HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part III - Page 2869

 

Ignore the silly criticism - your fits have become consistently excellent of late and you have certainly taken seriously the criticism you used to get before, which was more justifiied.

 

The Ballantyne I wore yesterday is "only" lambswool. I actually greatly prefer it to cashmere in some regards, especially where the fabric is thin. But the Lockie cashmere I got really does feel more durable/solid than many makers. Hopefully it holds up well over time (I think it will).

 

 

This is very busy. Having said that I do think it will work - as a deliberately very busy/intense look - if it's a suit rather than a jacket. If paired with a regular pair of solid trousers, it will look disproportionately too busy in the top half compared to the bottom, and I suspect that pairing it with differently patterned trousers will simply look kaleidoscopic. But as a suit, it may just work. It's quite different from your usual style however (closer to something I occasionally try - operative word is try! - to pull off with that busy strongly-checked DB suit I have).

 

Is the suit a worsted or a flannel? It looks to have some nice texture?

 

I do agree with whoever upthread mentioned that the bow tie looks a bit too wide for you. If it were floppy, I think this could still work, but it's just a bit too rigid/neat for that here. I have the same problem with many bow tie makers, as I think you've noticed in some of my pics before.

 

 

I like the suit/shirt/tie combination. What I would say is that those elements all stand out boldly against each other (in a harmonious way) whereas - as you yourself mentioned - the handkerchief is a more tonal/blended element. Either missing it out altogether, or opting for an equally contrasting colour would would work better I think. It could be matching (ie white linen as a default option), or a complementary (eg something with some yellow and/or browns in it, maybe?). Obviously the latter would be the harder choice, as finding exactly the right complementary colours in the right intensity would be a matter of trial & error and is also dependent on what is actually available in your collection.

Today. Apologies for the blurred full-length shot, but you should be able to get the idea anyway:

 

For me, the size of the tie was fine, but the manner of tying made it look more obtrusive than it really is. Perhaps a tighter knot?

 

It's definitely a worsted.

 

You'd be right if I had said that the trousers were baggy, which I did not. I gave him a suggestion based on my personal preference, which is to avoid straight cut trousers, no objection about a fuller cut. I wear full trousers myself, but none of them has a straight cut.

 

An old photograph, since then my tailor removed the belt loops, extended the leg just a touch and gave just a bit more room in the hips (only because I need it). Full, but flattering (imo, at least).

 

Ironically enough, having snuck out on my lunch hour to view any potential bargains at Bergdorf's, I passed a case full of tied bow ties, all of which were as large and full as the one you are sporting today. For my tastes, for myself, the bow is too big, but you seem to "own" the look, appearing comfortable and at home with the bow - go forth and wear it in good health.

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Duffle Coat: Original Montgomery
Shirt: J Press
Bow: Brooks Bros
Trousers: Epaulet
Edited by clarinetplayer - 1/10/13 at 12:46pm

Vintage jacket & sweater, BB shirt & trou, C&J Peal shoes

 

 

 

Yup, I agree. When I put on this jacket today (as I've mentioned previously, this was not what I was wearing when I left home) I knew it was going to be a rather busy combo, so we can say it's sort of a deliberate FU outfit, and I enjoyed it . Bottom, however, was grey flannels. This jacket will be worn with more sober shirts and ties from now on.

Totally Awesome today Clags 

firstly, why are you hiding your reply in italian?

secondly, though others have addressed it, ill reply as you directed you post to me. what i do know is that you have posted a number of comments here about fit and proper pant width and what not. you are welcome to your opinion, but yours is certainly only yours. its not a fact. so to definitively make statements about pant fit, to a group of people who out right disagree with it, and to then defend it and wonder why people jump on you, after already being informed of the opinions of the general group, is pretty silly. hence my statement that timo not worry about your lone ranger opinion on his pant fit.

i believe insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome.

no one here is being uncivilized in this instance.

you can say whatever you want. just stop pretending that its a surprise when no one agrees with you.

or, as derek said, troll away, buddy.

 

I uploaded the photo to prove to SackSuitLover that it's possible to have a tapered full trouser (btw, that one is my fullest pair of trousers). No comparisons to your trousers, our bodies are totally different.

Btw, just saw the pleats on your light gray trouser and they're really shallow, have you tried deeper pleats? 

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Thanks All. No fit today, going to be 37 degrees again today (99F) and it's Friday so I'm dressed for comfort.

That sounds like the Lockie lambswool: old-fashioned, thick, comforting lambswool. Unfortunately, they don't have roll-necks in lambswool.