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Discussion in 'Classic Menswear' started by bry2000, Jun 13, 2006.

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  1. bry2000

    bry2000 Senior member

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  3. Manton

    Manton RINO Dubiously Honored

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    Nice summer tie, low price.
     
    Manton, Jun 13, 2006
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  5. LA Guy

    LA Guy Opposite Santa Staff Member Admin Moderator

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    The colors would go well with a tan suit and a pale blue shirt, but the pale blue/moss green/salmon color scheme in a classic but bland stripe pattern is a going to be overwhelmed by pretty much anything else, imo.
     
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  7. bry2000

    bry2000 Senior member

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    wondering if the tie would work with standard colored blue and grey suits with a blue shirt?

    Manton, 55 quid is not that cheap!
     
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    edmorel Quality Seller!! Dubiously Honored

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    I find repp ties to school-boyish and lacking in visual intricancy. A grey suit would make this tie disappear. A nice blue suit would be ill served by tie as you will probably pair it with a solid shirt and that is just too bland for my tastes.
     
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  11. LA Guy

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    wondering if the tie would work with standard colored blue and grey suits with a blue shirt?


    If it is dove grey (i.e very light) and a really pale blue shirt, I would say, maybe (it's had to match colors without having the garments right there). I see this tie as being in no man's land. It is neither light enough nor dark enough to match strength with a darker wool suit, imo. This is a very seasonal tie. I could see it with something linen (even dark linen) or a light colored tropical wool or cotton number, but otherwise, I'd give it a pass.
     
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  13. Manton

    Manton RINO Dubiously Honored

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    A tie for less than $100 at full retail is cheap, in my book.

    A tan suit is best, I agree. Or some light color. I am not convinced that this tie can't work with standard grays and blues. Small check shirts would work too, though probably not stripes.

    I would not wear this tie in cool weather, however. It strikes me as purely seasonal.
     
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    A tie for less than $100 at full retail is cheap, in my book.
    Blame it on that weak-ass dollar, but 55GBP is 100.79USD at last check.
     
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    I think it could also work with a pearl grey summer suit.
     
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  19. Manton

    Manton RINO Dubiously Honored

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    Ooof. Last time I looked, the rate was less than 1.8.
     
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    Pearl Gray Suit
    Blue Seersucker is also a possibility

    Cream Shirt

    Brown and cream linen spectators
    Driving mocs
    etc.
     
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  23. mrpologuy

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    I like it!!! Go for it!!!!
     
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    It would also look good with thin yellow chamois gloves.
     
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    A tie for less than $100 at full retail is cheap, in my book.

    I've had about enough of your self-serving plugs, Manton [​IMG]
     
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  29. itsstillmatt

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    I find repp ties to school-boyish and lacking in visual intricancy. A grey suit would make this tie disappear. A nice blue suit would be ill served by tie as you will probably pair it with a solid shirt and that is just too bland for my tastes.


    Funny, that is exactly why I like them so much. Different strokes.
     
    itsstillmatt, Jun 13, 2006
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