HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part III - Page 2957

I'm kind of up in the air on this. Any thoughts? My rare use of a half windsor is on display.

I like all the colors, CM, and I really like the tie. Not crazy about the knot...I do prefer half windsors, but that tie might be a bit too thick for that. Also, are those pants cotton?

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Originally Posted by Claghorn 

I like all the colors, CM, and I really like the tie. Not crazy about the knot...I do prefer half windsors, but that tie might be a bit too thick for that. Also, are those pants cotton?

You know what, I was thinking the same about the knot, but this tie is so frustrating. It's at that in between thickness where a FIH looks tiny but a half windsor looks too big. Maybe a double FIH would have been better. Yes, the pants are cotton. 

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Originally Posted by Charlie's Wardrobe 


 

Excellent outfit Charlie. Just perfect Sir.. 

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Originally Posted by black_umbrella 

The lighting on your pics is better here. It would be better if you stood up instead of half sat on the table, because then I would be able to see the length of your SC better.

Really good outfit though, 3 patterns and 4 textures all nicely assimilated. Fit is perfect. I hope the colour of your SC is as in the second pic.

Nitpick: Your asymmetric knot is cool and don't change it for anything, maybe it has just loosened itself a little since you did it as well, but if you tightened / cinched it slightly and / or moved the entire knot slightly to "your" left in the collar V it would look / be that much more awesome.

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Originally Posted by Caustic Man 

 

You know what, I was thinking the same about the knot, but this tie is so frustrating. It's at that in between thickness where a FIH looks tiny but a half windsor looks too big. Maybe a double FIH would have been better. Yes, the pants are cotton. 

I use a HW regularly, among others. I'd say that yours is just a little pushed to one side, and really looks fine.

But if you do think it's too thick, and still want that triangular knot, there is another option: try a Pratt/Shelby - it's extremely quick and easy once you've tried it a couple of times, makes a really neat triangle, but is smaller than a windsor/HW.  I also find this useful if the tie is a bit short - I'm average height, but have a large collar size, so get this a lot especially with cheaper ties.

I do weaken for an SF-friendly FIH or DFIH sometimes, depending on the tie (normally less formal e.g. knitted).  Personally I like a neat triangle with a formal suit or just a stronger, more grown-up look. I find that whole asymmetric thing a bit trendy and precious sometimes - to my mind it's only right with a slim or knitted tie and a softer look overall. Either way, each to his own, but don't be shy about that HW - it has its place!  

Same attempt, but with a FIH.

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Originally Posted by mimo 

 

I use a HW regularly, among others. I'd say that yours is just a little pushed to one side, and really looks fine.

 

But if you do think it's too thick, and still want that triangular knot, there is another option: try a Pratt/Shelby - it's extremely quick and easy once you've tried it a couple of times, makes a really neat triangle, but is smaller than a windsor/HW.  I also find this useful if the tie is a bit short - I'm average height, but have a large collar size, so get this a lot especially with cheaper ties.

 

I do weaken for an SF-friendly FIH or DFIH sometimes, depending on the tie (normally less formal e.g. knitted).  Personally I like a neat triangle with a formal suit or just a stronger, more grown-up look. I find that whole asymmetric thing a bit trendy and precious sometimes - to my mind it's only right with a slim or knitted tie and a softer look overall. Either way, each to his own, but don't be shy about that HW - it has its place!  

I haven't used a pratt in a long time and I don't know if I can even remember how to do one. But I will look it up and give it a try.

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Originally Posted by Caustic Man 

Same attempt, but with a FIH.

 

 

Definitely looks better. At this point, I reserve a lot of thicker ties for spread collars. Details on the tie? I feel like I've seen it before, but I can't place it. 

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Originally Posted by Claghorn 

Definitely looks better. At this point, I reserve a lot of thicker ties for spread collars. Details on the tie? I feel like I've seen it before, but I can't place it. 

If it is any indication, I have kept the tie in a FIH after taking that picture. 

The tie is from TTB. Pretty good deals to be had if you can sift through the chaff to find the better patterns.

http://www.thetiebar.com/order_page.asp?pn=24212&orderPageReturn=%2FcategoryPages%2FWool%5FTies%2Easp&pg=1&categoryIds=31,61&optionValueIds=

I agree with the above. It looks nice, but the hat seems quite out of place. 

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Originally Posted by benjamin831 


Yep, it's Hober madder; one of my favourite ties. Braces by Drakes
 

Thanks. I was having a hard time finding decent braces with braid ends rather than leather tabs, though £55 for a pair of elastic braces seems a bit excessive...