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FRIDAY CHALLENGE 20140314: ITALIAN conservative business dress - CLASSICO CON SPREZZATURA

Gentlemen, many thanks to you all for making this a great Friday Challenge. For your consideration:-

  • DonCologne

    Votes: 2 1.7%
  • sugarbutch

    Votes: 12 10.1%
  • oldog/oldtrix

    Votes: 8 6.7%
  • nabilmust

    Votes: 11 9.2%
  • timotune

    Votes: 38 31.9%
  • GMMcL

    Votes: 4 3.4%
  • SeaJen

    Votes: 4 3.4%
  • Cleav

    Votes: 22 18.5%
  • RogerP

    Votes: 3 2.5%
  • steffenbb11

    Votes: 5 4.2%
  • Murlsquirl

    Votes: 14 11.8%
  • Claghorn

    Votes: 6 5.0%
  • Coxsackie

    Votes: 24 20.2%
  • eviltimeban

    Votes: 6 5.0%
  • Pingson

    Votes: 30 25.2%
  • MonkeyFace

    Votes: 8 6.7%
  • EliodA

    Votes: 4 3.4%
  • coldsalmon

    Votes: 4 3.4%
  • archibaldleach

    Votes: 1 0.8%
  • CousinDonuts

    Votes: 1 0.8%
  • Roycru

    Votes: 1 0.8%
  • PCK1

    Votes: 2 1.7%
  • tchoy

    Votes: 5 4.2%
  • upr_crust

    Votes: 6 5.0%
  • in stitches

    Votes: 40 33.6%
  • TTO

    Votes: 14 11.8%
  • Anden

    Votes: 12 10.1%
  • Rudals

    Votes: 10 8.4%
  • Danleyness

    Votes: 1 0.8%
  • Shen

    Votes: 26 21.8%

  • Total voters
    119
  • Poll closed .

sugarbutch

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A quick rearrangement of my accessories today yields my entry

800
 
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is navy grenadine considered eyetalian conservative business dress?


Having worked in a conservative business dress environment in Milan and Bologna, I can tell you that knits are rather popular. But I have never seen a single grenadine worn.
 

in stitches

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Having worked in a conservative business dress environment in Milan and Bologna, I can tell you that knits are rather popular. But I have never seen a single grenadine worn.


fascinating. hmmmmmmm........
 

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Remember, Stitchy: It doesn't matter whether it best meets the criteria of the challenge, only whether it looks good enough to garner votes.
 

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ah yes. a validocious point.
 

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Not really my personal cup of chai, this one; Italian style doesn't particularly appeal as a choice for myself. Will browse others' entries with interest, however!
 
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Just out of curiosity, how is this challenge different from monochromatic look? That's what I am seeing. 


monochrome simply means all items in the same colorway/hue. this is much more specific than that. it allows for much less colors and a much more restricting style.

Since I only wear my stuff these days I am not sure I will be able to participate in this. 


wat? u r the very embodiment of italian conservative business dress!
 

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^ Not too shabby, sir.
 

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^ Thank you kindly sir.

Come to think of it, there's an Italian element in each part of the outfit.

Delfino wool suiting / tie by Loro Piana / shirting by Thomas Mason (part of the Albini group now).
 

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