Work dinner -- WTF does 60's cocktail chic mean?

[JoeWoah]

Originally Posted by trailer36

To the OP, Here is a pic of me in the suit from Target recommended by voxsartoria. Keep in mind I am actually going for a 60's style and many commented that I looked like I could be in the Mad Men show you are going for:

The jacket is completely unaltered which is rare for me as I wear a 41 chest with a 32 trouser. It is the best fitting (for me) OTR jacket I have ever tried on, including many of the expensive brands. As vox said, you cant go wrong with this suit. If you want the rest of the look here, I am wearing a Jos Bank tie ($25) and a plain white shirt from Jantzen ($43).

Well color me impressed.

 

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by trailer36

To the OP, Here is a pic of me in the suit from Target recommended by voxsartoria. Keep in mind I am actually going for a 60's style and many commented that I looked like I could be in the Mad Men show you are going for:

The jacket is completely unaltered which is rare for me as I wear a 41 chest with a 32 trouser. It is the best fitting (for me) OTR jacket I have ever tried on, including many of the expensive brands. As vox said, you cant go wrong with this suit. If you want the rest of the look here, I am wearing a Jos Bank tie ($25) and a plain white shirt from Jantzen ($43).
I would have so much fun with this -- the suit above is great for the Draper/Ken/Pete look, especially with the tie bar, but the tie needs to be skinnier -- the tie will define the look. $95 Brooks ties are alright, but go on eBay and snag something really skinny (<2" or so) and ask for priority shipping,. you'll probably be under $20. http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Collecti...3A1%7C294%3A50 http://cgi.ebay.com/MENS-RARE-VINTAG...3A1%7C294%3A50 http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1950s-Me...3A1%7C294%3A50 +1 on the 'TV-Fold' pocketsquare also. Had I the opportunity I'd probably go for Sperling's look -- which I once imitated quite precisely with a navy three-piece, white FC shirt, white brocade tie. Was great. ~H

 

[trailer36]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

Had I the opportunity I'd probably go for Sperling's look -- which I once imitated quite precisely with a navy three-piece, white FC shirt, white brocade tie. Was great.


~H

Nice part about this suit is it actually has an optional vest which I also own. I just did not decide to wear it that night. It isnt navy but wiould be a sufficient way to pull off a bargain 60's look and still looking sharp.

 

[Huntsman]

Cool. If I wasn't saving for a TaT, I'd look into that -- looks great on you.

~ H

 

[Flambeur]

So how's the sizing on the suit - does it still fit larger than usual?

 

[ErnestoG.]

whatever makes her moist in the panties.

 

[RSS]

Think of James Bond when Sean Connery played the part.