HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part II

acecow · Mar 10, 2011

Originally Posted by sugarbutch

I covet those links. And that handsome shirt fabric, too.

Originally Posted by Al_Merick

Details on the shirt, please?
Thanks. It's a made-to-measure shirt from moderntailor.com. That fabric is not available anymore (I checked). Links are "Links of London". Cheers.

Originally Posted by Requiem

I'm never picky about fabric quality or cloth drape , as that may be related to the wearer's budget (not saying that's your case, although it's usually mine), but I always get a bad impression from someone wearing a tie too short... especially if one takes the time to photograph himself, one should take the time to get his tie to properly cover the belt buckle.
I agree. However, those photos were taken hastily before I left for work, where I took the tie and jacket off for the day. I will re-tie it before going to the concert tonight and I will definitely be more careful. I'm all for obsessive-compulsiveness in dressing myself.

gnatty8 · Mar 10, 2011

Originally Posted by banis

This is great banis, one of the best fits I've seen so far this year. That tie is fantastic.

UrbanComposition · Mar 10, 2011

Originally Posted by Acer

Yeah I've seen that he definitely knows how to throw an outfit together from various pics I've seen lurking around... I do like the tie, though. Is paisley / floral just a no go? I'm so tired of wearing stripes all the time. Also, the pattern is quite a bit more subdued than the picture makes it seem.

Paisley is OK. It is classic and yet has a dandy aspect as well. Try not to be overly matchy. Instead, go subtle and have the tie pick up an afterthought of the shirt - match a stripe or weave in the shirt. If you want to go next level, look at this color wheel and if you feel comfortable, use colors that are complementary (next to each other), at 90 degree angles, or that are opposite on the wheel. Typically there's a reason why things look good. Get to the know the basics well first, and then you can have fun with them. Keep posting!

DaBatMan · Mar 10, 2011

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Hope you stick around through the summer to show the new guys how you rock a pink jacket and white pants

Originally Posted by niidawg3

so why didnt you fix it before you posted? its hard to judge a fit without a button so i dont understand how you expected to get feedback holding a jacket at the buttoning point. I pray you laundered those pants before you wore and posted them. and finally, those shoes are not a good look. not saying spend a ton of money, but at least make sure everything is well put together before you post. curb your desire to post, learn, fix the things you KNOW you need to fix and then post to gain the necessary feedback. no need to post something that you KNOW is not ready.

Originally Posted by Navi

Niidawg, is this how you treat every newcomer? That was like my third fit post, cut me some ******* slack dude.

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Out of the frying pan...

Nice Spoo. I really dig your PC collections. I've seriously gotta get my game up.

=ManofKent;4219778]Bright and breezy today. Whilst the trousers probably are in need of a press it's mainly the wind.

[/SPOILER] Back with a vengeance huh MOK? I'm really digging this outfit.

Originally Posted by spoozy

Speaking of non-matching things...

Wow... would have never thunk it in a million years but somehow it comes together. Nice!

Originally Posted by acecow

Tonight: Tchaikovsky + Shakespeare + Dudamel + Orlando Bloom + LA Philharmonic =

PROCEED WITH CAUTION. While I do like the the outfit over all, I'm really not a fan of this tie with it. Loving that shirt though. I was going to ask about the details but then saw that someone beat me to the punch. Thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by UrbanComposition

Paisley is OK. It is classic and yet has a dandy aspect as well. Try not to be overly matchy. Instead, go subtle and have the tie pick up an afterthought of the shirt - match a stripe or weave in the shirt. If you want to go next level, look at this color wheel and if you feel comfortable, use colors that are complementary (next to each other), at 90 degree angles, or that are opposite on the wheel. Typically there's a reason why things look good. Get to the know the basics well first, and then you can have fun with them. Keep posting!
Now this is grown man talk. Thank you for that nugget. I gained a little more knowledge today.

w.o.e.is.me. · Mar 10, 2011

acecow · Mar 10, 2011

Originally Posted by DaBatMan

PROCEED WITH CAUTION. While I do like the the outfit over all, I'm really not a fan of this tie with it. Loving that shirt though. I was going to ask about the details but then saw that someone beat me to the punch. Thanks for sharing.
I'm lovin' it!

(the tie)

Originally Posted by w.o.e.is.me.

...
I'm lovin' this even more!

MBreinin · Mar 10, 2011

Originally Posted by acecow

Tonight:
Tchaikovsky + Shakespeare + Dudamel + Orlando Bloom + LA Philharmonic =

Like it all buttoned up for sure. Great shirt.

Originally Posted by w.o.e.is.me.

Fabulous image. Hard to ascertain the true colors or the overall fit quality, but I like looking at it.

Mike

J. Cogburn · Mar 10, 2011

Originally Posted by Fred49

sc BB
pants Battistoni
tie Kiton
ps ASW
shoes G&G
socks BB
shirt vanlaak

Elegant look. I like this more than the pattern-smashing rigs I so often see. Very well done.

DaBatMan · Mar 10, 2011

Originally Posted by acecow

I'm lovin' this even more!

Originally Posted by w.o.e.is.me.

Agreed. Dayum!

J. Cogburn · Mar 10, 2011

Originally Posted by oldog/oldtrix

I don't know exactly why this doesn't work for me - but it just doesn't. In isolation, the pieces are all fine. Together, they wash out and look muddy. Perhaps it's just me.

J. Cogburn · Mar 10, 2011

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

... big thanks (!) to NOBD for helping secure the elusive Drake's navy cash...
...BB new old stock BD...
...Sammy MTM jacket and trou...
...Seaward silk...
...Marcoliani houndstooth wool stocking...
...Cleverley bespoke galosh...

All work wonderfully with the stunning coat. Bravo!

DaBatMan · Mar 10, 2011

Originally Posted by J. Cogburn

I don't know exactly why this doesn't work for me - but it just doesn't. In isolation, the pieces are all fine. Together, they wash out and look muddy. Perhaps it's just me.
No... I was thinking the very same thing. No "Awe" factor for this one today... IMO!

DaBatMan · Mar 10, 2011

Acecow I am amazed at the fit of that suit. Is it MTM??? OTR??? Please, tell me more for this is one of the best fitting outfits that I can recall.

J. Cogburn · Mar 10, 2011

Originally Posted by Sotiris

Same SC as last weekend, but you can actually see it now.

Looking for full critique of it, as it's one of my new, post SF pieces, and I am thinking of getting more from this designer - but am soliciting feedback before I do so.

Also not sure what's going on with my left hand here - not looking to pick a fight.

The SC looks great on you and I like the fabric. Good choice. Buy more.

J. Cogburn · Mar 10, 2011

Originally Posted by Requiem

I'm never picky about fabric quality or cloth drape , as that may be related to the wearer's budget (not saying that's your case, although it's usually mine), but I always get a bad impression from someone wearing a tie too short... especially if one takes the time to photograph himself, one should take the time to get his tie to properly cover the belt buckle.

I disagree about the tie. At best, it's a matter of personal preference, not of being correct or incorrect. If you check out old photos of Hollywood or those ubiquitous Esquire sketches from the 30s and 40s, you'll find ties above the trousers as the rule. The rationale - as I understand it - is that the tie is supposed to draw attention to the face and upper body, not point to the crotch. That's particularly true when one sits down. Then, a tie as long as you suggest cuts the man in half and points to the floor. And since I spend most of my time in the day sitting at a desk, the higher tie makes more sense to me, because when sitting down, it hangs a bit lower and thus just right.

I know it's not a modern look, but I prefer a higher tie and thinks it looks more flattering than the alternative. But either way, it's not, flatly speaking, incorrect.

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