HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part IV (starting May 2014)

[Caustic Man]

The question of whether or not the PS in question should be liked, or is, or is not, liked by anyone personally, is not as interesting (I think) as whether or not it is an individualistic move to wear it. I don't think it is. I have seen pocket squares like that before, worn by many people on and off SF, all were #menswear guys. There is nothing wrong with being a #menswear guy. It should go without saying that if you like it then that is fine. However, the frayed PS is something that I have seen many times before. It goes back to what I said before, individuality is often mass produced. This has nothing to do with whether your square was a one of a kind, handmade square, crafted by the Dali Lama, of course. It's a known style. All that said, I liked your fit (aside from the PS. Not because it was too "individual" but precisely because it seemed like it was trying to be different without actually achieving it).

 

[Chawk806]

I understand my pocket square was relatively splitting/divisive. In no way is this coming from a place of defensiveness (as I like my choice and am happy with it), rather I'll be using it as a means of a manifestation of our earlier discussion of individuality in classic menswear. Of course, an obvious choice for many over my irish linen cockatoo would be white linen in a tv fold. Whatever words you can use to describe my square (flamboyant, outlandish, over-the-top, etc.), a white linen square fits the aesthetic one can go for. Wouldn't a white linen square just fit seamlessly with a white/black houndstooth suit? Of course.

But the choice of a cockatoo? WTF?!

I work in a casual office environment, yet I'm wearing classic menswear garb (because I like to and I enjoy it). I take these small opportunities to "dress down". My utilization of a more idiosyncratic square fits the general "guidelines" or "rules" of CM, while allows me my own individuality and sense of style.

Feel free to still not like it . My goal is not to make you like my choice. My goal is to continue our discussion with, as I said, a physical manifestation of our aforementioned theoretical perspectives.

Very well put!! Looked great to me.

 

[wigglr]

The question of whether or not the PS in question should be liked, or is, or is not, liked by anyone personally, is not as interesting (I think) as whether or not it is an individualistic move to wear it. I don't think it is. I have seen pocket squares like that before, worn by many people on and off SF, all were #menswear guys. There is nothing wrong with being a #menswear guy. It should go without saying that if you like it then that is fine. However, the frayed PS is something that I have seen many times before. It goes back to what I said before, individuality is often mass produced. This has nothing to do with whether your square was a one of a kind, handmade square, crafted by the Dali Lama, of course. It's a known style. All that said, I liked your fit (aside from the PS. Not because it was too "individual" but precisely because it seemed like it was trying to be different without actually achieving it).

I agree, I don't think there is anything "one-of-a-kind" about me wearing this square, and I didn't mean to imply that. I suppose when I say "individualistic", I mean adding something a little out of the ordinary without breaking guidelines/rules.

 

[Marsay]

I understand my pocket square was relatively splitting/divisive. In no way is this coming from a place of defensiveness (as I like my choice and am happy with it), rather I'll be using it as a means of a manifestation of our earlier discussion of individuality in classic menswear. Of course, an obvious choice for many over my irish linen cockatoo would be white linen in a tv fold. Whatever words you can use to describe my square (flamboyant, outlandish, over-the-top, etc.), a white linen square fits the aesthetic one can go for. Wouldn't a white linen square just fit seamlessly with a white/black houndstooth suit? Of course.

But the choice of a cockatoo? WTF?!

I work in a casual office environment, yet I'm wearing classic menswear garb (because I like to and I enjoy it). I take these small opportunities to "dress down". My utilization of a more idiosyncratic square fits the general "guidelines" or "rules" of CM, while allows me my own individuality and sense of style.

Feel free to still not like it . My goal is not to make you like my choice. My goal is to continue our discussion with, as I said, a physical manifestation of our aforementioned theoretical perspectives.

 

[wigglr]

Very well put!! Looked great to me.

Thank you both. I suppose what I find difficult to achieve is trying to mesh CM with some sense of casual-ness. I often admire people on here and IG who are able to achieve it very effectively.

