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Do most of you find this look appealing?

PhiloVance

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I understand the concept of breaking style rules to create the "sprezzatura" thing and I understand that seems to be the thing right now. I also readily admit that my sense of style runs to what most would call antiquated to just old-fashioned or out-dated. That being said, I'm curious as to whether the majority of people on SF find this look appealing.

Personally, I think too many basic rules are being broken here - i.e. the jacket shouldnt pull when buttoned. The rest is probably a matter of preference, but I think the jacket is too short, the shoes are too bulky for the slim pants, it looks like something is going on with the vent in the back, and I've never been a fan of the 3-inch cuffs.


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GBR

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Dreadful - today's fashion tomorrow's trash
 

Chargersfan

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Is he wearing his wife's jacket with black rubber boots?
 

VelvetGreen

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It's a crap look. Comical.
 

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The entire coat is off. I disapprove of the look
 

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Originally Posted by PhiloVance
I understand the concept of breaking style rules to create the "sprezzatura" thing and I understand that seems to be the thing right now. I also readily admit that my sense of style runs from what most would call antiquated to just old-fashioned or out-dated. That being said, I'm curious as to whether the majority of people on SF find this look appealing.

Personally, I think too many basic rules are being broken here - i.e. the jacket shouldnt pull when buttoned. The rest is probably a matter of preference, but I think the jacket is too short, the shoes are too bulky for the slim pants, it looks like something is going on with the vent in the back, and I've never been a fan of the 3-inch cuffs.


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This guy looks terrible 90% of the time and I'm being generous...

He has a following ...
 

howbah

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Originally Posted by PhiloVance
I understand the concept of breaking style rules to create the "sprezzatura" thing and I understand that seems to be the thing right now. I also readily admit that my sense of style runs from what most would call antiquated to just old-fashioned or out-dated. That being said, I'm curious as to whether the majority of people on SF find this look appealing. Personally, I think too many basic rules are being broken here - i.e. the jacket shouldnt pull when buttoned. The rest is probably a matter of preference, but I think the jacket is too short, the shoes are too bulky for the slim pants, it looks like something is going on with the vent in the back, and I've never been a fan of the 3-inch cuffs.
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sprezz is doing one small thing wrong - ideally, so small that only those in the know will get it - in an otherwise classically perfect ensemble, just to show that you're not a slave to the rules. it is not dressing head to foot in the latest "fashion" crap. this clown is the anti-sprezz.
 

Quadcammer

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shoulder and pant fit is good.

jacket too tight and too short.

shoes are dreadful
 

Gus

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My understanding is that he is wearing what the store is selling. Nothing wrong with that.
 

David Reeves

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hes too old to dress like that. If he was 19 alright.
 

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