WAYWRN: Classic Menswear, Casual Style

[acecow]

There has been a lot of talk about the inappropriateness of casual shots in the WAYWRN thread. Yet, that is what many of us wear more often than our suit-and-tie ensembles. Most of you'd agree that posting in the SW&D sub-forum is not an option. I've tried to assemble most of the casual fits from the past month and re-post them here. Hopefully, from now on, if you want to discuss casual MC style, this will be the thread for it. Please, feel free to post any and all critiques that you have as well as photos of your recent fits.

Originally Posted by mrbateman

First time posting in WAYWRN:

This was for brunch and a stroll around the city on Sunday:

Originally Posted by Thin White Duke

A couple from last week's holiday:

Hello sailors!

Was today Milano chinos day?

Originally Posted by oldog/oldtrix

And me:

Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger

Originally Posted by mntnhd

Not the best picture, but today's a seersucker shirt, AA hoodie, APC Petit Standards and Vans Authentics.

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Inlaws are awesome for letting Mrs. Spoo and I have a night out, and for letting her on the other side of the camera for a change.

Originally Posted by aeglus

here's a more crazy shirt; guess it's more ok when it's up top

Originally Posted by aeglus

Feels like I'm becoming you guys with the near-daily fits.

Originally Posted by gnatty8

Happy, er, Sunday girls:

Originally Posted by Kappelan

BBQ look

Originally Posted by hymo

Originally Posted by luftvier

And weekend shots:
Red Pants



Fun Shirt for the TD Philadelphia International Cycling Championship with obligatory SF Bathroom Shotâ„¢ and FaucetDickâ„¢. Cheap giveaway sunglasses.

Originally Posted by Al_Merick

Long time lurker. Don't think I have ever posted a fit. Will only be wearing a suit a few time between now and October, hence the casual fit today. Critique/comments are always welcome. Have a great afternoon!

Originally Posted by oldog/oldtrix

Too hot yesterday and today even for seersucker:

Originally Posted by NOBD

Playing with new camera

Should I post this in the conservative business dress thread? Or should I have buttoned my jacket for that?

Originally Posted by lolo

Hi,

Just a little try with some new clothes :

purple corduroy hugo boss pant
french bespoke shirt (Courtot)
john smedley sea island cotton pullover

Originally Posted by niidawg3

Mi love ma life Friday ... Thank God!!

Uptown

Downtown

more on the dark side

Originally Posted by oldog/oldtrix

Yesterday and today. You get the idea; it will be like this most days until September:

Originally Posted by IST66

Originally Posted by aeglus

Similar to last fit and feel better about it since it's more casual.

Originally Posted by IST66

Good morning!)))

Originally Posted by reedobandito

Cross post from SW&D, figured it applied here as well.

Originally Posted by Al_Merick

Off to the club for a meeting regarding the AT&T National. Shirt is a Pink/White stripe OCBD. Pants are linen, hence the wrinkles.

Critiques/Comments please!

Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger

Originally Posted by mossrockss

You know what this thread is missing? Good old-fashioned lifestyle photos.

Originally Posted by Kappelan

Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger

More BizCaz

Originally Posted by Holdfast

Had to pop into work for an hour, but couldn't be bothered to dress up, so...

Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger

Felt like wearing black and gold for some reason:

Originally Posted by tricky

Shoes are green grainy leather driving loafers.

Originally Posted by aeglus

weekend so no suit:

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Originally Posted by chrisb0109

Originally Posted by kevinsp8

Medium Gay Boat Ride

Originally Posted by acridsheep

Four generations of the herd on tha Vinyahd.

(Polo by Kent Wang)

Originally Posted by Kappelan

Yesterday

Today

Originally Posted by oldog/oldtrix

I'm in full non-BD mode, C or otherwise. Not "anti" anything; it's just too hot and muggy for a coat and tie, especially since I commute all of 2 miles by public transit and/or foot.

Originally Posted by niidawg3

Play:

Work:

more on the dark side

Originally Posted by robasaurus

Some crappy iPhone photos today. It was the first truly warm, sunny day we've had so far this year and a great excuse to break out my summer GTH pants.

Originally Posted by mossrockss

Pretty casual office I work at.

Emo iSight pic

Originally Posted by Neofinitia

As Gnatty would say, "Hi Ladies". Guess who is back in town?

From scorching...

...to raining...

...to mile-high dry...

...to the beach...

..to the city...

See you all around. Docking in for a few.

Originally Posted by mossrockss

neo, you always rule so much.

it was kinda rainy and overcast and cool today"”probably not the best day to wear white pants & madras...

Originally Posted by robasaurus

More crappy iPhone photos. I think this trend may continue for a while. Sorry gents.

Home from work...

And now off to DJ at my favourite cocktail lounge...

Originally Posted by aeglus

I stick my MC stuff in SW&D so I may as well do the same for MC:

Originally Posted by A.J.V

Had no time to post on weekend, but here's couple casual outfits from saturday and sunday.

