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

[in stitches]



I think the larger and darker the checks are, the harder it is to find something that compliments it..the ones you wear Eliod are easier because the checks are lighter in nature (blue wise) and they are smaller so it is easier to pair something with it IMO...

agreed.

I agree that darker and/or larger makes it more difficult. IMO, it can work if a) the checks are large but light in colour, or b) checks are dark but small in size. Two (spoilered) examples of previous fits to illustrate this:

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well qualified.

 

[Cleav]

@EliodA Loved that fit today buddy

 

[EliodA]

@EliodA Loved that fit today buddy

Thank you very much, good Sir!

 

[heldentenor]

This is a bit of a "tribute fit," in that it combines elements that I was inspired to purchase or wear today by other SF members.

Overall look: Claghorn
Jacket: not-quite-navy Isaia Aquaspider, inspired by InStitches
Trousers: light grey Zanella, inspired by Betelguese on the Noodle thread
Tie: orange ancient madder, inspired by EliodA
Shoes: Bexley wholecuts, purchased on recommendation of Upr_Crust
Square: Finamore, purchased from Unbelragazzo
iPhone selfies that do no justice to the colors/textures: TheFoxx

There's an argument to be made for a white linen square in this fit, and I've been dinged for square use in the past, but I thought this worked; to my mind, square pulls in both the grey of the trousers and the pattern of the tie without directly matching either.

 

[GMMcL]



http://www.barneyswarehouse.com/ric...e-00505028791843.html?index=45&cgid=mens-ties

Good link. Thanks! They had a few Kiton and Isaias that I snagged last month. This time I grabbed the RJ shadow stripe slubby.

 

[An Acute Style]

It's hot in the shade. Triple linen. No socks. The summer 'stache is coming in nicely. I have mixed feelings about the square.

 

[in stitches]

heldentenor - i am honored.

 

[EFV]



It's hot in the shade. Triple linen. No socks. The summer 'stache is coming in nicely. I have mixed feelings about the square.

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Great summer casual stuff! The horsebit loafers work great in this setting, no matter the aversion the forum holds to them.

 

[An Acute Style]

For a blog post. The jacket, tie, cufflinks, tie bar and pocket square are all from a service. I probably wouldn't wear this all in a single outfit, but I thought it expedient to do so for my post. What do you guys think of the look?

 

[heldentenor]

For a blog post. The jacket, tie, cufflinks, tie bar and pocket square are all from a service. I probably wouldn't wear this all in a single outfit, but I thought it expedient to do so for my post. What do you guys think of the look?

Obviously I'm a fan of the colors since I'm wearing the same scheme today (blue French cuff shirt, orange tie, blue jacket, light gray trousers), but I don't care for pinstriped jackets outside of a suit. Call me conservative. That is a great shirt, though.

 

[Monkeyface]

For a blog post. The jacket, tie, cufflinks, tie bar and pocket square are all from a service. I probably wouldn't wear this all in a single outfit, but I thought it expedient to do so for my post. What do you guys think of the look?

Where are the matching pants? An orphaned peak lapel pinstripe jacket can't ever look good, no matter how hard you try. It's the epitome of a business/'power' suit.

If you want a striped sportcoat you could go for a boating stripe or something like that. Having said that, the jacket fits you well, even though the lapels are on the slim side. I'm looking forward to seeing the full suit!

 

[An Acute Style]

Obviously I'm a fan of the colors since I'm wearing the same scheme today (blue French cuff shirt, orange tie, blue jacket, light gray trousers), but I don't care for pinstriped jackets outside of a suit. Call me conservative. That is a great shirt, though.

Yeah, that was my biggest issue with the whole thing. Orphaned suit jackets get zero love. But TBH, I kind of like it here.

 

[An Acute Style]

Where are the matching pants? An orphaned peak lapel pinstripe jacket can't ever look good, no matter how hard you try. It's the epitome of a business/'power' suit.

If you want a striped sportcoat you could go for a boating stripe or something like that. Having said that, the jacket fits you well, even though the lapels are on the slim side. I'm looking forward to seeing the full suit!

Ok, I recant. Death to orphaned suit jacket. They never sent me any pants and I don't think they're going to.

 

[Monkeyface]

Yeah, that was my biggest issue with the whole thing. Orphaned suit jackets get zero love. But TBH, I kind of like it here.

I commend you for trying, but it doesn't really work. You might get away with an orphaned solid navy, windowpane or PoW/GP jacket, but pinstripes aren't really seen outside of suits. It instantly signals that you're wearing an orphaned jacket, even to people outside of SF. It's one of those looks you sometimes see during a night out: groups of guys wearing a pinstripe suit jacket with faded jeans and those ugly black loafers while standing in the back of line at a nightclub.

I hope you can return it, or maybe sell it online. You have so many nice items that this doesn't really add anything your wardrobe.

 

[An Acute Style]

I commend you for trying, but it doesn't really work. You might get away with an orphaned solid navy, windowpane or PoW/GP jacket, but pinstripes aren't really seen outside of suits. It instantly signals that you're wearing an orphaned jacket, even to people outside of SF. It's one of those looks you sometimes see during a night out: groups of guys wearing a pinstripe suit jacket with faded jeans and those ugly black loafers while standing in the back of line at a nightclub.

I hope you can return it, or maybe sell it online. You have so many nice items that this doesn't really add anything your wardrobe.

Agreed. All this stuff was free. I don't know if the company has the matching pants, but I'm thinking about asking them if I can buy the pants off them to make this a suit.