HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part II

ManofKent · Mar 24, 2010

Originally Posted by BBC

Not to buck the SF trend, but slimmer trousers don't look great on everyone. I tried it on a couple of pairs and while cognizant that my tailor might not be the absolute best, didn't like the overall visual effect it had on me. I'll probably try slimming some lighter-weight trousers for the summer, but then I'm concerned about air circulation (it gets a bit warm here in the summer).

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

I've got the same issues (used to cycle, now I lift). I think it's a minor tweak... not necessarily an overall "trendy" slimmer fit but maybe just a wee bit more taper from the knee. Allows room and better proportion as the trouser drops naturally from the butt, through the thighs.

I went this route on my last MTM orders and like the look better. It even convinced me to go with a shorter break and the infamous 2" SF Cuff Â

which, with my long legs I never would have imagined working. I've not found an OTR pair that accomplishes the same thing with significant tailoring. And I am far from getting this figured out myself.

Thanks for the thoughts guys - I shall bear them in mind. Obviously I'm anxious to avoid this hideous mistake:

Originally Posted by Montesquieu

Jacket: Attolini
Square: Attolini
Shirt: Finamore
Belt: Sutor Mantellassi
Trousers: Incotex
Socks: Marcoliani
Shoes: Berluti
Gorgeous fabric and I love the colour combination. Just to stir things up though I think I prefered the pockets on your previous fit...

Originally Posted by gregaz

Epic. MoK gets PhotoBombed by jazzercisers.

They hid behind the trees everytime I walked from the camera, and jumped out as soon as I turned around. I think I caused them a fair bit of amusement

Originally Posted by Phat Guido

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- nice colors Squire!
Cheers

Originally Posted by IST66

The small picture story about several days...

I like all of these.

Originally Posted by Phat Guido

Kapow!

Invisible Mao & Phat Man hitting the streets near you soon..

I'm not sure whether it's what you're wearing, the post-processing or both, but there's a nice early-mid 60's vibe about this photo.

Butler · Mar 24, 2010

Originally Posted by ManofKent

I don't mind really mind bluchers with a suit, particularly with a button down shirt.

Yes - I'm down from a 40 waist two years ago (I put on a lot of weight after a cycling accident), to a slighty tight fitting 38 at Christmas to an almost loose 38 now. Fingers crossed I might hit 36 before the end of the year... I'm trying to do do it gradually in the hope that, that way I'll be able to maintain it.

Trousers and me are a problem - besides the waist issue, I'm large in the thighs from cycling and because I walk a fair bit that hasn't really gone. I've also got large feet - UK 11 - 11.5 and don't like too narrow a leg opening. A complete lack of alteration tailors in the Canterbury/Faversham area doesn't help, although there are a couple of dry-cleaners that claim to do alterations who I haven't tried. With these excuses in mind, I think you're right and and it is time to invest in better and slimmer trousers...
A suggestion vis-a-vis your trouser problem; When you have them finished, instead of cutting of the excess cloth, leave quite bit before sewing it - this adds a little more weight and thus helps keep the lower leg "in order"

ManofKent · Mar 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Fred49

BB jacket and shirt
bills pants
Cleverley shoes
Brioni ps

Nice - simple, but very effective casual look.

ManofKent · Mar 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Butler

A suggestion vis-a-vis your trouser problem; When you have them finished, instead of cutting of the excess cloth, leave quite bit before sewing it - this adds a little more weight and thus helps keep the lower leg "in order"

Good thinking - I ought to have more of them taped as well. I think to a degree with the lighter weight trousers the effect of gusty weather on the hang of a trousers is more apparant in a photo than in real life.

ajv · Mar 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Kappelan

Thanks guys for your comments.

Today

What a shine on those shoes.........

radicaldog · Mar 24, 2010

Thanks for all the nice comments. I'll get around thinking about a new camera eventually.

Montesquieu · Mar 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

^^Lovely cloth, M- what is it?

John G Hardy, Riviera, 7502, 8/9 oz.

Philip1978 · Mar 24, 2010

PG your picture taking the last couple days has been crazy.

clarinetplayer · Mar 24, 2010

Originally Posted by IST66

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Nice "surgeon's" buttons! I like the first pose.

clarinetplayer · Mar 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Fred49

You are making Brooks Bros look good! Interesting array of cutlery in the background. I like the cabinetry, too.

clarinetplayer · Mar 24, 2010

Originally Posted by IST66

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Another nice pose.

clarinetplayer · Mar 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Montesquieu

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Over the past few days, we have seen many wonderful, eye catching pocket squares. And here is one more to add to the list.

Schorsch · Mar 24, 2010

Originally Posted by BBC

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Your alias should be "tradasfck". Killing it.

Schorsch · Mar 24, 2010

Originally Posted by ManofKent

Hoodies!!

clarinetplayer · Mar 24, 2010

Originally Posted by ManofKent

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One of your best "classic" shots/poses/clothing ensembles. I like the perspective of the trees on the path. A perfect "vanishing point."

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