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1/20/12 at 11:42am
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Practical Thoughts on Coherent Combinations for Beginners

http://www.styleforum.net/t/287922/practical-thoughts-on-coherent-combinations-for-beginners
Edited by F. Corbera - 2/26/12 at 1:20pm
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post #2 of 595
1/20/12 at 11:44am
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post #3 of 595
1/20/12 at 11:44am
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Originally Posted by F. Corbera View Post

What is a beginner?

They are often asked by men who did not grow up with learning how to dress in coat and tie, and who seem to have not a soul in their personal, social, professional, or even retail lives who can counsel them (or if there are such people, they are people who are not trusted.)

 

Sounds familiar.

 

Tuned in. Thank you.


Edited by Patrick R - 1/20/12 at 12:39pm
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post #4 of 595
1/20/12 at 11:45am
Can we just go ahead and make this required reading for any new members?

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post #5 of 595
1/20/12 at 12:10pm

Just tell them to get a pair of double monk in light brown suede, a wool tie, cutthroat collar shirt and a no shoulder suit and call it a day.

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post #6 of 595
1/20/12 at 12:20pm
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  • Navigate all elements of each “fit” to one point in the path from country to city.
  • Keep elements of each “fit” within (a) the same aesthetic and (b) within the same level of quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=2dMt3u6Ee3k

As I read this statement I thought of this video which I watched on my phone this morning while eating croisant.
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post #7 of 595
1/20/12 at 12:27pm
Is there a compendium of links to useful material on coordination of colors, patterns, textures, and contrasts? Most of my knowledge aside from just personal observation comes from Flusser books and the ASW blog....
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post #8 of 595
1/20/12 at 12:29pm
I am interested. I reserve this place for future commentary.
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post #9 of 595
1/20/12 at 12:49pm
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Here you go, Ill dive first.
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post #10 of 595
1/20/12 at 1:04pm
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post #11 of 595
1/20/12 at 1:09pm
Oh sheeeeet we can submit pics for dissection?? In that case....

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post #12 of 595
1/20/12 at 1:09pm
I think this is a handy place for this to live:

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post #13 of 595
1/20/12 at 1:12pm
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Here we go.
I will use examples from photographs posted voluntarily by members on SF. If any of the original posters would prefer that I not, simply send me a PM and I will substitute another image.
I'm pretty sure this means he's going to choose himself.
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post #14 of 595
1/20/12 at 1:30pm
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I'm pretty sure this means he's going to choose himself.

This. Also, there sure seems to be a lot of people not named F. Corbera posting in this thread.
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post #15 of 595
1/20/12 at 1:45pm
great idea for a thread. I'm all eyes... and DOUBLE lurker[1].gif
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