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post #8836 of 13206
9/12/12 at 2:53pm
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Originally Posted by Thanks SF (a new me) View Post

Bourbon man always has ways with words and not appear too harsh and condescending but rather thoughtful. I don't have that skill smile.gif

Don't be so modest. You're quite diplomatic.
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post #8837 of 13206
9/12/12 at 3:03pm

Bourbon and Thanks SF,

 

I took no offense.

 

I figured it was the mention of cargo shorts.  After I posted my reply, it dawned on me that in my short time on this site, I don't think I have seen any.

 

I wear them for very casual times, usually with a tee shirt that most of you would also find objectionable.

 

I wear them for yard work, around the house, to the mailbox, to the gas station, and quick runs to the grocery store.

 

IMHO, non-cargo shorts require more attention to detail and taste.  In other words the cargo pockets justify the rest of the uber casual (sloppy) look.

 

I guess I will look elsewhere to find some I find acceptable.

 

I will learn as time goes by.

 

Cheers,

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post #8838 of 13206
9/12/12 at 5:02pm
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Originally Posted by bourbonbasted View Post

You see, no one with taste, sophistication or even the slightest understanding of how to get dressed wears cargo shorts. Even soldiers, who actually need the pocket space and utility, will swelter in long pants before shaming themselves and their country with the use of cargo shorts. They are, much like the black button-down shirt, a constant reminder of someone who hasn't matured their style since high school.
I don't mean to personally attack you, of course. The whole point of this site is exploring and learning about style and clothing. However, this is not a good start for you. And you clearly have much to learn.
My sincere answer is to treat cargo shorts as Stalin treated his enemies: forgotten forever; removed from history. They should never have existed and they should never be a part of your wardrobe. You cannot find a pair that fit well because "properly fitting" cargo shorts don't exist. They are all-around terrible. And wearing them, at least at first impression, makes you appear all-around terrible.

So the gist of what you are saying, the key theme of your post, the essential thesis if you will, your fundamental argument (if I'm understanding you correctly) is that you find cargo shorts distasteful?
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post #8839 of 13206
9/12/12 at 5:51pm
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Originally Posted by John Doe View Post

So the gist of what you are saying, the key theme of your post, the essential thesis if you will, your fundamental argument (if I'm understanding you correctly) is that you find cargo shorts distasteful?

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post #8840 of 13206
9/12/12 at 7:29pm
Cargo shorts have their place, but they have absolutely nothing do with style.

Cargo pants on the other hand, have no place at all, other than perhaps the battlefield.
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post #8841 of 13206
9/12/12 at 8:03pm
Tweed jacket and cords.

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post #8842 of 13206
9/12/12 at 8:18pm

Any thoughts on this for business casual? The tie is purple and sky. I'm not sure if I should go with the khakis, as pictured, or just gray flannel.

 

 

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post #8843 of 13206
9/12/12 at 9:15pm
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Originally Posted by msulinski View Post

Any thoughts on this for business casual? The tie is purple and sky. I'm not sure if I should go with the khakis, as pictured, or just gray flannel.
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Needs better-quality photos and you should take the full-body shot from a higher angle.
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post #8844 of 13206
9/12/12 at 11:53pm
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Holdfast
"I knew I'd find kindred spirit here! Does mine look noticeably odd to you, or am I being neurotic?"


: ) I prefer this to having the seams dropping down on the upper arms for a sweater (?) like this, but it does make your shoulders look a bit narrower. Noticeably odd, no. (Can't really see it that well in the pic either smile.gif.)
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post #8845 of 13206
9/13/12 at 12:44am
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post #8846 of 13206
9/13/12 at 12:55am
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Originally Posted by P. Bateman View Post

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It seems no one else has commented, so these observations may be more a matter of personal taste than anything else:

Although the colours and style of this outfit is great, to me the denim makes your legs look overly short. The turned cuffs bring the legs to a screaming halt about 3" higher than they should (without the light blue bar of denim your legs would look about 3" longer). I appreciate that you may be waiting to hem them but in the meantime I would consider pairing them with some solid looking boots rather than the decidedly delicate double-monk.

With boots you could stack the fabric, or even unroll it over the boot, but either way it would make the leg longer and bring it back into proportion with your torso. You have a great sense of style and proportion but it seems very bottom-heavy in this particular shot.
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post #8847 of 13206
9/13/12 at 4:12am
Bateman's shirt seems a tad wide around the waist and I'm not a fan of the forced 'sprezz' of unbuckled monks. The colours, as Blackhood said are nice though.
I also agree with caseyfud on the picture quality.

Here is some food for the shoulder seam police.
The jeans were raw once...
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post #8848 of 13206
9/13/12 at 4:36am
Nice sweater, Crat. Different kind of sweater, different shoulder seam rules. smile.gif



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post #8849 of 13206
9/13/12 at 6:00am
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Keepin it cashy.

Noname cashmere SC
J. Crew brushed Oxford shirt
Versace python belt
Tom Ford pochette
J. Crew Oxford pant
Alden #8 Shell full straps

Tie and socks resting comfortably at home
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post #8850 of 13206
9/13/12 at 6:24am
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Originally Posted by Blackhood View Post

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It seems no one else has commented, so these observations may be more a matter of personal taste than anything else:
Although the colours and style of this outfit is great, to me the denim makes your legs look overly short. The turned cuffs bring the legs to a screaming halt about 3" higher than they should (without the light blue bar of denim your legs would look about 3" longer). I appreciate that you may be waiting to hem them but in the meantime I would consider pairing them with some solid looking boots rather than the decidedly delicate double-monk.
With boots you could stack the fabric, or even unroll it over the boot, but either way it would make the leg longer and bring it back into proportion with your torso. You have a great sense of style and proportion but it seems very bottom-heavy in this particular shot.


Great feedback. Thanks.
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