HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part II

Originally Posted by Phat Guido

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- really liking your pics of late

My pics with out a need to RE-QUOTE = ToiletDuck & Parker
- REALLY SICK OF FULL RE-QUOTES..

Seek Counseling. Or beer. Or a timeout. Or Red.

Originally Posted by Holdfast

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Thoughts on whether I'm fooling myself would be appreciated.

I think you're fooling yourself.

Seriously- I think there is a place for that belt but I don't like it against any single item you are wearing and not as a whole either

And I don't think it should default to the obvious "summery" pairing either, but each element here strikes me as too formal or wrong material contrast, especially the jeans.

Originally Posted by kgmessier

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Take heart in knowing Bach was the same way.

Originally Posted by gregaz

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Pardon the unintended tribute in the closeup shot ...

Wow.......i am left wordless

Originally Posted by IST66

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Certainly one of your best and I do like the matchy matchy......

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

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Thanks for the kind words for yesterday's fit. Here's today's...

Woolrich shirt jacket
JCrew button-down shirt
GAP selvedge jeans
RL cordovan boots


Very sharp casual look.....

Originally Posted by Phat Guido

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Sheesh - RAIN.. 2 days of HEAT & HUMIDITY.. HOME TIME..

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Perfect as always..........


I liked those so much I wanted to requote.
All of you good Sirs are elevating the game so much, that a small timer like me thinks he should not dare posting pictures anymore.

Adrian

Originally Posted by lee_44106

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I don't want my belt/shoes/leather accessories to match exactly in color and texture because to me that reeks of anal retentiveness. It's fundamentally the same argument for NOT matching the ties and pocketsquare.

Just to clarify, by not matching I DO NOT mean black belt/brown shoes...etc. I personally go for similar shades of color. I do try to vary the texture though (suede with non-suede, smooth leather with linen texture..etc)


The "circle-jerk" comment refers to the automatic pile-on of compliments and the INTOLERANCE of any criticism.

The general lack of any dissenting opinions makes WAYWRN quite boring recently.

Well - then that sounds like you are going out of your way to not match - which i find more affected than matching. Why go the extra effort to find a belt in a "slightly" different shade just to prove you are not anal retentive/OCD? I hear this comment every now and then and it baffles me. I always learnt to dress with matching belt and shoes ... and although a slight variation in color is allowed, it should be the exception and not the norm.

Also, you must not be familiar with WAYWRN. Silence typically is the form of criticism here. In general ... if something is average, slightly bad or just enh people dont quote or talk about it ... if something is REALLY nice, people complement it effusively ... and if something sucks big time people rip it to shreds. And if something sucks or isnt as great as the complement it is receiving ... someone usually steps up and points that out.

If you feel that there is not enough criticism here, then start sharing it, cos i know that is one of the main reasons i post here (and why i hope a lot of people are posting) ...

Also, your comments/criticisms will hold more weight if you actually post pictures to give people an idea of your sense of style

Edit - for example ... AJV just said PG's fit is perfect ... i totally disagree ... and i wont hesitate to point that out. PG is a great dresser, but that is nowhere near a perfect fit for him.

Originally Posted by Kappelan

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O my goodness. Incredible. Fantastic. Especial shoes

Originally Posted by clarinetplayer

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Beautiful belt.

Originally Posted by dr. locktopus

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Holy ****!

IST, that looks unbelievably fantastic. So sleek!

Originally Posted by tshaw

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Loving it all, guys!!!
T

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

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One of your best, IST.

Originally Posted by Aaron01

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That bag is brilliant!

Originally Posted by gregaz

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Wow ... possibly your best ever. Love everything about it!
Who made the bag?

Originally Posted by niidawg3

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Speechless ... Its fits like these that make a daily visit to SF so worth it.

Originally Posted by lee_44106

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I like all of them except the matchy-matchyness of the belt/shoe/bag. I know it's a rule about the colors, but this is one rule I purposely break. I purposely mismatch the color and textures.

Originally Posted by srivats

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IST's outfit is fantastic.

Originally Posted by Racing Green

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Big time. I know it's completely subjective but I think IST is way out on his own on this thread.

Originally Posted by edmorel

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nice colors but (only doing this to appease Lee's "no critical comments" in WAYWN poasts) the shirt collar is pretty bad, looks bad and cheap. I would suggest at least MTM shirts from one of the forum favorties and a bit more spread and the points a bit longer. The tie knot is affected by the bad shirt collar and the blue square/blue silk knot are too much blue on the navy jacket.

Originally Posted by Dr. Grey

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This is real FANTASTIC!!!

Originally Posted by ajv

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Certainly one of your best and I do like the matchy matchy......

Adrian
Thanks for your comments, kind words and comments, gentlemen!
It is a little unexpected for me. I have very attentively read your recommendations. They are very valuable to me.

Originally Posted by AndrewO

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Sorry did'nt link properly. Great shoes. Who makes them?
Thank you! Alden Unlined Chukka Boot

Originally Posted by kgmessier

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These pics haven't been quoted nearly enough.

Total awesomeness magic. Deets on everything, including the fern?
Cheers! SC and pants - Borelli, shirt - Finamore, Shoes - C&J, PS - Wong.

IST, please find a good shirt maker and get shirts with spread collars, your shirts don't flatter you at all.

I think that IST66's picture with the four shots does make the light-brown out to be overwhelming, however the single, top to bottom, shot looks spot on.

Originally Posted by forex

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IST, please find a good shirt maker and get shirts with spread collars, your shirts don't flatter you at all.

I'm going to ask you the same as I asked Ed. Why? What specifically- examples of your ideal?

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

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I'm going to ask you the same as I asked Ed. Why? What specifically- examples of your ideal?

I think the points of your shirt collar should be covered by your jacket, that is a better visual effect. In IST's case, not only the points are not covered, they look like pencil in the glass. I am not going to say anything about that huge knot, double FIH or whatever that is,it looks awful. Longer and more spread collar will look better, in my opinion.

^^ better collar on Trini, even though it is opened, a bit taller, longer point, a bit more tie space. Tastes would dictate whether you have a big spread or not, I am not partial to big spreads but IST's collar looks like a bargain basement shirt.

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

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Ed- can you post pics of your "ideal" in this regard and who the makers are? I've seen many collars from some of the "accepted" brands here that look awful as a result of the way the shirt has been laundered and pressed. I guess my point is that I don't see anything "wrong" with IST's collar... nothing that grates me at any rate.
bad pic below but since I like to put myself up for criticism when I put up criticism : longer points, more tie space

Originally Posted by forex

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I think the points of your shirt collar should be covered by your jacket, that is a better visual effect.

So it is just your personal aesthetic preference for a spread collar...

Originally Posted by edmorel

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^^

better collar on Trini, even though it is opened, a bit taller, longer point, a bit more tie space. Tastes would dictate whether you have a big spread or not, I am not partial to big spreads but IST's collar looks like a bargain basement shirt.



bad pic below but since I like to put myself up for criticism when I put up criticism :

longer points, more tie space


And so you would obviously hate a tab collar then... his is merely not a spread... I've seen similar simple point collars at Charvet... can't call those bargain basement.

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

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And so you would obviously hate a tab collar then... his is merely not a spread... I've seen similar simple point collars at Charvet... can't call those bargain basement.

I don't like tab's but they are not the same thing is what is happening here. His tie knot as is as wide and as long as the collar/points. That is not a pleasing look to me, again, it;s not the spread so much as much as it is a question of tie space and collar point length