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Manton - is that one of ed's new ties? Looks thick!Originally Posted by gdl203
Another UCBD for me today. B
This is great.
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conservative business dress WAYWRN: An Experiment
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Another UCBD for me today. B
This is great.
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Trini, who makes this tie? This is a really nice look.Originally Posted by acridsheep
Looks like Drakes: http://www.drakes-london.com/catalog...e/category/78/Originally Posted by elgreco
I have a very similar Zileri tie that our frien EL72 was selling on B&S a few years ago.Originally Posted by gdl203
I have a dove gray cashmere that I got from edmorel, pre-Panta. Can't remember the brand but it was an Italian one I did not recognize. Nice tie.Originally Posted by Manton
Thanks - it's a cashmere Isaia actually...sourced from one of Ed's closet sales.
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Thanks - it's a cashmere Isaia actually...sourced from one of Ed's closet sales.Originally Posted by TRINI
Nice tie.
Originally Posted by oldog/oldtrix
I'm not sure about the tan shoes with the suit, but I like the choice of tie.
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Originally Posted by MBreinin
What color are these shoes?
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Following Manton's comments on the jacket having a 60's feel, I've noticed it with a few of your fits, and I can't decide how much ids the clothing aesthetic and how much is the way you pose and post-process the photos. Do you aim for a 60's aesthetic?Originally Posted by ManofKent
I don't aim for it, but it does influence me from time to time.
Flannel & suede is possibly the best combination evar.Originally Posted by Manton
Nice tie.Originally Posted by gdl203
Are there cuffs on the trou? They might help them to hang better. Of course, it could be the wind, too...Originally Posted by ManofKent
We're wearing the same tie today.Originally Posted by TRINI
I like how the shoes echo the tie. A lighter grey suit would make it stand out less, but that may not be what you're going for.Originally Posted by oldog/oldtrix
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Originally Posted by Navi
Originally Posted by Orgetorix
Two not dissimilar ties in terms of colour/pattern, but I really dislike the first, whereas the second is quite nice.
Originally Posted by Manton
Order more DBs. They flatter you much more than single-breasted jackets IMO.
Another UCBD for me today.Originally Posted by gdl203
The shirt/tie interplay probably makes it conservative business dress rather than UCBD; nice. Is it at all uncomfortable to walk around in oxfords that have such a wide gap at the top even when done up? Looks like well over an inch of gap.
Originally Posted by TRINI
UCBD?
Originally Posted by MBreinin
Needs a lighter blue to the shirt I think.
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o/o: That is a great tie.
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Is it at all uncomfortable to walk around in oxfords that have such a wide gap at the top even when done up? Looks like well over an inch of gap.Originally Posted by Holdfast
You mean the V shaped lacing? No it's not uncomfortable at all, quite the opposite. I have a high instep for my foot size so when a RTW shoe fits well in length and width, the instep would be too tight if I laced it up tightly. Which is also one reason monks and loafers can be uncomfortable for me, even in my usual last/size.
So the shoes are actually only comfortable when laced in a more open V. Does that make sense?
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What color are these shoes?Originally Posted by crider8883
i like the shoes! where might they be from?
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Are there cuffs on the trou? They might help them to hang better. Of course, it could be the wind, too...Originally Posted by UrbanComposition
No cuffs - It's mainly the breeze: first photo by wall - is in a fairly sheltered location, second photo in park is very open (and taken almost immediately after a cramped train journey).
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You mean the V shaped lacing? No it's not uncomfortable at all, quite the opposite. I have a high instep for my foot size so when a RTW shoe fits well in length and width, the instep would be too tight if I laced it up tightly. Which is also one reason monks and loafers can be uncomfortable for me, even in my usual last/size.Originally Posted by gdl203
So the shoes are actually only comfortable when laced in a more open V. Does that make sense?
Your're probably best off avoiding most Cheaney - I've a moderately high instep and have to go for a biggish V on all but their country shoes.
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I like this a lot.Originally Posted by Kaplan
I can't tell on my screen - is that a worsted flannel?
Thanks. Yep, it's a worsted flannel of Huddersfield origin. I got it from the quality seller so not sure what mill/book.
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I like how the shoes echo the tie. A lighter grey suit would make it stand out less, but that may not be what you're going for.Originally Posted by UrbanComposition
Not sure if you're saying the suit looks dark grey to you, but it is a very dark navy. Here's a snap in more direct light.
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