HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part III

[Stugotes]

Pleated jeans - why is there even a discussion?!

 

[Claghorn]

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[Tirailleur1]



I was born in Alabama and raised in the South, but currently live in New York City. Living in NYC, I feel no compulsion to adhere to the rules of "business" and "country" dress, but wouldn't mind learning more about it. Anything goes in NYC. I understand that may not be the case in this forum. I've grown accustom to this freedom and will continue for the most part to exercise it. This will lead to the juxtaposition of items that are thought to be contradictory by some, but I hope that the outfit as a composition can be analyzed outside of confines of "the rules." I understand that many have a hard time making this distinction as modes of dress are historical and riddled with tradition. I've just never been big on tradition. The pants are vintage PRL denim trousers from the 80s. I spent about a year trying to find a pair in my size. I've gotten several strongly negative reactions about them since I've bought them. I like them though and have no intention of burning them. I think they look much better when Ironed, but as I mentioned I had no electricity yesterday morning. The most concerning thing about the comments to me was that I have no idea why you don't like the jeans. Ok, they are horrendous and atrocious, but why? Are pleats on jeans the issue or are pleats in general the issue (that's a whole other discussion)? Is it the drape of the material? the taper of the leg? the rise? I have no idea. Again I like them, but would love your input as to what in particular about them is atrocious. Lastly, I agree the sleeves are too short. I purchased many shirts before I realized this. I do not have the funds to replace them all, so I roll with it. I'm slowly replacing things. Given that I often wear them under a jacket or with the sleeves rolled up, I'm ok with it for now. Thanks again for all of your feedback. Best.

I have no problem with blending city and country, but those jeans are just not good. I tried to understand it from an ironic perspective, a high fashion perspective and even a streetwear perspective and it didn't click with any. It looks kitsch... and not in a good way. Still you have a good and consistent aesthetic that you can afford to trip up sometimes.

 

[timotune]



Spoiler

-TTO

TTO always delivers!

 

[Albert Hal]

More second hand and vintage: Hat from Habig in Wienna (1950´s). Jacket from Bogner (Ermenegildo Zegna fabric), Trevira tie (60´s) Teriam watch (50´s) Waist coat (?). Canali trousers (2012). Melka shirt (90´s) Allen Edmond cordovan brogue shoes (2012)

 

[clapeyron]

Everybody who voted in this weeks Friday Challenge please come back and vote again, I had to reset the poll and added 3 more contestants I previously forgot. Vote is multiple choice.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/348731/friday-challenge-5-24-13-embrace-the-wrinkle-sprezz/100_100
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[Tirailleur1]

lolololololol

 

[FlyingMonkey]

-TTO

Take note, AAS - this is how you mix the country and the city... superlative.

 

[mcobinad]

My humble contribution. Sorry for the average photo quality!

 

[mimo]

Crockett is on his way.

 

[gringodaddy]

@ TTO, splendid!

 

[gringodaddy]

Cold, wet and windy in NY today, had trouble deciding.between the below combinations.

 

[mimo]

I like the last one, but I'm a sucker for the windowpane.

 

[Pingson]

X-posting from the Friday challenge...

 

[gringodaddy]

I like the last one, but I'm a sucker for the windowpane.

Thank you for taking the time to comment. As it happens, it is my least favorite, and my least worn sports jacket.