Good Natured Advice Thread (improving a business wardrobe)

[in stitches]



Can you inform me on what determines good or poor horizontal twill? I don't see any threads on that.

I'm not sure if there is a good horizontal twill, but the rows are far too thick in that one that you pictured, that is the main problem with it.

 

[sugarbutch]

kira, the problem IMO starts with the shirts you've selected. Both are too saturated, and the peach/pink is just not very versatile.

 

[archibaldleach]

Agree with SB. Picking out ties to go with a shirt versus ties that look good in general is a mistake.

 

[MGD83]

Why not start with a few plain grenadine and knit basics? Navy, dark brown, silver / grey, burgundy, black (knit or grenadine) etc?

 

[PCK1]

navy reppe silk...the one tie everyone should own.

 

[Academic2]

While I do think you’re being very smart in selecting ties on the basis of how well you think they would work with other items in your wardrobe (a lesson it takes everyone some time to learn), I wonder if you might not be better off thinking more about how well they would work with your suits and jackets (and the contexts in which you typically wear these, of course) and less about how well they would work with a a couple of shirts.

Just being cold-bloodedly practical.

Cheers,

Ac

 

[The Noodles]

Anyone familiar with Billy Reid stuff?

 

[Kira]

kira, the problem IMO starts with the shirts you've selected. Both are too saturated, and the peach/pink is just not very versatile.

Agree with SB. Picking out ties to go with a shirt versus ties that look good in general is a mistake.

Interesting and reasonable opinions. I did not consider the whole look, but rather from two pieces.

EDIT: When I order more shirts, I'll be sure to not do this again. There's always room for improvement!

Why not start with a few plain grenadine and knit basics? Navy, dark brown, silver / grey, burgundy, black (knit or grenadine) etc?

Ha! I barely saw any of those solid colors! I'm on the lookout for them though.

navy reppe silk...the one tie everyone should own.

+1

While I do think you’re being very smart in selecting ties on the basis of how well you think they would work with other items in your wardrobe (a lesson it takes everyone some time to learn), I wonder if you might not be better off thinking more about how well they would work with your suits and jackets (and the contexts in which you typically wear these, of course) and less about how well they would work with a a couple of shirts.

Just being cold-bloodedly practical.

Cheers,

Ac

+1



Thanks for the honest opinions, gentlemen. I'll be sure to consider these responses and search other threads while I look around for more ties!

 

[Claghorn]

Kira, I think you misunderstood the homework assignment ^^

Ten ties you'd like to own. This meant for each tie, you'd still own the other nine. I'm sure that you wouldn't want 10 navy ties.

The variety helps us understand your tastes (consistent preferences across different ties); it also makes for a more edifying exercise.

 

[Murlsquirl]

Noodles, Billy Reid is decent stuff...typical Nordstrom type quality level. Alpaca is a cool fabric. The sweater fits you really well.

 

[The Noodles]

Thx murl.
I am quite surprised at its price given its quality. It's good. Wife gave me this as my birthday present. Now if I can get her to buy me the P.o.W suit...

 

[Murlsquirl]



Thx murl.
I am quite surprised at its price given its quality. It's good. Wife gave me this as my birthday present. Now if I can get her to buy me the P.o.W suit...

Happy Birfday!

 

[The Noodles]

Thanks, Murl!

 

[ridethecliche]

Today was a good dress up day. Work holiday party.

I wore a 3 piece navy suit with a pink shirt and the green with white pindot tie. Looked awesome. Only have a ****** cell phone bathroom mirror pic :/

 

[Murlsquirl]



Today was a good dress up day. Work holiday party.


I wore a 3 piece navy suit with a pink shirt and the green with white pindot tie. Looked awesome. Only have a ****** cell phone bathroom mirror pic :/

So post your ****** pic already.