HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part III

dredwings19 · Aug 1, 2012

Uunottaja said:
Personally I feel that with odd jackets and more casual wear the "rules of classic style" don't really apply that strictly. I wouldn't wear that at work, the shirt is made of chambray for God's sake. That's me having a stroll and getting an ice cream downtown with my girl friend. The main reason I like a tad short jacket is the same as I like having a bit too short sleeves - I think it does give a small help to us short (5'8") people. Also that's no where near fashion-short, it covers about 75% of my rear. The same with timo's jacket. If the jacket was as long as Japan Alex' jacket there, how would it look taking the other pieces into account?
For work I cover ****** (and yes, this is from the casual end of the week, but will work as an example here).

Also, dress codes are so different around the world. Here in Finland I'm by far the most formal in our office, which is without being too specific a business control department in a bigger company. If I worked in the UK or the US, I'd be in black toe caps and a leave the colorful silk home. Here however you can pull off brown suede and a bit more playfulness no problem. It's all so relative.

Don't listen to anyone on here regarding the fit of your suit but YOURSELF! For real bro your **** is spot on! Especially in this look. The pants break "no break" perfectly. The suit looks like just the right length and personally I like loafers with a suit. Right on Bro (Y)

SuitMyself · Aug 1, 2012

I have that same Lands' End tie! I still haven't worn it yet but I love the texture. It looks like raw silk.

Citan1145 said:
Good morning, sorry for meh mirror pic but it shows my proportions much better than the poorly angled timer cell phone pics. Been under the weather the last few days so was nice to dress in something other than shorts and a t-shirt. Viva Italia in the Olympics!
Suit-Caruso
Tie-Land's End
Shirt-BB

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SuitMyself · Aug 1, 2012

JapanAlex01 said:
TauKappaEpsilon said:

Jacket by SuitSupply
Shirt by TM Lewin
Tie by BB
Trousers by J. Crew

How does this SC fit? I just bought it from SuitSupply. Its the new fall line's copenhagen jacket.

Two more pics of the jacket:

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If that is a regular, you are a long, my friend.

The length of the jacket on the wearer is fine. There's nothing wrong with it. I always wear 42S myself and I notice virtually all the newer suit jackets are shorter.

But I do think the left sleeve on the jacket needs to lengthened about half an inch.

clapeyron · Aug 1, 2012

HansderHund said:
It looks like a great jacket that would be pretty versatile. I like the color as it can be worn through mild autumn. I don't really see any fit issues, it looks like you had all of the right work done on it.
That won't stop the Germans from enjoying cheap medical/law/engineering university degrees in Austria

yes....cheap engineering indeed

ColdEyedPugilist · Aug 1, 2012

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EFV · Aug 1, 2012

ABirdinHand said:
Hi! New here... hope I'm posting this in the right thread.

Recently promoted to a new position at work where I am required to wear suit/sportcoat and tie everyday. Wardrobe is definitely limited, as I haven't invested in any clothes of this type in a long while. Today I'm wearing:

Shirt: Roundtree & York Gold Label
Tie: Jos. A Bank Signature Series
Blazer: H&M

Still trying to figure out what kind of tie looks best with a spread collar... today I sported a 'Four in Hand'. Thoughts? (ps. I really hate the Windsor Knot)

If you want the picture to get a fair judgement you should really post a pic that shows the entire outfit. 4-in-hand is always the best knot imho, regardless of collar spread.

Prof. B. Bear · Aug 1, 2012

Citan1145 said:
Good morning, sorry for meh mirror pic but it shows my proportions much better than the poorly angled timer cell phone pics. Been under the weather the last few days so was nice to dress in something other than shorts and a t-shirt. Viva Italia in the Olympics!
Suit-Caruso
Tie-Land's End
Shirt-BB

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JapanAlex01 · Aug 1, 2012

patrickBOOTH said:
Things like you are describing here are a reality of the RTW world, however it is not this simple. Sometimes you will have pull lines on a jacket, but guess what? It is not tight! 2 + 2 = 4, but so does 3+1, alas! Sometimes, you can have a smooth jacket that is tight. 4 + 0 = 4! Alas! There is more to fit than just "bigger" or "smaller." It has, to do with the fact, that we all have lumps, bumps and curves in different places, that will still be prominent in a bigger or smaller garment if of the same cut. If you are sticking to RTW, you have, to try on many brands and models until you find something, that is cut the best for your figure. Things should "feel" comfortable and be smooth, without the sacrifice of a sloven look.

At first, I thought I should bracket 'these are loose terms'/'you get the gist, of what I'm saying,' but I thought you'd all be smart enough, to figure it out. But, alas! (Let's see, if you're smart enough, to get that one, you condescending arse.)

Rambo · Aug 2, 2012

Prof. B. Bear said:
I've always wondered; you seem to be always leaning slightly forward in your photos. Is this due to bad posture or the angle of the photo? It makes you look like you have a hunchback.

Maybe he's built like Jonah Falcon and gravity's just taking hold.

asturiano · Aug 2, 2012

fritzl said:
china

No.

Manton already mentioned on a previous post. The manufacturer is a Spanish company called Gorina.

fritzl · Aug 2, 2012

asturiano said:
No.
Manton already mentioned on a previous post. The manufacturer is a Spanish company called Gorina.

jester, i was replying to rambo. you know what it mean? actually the china man copies everything, so it is not inherently wrong.

look, listen and learn.

upr_crust · Aug 2, 2012

It's supposed to get quite warm here in NYC today - perfect excuse to drag out today's suit.

Suit - JAB
Shirt - BB
Tie - Countess Mara
PS - BB
Shoes - J & M

asturiano · Aug 2, 2012

Quote:
Originally Posted by asturiano

No.
Manton already mentioned on a previous post. The manufacturer is a Spanish company called Gorina.

jester, i was replying to rambo. you know what it mean? actually the china man copies everything, so it is not inherently wrong.

look, listen and learn.

The high quality felt used in competition that Rambo mentioned is not manufactured in China. It is either Spain - (Gorina) or Belgium (Simmons). If you play snooker (UK) Strachan Stroud is the cloth of reference. Although the cloth is called felt, in reality it is a blend of worsted wool and nylon (usually 85/15).

China copies everything but his clothes are not used in competition billiard.

Hope you have learned something please keep on looking and listening

Citan1145 · Aug 2, 2012

Prof. B. Bear said:
I've always wondered; you seem to be always leaning slightly forward in your photos. Is this due to bad posture or the angle of the photo? It makes you look like you have a hunchback.

due to the angle and how iseem to always move my neck a bit when I use a timer on the phone

patrickBOOTH · Aug 2, 2012

Douglas said:
not sure if you're serious, but virtually all competition tables are surfaced with Simonis wool cloth.

My parents refelted their pool table years ago. It was with Simonis.

ColdEyedPugilist said:
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CEP, looks good, but I think you would look better with more chest in your suits. I think this is P.Johnson, right? I know he likes trimmer stuff, but more chest will give it more shape and even more illusion of a trimmer waist. Also, I think the skinny arms look a bit out of proportion, plus they wrinkle easier.

JapanAlex01 said:
At first, I thought I should bracket 'these are loose terms'/'you get the gist, of what I'm saying,' but I thought you'd all be smart enough, to figure it out. But, alas! (Let's see, if you're smart enough, to get that one, you condescending arse.)

I understand the gist of what you are saying, but not everybody probably does. I wasn't being condescending at all, just silly. I think my post is very helpful, especially when there are so many questions where people ask if something fits and it isn't a simple matter, of buy the next size up.

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