HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part III

[sugarbutch]

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You know I was saying I was mildly perturbed that the colour palette of my outfit yesterday irrevocably steered me to non-black shoes? Yours is another example of the kind of look (moderately formal suit, traditionally styled with a similar shirt & tie) where I can conceptually grasp why brown is chosen, but it still screams out "black shoes, black shoes!" to me. If the suit had been flannel and the tie a large-scale paisley or something like that, then I can see brown shoes working better, especially if in something like suede. I'd probably still lean towards black suede though...

Oh, well, that's easy then. It is flannel.

Side question: Did anyone get anything in the Drakes sale? I picked up a few squares but the few ties I was potentially interested in were sold out by the time I had a chance to browse. Still, the squares will be useful.

There were some wonderful choices there, but the pricing, even on sale, is steep. It seems like Drakes on sale in the States is a lot less expensive. Roughly speaking, swap out the £ for $.

 

[Holdfast]

Oh, well, that's easy then. It is flannel.

Side question: Did anyone get anything in the Drakes sale? I picked up a few squares but the few ties I was potentially interested in were sold out by the time I had a chance to browse. Still, the squares will be useful.

There were some wonderful choices there, but the pricing, even on sale, is steep. It seems like Drakes on sale in the States is a lot less expensive. Roughly speaking, swap out the £ for $.

That's always been the rule of thumb over here, unfortunately; whatever you guys pay in dollars, we tend to pay the same number in sterling.

 

[CousinDonuts]



Sweet kicks. Who makes, and are they burgandy or dark brown?

 

[Apollotrader]

Just arrived yesterday. Late. I thought I was going to have to cut the FedEx man...

Are you guys joking? The fit looks horrible to me. I genuinely would like to know what I am missing on this one, not trying to make trouble.

 

[aravenel]



Are you guys joking? The fit looks horrible to me. I genuinely would like to know what I am missing on this one, not trying to make trouble.

What doesn't look good? Its a tasteful suit, shirt, tie, square, and shoes, put together well, and everything fits very well.

 

[in stitches]

SB - thanks for the info. that tie is a winner.

 

[in stitches]



Are you guys joking? The fit looks horrible to me. I genuinely would like to know what I am missing on this one, not trying to make trouble.

i cant really see the fit, and i dont generally look for fit, even in full pics, which this isnt. simply because its so hard to correctly represent in a single still shot (unless you are vox or victor). so, knowing shugz, i assume the fit is fine, and the color combination is spectacular.

 

[Henry Carter]

Thanks for all the thumbs yesterday folks...

Coat: Caruso Hopsack
Shirt: Henry Carter light blue micro check
Tie: Henry Carter Navy knit w/ gold dots
Trousers: Random MBT
Shoes: Carmina cap toe

 

[sugarbutch]

Sweet kicks. Who makes, and are they burgandy or dark brown?

Thanks, I'm jazzed about 'em. Peal & Co for Brooks Brothers. jrd identified the maker as Crockett & Jones. They're dark brown.

Are you guys joking? The fit looks horrible to me. I genuinely would like to know what I am missing on this one, not trying to make trouble.

No worries, man. If you don't like it, you don't like it. What's bothering you, though? The combinatin' or you just don't like any of the pieces?

Are you guys joking? The fit looks horrible to me. I genuinely would like to know what I am missing on this one, not trying to make trouble.

What doesn't look good? Its a tasteful suit, shirt, tie, square, and shoes, put together well, and everything fits very well.

SB - thanks for the info. that tie is a winner.

Are you guys joking? The fit looks horrible to me. I genuinely would like to know what I am missing on this one, not trying to make trouble.

i cant really see the fit, and i dont generally look for fit, even in full pics, which this isnt. simply because its so hard to correctly represent in a single still shot (unless you are vox or victor). so, knowing shugz, i assume the fit is fine, and the color combination is spectacular.

 

[apsks0706]

 

[IrateCustomer]



It's raining in NYC, so suit-wearing is out. I've been wearing this combo of SC and trousers for a while - it's due a visit to the dry cleaner's soon, but perhaps it's presentable enough for this thread. Please note the SF-approved touches of robo-pose, and the use of a solid brown tie.

Sports coat, trousers, shirt - BB
Tie - JAB
PS - Robert Talbott
Shoes - Finsbury, Paris
Raincoat - Burberry
Scarf - Johnstons of Elgin
Hat - Weatherproof

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Look at this playboy right here wouldja? Damn I like this one. UC, you're always so damn consistent. Looks great.

 

[black_umbrella]

Insane day for no good reason. Joining the car photo team.

 

[aravenel]



Insane day for no good reason. Joining the car photo team.

I like the tie. Been thinking about a grey tie myself.

 

[Connemara]

A little rumpled and wrinkled after a long day at work.

BB Golden Fleece sack suit, gray pinstripe
CEGO shirt, solid blue
Sam Hober tie
Linen PS
Allen Edmonds shoes

yes, the back of my phone is missing.

 

[ethanm]

That's a great example of how a sack suit is supposed to fit.