HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part II

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by acecow

I like his socks. But, man, Lufty, most of your pants are too short. I understand that it's personal preference and that you love fun socks, but we shouldn't be able to see your socks when you're standing still.

Great look today, otherwise. I think the socks add a little flare that is much needed with all the darker colors.

I am in the process of remedying this. I found myself inspired by Take Ivy and went a little wild.

The offending trou are all recent Mabitex acquisitions.

As soon as I got home, I cut the cuffs and pressed the trou. They're now 2" longer and not cuffed. I might take them up an inch and cuff them, but I didn't realize how truly short these were until I saw the photos.

 

[bellyhungry]

Originally Posted by luftvier

Absolutely gig the oxblood-colored shoes.

But it looks like you stepped on poop in the first pic.

 

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by bellyhungry

Absolutely gig the oxblood-colored shoes.

But it looks like you stepped on poop in the first pic.

Gravel and leaves, I swear!

 

[SpooPoker]

Originally Posted by lee_44106

that shirt pattern is way too close to the suit pattern

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

It's less than half the scale of the suit stripe so I'd disagree; however, the type of cloth (oxford?) strikes me as too sport coat/casual against the worsted.

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Disagree. It's perfectly fine. The pocket square just needs to tuck itself in (a lot) more and the shoes need to commit seppuku.

Mafoo got mah back waddup

Agreed on the square, not on the shoes, I love them. They are too young to seppuku.

Foo, they were Tubo's cousin, if that helps.

Originally Posted by clarinetplayer

Wondering what a solid dark gray, or, maybe better yet, a dark purple/violet tie would look like with this shirt? A tie with a subtle pattern? Dots? Paisley?

I could have jazzed it up sure, but meetings with the big boys today forced me to turn it down a notch. Didnt you notice only one bracelet?

Originally Posted by Jamesgatz

Is that shirt a Borrelli (I have a similar in blue)?

For me the ensemble looks harmonious and the colors are well chosen.

Thank you - and yes, it is a Borrelli.

Originally Posted by MBreinin

Take Ivy Tuesday.

You do it well. I could never.

Originally Posted by PandArts

today it's all about Us or Them...

Sweet wheels man.

Originally Posted by JPHardy

Hey, hes got a good home with me.

Originally Posted by fritzl

noice, i like them a lot. bravo

Danke, G. Ich liebe sie .. haben nach ähnlichen lange gesucht.

Originally Posted by bleachboy

LANGE

Oh, Hai grail watch!

Originally Posted by Holdfast

Nice fit all-round on this suit, perhaps a little more shaped than some of your others? I feel like the tie is a bit too sober for the overall look, but I suspect I will be in the histrionic minority making comments like that.

This is the most conservatively tailored suit I own - pretty much my go to suit for meetings with higher ups

but I needed to be sober today. I cant believe you didnt like my shoes.

Booooooo

Originally Posted by sartorialism

Guilty as charged. I love color and try to mix as much color as I can into my wardrobe.

Originally Posted by niidawg3

W
[*]Spoo - i think the shirt scale is fine. The fit of the jacket is nice too, less waist suppression (at least from the pic) makes it very balanced. Like how you Spoo-rified the fit with the shoes ...lol. Well played.

Thanks Nii. I had to Spoo the shooz! Wouldn't be me if I didnt.

Originally Posted by ManofKent

Big meeting today. Damp, grey and drizzly start to the day:

I loved the shirt the last time I saw it, and I still love it now. Even better is that gorgeous cloth on the suit. Welcome back!

Originally Posted by Vitaly

Very harmonical combination! Love this colour! Great shoes? Who is maker?

Thank you - Bonafe... but back to your set of pictures... Mrs. Vitaly needs to become a regular here!

Originally Posted by luftvier

Take Ivy x Nerd look.

Looks great, really great - totally nailed your above theme. Except the dogshit on your shooz.

Originally Posted by luftvier

Like. And the shooz too. The shirt and suit look good together - like there was thought put into it.

Thats a first for me then..

 

[emptym]

How did I miss this last week? Incredible, R!:

Originally Posted by Baron

What's that, Son?

You're pissing yourself in awe?

Pissed off with envy, cuz you can't compete.

**** your dress up clown contest

My **** is sober like Brigham Young,

but like the fresh hundies I laid out

for the zimmerlis and marcolanis you can't even see

Handmade in England, Italy, France and the USA.

The closest my gear's been to China

Is when I'm at the Armoury, chilling with my Hong Kong crew.

I took ******* Ivy

fried it up in my professional home kitchen

till it was nice and crispy

then ate it and crapped Savile Rubinacci

Livin the Dolce Vita like Marcello

Livin the vida loco like the Dos Equis dude

Jetsetter style, airport restrooms are my own private photo studios.

Come closer, Son. Let me show you what time it is.

You can see it in the hands of my 18K vintage Patek.

Inherited from my Pops

(who got it from Prince Ranier at Cannes in '55

In exchange for Grace Kelly)

(The only part of my inheritance I didn't give away, incidentally)

You see what time it is?

That's right, Son.

Big Time.

You wanna know how to get here?

You can't

Your post count it too low.

Your Join date is too recent.

Application denied.

League of internet Gentlemen

I'm the Commish.

 

[ljrcustom]

that is pretty funny.

-LR

 

[Threadbearer]

Originally Posted by NOBD

How's this for size
Much appreciated, NOBD. A word of warning, though: Catering to my whims is risky, as I am easily spoiled.

