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in stitches

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Thanks, P.

FWIW though, I do still feel that critiques carry more weight when they come from people with a proven track record of putting together great fits.


I mostly share this sentiment, with the caveat that sometimes, critiques from posters who never post fits is indeed spot on. It still sits poorly with me from time to time. Phrasing plays a large part of it too.
 

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Thanks, P.
I mostly share this sentiment, with the caveat that sometimes, critiques from posters who never post fits is indeed spot on. It still sits poorly with me from time to time. Phrasing plays a large part of it too.


I agree. It doesn't matter to me whether they've posted fits or not but the way the critique is framed and delivered counts more to me.

It's hard to see the good advice if it's hidden behind a wall of snark.

For example, I don't think I've seen a single fit from Ed Morel but I would take his advice seriously.
 

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Well, you can go to the Panta site and see Ed's taste in action...
 

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Woah... deetz on tie?
 

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Quote:Originally Posted by in stitches Thanks, P.
There's plenty of context that says Ed's a real authority - not just clothes either
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What's bizarre is posters who give all sorts of advice but still post fits even a bum wouldn't wear.
 

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My father's jacket. AE Manduca - Canali - Personality Milano - Paolo Albizzati - Omega - Stefano Corsini - Bresciani - Canali Edit: added this kewl full-fit shot
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Pliny, did you post an inherited jacket this year also? Somebody posted a light check jacket earlier this year that was also really nice.
 

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Pliny, did you post an inherited jacket this year also? Somebody posted a light check jacket earlier this year that was also really nice.
not me. b good to see it tho.
 

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