 

[Caustic Man]



I agree, I don't think there is anything "one-of-a-kind" about me wearing this square, and I didn't mean to imply that. I suppose when I say "individualistic", I mean adding something a little out of the ordinary without breaking guidelines/rules. 

I suppose the implication in all this is that wearing something out of the ordinary isn't necessarily individualistic. This reveals the truly difficult part about being an "individual." If it's really possible. Quite often, individualism looks discordant to the person who worries about rules. G. Bruce Boyer is a good example.

 

[Chawk806]



Thank you both. I suppose what I find difficult to achieve is trying to mesh CM with some sense of casual-ness. I often admire people on here and IG who are able to achieve it very effectively. 

I'm new at the complete process so I'm just trying to make it all in. Mostly casual at the office here too so trying to work it in that style. Cowboy boots in the past but working on it.

 

[in stitches]

1. I liked that PS. Dont know what all the fuss is about. 2.More stuff I enjoyed viewing today.

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Coat and boots weather continues. Monday is dominated by blues and greys.

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* coat from Henry Cottons * Suitsupply jacket and pants * Tyrwhitt * tie from Embassy of Elegance * ps from Poszetka * Yanko boots [COLOR=A74345] [/COLOR] [COLOR=A74345] [/COLOR]

Today with blue navy six fold and polka dots pocket square

Today, in New York, it is, as they proverbially, colder than the left ventricle of a disaffected sex worker (or, as they say in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, "coldah than a hawse haht"). To that end, I've donned my warmest suit and overcoat. Suit - BB MTM Shirt - Tyrwhitt Tie - Charvet PS - no name brand Cufflinks - BB Vintage watch chain Shoes - Magnanni for Bergdorf Goodman Overcoat - BB Scarf - New & Lingwood Hat - Selentino via JJ Hat Center

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Dodging the rain today...

Happy Monday SF! A few shots from the weekend

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been a minute .... howdy fellas

Borrelli/Finamore/Drakes/Sam Hober

 

[Blake Stitched Blues]

Wonderful look. Restrained, elegant use of colour and it fits you very well indeed. Wear the cockatoo with pride I say.

 

[1st Step]

The question of whether or not the PS in question should be liked, or is, or is not, liked by anyone personally, is not as interesting (I think) as whether or not it is an individualistic move to wear it. I don't think it is. I have seen pocket squares like that before, worn by many people on and off SF, all were #menswear guys. There is nothing wrong with being a #menswear guy. It should go without saying that if you like it then that is fine. However, the frayed PS is something that I have seen many times before. It goes back to what I said before, individuality is often mass produced. This has nothing to do with whether your square was a one of a kind, handmade square, crafted by the Dali Lama, of course. It's a known style. All that said, I liked your fit (aside from the PS. Not because it was too "individual" but precisely because it seemed like it was trying to be different without actually achieving it).

Wow!!!

 

[am55]

I liked the cockatoo. A linen TV fold would have been boring and too conformist, almost costume like. If we were at a party, I'd come over and ask you about it. Love the controversy, reminds me of that Churchill quote about enemies.

 

[sebastian mcfox]

Linen weather

 

[chocsosa]

A couple of different looks from last year never posted..A couple DB's and a Pinstripe..









SUIT: Corneliani

SHIRT: Luciano Barbera

TIE: Zegna.

SHOES: Salvatore Ferragamo

P.S: The Tie Bar











SUIT: Kiton

SHIRT: Eton

TIE: Brooks Brothers

SHOES: Church's

P.S: Tommy Hilfiger

LAPEL PIN: Nordstroms








SUIT: D'avenza

SHIRT: Barba Napoli

TIE: Hickey Freeman

SHOES: Allen Edmonds

P.S: Santostefano

LAPEL FLOWER: The tie bar..

 

[blekit]

Pieces of person Tuesday.





* Suitsupply
* Tyrwhitt
* Embassy of Elegance tie
* Benevento pants
* Herring shoes

 

[EliodA]

Linen weather

Superb.