posted by Tirailleur1 

its just one pocket square.. honest...

Originally Posted by Tirailleur1 

 

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Originally Posted by acecow 

Vox, very eloquently stated. I bow to you once again with respect.
I was thinking about this argument yesterday and 3 points came to mind. Both are important to me as the distinction I draw between MC and SW&D philosophies.
1. MC doesn't care about brands as long as the piece looks good. Of course, we will drool over RLPL, because it mostly looks great on everyone, but we will equally respect and adore a $5 thrifted sport coat if it fits well and is harmonious with the rest of the outfit. SW&D, on the other hand, pays a lot of attention to brands and often defines the "awesomeness" of an outfit based on the maker.
2. I have a lot of acquaintances in various social circles and nobody dresses like Mr. Shah or the other extreme SW&D posters. Most people wear some ill-fitting version of the MC casual wear sprinkled with some hipster or office plankton elements, depending on the setting. This leads me to believe that MC-version of toned down casual wear is more socially acceptable than the extreme examples in SW&D.
3. My whole life, be it professional, art, cooking or clothing has led me to believe that there is a certain path from novice to amateur to expert, and that path is always from more complexity to less. Sublime subtlety seems to be the most difficult to achieve. A couple simple examples from everyday life:
a) cooking: beginners want to mix in more stuff, more spices, more flavors. As they become more experienced, they focus on combining a few high-quality ingredients to truly appreciate their taste.
b) photography: beginners want more photoshop, more colors or black and white, retro styling, hdr, etc. Most professional take a few shots and mostly leave them unedited, because true beauty and talent is in simplicity, not covering up a lack of originality and skill with filters and airbrushing.
To me, MC represents a natural progression from SW&D. From brands to appreciating a certain aesthetic. From many layers, stacking, etc. to simple lines and elegant designs. From rebelling against society and desperately trying to be original to becoming one with it, but a step above everyone else.

Originally Posted by acecow 


Yes it does. But I never argued that. I did, from the very beginning, state that MC is more "normal" than SW&D and you just said the same thing. I'm not saying it as if it's a better thing, just stating the obvious.

Originally Posted by Lionheart Biker 

 

In real life, in the streets, most people who wear suits look like crap. Pants too long and/or baggy, shirts 1 or 2 sizes too big, horrible fitting jackets ....

Originally Posted by Lionheart Biker 

THis looks great, and I don´t even mind the hat, but what is up with your PSs dude?? They´re going crazy!! This one seems like a fatened up red lips vagina trying to escape from your jacket...

 

 

Originally Posted by acecow 

A simpler question is: What are you trying to achieve with your clothing? And what are you actually achieving?
Vox looks absolutely smashing in his tailored suits and jackets. (I'm not sucking up, I just really admire his collecting and taste.) He looks like a million bucks. Dressing like that makes people respect him, want to do business with him, provide better service for him, etc. Even a bunch of high school kids will undoubtedly see and sense his authority and not make fun of his "grandpa" clothing.
What does the goth ninja aesthetic achieve?