Stuff Styleforvm overrates

For all the fuss (IMO, appropriate) made about proper fit, I find people are rarely willing to pay for fit, only quality. This is particularly apparent in the lower price ranges in SW&D. People will rarely buy H&M or Zara -- generally good, slimmer fitting clothing -- at the same price range they would buy worse fitting, but better quality clothing. Perhaps this is indicative of some quality minimum that people just aren't willing to breach. One exception to this, albeit at a higher price range, would be BoO. People often buy BoO at retail for its unique fit, but the construction is not all that.

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

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. . . In contrast, I see quite a few people trying to dress like iammatt...and he's got no pedagogy going for him at all. . .
I try to dress like the first derivative of iammatt.

Originally Posted by Tokyo Slim

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I'm about as interested in Anne Hathaway's ass as I am the rest of her.

What is it with you guys and butt sex? Its like the holy grail to you.

+1, boning the butt is overrated (unless you are gay, I guess)

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

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Now that I think about it, I actually cannot recall a single instance of Manton directly influencing what someone else then wears.

Then let me stand as a counterexample. Manton has often extolled the virtue of the double-breasted waistcoat, inspiring me to get two suits made up with them. I like the look, and it's served me well.

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

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Really?

Now that I think about it, I actually cannot recall a single instance of Manton directly influencing what someone else then wears. This is because when he discusses dress, he usually addresses the relationship of style to historical antecedants, as Sator does to, uhm, pre-history. In the case of both gentlemen, the discussion of history is inevitably related to what was correct. What was correct once is often a great improvement to what is worn today.

But, I don't really see many people trying to dress like Manton, or Will, or Sator, or FNB, all of whom offer a bit of pedagogy in their posts to varying degrees of success. In contrast, I see quite a few people trying to dress like iammatt...and he's got no pedagogy going for him at all.

It's the difference between being interesting and influential.


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I try to dress like Will.

Originally Posted by Vintage Gent

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Then let me stand as a counterexample. Manton has often extolled the virtue of the double-breasted waistcoat, inspiring me to get two suits made up with them. I like the look, and it's served me well.

Dang. That reminds me that I'm thinking of getting a DB waistcoat myself, but I swear it isn't Mantonian in origin...then again, the mind plays tricks on you.

Originally Posted by texas_jack

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I try to dress like Will.

That's an excellent way to look like a gentleman.


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Originally Posted by dopey

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I try to dress like the first derivative of iammatt.

You would.


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Just gotta say, this thread is so refreshing....a lot of posters venting about stuff that I have been thinking but too afraid to say (lol)

Originally Posted by Get Smart

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pocketsquares

I'm a fan, but if you dont wear one it looks fine too. I'd rather see no pocketsquare than some of ways they're put into the pockets on this forum, like plants sprouting up with all these tendrils sticking out

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Plant tendril-style is a legitimate medium.
(For SOME) <- Styleforum's only real rule: If you have to ask...

tiger02's meaty thighs
vox's tight bike shorts/bike pic
conne's douchiness

...and Edmorel's perverseness

fella seems like a normal red blooded American man to me

Originally Posted by Get Smart

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...and Edmorel's perverseness

fella seems like a normal red blooded American man to me

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dood, that is my schtick. Without it I cease to exist.

Originally Posted by edmorel

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tiger02's meaty thighs
vox's tight bike shorts/bike pic
conne's douchiness

jealousy

Flat fronts (they don't work for everyone)
Trousers with no break
Wild socks

Originally Posted by needshoehelp

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Wild socks

+1