conservative business dress WAYWRN: An Experiment

[Manton]

Originally Posted by ctp120

Manton,

I'm with the majority of naysayers on the tie (though the reactions do seem hyperbolic), but the suit and shirt are nice. The collar band on the shirt looks very tall (I like); good collar roll too. Any idea what the collar height (front and back),spread, and point length measure? As a slim, tall-ish person myself, I've gone for the same look with custom shirts to varying degrees of success.

I think it's 2" in back and 3.5 to the points.

 

[Breakbot]

cool

 

[Omar1223]

manton, the first time i looked at your most recent fit, i said no on the tie but the more and more i look at it, the more i like the tie with the outfit.

 

[kitonbrioni]

Valentino overcoat
Zegna shirt
Forever jeans
Nocona belt
NM socks
Gucci balmorals
AOS cologne
Concord watch

 

[Holdfast]

Originally Posted by kitonbrioni

Valentino overcoat
Zegna shirt
Forever jeans
Nocona belt
NM socks
Gucci balmorals
AOS cologne
Concord watch

I positively insist that Manton stick to his stated intentions in the first post, and give a critique of outfits posted in this thread according to conservative business dress criteria...

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by comrade

The shoes? I crave them.

They're St Crispin

 

[MBreinin]

Originally Posted by Holdfast

I positively insist that Manton stick to his stated intentions in the first post, and give a critique of outfits posted in this thread according to conservative business dress criteria...

However, Manton has already abandoned that promise to critique any fit posted in here.

Mike

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

Originally Posted by Coburn

What? What?

I can't believe what I'm reading. My whole world is shaking!

I'm caught in a Japanese earthquake!

LOL, definitely too soon.

Originally Posted by ctp120

Sorry that I don't have a full-length shot. FYI, tie is a blk cashmere knit, and the pants (not visible) were cream and flat front.

Not exactly conservative business dress, but I like this sportcoat look a lot.


As for me, my usual but with pinstripes this time.

I'm half English so when it comes to pinstripes, collar pins, contrast collars and french cuffs (err, double cuffs) I see no evil.

 

[SpooPoker]

Originally Posted by kitonbrioni

Valentino overcoat
Zegna shirt
Forever jeans
Nocona belt
NM socks
Gucci balmorals
AOS cologne
Concord watch

Originally Posted by Holdfast

I positively insist that Manton stick to his stated intentions in the first post, and give a critique of outfits posted in this thread according to conservative business dress criteria...

 

[TTO]

Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba

I'm half English so when it comes to pinstripes, collar pins, contrast collars and french cuffs (err, double cuffs) I see no evil.

Skinny, this is awesome, all you need is a waistcoat and a hat and you'll be truly conservative in a 1930's British way...(this does not mean your costumey, simply that you look pretty bloody ace!)

-TTO

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

Thanks TTO!

 

[UrbanComposition]

Contrast collars stick out here in Cali, but I do like the look. All relatively sober.

 

[MBreinin]

Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba

LOL, definitely too soon.



Not exactly conservative business dress, but I like this sportcoat look a lot.


As for me, my usual but with pinstripes this time.

I'm half English so when it comes to pinstripes, collar pins, contrast collars and french cuffs (err, double cuffs) I see no evil.

I like this very much, SG.

Note to self, pin a CC this week.

Mike

 

[JayJay]

^^^^SG, have you at least experimented with a ps to see if you'd like the look?

 

[GuidoWongolini]

Originally Posted by Lonneker

I realize you are really getting into PJ MTO, but I think some of your 'older' bespoke coats and suits look much better on you.
Just sayin'.
- noted, but this is early days & like any new relationships - takes times. So what is different with PJ? PJ is MTM not bespoke. The finish & quality is very good, the service is excellent & the return on investment is quantifiable unlike PL or Chan IMO.
- in summary we are all here to learn & explore with what means we have access to

Originally Posted by gdl203

It's a silly look and trend here. That too shall pass
- what is the average length for a trend? 1 season, 2 or ? Maybe here on SF as there are many that simply emulate & not personify, so I see your point. But in defence, I have been wearing my BDs like this for > 2years now.

Originally Posted by gazman70k

PG, PJ just ain't working for you. Will this be a backlash?
- I agree with you on the 1st cut that you witnessed IRL. To PJ's credit, they produced a new cut which is noticeably better.

Originally Posted by UrbanComposition

I don't mind the new fit, but I'd love to see old/new side by side. Also: nice pochette.
- good idea, will do when a w/end has there is consistent light.

Originally Posted by ManofKent

Will you hate me if I say I prefer the before fit?

- not at all, each to their own.