HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part III

[TweedyProf]



Couple days old

Gdl I assume everything was or is available at NMWA? Nice look.

 

[The_Foxx]

I......dunno....shirt and tie match so closely, kinda hard to tell where one ends and the other begins. Would it be possible to slim and shorten the trousers a bit, to give the appearance of longer legs? I use this method a lot, myself.

Dag Nabbit! Smartphone fail...... Here it is. A nice Sammy 140s blue pinstripe and Hardy Amies tie.

 

[The Bleeb]

I......dunno....shirt and tie match so closely, kinda hard to tell where one ends and the other begins. Would it be possible to slim and shorten the trousers a bit, to give the appearance of longer legs? I use this method a lot, myself.

Ha ha ha! It's looks like a train wreck in the picture, but I assure you that the tie and shirt are clearly defined in living color. I have not had this suit tailored yet. The waist needs 1" of trimming, and as such the pants are sliding down. It still does have more break than I'd like when properly positioned though. It's hard to find a flattering cameraman in a room full of biologists!

 

[Claghorn]

That shirt is not meant to be worn with ties (at least, it isn't should its makers have any sense of responsibilty). A color that vivid, you'd be hard pressed to find a nice tie able to provide sufficient contrast.

That tie is....errrmmm....well looking past the merits of that tie, there isn't enough contrast, though I can see where the shirt ends and the tie begins.

 

[The Bleeb]

That shirt is not meant to be worn with ties (at least, it isn't should its makers have any sense of responsibilty). A color that vivid, you'd be hard pressed to find a nice tie able to provide sufficient contrast.

That tie is....errrmmm....well looking past the merits of that tie, there isn't enough contrast, though I can see where the shirt ends and the tie begins.

Yellow tie time!

 

[YRR92]

Yellow tie time!

This isn't a time. Not with bright blue/French blue shirts. Not since 1997. Unless you're Donald Trump. Even in that case, really, Donny, you can do better.

To paraphrase Vox, I went traipsing around a major metropolitan area dressed like an extra in All Creatures Great And Small today.

 

[sugarbutch]



Sugarbutch, liken that very much, as ever.


Saw these today and thought of you (Paul Smith GB£70 in Selfridges) Didn't pull the trigger to send as unsure if they roll your way LMK

I'm partial to the Hirst piece, but not generally a skulls man. I do appreciate your looking out for me, though!

 

[ridethecliche]

I dig the large scale herringbone here! This is a vintage jacket?

From what I can tell, the color selection is nice, but I'm guessing: rust tie, brown herringbone and some green/burgundy in the square. If I guessed right, that's a good palette though not sure I would opt for a pink shirt. A bit too much color. then, but depends on how pink.

Some small thoughts for discussion: I'm not sold on the pattern in the square but I think tweed is hard. I also don't think that's the right tie for the jacket (too city). A solid with subtle texture would be better (a donegal wool tie might be nice with its speckled texture, or even a smaller herringbone; grenadine large weave would be an option). The jacket fits you better on the shoulder and hangs on your neck unlike what I remember from your last pic. The shoulders are good.

Last thought. Big lapels! They dwarf your tie, might want something more substantial on the tie front. With higher shirt collar (which you can and should take), a larger knot would really help balance the proportions here. Try a 9cm tie at least or double FIH. My two cents.

I might start rocking bow ties when I wear these tweed jackets. And yes, I have this donegal tweed jacket and another harris tweed jacket that were both made in the 70's. I think they beg for bow ties.

 

[mimo]

An excellent example of how life is better without denim.

 

[Roy Al]

Thanks for all the thumbs yesterdag, guys. Make me want to post more pictures.

 

[Cleav]

@sugarbutch you're very welcome. Glad I asked the question before firing. Have a good day

 

[eviltimeban]

Now this is cool - suit or SC?

Keep rockin' the beards! Us beardy dudes need to stick together.

 

[JHT652]

Someone needs to start a "show us your beard" thread

 

[donChisciotte]

Now this is cool - suit or SC?

Keep rockin' the beards! Us beardy dudes need to stick together.

SC.

Indeed!
They always stare at my beard. I'm sure that if I went out without trousers, they would keep staring at it as well.

 

[The Bleeb]

This isn't a time. Not with bright blue/French blue shirts. Not since 1997. Unless you're Donald Trump. Even in that case, really, Donny, you can do better.

To paraphrase Vox, I went traipsing around a major metropolitan area dressed like an extra in All Creatures Great And Small today.

LMBO! I am early in the process of building my business wardrobe, and ties and shirts are trailing the suits at this time. I'm probably the only one in my office who wears a suit once or twice a week, and my off-hours consists of farm and more farm work. It's going to be a slow process, but I'm having a lot of fun with the trial and failure! Thanks.