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

[Amidé]

I like the jacket, beautiful fabric and wide lapel. Though that cardigan is not the best choice in my eyes.

Ah well, in the end for me it’s about being comfortable on the day, and working with what is available, not so much as wearing outfits that will please everyone (I’ve learned a long time ago that’s virtually impossible).

 

[DorianGreen]

Ah well, in the end for me it’s about being comfortable on the day, and working with what is available, not so much as wearing outfits that will please everyone (I’ve learned a long time ago that’s virtually impossible).

I certainly agree, I always wear what pleases my eyes.

 

[DorianGreen]

Today definitely a softer an more relaxed look. Wool and molaskin. Rainy day here View attachment 1836908 View attachment 1836909

I like the overall composition of colours and textures, less the fit. Even though I understand that this is a more relaxed style, the jacket looks a tad too large to me. A turtleneck is always a great choice, smart and relaxed at the same time.

 

[Druddra]

I like the overall composition of colours and textures, less the fit. Even though I understand that this is a more relaxed style, the jacket looks a tad too large to me. A turtleneck is always a great choice, smart and relaxed at the same time.

Thank you! this is a ready to wear one from my tailor, i will see if i can emprove the fit 😊

 

[blewnote1]

Boot bashing continues apace…
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Something about this just feels off. I think it's the stark contrast between the white shirt and similarly textured navy and black.

Perhaps if keeping the tie black going with a grenadine or a knit or a foulard to play against the texture of the linen shirt or give some visual interest? Otherwise maybe go for something in the blue family?

 

[blewnote1]

I like the overall composition of colours and textures, less the fit. Even though I understand that this is a more relaxed style, the jacket looks a tad too large to me. A turtleneck is always a great choice, smart and relaxed at the same time.

What makes it look too large? It's a tweed jacket, made for wearing over sweaters and tromping through the countryside no? It looks good through the shoulders and there's a defined waist. I guess the sleeves could be shortened to show some cuff, or if that's how it should look when wearing a sweater instead of a proper shirt.

Anyway, I like it. Best fit I've seen you post yet, in my humble opinion.

 

[Betelgeuse]

From yesterday.

Spoiler: Extra Pics

Today.

Spoiler: Extra Pics

 

[DorianGreen]

What makes it look too large? It's a tweed jacket, made for wearing over sweaters and tromping through the countryside no? It looks good through the shoulders and there's a defined waist. I guess the sleeves could be shortened to show some cuff, or if that's how it should look when wearing a sweater instead of a proper shirt.

Anyway, I like it. Best fit I've seen you post yet, in my humble opinion.

As always, it's a matter of personal taste, you like it looser, I prefer it tighter. I don't assume being right, I just expressed my opinion. Therefore we are here.

 

[blewnote1]

As always, it's a matter of personal taste, your like it looser, I prefer it tighter. I don't assume being right, I just expressed my opinion. Therefore we are here.

Fair enough. I wasn't trying to argue with you though, I was actually curious what made you think it was too large because to my eye it looked about right in the shoulders and waist and I was trying to figure out what you were seeing that made you think differently. Of course everyone has different taste, so that could certainly be all it is.

 

[nishant]

One of my favorites from Eidos.

 

[upr_crust]

The weather in NYC is nigh unto perfect - 22C/72 F and sunny with a light breeze, and this evening, early (a 6:00 PM curtain) will be the opening of the 2022-2023 season at the Metropolitan Opera. As I've never attended the opening of the season previously, nor have I ever heard, in performance, the evening's opera (Cherubini's "Medea"), I decided to go, and, as it's been three years or more since I've worn my "normal" tuxedo (as opposed to the fancy dinner jackets that I've sported since parties returned to the social calendar last year), I decided to dress up for the occasion. Happily, the tuxedo still fits. As it is still relatively warm, I opted for a cummerbund rather than a waistcoat (which, truth be told, I prefer).

And, in accordance with the request of Son of Saphir, I've photographed myself wearing my Venetian Carnevale masks, as he expressed interest in the one that is normally in the background of my seated shots (the other is just a bonus). While masked and tuxedoed, I look like an extra from the movie "Eyes Wide Shut", or something equally decadent.

Tuxedo & cummerbund - Paul Stuart/Phineas Cole
Shirt - Brooks Brothers
Tie - Budd, London
Stud set - Deakin & Francis, London
Braces - Albert Thurston
Pocket square - Brooks Brothers
Shoes - Magnanni for Saks Fifth Avenue

Spoiler

 

[ericgereghty]

Y’all REALLY are gonna force me to follow Crust’s awesome black tie rig (and his totally ***** masks!) with a boring navy jacket ensemble, I see…
Oh well, have to keep my Italian hatred alive and well…featuring Italian silk and wool on multiple fronts.

 

[Andy57]

Probably the only time out for this jacket this year. I'm sure I broke all kinds of rules. Ask me if I care.

 

[gavspen]

Probably the only time out for this jacket this year. I'm sure I broke all kinds of rules. Ask me if I care.
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That's a very nice jacket. What rules, exactly?

 

[Andy57]

That's a very nice jacket. What rules, exactly?

Thank you. Rules? Oh, I'm just having a bit of fun. StyFo orthodoxy would frown on wearing an off-white jacket over charcoal grey trousers. Others frown upon wearing white (or near-white after Labor Day); wearing a lavender shirt in general.