HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part IV (starting May 2014)

[upr_crust]



Keep the chair.

Sure, but you get a royalty, right?

Clags and I split it. Forget not the Crusty Crouch.

Sure that's not copyright infringement? 

I'll give you rights, for a small fee . . .

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I picked up my new topcoat from my tailor this weekend, so I had to give it a whirl. Also, day one at the new job.

As much as I am in favor of longer overcoats, you might consider bringing the hem of your new one up a couple of inches - mid-shin would, IMHO, be a more flattering look for you, but just my $.02 . . .

Congrats on the new coat and the new job, in any case.

 

[YRR92]

 

[sacafotos]

Alright, first post. Apologies for the lack of natural light. Woke up late this morning and dashed out of the house, and of course it's dark when I leave the office.

Some notes: jacket actually fits perfectly, it's probably me just making a weird, subconscious posture. Tie I forgot to tighten up, but had made tail a tad longer because there's a cool sparrow printed at the very end. Left cuff caught on my watch, else it sits around 0.5" lower than jacket sleeve.

X-Post from NMWA thread:

Spoiler: Formosa with a proper shirt:

MTM Formosa Jacket in marled navy cashmere-wool by H&S
Eidos light grey herringbone tweed trousers
Individualized shirt
Ted Baker olive paisley tie and brown belt
TYT pocket square in a rusty, gauzy wool
G&G Thorpe in kudu

 

[Mannix]



As much as I am in favor of longer overcoats, you might consider bringing the hem of your new one up a couple of inches - mid-shin would, IMHO, be a more flattering look for you, but just my $.02 . . .

Congrats on the new coat and the new job, in any case.

Thank you. I've considered it, definitely. It's a vintage piece of Polo Ralph Lauren, and I'm not super keen on changing the original aesthetic (I know, weird). With that being said, my other four topcoats are mid-shin and I do prefer that. I still feel it's quite wearable as-is, but I realize my opinion is a minority today.

 

[thefoxtooth]

Thank you. I've considered it, definitely. It's a vintage piece of Polo Ralph Lauren, and I'm not super keen on changing the original aesthetic (I know, weird). With that being said, my other four topcoats are mid-shin and I do prefer that. I still feel it's quite wearable as-is, but I realize my opinion is a minority today.

I personally would want to see it in a proportionally correct (i.e., non-close-up-iphone) photo before giving you any advice on where to hem it. Since you weren't asking for any: nice coat! Maybe it's too long for you, maybe not.

It's getting there, but I reserve judgment.

 

[Gerry Nelson]

Glenplaid Tuesday:

 

[Shen]

Hallo

Brilliant!

I picked up my new topcoat from my tailor this weekend, so I had to give it a whirl. Also, day one at the new job.
I really like the coat! But I agree with Master Crusty regarding the length.

 

[pravda]

You know, the length of the coat works for me because it demonstrates Sir Mannix's individuality. Clearly he knows impeccable tailoring based on the fit of his jackets and slacks.

Remember my tie you guys hated? Sometimes a man just has to put a little funk into his style to show he's not a clone, but understands the rules of cloning.

 

[zr3rs]

First cold days of winter.

 

[DiplomaticTies]

Pictures taken in Stockholm a while back. Taken in front of a church, the sign says that God loves Stockholm. Not sure how they know that but I'll take their word for it. The SC is actually pretty generous around the waist, but looks tighter when I hold my arms like in the first pic.

SC: RRL (corduroy)
Shirt: Zegna
Tie: Borelli (7-fold)
PS: Finamore
Pants: Boss
Boots: Red Wings
Cap: Jonathan Richard
Plastic Watch: Triwa

 

[DonCologne]

New overcoat and new tie. The structure of the suri alpaca cloth of the overcoat works very well with the capybara gloves.

 

[bienluienapris]

New overcoat and new tie. The structure of the suri alpaca cloth of the overcoat works very well with the capybara gloves.

The association between gloves and coat is stunning.

 

[Kid Nickels]

My goodness @DonCologne that is ridiculously awesome. Well done.

 

[colco]

You know, the length of the coat works for me because it demonstrates Sir Mannix's individuality. Clearly he knows impeccable tailoring based on the fit of his jackets and slacks.

Remember my tie you guys hated? Sometimes a man just has to put a little funk into his style to show he's not a clone, but understands the rules of cloning.

Whether something fits well or not isn't really as subjective or tied to personal style as you seem to think of it. Yes, Mannix's jacket fits him well. His overcoat appears to be too long however.
Whether your tie or any other piece of clothing is either stylish or tasteful or not is of course somewhat more subjective. More than likely your tastes, and your eye for fit will change for the better with some time spent here.

 

[upr_crust]



Thank you. I've considered it, definitely. It's a vintage piece of Polo Ralph Lauren, and I'm not super keen on changing the original aesthetic (I know, weird). With that being said, my other four topcoats are mid-shin and I do prefer that. I still feel it's quite wearable as-is, but I realize my opinion is a minority today.

I suggest that you live with the coat in its existing condition for a while, then decide on any tailoring - time and usage will tell you the right thing to do, and no, it's not weird to want to leave a garment's proportions as they were designed, however that fits (or not) with current fashion.

It's very cold here in NYC today - have brought out all the cold-weather clothes.

Suit - BBGF
Shirt - Hilditch & Key
Tie - BB
Cufflinks - Boston Museum of Fine Arts
PS - Ashear
Boots - Paul Stuart
Overcoat - BB
Scarf - Fortnum & Mason
Hat - Seifter Associates

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