SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[masernaut]

Had no idea there was such a strong opinion on wearing black. I think the first sweater that caught my eye in the latest batch was the black quarter zip. I've always liked wearing black, though admittedly since I've started wearing more S&M I probably don't wear black as often as I did a few years ago. Still something I consider when getting dressed, however I also don't have a traditional or classic style by any means.

There's this one outfit I saw Bradd Pitt in a while back - pretty simple but I thought it worked really well so I've been hoping S&M would come out with a black polo.

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99.9% of the men on this board don't look like Brad Pitt.

 

[Imperatores]

There's this one outfit I saw Bradd Pitt in a while back - pretty simple but I thought it worked really well so I've been hoping S&M would come out with a black polo.

He's Brad Pitt, though. He can make almost anything look good. Even so, he would've looked better if he burned those hideous shoes and swapped out the black polo for a navy one.

 

[Riva]

I think the reason why we tend to avoid black is due to the fact that everyone on the street wears black athletic or puffer jackets in addition to making you look like a waiter. But the same can be said about navy suits when not paired with some loud color shirt. Having said that black looks awesome with someone who has a pale skin color. Hell it makes a fat man looks slimmer so 99.9% of the guys here should wear black.

 

[FlyingHorker]

I read that black suits are common in east asia. It does look better with high contrast complexions (lighter skin, black hair.)

Not for me though.

 

[pickergc]

Thoughts on the emerald linen suit to wear instead of a tux as the groom for a summer wedding?

I wrote the below as a knee-jerk reaction. We should probably refrain from these types of thought experiments (black clothing ? ) junking up the affiliate's thread. Especially in this dynamic, stressful drop szn.

TL;DR - YMMV

It's your wedding, you should wear whatever you want. Having said that, I'd ask the fiancé before this thread. You're going to get answers along the spectrum from heresy to applause and adoration. Personally, I fall somewhere in between. If done right, for the right wedding, it could be cool. Though, I wonder what history will say when you look back photos. I think my dad wore a weird, faded-salmon ruffly tux - which is cool/funny as a thought, but not necessarily going to be featured on a Instagram mood board or making a coming back in the foreseeable future. Not that that should be a determining factor, though I do like the idea of looking back and not absolutely cringing at photos.

 

[eleven_will_see_you_now]

Don't think black is all that popular to be honest. It's not a very versatile colour

I actually just thrifted a BB black merino polo a few weeks ago and I love it casually paired with jeans. Might pair it with grey trousers if I want a dressed up look. It’s not versatile but it is a good look imo. Not business-y but i think I’ll only wear it for going out to restaurants or get togethers or dates where I want more than a t shirt but less than a button up. Might cop a Spier version to see what it’s like but it’s 4x the price I paid for my thrifted one and I blew my budget on the summer sales already ?

 

[greenhouse]

No you can’t, I only want black ⚫ suits and skinny ?? lapels. Those ties? ? Garbage ? who would ever wear them? ? I only wear oversized to look good ??Rick should follow the times ??? Right now everything is no go ??‍♂️ Trends are everything ? and polyester is king ??

My eyes. Never again do this, as a joke or not. I beg you.

 

[XxLogo]

Looks like vests are now up, doesn't seem to be pre order either

 

[saskatoonjay]

Looks like vests are now up, doesn't seem to be pre order either

In case people on the SM thread don’t know about the SM site?

 

[mbb355]

In case people on the SM thread don’t know about the SM site?

Dude, he’s just trying to help out by spreading the word

 

[SteveMc]

Cannot make up my mind..

What do you guys think about the light brown vs. the taupe turtleneck? which is more versatile?

 

[MisterrLovely]

Cannot make up my mind..

What do you guys think about the light brown vs. the taupe turtleneck? which is more versatile?

Light brown, in my opinion.

 

[ScofieldReturns]

shawl cardigans look good. if i'm reading the size chart right, these run large? i'm a 36S in sportcoats so I would need an XS?

 

[K. Nights]

Cannot make up my mind..

What do you guys think about the light brown vs. the taupe turtleneck? which is more versatile?

Taupe if you wear more cool colors, light brown if you wear more warm colors

 

[hschrapel]

Does anyone know anything about any upcoming trousers this season?