conservative business dress WAYWRN: An Experiment

[Manton]

Originally Posted by gdl203

No textured weave here. Basic poplin with a micro-gingham pattern. I would bet money that you'd like it IRL

When you put it that way, I might.

 

[oldog/oldtrix]

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by Slewfoot

What about chambray, linen and seersucker?

Seersucker not for shirts. I don't consider those to be fancy weaves. They have texture but the weaves are still plain. I like them both though I don't have any chambray and at this rate I doubt I ever will.

 

[Slewfoot]

Originally Posted by Manton

Seersucker not for shirts. I don't consider those to be fancy weaves. They have texture but the weaves are still plain. I like them both though I don't have any chambray and at this rate I doubt I ever will.
Gotcha. Not sure what I'd do in NY summers without my seersucker! I love light blue chambray shirts as I feel the texture goes very well with dark brown suede shoes and tweed jackets which I wear regularly when the weather calls for it.

 

[MBreinin]

Originally Posted by oldog/oldtrix

Except for the lack of socks, this is all awesomesauce.

Mike

 

[edmorel]

I like gdl's microcheck/gingham shirt.


here is my take on the navy herringbone suit, I recall Manton disliking the high super's numbers, this is a 160 or something and if I look at it wrong, it wrinkles

 

[Manton]

That's nice all around, though like you I prefer round toes now.

160s is too far for me. I am wearing a 120s today and I only bought it because I love the design so much. I performs reasonably well.

 

[Redwoood]

Originally Posted by edmorel

I like gdl's microcheck/gingham shirt.
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+1
To me the challenge with gingham is to navigate around table-cloth territory, and this shirt manages it.

 

[scruff]

Originally Posted by edmorel

Dovers? Very nice.

 

[NOBD]

Originally Posted by gdl203

Light blue micro-gingham

I like it. Looks like a puppytooth, but that must be the photography.

 

[GuidoWongolini]

Is there a conservative business dress dictum for flying? Maybe a knit tie?
HKG, SIN, SHG & BJG in 14 days - Oh help me GAWD

Cheesy grin care of my Nephew who just cracks me up..​

 

[Orgetorix]

Originally Posted by MBreinin

Except for the lack of socks, this is all awesomesauce.

Mike

I agree, except that I think O/O should button his jacket at the waist instead of the bottom button. While I like that style in general, on him I think it draws attention to the hip area, which already looks pretty wide due to the cut of his jacket and trousers.

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by edmorel

we are wearing basically the same suit today.

Originally Posted by edmorel

here is my take on the navy herringbone suit


Time to sell it.

 

[Manton]

I will get slammed for this but I think your collars look better unbuttoned, TRINI.

 

[Holdfast]

Originally Posted by aeglus

I use a single piece of fabric that goes hidden through the back of the trousers (like half a belt) with a bit of elastic in it. Very comfortable and my trousers don't fall all all during the day if I wear those.
You mean like a Daks top, with buttons on the side to adjust the fit? I must admit, it's crossed my mind to try a Daks top on at least one pair of trousers, just to see if I like them. I find that side adjusters are never quite enough on their own to hold trousers at the right height without occasional hiking up during the day. My usual order for most suits, esp. wintery ones, is side adjusters plus braces buttons and it's a rare day that I skip the braces. But occasionally, I'd like to. I guess Daks tops might be the solution for me...