Troy Smith - is he destined to be one of us?

[dirk diggler]

I hate the tie, but I like the suit - it is not a 6 button NBA styled one, and the vest and lapels are a nice touch,

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...x.html?cnn=yes

 

[VMan]

He looks good, and the suit definitely fits his frame. The peak lapels are a sharp touch.

I agree that a different tie would look better, maybe a dark subdued pattern. However, that wouldn't really go with the whole pro-sports aesthetic of dressing, so just look at the tie as a nod to the 6-button mustard yellow suits and matching bright ties and pocket squares.

 

[Jovan]

Eh, it doesn't matter what your profession is. It still would've looked ten times better with a linen square and say... a white-on-black polka dot tie.

 

[lee_44106]

I agree that, compared to the other athletes, he's got a good sartorial foundation.

Totally dig the peaked lapel.
Hate the slanted/hacking pockets.
Abhor the tie.

I hope all the guaranteed big bucks he'll be making in the near future will allow him to develop his taste.

 

[Jovan]

Peaked lapels and hacking pockets are a sign of good taste already, if you ask me.

 

[polarbear]

Guys, it's an ohio state colored tie...you've got to give him a pass on that one...(even if it is atrocious)

 

[AlexHoogeveen]

Well, with his figure he almost have to go with mtm.

 

[The Devil's Hands]

Yeah, I think so.

 

[MrDaniels]

Oops! He buttoned the bottom button of the vest...it's Style Forum Detention for Troy!

 

[Quirk]

Not terrible overall, but hideous tie, tacky lapel pin, and unfortunate shirt collar and pocket square. Too much shoulder on the suit.

Do I see a ticket pocket?

This pic shows two sleeve buttons unbuttoned:

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/10/sp...html?th&emc=th

 

[Artisan Fan]

By standards of today's athletes he looks terrific.

 

[rabbimark]

looks better in the NY Times pic. But perhaps there should be a different category altogether for men of his frame and proportions. And he's only 22 years old! Not bad, not bad at all, sez I.

 

[Buckeye]

He's a graduate of THE Ohio State University.......A Buckeye. Nuff said.

 

[mensimageconsultant]

If it weren't poking out, the collar would be okay. The fade pattern on the tie is the worst thing. Compared to his peers, "terrific" is not overstatement.

 

[NewYorkBuck]

Originally Posted by Buckeye

He's a graduate of THE Ohio State University.......A Buckeye. Nuff said.

I second that!

Go Buckeyes!