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Good look or not? Cravat content.

post #1 of 20
2/8/12 at 2:07pm
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My first try coordinating my outfit, well, ever. Opinions?

 

[IMG]http://i42.tinypic.com/35mo3dt.jpg[/IMG]

 

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post #2 of 20
2/8/12 at 2:30pm
I think the cravat colour is too light to wear with a white shirt. Would have been nicer in a pattern

Also I think it is more correct to just have one button unbuttoned when wearing a cravat
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post #3 of 20
2/8/12 at 2:33pm
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Thanks for the reply. The cravat is actually darker than it looks here - bright lighting and a rubbish camera don't help!

 

I thought I only had one button undone, but looking again it seems you were right. More haste less speed, I think.

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post #4 of 20
2/8/12 at 2:35pm
Are you asking for opinions on whether a cravat looks good in general, or about this particular one?
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post #5 of 20
2/8/12 at 2:37pm
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Well I thought that would be obvious, me including a picture and everything.

 

I'm looking for constructive criticism of my outfit in the picture.

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post #6 of 20
2/8/12 at 3:12pm
It makes you look like you have swollen neck glands.
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post #7 of 20
2/8/12 at 3:20pm
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Originally Posted by hougtimo View Post

My first try coordinating my outfit, well, ever. Opinions?

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Looks fine. Very quiet but fine. Welcome to Styleforum.
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post #8 of 20
2/8/12 at 3:21pm
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I have a fat neck. Nowt I can do about it.

 

Perhaps some ideas of what I could try? Instead of plain criticism?

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post #9 of 20
2/8/12 at 3:21pm
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Thank you.

 

Do you think there's anything I could add / do?

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post #10 of 20
2/8/12 at 3:25pm
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Originally Posted by hougtimo View Post

I have a fat neck. Nowt I can do about it.

Perhaps some ideas of what I could try? Instead of plain criticism?

No, I mean the cravat itself looks like fat flesh. Change the color.
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post #11 of 20
2/8/12 at 3:29pm
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To be honest I'm going to have to take a picture in daylight. The picture makes it look almost pink - which it isn't - it's much darker and less pink!

 

Are there any colours you'd recommend though?

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post #12 of 20
2/8/12 at 3:32pm
Navy, burgundy or (darker) yellow. Patterns such as polka dot and paisley work well.

Hilditch and Key is a good place to buy them
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post #13 of 20
2/8/12 at 3:50pm
Wear the existing colour cravat with more beard or perhaps a patterned but not too loud shirt. In fact a nice pencil striped w- button down collar would be a start as long as it is quiet. If you do a pocket square with this ensemble I would suggest plain linen and show only a sliver of it. The combination if shirt, jacket, cravat and pocket square should be well thought out or it can easily look like a dogs breakfast. Play with some options and photo each, then post the photos. Or perhaps lay out a few shirts and pocket squares so we can recommend one for you.
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post #14 of 20
2/8/12 at 6:31pm
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Do you think there's anything I could add / do?

It looks like you need a shave.
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post #15 of 20
2/8/12 at 6:56pm
I believe most connoisseurs of the cravat/ascot regard solid-colored ones as being a bit substandard.
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