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post #3151 of 8944
11/14/12 at 2:51pm
Stichy, the question is: What's your focal point?

The shirt? The tie? The suit / jacket?

These days, I prefer to let the tie (and occasionally, the suit / jacket) do the talking; this means I require shirts in highly neutral tones, of which sky-blue is my go-to. Except for a very pale purple gingham-check twill, all I ever wear these days is blue shirts (plain or consertively patterned).

Don't get me wrong; I'm not advocating loud, satiny ties or overly fussy jackets.

I AM saying that I prefer the tie or the jacket to have more 'visual interest' than the shirt.

An overabundance of visually interesting garments or accessories in any ensemble leaves the eye confused as to where to look, and ruins the entire effect.
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post #3152 of 8944
11/14/12 at 3:11pm
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Originally Posted by ColdEyedPugilist View Post

An overabundance of visually interesting garments or accessories in any ensemble leaves the eye confused as to where to look, and ruins the entire effect.

Better not let NORE hear you talking like that...
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post #3153 of 8944
11/14/12 at 3:13pm
I always think sugarbuctch is in stitches.
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post #3154 of 8944
11/14/12 at 4:14pm
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Originally Posted by ColdEyedPugilist View Post

Stichy, the question is: What's your focal point?
The shirt? The tie? The suit / jacket?
These days, I prefer to let the tie (and occasionally, the suit / jacket) do the talking; this means I require shirts in highly neutral tones, of which sky-blue is my go-to. Except for a very pale purple gingham-check twill, all I ever wear these days is blue shirts (plain or consertively patterned).
Don't get me wrong; I'm not advocating loud, satiny ties or overly fussy jackets.
I AM saying that I prefer the tie or the jacket to have more 'visual interest' than the shirt.
An overabundance of visually interesting garments or accessories in any ensemble leaves the eye confused as to where to look, and ruins the entire effect.

well, my focal point is all 3. at present i am not looking for any one piece to stand out. i want to always be wearing a coherent combination that looks good, and brings out the best in each item.
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I always think sugarbuctch is in stitches.

good news for me. sucks for SB.
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post #3155 of 8944
11/14/12 at 4:17pm

agree about the lighter blue solid-  chambray might be your thing-  textured

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post #3156 of 8944
11/14/12 at 4:22pm
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Originally Posted by andrewgreg View Post

I always think sugarbuctch is in stitches.

LULZ! I'm a half-breed with a salt-n-pepper beard, and Stitchy is a paleface Joo with a ginger beard. I see how you get it mixed up...
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post #3157 of 8944
11/14/12 at 4:28pm
Maybe you're just really good with Photoshop!biggrin.gif
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post #3158 of 8944
11/14/12 at 4:48pm
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Originally Posted by sugarbutch View Post

LULZ! I'm a half-breed with a salt-n-pepper beard, and Stitchy is a paleface Joo with a ginger beard. I see how you get it mixed up...

I actually do, too... I actually check the username now when replying if it's to one of you or stitches' posts to make sure I am replying to the right person smile.gif
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post #3159 of 8944
11/14/12 at 4:54pm
sugarbutch, The Legendary Kung Foo Bear Joo:

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post #3160 of 8944
11/14/12 at 5:38pm

If nothing else you will want a ton of light blue solid shirts. Don't worry, this is usually a late-in-coming discovery that everyone wishes they had done from day one.

 

 

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Originally Posted by ColdEyedPugilist View Post
I AM saying that I prefer the tie or the jacket to have more 'visual interest' than the shirt.
 

 

For a contrasting opinion, I prefer exceedingly boring jackets with a nice striped shirt. OTOH, if wearing a tie, I will likely go for a solid shirt as you get more flexibility in the tie pattern.

 

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Originally Posted by in stitches View Post

good news for me. sucks for SB.

 

Lol

 

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sugarbutch, The Legendary Kung Foo Bear Joo:

 

Looks like Howard Yount burnt orange knit tie. Bingo?

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post #3161 of 8944
11/14/12 at 6:19pm
Steeeeeeeerike! Lands End. But, yes, burnt orange. biggrin.gif
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post #3162 of 8944
11/14/12 at 6:27pm
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Better not let NORE hear you talking like that...

Oops.
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post #3163 of 8944
11/14/12 at 7:26pm
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Originally Posted by Pliny View Post

agree about the lighter blue solid-  chambray might be your thing-  textured

im workin on it. smile.gif
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LULZ! I'm a half-breed with a salt-n-pepper beard, and Stitchy is a paleface Joo with a ginger beard. I see how you get it mixed up...

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Originally Posted by aravenel View Post

I actually do, too... I actually check the username now when replying if it's to one of you or stitches' posts to make sure I am replying to the right person smile.gif

frown.gif i would think SB and i are are individualistic enough that no one would be unsure who is talking.
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sugarbutch, The Legendary Kung Foo Bear Joo: Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

aaaaaand a new custom title is born.

looks good btw.
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post #3164 of 8944
11/15/12 at 4:14am
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Originally Posted by in stitches View Post

im workin on it. smile.gif
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frown.gif i would think SB and i are are individualistic enough that no one would be unsure who is talking.
aaaaaand a new custom title is born.
looks good btw.

Pretty sure it's the beard smile.gif
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post #3165 of 8944
11/15/12 at 5:01am
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Pretty sure it's the beard smile.gif

lolz
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