HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part II

Originally Posted by JayJay

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^^^Spoo, much better.

+1

Yep, Spoo. Just the SV that threw us off.

Originally Posted by acridsheep

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^ I actually thought my fit today would get more praise than criticism. I have a lot to learn, I guess.

I thought it was a great fit except for the PS. Too matchy with shirt...plain white better IMO.

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

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Mind you, this fit below from last month was met with heaps of praise, with the same jacket, similar shirt, and patterned pants. Forget the shoes from today if you can.

the same base elements (suit, jacket, pants) can get praise or get criticized if the wrong accessories are chosen with them. with that other fit that was rightly praised, the pocket square and tie served as the anchor of the whole fit. the pants and jacket were your basic security guard variation with a twist, and your choice of shoes tied in perfectly, especially the color and texture of the suede.

that fit would be embarrassed to be associated with today's earlier number ... lol. the cardigan and p/s were the biggest culprits.

Originally Posted by MBreinin

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Also you have on a jacket and a sweater and then no socks. This seems to be cold up top, warm down below, it just does not jibe. I think if the tie had been closer to a solid and either you wore socks with the loafers, or different shoes...it would have been much better.

Mike

couldnt have said this second part better.

Originally Posted by barims

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I tend to find big bows more elegant when they're butterflies, not bats

+1

I was going to reply, but you beat me to it, Spoo - the fit was fine, you just needed to ditch/swap the accessories. Now it looks great

Acrid, the bow is fine for me, but I'd pair one that size with a jacket that has wider lapels...or wear a smaller bow

Sorry for not using multiquote.

Originally Posted by in stitches

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much better, i didnt hate the shoes that much though
Same here. I thought the shoes were great ...even sans socks. Only thing that threw me off was that cardigan.

^^^Spoo, I like the shoes, too.

Thanks guys. I agree, it looks much better now too. I guess that whole take one thing off in the morning thing is true And I really, REALLY love my new shoes. Will be making plenty of appearances here this summer.

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

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Take 2:

Mind you, this fit below from last month was met with heaps of praise, with the same jacket, similar shirt, and patterned pants. Forget the shoes from today if you can.

Great pattern on those trousers

Originally Posted by niidawg3

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Mike - you have significantly upped your suit game ... leaving your shoe game in the dust. Thats an area to probably work on.

+1 - Mike's suits have been very nice lately, and while I like the Vintage Wright's etc., the shoe game could use some work.

Originally Posted by niidawg3

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this is great ndw. color coordination is clean and fits well ... adding a white p/s woulda made it perfect.

^Thx, man.

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

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^These shoes are the fire. REst of the combo has been commented on. By the way, I have the same cardigan (uniqlo?) and it never gets any love.

I think spoozy is the only one who can do the cardigan thing here I'll stick to navy from now on. It was H&M btw.

Originally Posted by binge

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Brown-in-town, post-meet-up sleepy-steez...

Great outfit. Post moar.

Originally Posted by TheDarkKnight

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What are your thoughts on the grey vest with the jeans and blazer? Does it look a little "Morning suit" on the top?
Needs narrower jeans & narrower tie. Possibly a lighter cardigan? As is, a little rough around the edges.

Originally Posted by barims

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I tend to find big bows more elegant when they're butterflies, not bats
Do you have a source for a bow tie that is a little larger than average in terms of height, but not wide? I like the idea of floppy bow ties, but all the ones I find are either too big all around or too "stiff".

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

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Take 2
MUCH better. The cardigan was really throwing things off, esp. with the sockless loafers. I would still save those (very cool) loafers for a different look though. They're going to be great in summer with light tan trousers, for instance. I like the trousers by the way... I have something in the pipeline that's vaguely along that theme that I think will divide the audience... Was thinking about using today's pic for the challenge tomorrow, as I quite like how it's turned out, but I'm probably more to be found in suits so I figure I'll wear that tomorrow instead. So today:
Without realising it was St Patrick's, I see I picked out a dark green tie. I have zero connection to Ireland so never really got into the whole green for St Paddy's Day thing. But my unconscious mind moves in mysterious ways...

Originally Posted by Holdfast

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I would still save those (very cool) loafers for a different look though. They're going to be great in summer with light tan trousers, for instance.


I agree. However with today, I was going for this :

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

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I agree. However with today, I was going for this :

Muddy alligator loafers and dirty hems makes me