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post #1 of 32
11/20/12 at 1:27pm
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I want to start wearing all-black, but I'm clueless on what to buy, and for what seasons. I want a stylish, misterious and melancholic look that suggests a hidden and unattainable depth.

This picture of Brian Wilson from the back of the Pet Sounds album was a main inspiration:

 

 

Thanks!

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post #2 of 32
11/21/12 at 7:43am
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Bump... also, does anybody know what jacket Brian is wearing here, and where can I find a similar piece of clothing? Thanks!

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post #3 of 32
11/21/12 at 9:16am
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Originally Posted by PlaySomeJazz View Post

Bump... also, does anybody know what jacket Brian is wearing here, and where can I find a similar piece of clothing? Thanks!

To me wearing all black shows a complete lack of style. More lazy than melancholy. Why would you want advice for something so easy to execute? Black shirt, black pants, black shoes. Done.

PS, I don't think Brian Wilson was trying to be stylish either.
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post #4 of 32
11/21/12 at 9:40am
You think non-black clothes leave your depths all too conspicuous and attainable?
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post #5 of 32
11/21/12 at 9:53am

I used to work with a guy who only wore black. I never saw him wear another color. We called him Johnny Cash. You can maybe to a few all black outfits, but if you start wearing it all the time people will think you are werd.

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post #6 of 32
11/21/12 at 10:33am
Black is a colour best suited for mourning or evening rompings. Then again, if you're an artist or an architect, all black is a usual sight.
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post #7 of 32
11/21/12 at 10:45am
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I want a stylish, misterious and melancholic look that suggests a hidden and unattainable depth.

Try SW&D.
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post #8 of 32
11/21/12 at 11:57am

Why do you want this particular look? Are you an artist? Are you a 19 year old emo kid? Are you both?

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post #9 of 32
11/21/12 at 12:14pm

Black is great for:

-Formal stuff

-Lounges and clubs (night)

 

I've seen some sharp denim with black sc/black shirt combos.  Only at night, and your fits must be good.

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post #10 of 32
11/21/12 at 2:25pm
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Thanks for the feedback guys. But seriously, does anybody know where I can find a jacket like that?

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post #11 of 32
11/21/12 at 4:00pm
lol we can barely see what he's wearing.
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post #12 of 32
11/21/12 at 4:35pm
Black neckties look very good obviously. Black stripes on a suit can look good. I have a black quilted barbour I like. Black and tan are a classic combination.

Looks good at night, but there is always the risk of it looking cheap or washed out.
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post #13 of 32
11/21/12 at 5:22pm
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Black neckties look very good obviously. Black stripes on a suit can look good. I have a black quilted barbour I like. Black and tan are a classic combination.
Looks good at night, but there is always the risk of it looking cheap or washed out.

Not on this forum

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post #14 of 32
11/21/12 at 6:11pm
One second, let me ask Richard Lewis how he pulls it off...
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post #15 of 32
11/21/12 at 10:11pm
OP are you looking to do Emo?
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