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

[macjedi]

I should have been more specific. My question is - is it actually of any use outside of a couple limited applications?

I have 3 solid black ties … a grossa, fina and a silk knit. I don't wear them all the time, but I do use them a fair amount especially in the fall/winter. I think it's limited if your wardrobe or tastes don't support them. I like them with ocbd's, particularly white, but blue can be good too. Aside from monochromatic looks (which I do a lot), I like them with cardigans in burgundy and green … black with reds go particularly well IMO. If you have bold patterned jackets that have a gray in them, a black tie can work well to add some contrast without introducing more color. It can also be a good balance for fits using charcoal trousers. Anyhoo, that's kinda how I think of using them in my wardrobe.

 

[afterthesuit]

I have 3 solid black ties … a grossa, fina and a silk knit. I don't wear them all the time, but I do use them a fair amount especially in the fall/winter. I think it's limited if your wardrobe or tastes don't support them. I like them with ocbd's, particularly white, but blue can be good too. Aside from monochromatic looks (which I do a lot), I like them with cardigans in burgundy and green … black with reds go particularly well IMO. If you have bold patterned jackets that have a gray in them, a black tie can work well to add some contrast without introducing more color. It can also be a good balance for fits using charcoal trousers. Anyhoo, that's kinda how I think of using them in my wardrobe.

All good points. Thanks for the thoughtful reply.

I do like black grenadine as a tie. I'm just trying to find my own way to use one in my wardrobe. I think it might make for a good Friday challenge.

 

[An Acute Style]

Grainy pic of Harris tweed and moleskin.

 

[Clouseau]

New Friday Challenge is up !

Friday Challenge : The Blouson (or 'Harrington')

It's fall and we still can pull out a 'Harrington', one of the most versatile jacket one can own. It seems like the new Challenge for the next couple of weeks is figuring how to look smart with a simple blouson, at first designed to play Golf. RULES : The picture(s) must be recent, one month...

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[txm22]

Blue and gray Monday

 

[upr_crust]

This afternoon, I am taking one of my former contractor employees out for his departure/retirement lunch, and therefore wanted to look as if I could pay the check (we're going to the Palm Tribeca - convenient to my office). I normally take drawing class this evening, but thought better of it arriving dressed as I am, only to get charcoal dust on my suit.

Suit - New & Lingwood
Shirt - Lewin
Tie - Harvie & Hudson
Braces - Paul Stuart
Cufflinks - Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Pocket square - no name brand
Shoes - Paul Stuart house brand
Topcoat - Tyrwhitt
Scarf - Ede & Ravenscroft
Cap - Saks Fifth Avenue house brand

Lifestyle photos - one from the Museo dell' Opera, Palazzo Ducale, Venice, and the other from the Accademia, where I am in front of Veronese's "Feast in the House of Levi".

Spoiler

 

[An Acute Style]

Fuzzy jacket.

 

[macjedi]

I'd walk a mile for a Camel hair sport coat …

Spoiler: Details

Jacket: Epaulet
Trousers: Epaulet
Shirt: BB
Tie: Attorie
Square: BB
Socks: Viccel
Shoes: Carmina x The Armoury

 

[Cantaloupe]

I'd walk a mile for a Camel hair sport coat …

Spoiler: Details

Jacket: Epaulet
Trousers: Epaulet
Shirt: BB
Tie: Attorie
Square: BB
Socks: Viccel
Shoes: Carmina x The Armoury

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Love the combination of colors man. ?

 

[macjedi]

Love the combination of colors man. ?

Thanks so much! (I hope this covers it …??????)

 

[upr_crust]

I am off to an early (7:00 PM curtain) theatrical performance this evening, and am taking advantage of the relatively mild and dry day with today's attire.

Included in this posting are two "lifestyle" photos from my recent visit to (pre-flood) Venice - one from the ballroom of the Ca' Rezzonico, the museum of 18th century Venice, a grand Baroque palazzo (me in half length), and the other from the "portego" (the large central hallway) of our hotel in Venice, a remodeled 15th century palazzo, with many later additions.

Suit - New & Lingwood
Shirt, tie & braces - Brooks Brothers
Cufflinks - Benson & Clegg, London
Pocket square - no name brand
Shoes - Crockett & Jones, model name Cobham
Overcoat - Joseph Abboud
Scarf - Crombie
Cap - Paul Stuart

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[JJ Katz]

My start into the new week.

Details:

Suit: Suit Supply VBC flanell S120
Tie: H.N. White
PS: Psozetka
Shirt: Tyrwhitt
Socks: Pantherella
Shoes: Alden 974
Watch: Vintage Glashütte hand winding

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Soooo much to like, fabric, color and texture-wise but I really find those lapels, with the points virtually behind your ears truly awful. Sorry for the negative comment...

 

[psb]

... Sorry for the negative comment...

Thats no problem, wide peak lapels are not every bodys taste.
Thanks for your comment.

 

[An Acute Style]

Corduroy, fair isle and flannel.

 

[afterthesuit]