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

[jcmeyer]

Jacket: Cavaliere Sweden Brown Checks S120 Wool (Got it yesterday, need to tailor sleeves)

Before you tailor the jacket, consider whether you should keep it at all. Pattern/fabric looks nice, and it's hard to say if the rest of it fits you based on the photo, but it definitely looks too short with the buttoning point too high. The lower rise of the trousers isn't helping, but even with a higher rise I still think the jacket is likely out of whack for you. Do they make a long or have you tried sizing up?

 

[misiuacademy]

Before you tailor the jacket, consider whether you should keep it at all. Pattern/fabric looks nice, and it's hard to say if the rest of it fits you based on the photo, but it definitely looks too short with the buttoning point too high. The lower rise of the trousers isn't helping, but even with a higher rise I still think the jacket is likely out of whack for you. Do they make a long or have you tried sizing up?

Honestly, it fits fine for me. I can see what you mean with the buttons but I feel it works well for this kind of jacket. I am pretty happy with it.

Opinion and suggestions respected of course, but I will keep it

 

[Thomson]

Button down collar with a cashmere or silk knit tie.

Well, yes. I guess I was reacting to the statement that a spread collar is offensive in combination with a tweed jacket and can’t think of an alternative which isn’t a button-down.

Think it depends on the fabric of the shirt as well, if not more. See example of a spread collar in combination with tweed, courtesy of Marol (hope it is ok to post).

 

[lordsuperb]

OOTD

Jacket: Cavaliere Sweden Brown Checks S120 Wool (Got it yesterday, need to tailor sleeves)
Pants: Matinique Grey Melange Wool
Shirt: John Henric Sweden Light Blue
Tie: Brothers Sverige Grenadine Navy
Pocket Square: Granqvist Sweden Vintage Silk
Shoes: Carlos Santos Lace-Up Boots in Coimbra Patina
View attachment 1121607

A white linen pocket square would've been the better choice.

Before you tailor the jacket, consider whether you should keep it at all. Pattern/fabric looks nice, and it's hard to say if the rest of it fits you based on the photo, but it definitely looks too short with the buttoning point too high. The lower rise of the trousers isn't helping, but even with a higher rise I still think the jacket is likely out of whack for you. Do they make a long or have you tried sizing up?

I think the outfit looks good on his frame. If he was on the heavier side or had prominent hips the jacket wouldn't look as good but I think he pulls off the look.

 

[lordsuperb]

Well, yes. I guess I was reacting to the statement that a spread collar is offensive in combination with a tweed jacket and can’t think of an alternative which isn’t a button-down.

Think it depends on the fabric of the shirt as well, if not more. See example of a spread collar in combination with tweed, courtesy of Marol (hope it is ok to post).

View attachment 1121652

Outfit looks good, but the shirt and tie seem a bit too formal for the jacket. Maybe switch out the shirt for an oxford or chambray, and a knit tie for the win?

I've already commented on his selection for fabric.

 

[misiuacademy]

A white linen pocket square would've been the better choice.
I definitely need a few more pocket squares I do love this one though! Here's a closer look.

 

[lordsuperb]

Yuck.

 

[afterthesuit]

Colourful combo today.

 

[An Acute Style]

I really like the shoes. deets please. (Florsheim ?)

Thanks. Allen Edmonds. Chester model I believe.

 

[guarrellam]

Good evening.

 

[Eli Curt]

From the Friday challenge.

Have at me (dons flame marsupialant suit).

 

[lordsuperb]

Colourful combo today.
View attachment 1121748 View attachment 1121749 View attachment 1121750 View attachment 1121747

I respect that. (Al from Street Scents voice.)

 

[useless_username]

Well, yes. I guess I was reacting to the statement that a spread collar is offensive in combination with a tweed jacket and can’t think of an alternative which isn’t a button-down.

Think it depends on the fabric of the shirt as well, if not more. See example of a spread collar in combination with tweed, courtesy of Marol (hope it is ok to post).

View attachment 1121652

It's absolutely fine to combine a spread collar with a tweed coat. Especially if wearing a tie.

Wearing a button-down collar and a tie is a very American look and I always wince when it's recommended on this (very American) forum. Nothing wrong with that, if that's your cup of tea. But in the rest of the world the button-down might be seen as a faux pas. By some people. Snobs and such. Not me of course. Oh no.

 

[Thomson]

Wearing a button-down collar and a tie is a very American look.......

...... Snobs and such. Not me of course. Oh no.

My thought exactly. I have tried it and come to the conclusion that I only like it once in a while. I positively dislike patterned button-down dress shirts.

Snobs? Here? Never.

 

[1st Step]

This evening, I am attending some sort of gathering at the Frick - something they have termed an "open house", which, I believe, will be a very soft-sell occasion for the museum to raise money for its extensive renovations program due to start next year sometime. We shall see.

In the interim, one should look the part of a museum patron - at least until someone asks for money .

Suit - Paul Stuart/Phineas Cole
Shirt - Tyrwhitt
Tie - Drake's (more swag from the latest trip to London)
Vintage watch chain
Cufflinks - Niletti Creations, NYC
Braces - Albert Thurston, via New & Lingwood
Pocket square - Harvie & Hudson, London
Shoes - Paul Stuart house brand
Overcoat - Brooks Brothers
Scarf - Harvie & Hudson (again, more swag from the latest trip to London)
Hat - Selentino, via JJ Hat Center

View attachment 1121437

Spoiler

View attachment 1121432 View attachment 1121433 View attachment 1121434 View attachment 1121435 View attachment 1121436
"Panhandling", It's all the same, and - dressed like that, you're dressed for "Donations" and please carry some ones!

"Panhandling", It's all the same, and - dressed like that, you're dressed for "Donations" and please carry some ones!