Heron
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Please forgive the somewhat sappy subtitle but it really feels that way.
I must say that I became quite discouraged by the way I was dressing and what it was doing to my self-image which was the reason for seeking out a forum of this nature as well as the Ask Andy site. Â
There was nothing quite so depressing as looking down at oneself and being dismayed to see wrinkled, horrible clothes hanging there. Â
Was it a mid-life thing - perhaps. Â I did laser on the eyes, dramatically changed the hair style (and colour BTW), lost 30 lbs. and after a frantic time reading all the wonderful advice here and shopping like crazy on eBay for the past 3 months plus buying from a few forum members TODAY (literally) is the first day of the rest of my life from a sartorial perspective (heck I didn't even know that word 4 months ago). Â Today I shall finally venture forth in my Canali jacket, Zanella cashmere pants, Zegna shirt, RLPL tie and AE shoes (just wish I had a pocket square but I'll work up to that one) - all but the tie are new, acquired as a result of the opinions and advice expressed here on the Style Forum. Â Could some of the pieces be nicer, sure they could, but if that weren't the case what the heck would I do tomorrow?
Thanks Style Forum and all those that contribute/participate.
(note to moderator - sorry for the double post, I felt so good about this that I wanted as many as possible to see this - I hope you will allow me this one infraction)
I must say that I became quite discouraged by the way I was dressing and what it was doing to my self-image which was the reason for seeking out a forum of this nature as well as the Ask Andy site. Â
There was nothing quite so depressing as looking down at oneself and being dismayed to see wrinkled, horrible clothes hanging there. Â
Was it a mid-life thing - perhaps. Â I did laser on the eyes, dramatically changed the hair style (and colour BTW), lost 30 lbs. and after a frantic time reading all the wonderful advice here and shopping like crazy on eBay for the past 3 months plus buying from a few forum members TODAY (literally) is the first day of the rest of my life from a sartorial perspective (heck I didn't even know that word 4 months ago). Â Today I shall finally venture forth in my Canali jacket, Zanella cashmere pants, Zegna shirt, RLPL tie and AE shoes (just wish I had a pocket square but I'll work up to that one) - all but the tie are new, acquired as a result of the opinions and advice expressed here on the Style Forum. Â Could some of the pieces be nicer, sure they could, but if that weren't the case what the heck would I do tomorrow?
Thanks Style Forum and all those that contribute/participate.
(note to moderator - sorry for the double post, I felt so good about this that I wanted as many as possible to see this - I hope you will allow me this one infraction)