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

[LuxLemon]

Corduroy underwear?



Where is that website someone put together about the number of possible combinations for two three-piece suits? I have to see if I can find it.

I count 14 permutations off the top of my head

 

[Miles R.]

Today's outfit: Find the Corduroy.

Corduroy underwear?

Much more imaginative than my guess, which was the bowtie.

 

[Nobilis Animus]

I count 14 permutations off the top of my head

Right, but say you add in five shirts and ties, and suddenly you can go weeks without repeating the same outfit.

Just pointing out how it might be possible.

 

[LuxLemon]

Right, but say you add in five shirts and ties, and suddenly you can go weeks without repeating the same outfit.

Just pointing out how it might be possible.

Very fair!

 

[TheIronDandy]

Is it uncouth to ask, how much do people in this thread spend per year on clothing? I'm at ~$3K/year over the past few years and feel like I have nowhere near the wardrobe to make daily, super interesting fits like most on here. Granted that is between footwear, casual wear, athletic/athleisure, and CM so it doesn't go very far in each category.

Too much!

I might suggest taking a look at Simon Cromptons (of permanent style) capsule guides for some inspiration on versatile pieces. While Simon definitely doesn't encourage frugality, I think his writing on picking versatile pieces is pretty good. 2 jackets, 3 pairs of trousers, 3 shirts, 3 pairs of shoes and a modest collection of ties/pocket squares still give you a LOT of versatility - it's easy to be intimidated by the wardrobes of some of the people here (not to mention the fits, the combinations and the ability to wear them) but I think the way to get there is to build a solid base of versatile pieces and get really good at spotting the right combinations.

One day...

 

[1st Step]

DB...

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[tim_horton]

Herringbone and paisley

Love it. Brown is my favorite trouser color to pair with a grey jacket... Probably the only color I pair with them.

 

[dapper3]

Pinstripe DB (Cotton + Linen)

 

[khughes44]

DB...

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@1st Step
Love this. Trews and shoes?

 

[Roy Al]

Hi guys and dolls. Redmayne here.

Spoiler

 

[Betelgeuse]

Hola!

 

[An Acute Style]

Pumpkin spice.

 

[martingfx]

Is it uncouth to ask, how much do people in this thread spend per year on clothing? I'm at ~$3K/year over the past few years and feel like I have nowhere near the wardrobe to make daily, super interesting fits like most on here. Granted that is between footwear, casual wear, athletic/athleisure, and CM so it doesn't go very far in each category.

 

[Nobilis Animus]

Also this. You want the right look? Better be willing to spend the money. It's that simple (usually).

 

[megadork2000]

Utter hoo-ha..