Saturday:

Sunday:

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Vacation steezy, rumpled and easy.

Originally Posted by aeglus

Probably the last work related thing I post for this job (finishing it up soon). Been sort of cheating things lately; only a "dress shirt, dress slacks, dress shoes and necktie" are required so I just toss a tie on at work.

Spoiler

Spoiler

Originally Posted by acecow

Very casual today:

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Take 2.

Originally Posted by Holdfast

Chilled-out sort of day...

Originally Posted by molayo

Encouraged by some good comments, I am being bold to post another WAYWRN.
It's Saturday, so I wore jeans with a jacket. I did try a pocket square but still it looks weird to me.

While posting, I found I had worn almost the same style last weekend.

Originally Posted by joneog

An attempt at casual; lets keep the collective disapprobation of the moccasin-loafers civil.

Originally Posted by Threadbearer

This is the most "dressed up" I've been since the school year ended. Thought I should capture it for posterity.

Indigo Palms linen shirt
Banana Republic lightweight cotton slacks
Polo striped cloth belt
Ray-Ban shades
Citizen watch
Johnston & Murphy disposable loafers
Oldog/oldtrix socks

Originally Posted by acecow

Haven't posted in a while. The casual thread inspired me to take some photos. This is from Friday/Saturday/Sunday:

Originally Posted by JapanAlex01

I know it's half SW&D, but **** poasting there! I need to get rid of this shirt"”it's an inch & 1/2 too large in the neck! (And lol at my A.P.C.s"”they were an inch too big to begin with, and stretched out in the crotch and knees, etc. It's so funny how weird these areas look!

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Originally Posted by acecow

Originally Posted by robasaurus

End of a long day, crappy iPhone pics... ironic, as I just returned from a photography class.

Originally Posted by StanleyVanBuren

ridiculous pants require ridiculous facial expression

 

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[SpooPoker]

 

[edmorel]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Where's the most casual look? You know, that dude without pants?

- B


That's not casual, that's NBD:

 

[acecow]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Where's the most casual look? You know, that dude without pants?

- B

Maybe you should show everyone how casual is done best. I'm sure you could. Although, casual may be for us, less fortunate people, who drink beer at night, instead of cocktails for lunch.

 

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[SpooPoker]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

****...too anal retentive? - B
If you look closely, those are dried prunes I am eating.

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

You're trying to set me up to face Reevolving after Mike, right? - B
I can host that, no prob.

 

[james_timothy]

A lot of work went into that- great, let's hope it sticks.

The louche business dress shot of edmorel is legend itself. funny, I find it more reasonable than a tie without a jacket.

 

[Rambo]

If I see another photo taken with a Galaxy Tablet I'm going to fly to wherever you are and punch you in the face. Do I make myself clear?

 

[alliswell]

WTFAYWRN? This is like the aversion therapy scene from 'A Clockwork Orange (Pants)'. Every picture has at least one element that's trying too hard, except for niidawg (maybe) and acridsheep. Check yourselves. You're making the SW&D guys look right, and FNB just soiled his sheets.

 

[acecow]

Originally Posted by alliswell

WTFAYWRN? This is like the aversion therapy scene from 'A Clockwork Orange (Pants)'. Every picture has at least one element that's trying too hard, except for niidawg (maybe) and acridsheep. Check yourselves. You're making the SW&D guys look right, and FNB just soiled his sheets.
First of all, I wasn't doing a best of, just collecting all casual shots from last month's WAYWRN. Secondly, this is a different style of dressing. While bright colored pants may seem like trying too hard to you, to me they look interesting. Each person has his own personality and it may be expressed in many ways; at SF we express it partially through our choice of clothes. For example, when I wear red pants, I feel natural and comfortable. Spoo looks great in his colorful trousers, he's having fun and not taking himself too seriously. I prefer that to the conservative business dress. That's not to say I don't like conservative business dress, which focuses on fit and proportions rather than color and texture. It's all very interesting and worth mastering. By the way, this one's my favorite:

 

[SpooPoker]

Originally Posted by acecow

First of all, I wasn't doing a best of, just collecting all casual shots from last month's WAYWRN. Secondly, this is a different style of dressing. While bright colored pants may seem like trying too hard to you, to me they look interesting. Each person has his own personality and it may be expressed in many ways; at SF we express it partially through our choice of clothes. For example, when I wear red pants, I feel natural and comfortable. Spoo looks great in his colorful trousers, he's having fun and not taking himself too seriously. I prefer that to the conservative business dress. That's not to say I don't like conservative business dress, which focuses on fit and proportions rather than color and texture. It's all very interesting and worth mastering.

Well said. I dont do casual that often, but when I do, my bracelets and I thank you for having a place to park it.

Also, thanks for the include and nice words.

 

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[bigbucky]

Thanks for putting this together. I've been looking for stuff like this. Also, "jean pants"