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[newbiephil]

I would ditch the navy shirts and get more in light blue.

I probably wouldn't spend too much on clothing at this point. Since you are just entering your teens, you are going to outgrow almost everything you buy, in some cases, within a year.

As for what else to buy, I recommend more ties, and in burgundy. If you are wearing adult-sized ties, these will last you for a while. You might also consider a navy odd jacket and some type of mid-gray trouser.

Hi gents, in regards to my post sorry I meant I am 18! And I do have a casual job where I do have to wear formal attire at a multinational firm.

 

[ats200]

Is it in "good taste" to wear faux flower lapel pins? Would it be any more or less appropriate than a pocket square in a business setting?

This would be something worn daily and not randomly. (many people in my office seem to like to wear cufflinks a couple of days per week which just seems off to me, is it the end of their wash cycle?)

 

[mimo]

I don't see any issue with a subtle PS in a business setting, or if people sometimes wear barrel cuffs and sometimes French ones (I am also in that category - a matter of mood, formality, weather, whatever).

As for flower pins, I do find them a little affected. If it has some significance, OK, otherwise I suppose it's no more or less offensive than a loud tie or a gold watch bracelet. Just one thing on significance, though: these pins can have meanings you don't realise, so choose carefully, especially depending where you work. I remember from years ago that the US Secret Service and other similar bodies used them to signify who was carrying a weapon at a given time. I've also seen them used as an identifier of status with the Freemasons. On a more general level, various flowers have been used to signify some kind of cultural or political identity or message - charities use them all the time too.

So definitely do what you want, but be sure you know what you might be communicating!

 

[ats200]

I don't see any issue with a subtle PS in a business setting, or if people sometimes wear barrel cuffs and sometimes French ones (I am also in that category - a matter of mood, formality, weather, whatever).

As for flower pins, I do find them a little affected. If it has some significance, OK, otherwise I suppose it's no more or less offensive than a loud tie or a gold watch bracelet. Just one thing on significance, though: these pins can have meanings you don't realise, so choose carefully, especially depending where you work. I remember from years ago that the US Secret Service and other similar bodies used them to signify who was carrying a weapon at a given time. I've also seen them used as an identifier of status with the Freemasons. On a more general level, various flowers have been used to signify some kind of cultural or political identity or message - charities use them all the time too.

So definitely do what you want, but be sure you know what you might be communicating!

Thank you! I hadn't thought about the possible message conveyance. I know Canadians wear a red poppy for Rememberence Day (I think?) but I wouldn't have thought it would signify something like carrying a weapon. I'll have to do some research.

 

[mimo]

Thank you! I hadn't thought about the possible message conveyance. I know Canadians wear a red poppy for Rememberence Day (I think?) but I wouldn't have thought it would signify something like carrying a weapon. I'll have to do some research.

The red poppy is normally made of paper; I just recall some unusual little enameled pins used for other purposes.

 

[asturiano]

is that calf or cordovan?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRE-OWNED-A...962&pid=100010&prg=1076&rk=3&sd=300920096778&

 

[mimo]

Calf, I think.

 

[jaywhyy]

is that calf or cordovan?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRE-OWNED-A...962&pid=100010&prg=1076&rk=3&sd=300920096778&

Those look like cigar shell to me, based on the rolling/lack of microcreasing and color.

 

[Dark Knot]

Definitely. That was some pretty bad advice there. Long black ties for formalwear and Vineyard Vines ties to "bring an outfit to life"?

Ok. Thanks for the clarification. I was definitely wrong on the black ties. I did not know that black tie events usually refer to black bowties. I do, however, feel that novelty ties such as Vineyard Vines can add some extra color and flair to an ensemble. Same for Ferragamo, Hermes and Thomas Pink animal print ties.

 

[Dingusberry]

What's those stripes in the middle of the leg called? And what's your thoughts about wearing those "formal" pants in cotton with a casual outfit consisting of OCBD, v-neck and moccasins?

 

[mountainstyle]

I will be attending a wedding in Los Angeles CA, at 5pm in late July. I purchased the BB Fitz blue linen suit

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Linen...var_MK00128_Color=NAVY&contentpos=4&cgid=0216

I'm undecided on whether to keep it.

The buttons on the suit are dark unlike the bone buttons on the website. Being the Fitzgerald cut, the lapels are more narrow and look very narrow to me, but when I measured them in comparison to a Samuelsohn sport coat, they are only 1/8" narrower and are 42% of the width of the chest panel versus 45% for the Samuelsohn.

The other option is to return the BB suit and order one from Suit Supply, either of these though I'm partial to the first one.

http://us.suitsupply.com/suits/suit...art=2&cgid=Suits&prefn1=material&prefv1=Linen

http://us.suitsupply.com/suits/suit...art=3&cgid=Suits&prefn1=material&prefv1=Linen

When I start thinking about how to wear a blue linen suit, I could roughly mimic the model on the BB website with burnished walnut AE Kenilworths, or brown AE Norwich monkstraps.

Here is the shirt I'm considering pairing with the suit, but then, what do I do for a tie? The suit is barely a different shade than my Samuelsohn charcoal suit and the shirt is a touch more vibrant in real life than the picture.

Thanks for all the feedback.

 

[francoamerican]

Just picked this Isaia up over the weekend. Decent deal ex vat and a 10% kicker. ~(800 USD)

Do these elbow patches scream 2010-2012?

Do you think i'd be able to get them removed safely?

http://www.harrods.com/product/mini...000003005038?cat1=bc-isaia&cat2=bc-isaia-men#

Thanks in advance

 

[cptjeff]



What's those stripes in the middle of the leg called? And what's your thoughts about wearing those "formal" pants in cotton with a casual outfit consisting of OCBD, v-neck and moccasins?

That is called a "crease". It is what happens when you iron your pants properly. And those are not particularly formal pants. They are chinos (also known as khakis), which are, in the realm of menswear, fairly casual. Actually, they're at about the same level of formality as an OCBD or a pair of penny loafers, so you're good.

 

[Veremund]



Just picked this Isaia up over the weekend. Do these elbow patches scream 2010-2012? Do you think i'd be able to get them removed safely?

The patches look fine. They're very discreet being a dark color. Just leave them on and enjoy the jacket.

 

[msulinski]

mountainstyle, I like the BB linen suit you linked to. If you want white MoP buttons, it should be trivial to get a tailor to replace them.

As for you shirt, I would absolutely not wear it with a suit ever, and probably not even a sport coat. Just because you have a linen suit doesn't mean you have to go crazy with the shirt.