Originally Posted by ndw

^ I know this has been brought up (many times), but I don't think one should "always" wear a ps. The group think regarding this element is kind of funny.
You must not have seen my grid, ndw. Go back and stare at it a while. It's ... mesmerizing.
And here, have a little Kool-Aid while you're looking at it.

Originally Posted by JayJay

I agree, a ps is not always needed.
Needed? Who said anything about need?
[Aside:] Do we no longer excommunicate for heresy such as this?

 

[NewYorkIslander]

Originally Posted by ndw

Rockin the panta tie today

I so wanted one of those...

Past weekend...

Originally Posted by TC (Houston)

Broke out the newly revised gun check for Bunko night at Topsy's rumpus room.

Looks good bro, espcially since your usually in pretty conservative stripes and solids.

Originally Posted by UrbanComposition

No time for action shots outside, just a couple pics before heading out...

AWESOME...assume its a full suit yes?

Originally Posted by bleachboy

Originally Posted by TC (Houston)

Just wanted to put that on the record, but I will take your word for it.

That said, I have never in my 65 years come across anyone whose appreciation for style and fine craftsmanship (whether it be in art, furniture, timepieces, architecture or otherwise) is so completely out of whack with their ability to dress themselves (referring to your first series of posts). It just doesn't add up. In any event, I do acknowledge and commend you on how you have improved since I've been following your posts. Your enthusiasm seems very genuine and I always admire the way you receive criticism, constructive or otherwise. A lot of newcomers to the thread could take a page out of your book.

Originally Posted by bleachboy

It's probably just due to my age (38) and my checkered past. I was a drug-addled raver in the early 90's (you should see THOSE pics), then I founded an Internet company in the 90's where jeans and T-shirts were the norm. Then began my descent into alcoholism, rehab, and recovery, after which I retired. So although I suppose I do have a good eye for some things, I just never learned how to dress like an adult! Practice makes perfect.

Originally Posted by bleachboy

I am working on a new career right now, though, as an ESL teacher. Whenever I can find a job doing it.

as an educator I can tell you that your real life experiences will be invaluable for you. At the end of the day, they make you a stronger person, and make you a better teacher. We get kids coming out of Ivy School, born with silver spoons to come in and teach with their $200k education and get shredded. You can't fool kids...if you remember that, and be yourself, you'll do GREAT. And again,

cause the first one was for the clothes (but yea, undo the top button, not as a rule, but for the fit on that coat)

Originally Posted by edmorel

shuffleboard Tuesday's followed by the prime rib special!

If I could dress more like one guy here, I think it'd be you. You manage to find the line between too much (like me often) and just enough color, and stay on the right side.

Originally Posted by ManofKent

Big meeting today. Damp, grey and drizzly start to the day:

.

Again, its nice that you're back.

Originally Posted by Vitaly

black sand beach)


Cool shots...I was thinking as I was scrolling down, as long as that New Era wasn't a Yankee one, and then

. We've got to get you a real ballclub's cap. The only Yankee fans in NY live in Connecticut and NJ, with a smattering on Staten Island. They're ******* tools. We'll work on it...nice pics though, looks like a great time, and the Mrs...

Always had a thing for Russian girls (from like the 8th grade)

 

[NOBD]

Originally Posted by Threadbearer

Much appreciated, NOBD. A word of warning, though: Catering to my whims is risky, as I am easily spoiled.

Thank you for mentioning. Prepare yourself for no's in the future...

 

[ManofKent]

Originally Posted by acecow

Great to have you back. And I love that watch.
Thanks - my inexpensive watch collection is growing rapidly. I picked it up cheaply as the bezel and steel strap were badly (but lightly) scuffed. A new strap and two hours polishing were worth it.

Originally Posted by luftvier

Today: Take Ivy x Nerd look. Trou too short. Lapels pressed poorly by my cleaner. Both remedied when I got home. Nii, you are right in that the longer trou look better on me.​

Yes looks good apart from trouser length. I like the red socks!

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

I loved the shirt the last time I saw it, and I still love it now. Even better is that gorgeous cloth on the suit. Welcome back!
Thanks. I wish the shirt had white cuffs but otherwise I'm happy with it.

Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger

Again, its nice that you're back.
Cheers NYR​

 

[Vitaly]

Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger

Cool shots...I was thinking as I was scrolling down, as long as that New Era wasn't a Yankee one, and then

. We've got to get you a real ballclub's cap. The only Yankee fans in NY live in Connecticut and NJ, with a smattering on Staten Island. They're ******* tools. We'll work on it...nice pics though, looks like a great time, and the Mrs...

Always had a thing for Russian girls (from like the 8th grade)

Rob, thanks a lot for a comments! ))Yes it was a great time on Santorini! Beautiful place, amazing panorams! And huge volcano En Kameni ) You are absolutely right it an original cap of the infield player)Very long for it searched. Also represent has found it at us in Moscow) Iam at one time was played in baseball) Separate thanks for compliments to my spouses!)

 

[bleachboy]

Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger

as an educator I can tell you that your real life experiences will be invaluable for you. At the end of the day, they make you a stronger person, and make you a better teacher. We get kids coming out of Ivy School, born with silver spoons to come in and teach with their $200k education and get shredded. You can't fool kids...if you remember that, and be yourself, you'll do GREAT. And again,

cause the first one was for the clothes (but yea, undo the top button, not as a rule, but for the fit on that coat)\\

Thank you for the words of advice and encouragement!

 

[ndw]

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[clarinetplayer]

A day of teaching lessons. Shirt, tie, and sweater are all courtesy of the Brooks Siblings.

 

[SpooPoker]