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

[Van Veen]



Just FYI, AAS didn't mention anything about the scales being too similar, nor was that the problem IMO. He said it was "too busy" for the jacket, which I agree with. Jackets with patterns that dense require extra contrast in pattern as far as I'm concerned. Interesting conversation in any case. Also, @in stitches
, where you been, bro!?!?

Scale definitely plays into perceived "busy-ness," though. So whether or not it's stated, it's a factor.

If I wanted to play the role of art professor, I wouldn't let a student call something "busy" without explaining what makes it busy. It's a nebulous word.

 

[Andy57]

Unexpected rain shall not deter me...








Suit: Bespoke Hemrajani
Shirt: Proper Cloth
Tie: Sam Hober
Square: Rubinacci
Shoes; Edward Green

 

[Caustic Man]

Scale definitely plays into perceived "busy-ness," though. So whether or not it's stated, it's a factor.

If I wanted to play the role of art professor, I wouldn't let a student call something "busy" without explaining what makes it busy. It's a nebulous word.

That's true but the implication in my mind wasn't that scale (or density as well) wasn't a factor, but rather that they could still be different between the jacket and the tie and not mesh quite right. There would need to be still more difference for it took look right to me. Completely agreed that "busy" is a nebulous word and I'm not even sure that I am capturing AAS's meaning, but it is certainly how I took it.

@Andy57 that jacket looks weirdly long. Love your stylistic choices, though.

 

[ericgereghty]

Agreed with Caustic, though everything else is exceptional, and I generally dislike repp striped grenadines.

 

[TweedyProf]

Well, dropped in and saw a nice productive discussion going on. Very nice!

Thought I would post some data, since it's good to have a set of fits to take apart. So by all means carry on on Mursquirl's fit here (don't want to co-opt that discussion) , but see this

http://www.styleforum.net/t/428478/classic-menswear-lounge/3000#post_8373911

For data points to consider/discuss on the issue of business, density, repetition and so forth.

 

[Claghorn]

Since we are talking scales an patterns, I incidentally wore four patterns today. I generally prefer two or three, and with a patterned jacket, I'd wear a solid shirt.

 

[Caustic Man]

Looks really good, Clags.

 

[jcmeyer]

Yeah I like that a lot, Clags. Is it a new jacket?

 

[An Acute Style]

Cool enough for a chunky cardigan today. Yea, spring. Shirt is light blue. Pant and cardi are pretty similar in color. I wore a dark brown shoes and vest to break it up a bit.

 

[Pliny]

@rickytt this definitely proves the notion that blue pants are difficult to pair is a silly one, great look! What brand are the shoes? They look phenomenal.

@Gerry Nelson damn, just damn. That is perfect. Is that the W Bill Donegal? Screw it if LA is too warm for a full on Donegal suit...I will have something like this in my arsenal!

@The Noodles seriously, nobody in their right mind thinks that POW looks bad.

@Pliny deets on the tie? Is that the 11 oz (I think) Lesser fabric?

Tie is a bottle green wool twill from Sam Hober
Suit is an 11 oz twill. Carlo Barbera for H Lesser

 

[EliodA]

SF word of 2016 - 'respoke' ?

I see the word bespoke (as in specifically cut and made for the wearer) being used here in a somewhat different meaning recently. Perhaps we should introduce the term 'respoke'

Thanks, you're free to think of a suitable award

 

[clarinetplayer]



Indeed it is. Gotta feel sorry for Bach, though, being relegated to a subway station.

Actually, Bach would have been delighted. It was his constant struggle to get his music performed in the greater public. He'd be all for it!

 

[Braddock]

Some pics from the last days:

 

[sacafotos]

Damnit, @Claghorn. Can you post a slightly less than perfect fit for once?

@An Acute Style

The buttons on that cardigan look familiar. From the Armoury? Who is the maker?

Great fits, gents.

 

[sacafotos]



Just FYI, AAS didn't mention anything about the scales being too similar, nor was that the problem IMO. He said it was "too busy" for the jacket, which I agree with. Jackets with patterns that dense require extra contrast in pattern as far as I'm concerned. Interesting conversation in any case. Also, @in stitches
, where you been, bro!?!?

So does this mean you'd prefer neats (same as foulard/challis? Or no?) with solid jackets only? That would be the safest bet, it seems. Or maybe a faint Glen Plaid.