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HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part III

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Last day of the vac scheme...what do people think of the tie I wore? I think I like the colours I'm wearing overall, but not sure that there isn't too much blue.

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Suit looks lovely - tie looks slightly dated and doesn't really go with the shirt. I'd prefer a more of a spread collar but that's just personal preference :)
 
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Alright, if this is inappropriate for this thread just let me know and I'll delete.

Two words. Racing. Season. I went all out and pulled the pocket square to make room for the Dunhill driving gloves.

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Disclaimer: I'm not actually wearing this right now.
 

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Thanks for the observation, Lufty. Not sure I understand it, though. The rest of the outfit is blue. White/pink doesn't go with blue? On the other hand, I do kind of see what you're saying about the shoes. But I really wanted to wear the bucks because they feel so summery.


Individually, all the pieces work with each other. But as a whole, it feels unbalanced to me. The upper half of the outfit seems too dark and heavy compared to the light, airy lower half.

Had you been without the tie and worn the shirt open-collared, I think it'd be improved.

Also, I understand the urge to wear bucks at any possible opportunity. :)
 

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Last day of the vac scheme...what do people think of the tie I wore? I think I like the colours I'm wearing overall, but not sure that there isn't too much blue.


Suit looks lovely - tie looks slightly dated and doesn't really go with the shirt. I'd prefer a more of a spread collar but that's just personal preference :)


Agreed. That tie is quite dated (90s?).

Alright, if this is inappropriate for this thread just let me know and I'll delete.
Two words. Racing. Season. I went all out and pulled the pocket square to make room for the Dunhill driving gloves.

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Disclaimer: I'm not actually wearing this right now.


Looks sharp. Not a fan of the ol' gloves in the breast pocket, but I can overlook it. :D
 
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Suit looks lovely - tie looks slightly dated and doesn't really go with the shirt. I'd prefer a more of a spread collar but that's just personal preference :)


Agreed. That tie is quite dated (90s?).


Thanks for the mercy edit, Luftvier!

The tie could well be 90s - came from a second-hand shop like a lot of my things. In any case, it doesn't seem to have many fans.

I agree completely about the collar, Malford. I got the shirt (new) off ebay, and had always assumed that H&K rtw = either a comparatively wide spread or a cutaway. But this one is far pointier than the others I have.
 

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This is the same odd jacket with a slight windowpane pattern as my fit on the first page (the one with the white pants from the spring challenge). I love the color and I really want to get a suit like that. One day.

Your combo is great today, really like it!

Thanks, both for the compliment and the clarification re: the cool jacket.

Nice. Good use of color with that windowpane. I would not have thought to wear that tie with the outfit, but it works.
Alright, if this is inappropriate for this thread just let me know and I'll delete.

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Inappropriate for the thread? No way. Slightly kitsch? Well, yes, perhaps maybe. Awesome? Definitely!


Depending on reaction, tie may be subject to change too.

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Re: both EnglishFeller and Pembers's ties: I feel that if you're going to wear dated geometric ties, it's good to embrace the cheesiness with either a retro look, or a busy and bold look. They don't work so well if taken seriously. YMMV, of course.
 

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Thanks for the mercy edit, Luftvier!

The tie could well be 90s - came from a second-hand shop like a lot of my things. In any case, it doesn't seem to have many fans.

My initial post was too harsh. But yes, the tie must go; preferably sooner. :D
 

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Alright, if this is inappropriate for this thread just let me know and I'll delete.

Two words. Racing. Season. I went all out and pulled the pocket square to make room for the Dunhill driving gloves.

RacingSeason1.png


Disclaimer: I'm not actually wearing this right now.


^ I dont want to know what your wearing right now. We do not need to share. The photo is fine.:D
 

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Dude, every time you poast, you are like 10 times better (I mean, future Spoo)! :satisfied: The gay hairdresser in me really wants to mess with your hair (not in a fingers through hair way)!
 
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Alright, if this is inappropriate for this thread just let me know and I'll delete.

Two words. Racing. Season. I went all out and pulled the pocket square to make room for the Dunhill driving gloves.

RacingSeason1.png

Disclaimer: I'm not actually wearing this right now.


Works for me. Like Lufty, not sure about the gloves in breast pocket, but overall look is solid.



I'd prefer it with a solid shirt, probably light blue, and different socks, but I'm not wearing it. You, however, are wearing the hell out of it. Nice.
 
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