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Pliny

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Justin - That green shoe fit was superb.

GMM - I dont think the people you mentioned looked any better than you did in regards to the specific point of wearing a more structured rig together with calf loafers and no socks. If you were to go back and look, and this would be very tedious and time consuming, but it is something I have undoubtedly noticed, you would see that from the advent of the thumb system, many well respected members posted fits that got 15 thumbs, 10 thumbs, or less. And usually it was when they did something similar to what you did. An otherwise great fit, with some particular piece that stood out as off.

People may not have voiced it in posts, but you could always tell from the thumb count when a fit was found suspect. I would assume that when you have someone who has garnered a certain reputation, or has been around a long time, viewers just assume that the decisions they make are intentional, and while the viewer may not like it, they don't feel any use in pointing out the "error" as its just chalked up to, "thats how they roll." But who knows, maybe said SFer would have been like, huh, thats a good point, I shouldn't have paired those things together. We'll never know because no one said anything.

Other people don't get that space. And while at first that seems unfair, the truth is, its kind and beneficial. Would you rather post things that people find to be off and get no feedback? Just 8 or 11 thumbs and never find out why people are not connecting to your fit on a particular day? There is nothing better than getting feedback. No one is obliged to agree with every bit of feedback they receive, but at least it gives you something to think about, and it provides you with a clear understanding when and why something did not click for the viewers.

My advice would be to chuck the comparisons to other members out the window. When you get feedback or critique, instead of thinking about the last SF legend who got away with the same crime, think about why people are saying what they are saying. After that, you are welcome to agree with them, or politely disagree. I disagree with feedback plenty, and other times I see the point being made as more sensible than my opinion, and make changes because something is pointed out that I had not realized. The conclusion you come to is entirely up to you. But if you want to have the opportunity to at least have the chance of considering peoples feedback, you have to get the feedback to begin with. I think its much more valuable to have people honestly telling you what they think is good or bad, than to have people say nothing and just think to themselves, oh, I don't love that, but I best not say anything because thats just how that guy rolls.

Lastly, while the focus of that last fit shifted to the shoe choice, lets not forget that everyone agreed that outside of the shoes the rig was outstanding. Like, true top level achievement. Thats nothing to sneeze at.

My 2 cents anyways.

+1.

I could count on the fingers of one hand the number of feedbacks I've had that have been flat wrong.
 

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Thanks again to everyone who takes the time and trouble to post pictures of themselves.

Joining with those who post pictures of parts of themselves, rather than all of themselves, here's a picture of part of me, but for variety (compared to other's partial pictures) I am including a turkey sandwich in my picture.

Brooks Brothers blue blazer, blue OCBD shirt, and repp tie and Squarextraordinaire pocket square. On the off chance that anyone want's to see the rest of me, I posted a picture of all of me (including white Brooks Brothers trousers and formerly white, now dirty, Florsheim white buc wingtips shoes) in the Friday Challenge "Dress Like A Fruit" thread.......

......and since someone always asks, my friend is having a veggie quiche. I know that real men don't eat quiche (or even know how to pronounce "quiche") but this is California and my friend is a girl, so I guess it's ok to have quiche showing in a picture in this group.



 

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That's a lovely fit and a lovely turkey sandwich, Roycru. And for the record, I think quiche is the world's most perfect food. Judge my manhood as you will.
 

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@GMMcL - Not that my opinion really matters being that I'm still a novice - I never really liked those shell loafers when spoo wore them either. Something about the leather makes it seem like a formal loafer, if that makes sense?
 

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Holden and Clag both look awesome in these recent fits but, especially considering all they both know about fits, I am still trying to understand, is it that showing shirt cuff doesn't matter with an SC as opposed to a suit, or are some folks of the opinion that shirt cuff should NOT be visible when wearing an SC? Of course I know I can do whatever I want but I'm trying to see if there is some classic reasoning behind a style choice I see many posters besides these two I referenced making. If this will derail things let me know and I will take the question elsewhere.
 

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......and since someone always asks, my friend is having a veggie quiche. I know that real men don't eat quiche


1000

I have (probably more accurately had, as I haven't actually laid eyes on it in years) that book and I thoroughly enjoyed its humor. But I always thought it was a little skewed. Real men eat whatever they feel like and don't give a damn about what others might think about that.

Turning back to regular matters, I really like that tie with that shirt.
 

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Holden and Clag both look awesome in these recent fits but, especially considering all they both know about fits, I am still trying to understand, is it that showing shirt cuff doesn't matter with an SC as opposed to a suit, or are some folks of the opinion that shirt cuff should NOT be visible when wearing an SC? Of course I know I can do whatever I want but I'm trying to see if there is some classic reasoning behind a style choice I see many posters besides these two I referenced making. If this will derail things let me know and I will take the question elsewhere.

nah. it's just that those 2 fits don't show cuff, prob cause of camera angle
 

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@heldentenor - very nice fit but every time you post i can't help but notice that your jacket sleeves are too long.
 

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Holden and Clag both look awesome in these recent fits but, especially considering all they both know about fits, I am still trying to understand, is it that showing shirt cuff doesn't matter with an SC as opposed to a suit, or are some folks of the opinion that shirt cuff should NOT be visible when wearing an SC? Of course I know I can do whatever I want but I'm trying to see if there is some classic reasoning behind a style choice I see many posters besides these two I referenced making. If this will derail things let me know and I will take the question elsewhere.

nah. it's just that those 2 fits don't show cuff, prob cause of camera angle

Just nitpicking, but I do believe that @heldentenor 's jacket sleeves are a little bit too long, and @Claghorn 's shirt sleeves do appear too short. At least, judging from the pics they posted.
 

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My favourite fit of yours so far as well. That jacket seems to fit really well, I feel some of your other ones accentuate your hips too much. Looks great here.
 

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Helden's fit - better than anything I could do. But the jacket cuffs could be 1/2 - 1" shorter.
 

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Thanks again for the tumbs yesterday, gents. It is really inspiring.

Here's today, sunday and off to worship the Almighty in an angloamerican outfit.











Suit - Brooks Brothers
Shirt - Charles Tyrwhitt
Tie - Harvie & Hudson
Shoes - Allen Edmonsds
PS - No name
Suspenders - Albert Thurston
 

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I got love for @Roy Al too. Your fits ave been decidedly improved these last few weeks.

Thank you for that. Mr Caustic Man.
I still feel I still have a way to go and need advices for both fit and colourcombo. Thus I'm open for suggestions.
 

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