HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part II

lee_44106 · May 8, 2010

Actually, lots of stylish Italian men with your body type wear the tapered pants with no break look.

The difference is that their jackets are not as structured as yours (softer shoulder, less roping) and the waist suppression not as severe.

Cravate_Noire · May 8, 2010

With Simone Finamore; more pics on http://suitorial.blogspot.com/

JPHardy · May 8, 2010

Originally Posted by Cravate_Noire

With Simone Finamore; more pics on http://suitorial.blogspot.com/

CN,

Always enjoy your photo essays. Very nice fabrics.

Your photo here has probably won a one way ticket to CSI.

Cravate_Noire · May 8, 2010

Thanks! I hope my eccentric extra high contrast club collar idea turns out nicely^^.

Your photo here has probably won a one way ticket to CSI.

I do have a selection of photos that would virtually be a subscription to CSI

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SpooPoker · May 8, 2010

Not a fan of Finamore's shoes though...

clee1982 · May 8, 2010

Originally Posted by fox81

thanks everyone for the feedback.

im not sure that the problems are attributed to being influenced from here. the two obvious things are the patch pockets and the trouser cuffs and i dont think theyre throwing anything out.

the two key areas are the waist suppression, which was my preference at the time but perhaps it was a bit aggressive, and the trouser taper, which was the tailors preference. i didnt realise that the highly tapered trouser was a forum groupthink. i guess you have to try everything once before you see what does/doesnt work for you.

jacket looks pretty good, I think it's the pant that made you stand out in a way you didn't intend to, try a fuller pants with fulll length first maybe?

Cary Grant · May 8, 2010

Originally Posted by fox81

thanks everyone for the feedback.

im not sure that the problems are attributed to being influenced from here. the two obvious things are the patch pockets and the trouser cuffs and i dont think theyre throwing anything out.

the two key areas are the waist suppression, which was my preference at the time but perhaps it was a bit aggressive, and the trouser taper, which was the tailors preference. i didnt realise that the highly tapered trouser was a forum groupthink. i guess you have to try everything once before you see what does/doesnt work for you.

You're the recipient of some good feedback. I don't have photoshop installed at the mo' so this is a very quick and rough demo.... and I'm not saying the suggested length is spot on, just a quick example. A little longer on the viewers left:

But other than a niggle about coat length, look at the picture MINUS the trouser issues and I think the coat fit is otherwise not bad... shoulders aren't perfect The amount of waist suppression is personal preference of course:

Mr. Moo · May 8, 2010

Originally Posted by fox81

thanks everyone for the feedback.

im not sure that the problems are attributed to being influenced from here. the two obvious things are the patch pockets and the trouser cuffs and i dont think theyre throwing anything out.

the two key areas are the waist suppression, which was my preference at the time but perhaps it was a bit aggressive, and the trouser taper, which was the tailors preference. i didnt realise that the highly tapered trouser was a forum groupthink. i guess you have to try everything once before you see what does/doesnt work for you.

The MOST obvious thing is the shoulder width. The jacket's shoulders do not match yours - the jacket is too small.

username79 · May 8, 2010

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

But other than a niggle about coat length, look at the picture MINUS the trouser issues and I think the coat fit is otherwise not bad... shoulders aren't perfect The amount of waist suppression is personal preference of course:

Yes, it is personal preference. That doesn't mean too narrow shoulders with roping, a pinched waist, and flared hips is a flattering silhouette on a non-mesomorphic individual. Chopping a picture in half and only considering one half of the equation seems a bit disingenuous.

Originally Posted by fox81

the two key areas are the waist suppression, which was my preference at the time but perhaps it was a bit aggressive, and the trouser taper, which was the tailors preference. i didnt realise that the highly tapered trouser was a forum groupthink. i guess you have to try everything once before you see what does/doesnt work for you.
What possible rationale would you have for choosing a highly tapered trouser? You mentioned a couple posts back that these were made by Ambrosi, I believe. I have never heard of Ambrosi outside of this forum, had you? He has produced nothing that looks even halfway decent for anybody here. The non-balanced highly tapered look doesn't flatter anyone (at least pictured here), and it seems obvious at this point he makes no attempt to make clothes that actually fit and complement an individual rather than his template. Either that, or people are printing out pictures of mafoofan and bring them to him. From what I've seen, I'd never use him.

texican · May 8, 2010

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

The MOST obvious thing is the shoulder width. The jacket's shoulders do not match yours - the jacket is too small.

Originally Posted by username79

Yes, it is personal preference. That doesn't mean too narrow shoulders with roping, a pinched waist, and flared hips is a flattering silhouette on a non-mesomorphic individual. Chopping a picture in half and only considering one half of the equation seems a bit disingenuous.
Carygrant, Mr Moo and username79, could you enlighten me on the shoulder issues? Just curious to learn. What indicates to you that they're to narrow, how much etc? Thanks! EDIT admittedly, looking at the left shoulder (I was somehow fixated on the right one) in the photo makes it relatively clear...

Cary Grant · May 8, 2010

Originally Posted by username79

Yes, it is personal preference. That doesn't mean too narrow shoulders with roping, a pinched waist, and flared hips is a flattering silhouette on a non-mesomorphic individual. Chopping a picture in half and only considering one half of the equation seems a bit disingenuous.

No, no no... my point is that isolated from the VERY bad trouser issues, the coat just needs tweaking. The proper trousers would help the "pear shape" part quite a bit- and I'd rather see that than a torso construction that makes him look blocky.

gshen · May 8, 2010

Originally Posted by niidawg3

Gshen - i dont know if it is the fit of the jacket/pants ... or the weather making you uneasy, but there is something funny going on around your tummy area.

Nice colors though.

Agree that the fit looks pretty **** in that pic. Combination of too many things probably - jacket is unlined & uncanvassed cotton with a buttoning point that's too high, trousers are very lightweight linen with bad drape and shirt was not properly, tucked plus the weather...

Thanks anyway nii, always appreciate your honest feedback!

Just back from a meetup with Binge, great guy! Half smile for my new friend who complained I always look pissed off:

EnglishLapel · May 8, 2010

What possible rationale would you have for choosing a highly tapered trouser?

You mentioned a couple posts back that these were made by Ambrosi, I believe. I have never heard of Ambrosi outside of this forum, had you? He has produced nothing that looks even halfway decent for anybody here. The non-balanced highly tapered look doesn't flatter anyone (at least pictured here), and it seems obvious at this point he makes no attempt to make clothes that actually fit and complement an individual rather than his template. Either that, or people are printing out pictures of mafoofan and bring them to him. From what I've seen, I'd never use him.[/quote]

It think the Ambrosi comment was a joke... Plus there are plenty of wonderful examples on the forum so...

Sebastian · May 8, 2010

This time a more structured fit:

Suit: Mark & Spencer Luxury
Shirt: Sammy Eaton
Tie: Borrelli Kaschmir / Seide
Cardigan: no name
Shoes: Romano Martegani

Cravate_Noire · May 8, 2010

Beautiful shoes!
What means Kaschmir / Seide?

Personally, I'd skip the hanky and for something lighter.

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