HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part III

[Tirailleur1]

first off, do it. hobers are the bomb.

i think the grenadines are 80, and its like an extra 30 for 6 fold. i not sure i would go 6 fold on the grossa though, that would be a really thick tie, would think it would certainly have to be unlined. ask david.

Would you guys recommend unlined with rolled edges on a grenadine?

 

[YRR92]

Claghorn: This is my favorite of your looks -- I kind of like the (to me) slightly counterintuitive pairing of the grenadine tie and spread collar shirt with the jacket. It's a kind of cool variation on the slightly more obvious knit/OCBD combo. I think I like it because everything's so refined in texture, and because the colors are right for each other.

stitches: That jacket is really great -- a lovely cut, the kind of three-button that I really like -- and it looks great with that tie and those trousers. If you had R Diaz's or Claghorn's shirt, then you'd be knocking it out of the park.

Also, I like your socks.

 

[in stitches]



Would you guys recommend unlined with rolled edges on a grenadine?

i love it. it makes the tip of the tie kind of see through, and some think that is weird, but i think its awesome. and the rolled edge is DO. IT!

stitches: That jacket is really great -- a lovely cut, the kind of three-button that I really like -- and it looks great with that tie and those trousers. If you had R Diaz's or Claghorn's shirt, then you'd be knocking it out of the park.
Also, I like your socks.

thanks. apparently i am an idiot for not going solid blue with this. will try again next week.

 

[Claghorn]

Thanks for the kind words! To make things weirder, the spread collared shirt is oxford cloth.

As far as folds on grenadines. The tie I'm wearing is a six fold fina (or picolla) from Panta and it's unlined. I'm waiting on an experimental tie from Hober which will be unlined picolla 4 fold. It'll be really delicate...I've got no idea how it'll drape, but it'll be interesting. Getting a second more traditional lined picolla grenadine as well.

 

[Owen Meany]

My favorite sport coat; not my favorite Tie....

The shoes are Alfred Sargent Exclusive and the shirt is Eton,however the stripes are a deep navy almost black, Not as blue as they appear in the photo.

 

[Kappelan]

 

[sugarbutch]



Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Stitchy, I agree that the shirt is oversaturated, but I'd still give you one Graybeard

Would you guys recommend unlined with rolled edges on a grenadine?

I have a thinly lined, multifold, untipped grenadine and a traditionally lined, three-fold, self-tipped grenadine. I prefer the latter. Grenadines in particular do not seem to benefit from all of the iGent-treasured features.

 

[sugarbutch]

Sometimes the iPhone takes a wonderful picture. Today, however, not so much. Suit is olive, and hank does not glow in the dark...

 

[LilacCords]

3 piece POW, 7 fold Navy Twill tie, T&A PS, Black Wholecut shoes.

 

[Jamesgatz]

Very nice.

 

[aravenel]

LilacCords--this is very nice. My only criticism would be the mixing of modes here--more casual three-patch coat, but then adding a vest.

Otherwise, this is quite nice.

 

[in stitches]



Stitchy, I agree that the shirt is oversaturated, but I'd still give you one Graybeard

thanks, shugz. although i agree with errone that solid blue would be better, id be lying if i said i dont think it looks good as is.

 

[Holdfast]

My "**** you red" tie, worn in part for Monday and in part because I haven't been wearing Thomas Pink much since joining SF.

An occasional deliberately leery look can be a fun; I like this one in that spirit.

Overall though, I actually prefer your more recent fit. Good way to use that jacket.


Source of the bowtie please? It has a nice width & shape to it.

Not sure about the tie. Should I go tieless today?

I think both the fit and the colours are difficult in this look. The trousers look too snug (even for a slim look) & the jacket looks tight. Also, they're a similar colour, which makes them difficult to pair together despite the jacket's pattern. The tie would be fine with the jacket, if the trousers were darker, I think. As it is, it's too dark.

critiques welcomed...

Much too much green, and not a particularly pleasing green at that. Different (complementary rather than matching) shirt & tie next time you wear this outfit, would be my advice.

Darker trousers needed here, to contrast more in tone/brightness (not sure of exact correct word) vs the jacket, IMO. Different colour alone isn't enough here. Along the same lines, the tie may be a different colour, but again it's the same sort of tone so the different colour comes across as confusing rather than complementary. Imagine this look with a dark forest green tie and really dark (or I suppose, very pale) trousers (or even dark denim) and I think it would pull together much better.

Imagine desaturating the image of all colour and turning into a black & white image. I don't know for certain but I bet that all the colours will appear quite similar. That's a very tricky look to pull off once the varying colours are restored (unless they're all the same colour eg. navy suit & tie with white or pale blue shirt, for an extreme example).

tl;dr version: needs more contrast (or fewer colours).

Cool. Would love it even more with flap or slanted pockets, but great anyway.

RJE - thx for the useful feedback; your recent fit is very good.





Slightly darker tie would have worked better today, but oh well...

 

[NOBD]

Nice socks, Stitches.

 

[JapanAlex01]

Pocket square is neither aesthetically pleasing or fitting for the suit and tie. The suit looks fantastic and well-fitted.