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From WAYWRN. I promise not to sully this thread with many of my pics, but I am genuinely wondering whether this fit would qualify.
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conservative business dress WAYWRN: An Experiment
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Here are some pictures from a recent three-day business trip - one suit, three shirts, three ties, one pair of shoes. Some will not consider the shoes conservative business dress - that has been discussed earlier. Also the ties may not fully qualify, but I am interested in opinions. The suit is grey, but looks different due to the lighting - the day two photo was taken in the morning with natural light in the room.Originally Posted by porcelain monkey
The final tie is by far the nicest (but then I have dubious taste in ties
...Originally Posted by Eustace
I like the socks and don't find the rest offensive.
I've been on an UCBD streak over the last few days - never wore black shoes so many times in a row... Rainy day in NYC today so rain coat, rain suit and rain shoes.Originally Posted by gdl203
Those shoes look nice to my eyes
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Manton: I know I won't change your mind on the tie or shirt, but wondered whether this slightly better stance allayed your concerns over today's suit fit:
I won't deny that there is some skirt flare but I think it shows it's not as egregious as the main pic suggested...
I won't deny that there is some skirt flare but I think it shows it's not as egregious as the main pic suggested...
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From WAYWRN. I promise not to sully this thread with many of my pics, but I am genuinely wondering whether this fit would qualify.Originally Posted by acridsheep
The waist is a bit snug, and the shoulders are a bit lumpy and "straight" even for a DB in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by ManofKent
Very nice, MoK. I've enjoyed your fits lately.
The waist is a bit snug, and the shoulders are a bit lumpy and "straight" even for a DB in my opinion.Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH
Thanks for the feedback. What do you think about it's suitability as a conservative business dress fit, assuming your critiques re: fit were addressed?
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This is great, but bar laces needed!!!!Originally Posted by jrd617
Hmmmm, ok. I don't even know how to lace a shoe like that in all sincerity!
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Thanks for the feedback.
Redneck tie bar?Originally Posted by jrd617
From WAYWRN. I promise not to sully this thread with many of my pics, but I am genuinely wondering whether this fit would qualify.Originally Posted by acridsheep
Fit looks off in this shot. I have seen it before, looking better...so maybe this is just an off shot Acrid.
I would have selected a darker tie.
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Another business trip. I know how most people here feel about button downs with a suit, but are they conservative business dress, especially American conservative business dress?
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Originally Posted by acridsheep
I personally don't think a purple or mauve shirt can ever be conservative business dress, either in the strict sense or even in the extended spirit of this thread. At best a very very light and pale lilac may possibly fit with the latter.
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phat guido, very nice shirts posted today and yesterday... may I ask their provenance?Originally Posted by EFBenson
All of his shirts are custom.
I personally don't think a purple or mauve shirt can ever be conservative business dress, either in the strict sense or even in the extended spirit of this thread. At best a very very light and pale lilac may possibly fit with the latter.Originally Posted by gdl203
I see this shirt as light blue?
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