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conservative business dress WAYWRN: An Experiment
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ManofKent
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Holdfast - light grey for the shoes.
Looks good. Knit ties aren't commonly worn in a business environment over here, but I don't think anyone would take offence.
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That suiting is very bold, but I like it.
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Looks pretty conservative business dress to me.
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Despite both your's and Manton's best efforts I'm still not convinced about tan grain shoes for conservative business dress. I love them for country wear and maybe it's just an English hang up.
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I don't see what the problem is with those shoes? They look fairly conservative to me. Socks are a little bright for my taste, but I've seen equally bright worn in very conservative London law firms - they'd pass as conservative business dress over here if not in the States.
Another business trip - this time Chicago. I get more comments when I wear a knit tie than with any other aspect of my outfit.Originally Posted by porcelain monkey
Looks good. Knit ties aren't commonly worn in a business environment over here, but I don't think anyone would take offence.
Doing some conservative business dress today. Close-spaced chalk stripes too radical?Originally Posted by Parker
That suiting is very bold, but I like it.
About as conservative business dress as I can get:Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger
Looks pretty conservative business dress to me.
Originally Posted by Eustace
Despite both your's and Manton's best efforts I'm still not convinced about tan grain shoes for conservative business dress. I love them for country wear and maybe it's just an English hang up.
I am studying at home at the moment and therefore don't wear suits. This weekend I had to attend a wedding, however, and after getting dressed, I thought: this is actually pretty much what I'd wear to the office (well, apart from the socks, but I posted the shoe shot anyway...). So here goes:Originally Posted by tazmaniac
I don't see what the problem is with those shoes? They look fairly conservative to me. Socks are a little bright for my taste, but I've seen equally bright worn in very conservative London law firms - they'd pass as conservative business dress over here if not in the States.
Originally Posted by Manton
Nice 3-pc.I like the way the shirt & tie's textures work together too.
Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba
Might put some elbow patches on this jacket, and when the weather finally turns I may take 1" off the bottom as well.
Length is fine as it is.
Length is fine as it is.
Originally Posted by Phat Guido
REPresenting hats
Very conservative business dress, and nicely done, although the square looks a little close to the tie.
My photo's are Mantonian in style.
Bad idea to follow PG, but I am the king of bad ideas, so here is my entry to this threak.Originally Posted by Mark from Plano
My photo's are Mantonian in style.
I like that tie.
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Please excuse the sponge mark on the lapel (it had dried before I got to work) - don't try and grab a quick last cup of coffee before ascertaining that the cat is happy with the choice of food you've just presented her with (well not if your cat has as strong a left hook as mine...).
No excuses for the solid herringbone weave tie:
No excuses for the solid herringbone weave tie:
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Manton, i have noticed you wear an unmatched silk paisely quite often. is that your "go-to" approach to picking out a ps to wear?Originally Posted by Omar1223
Pretty much. I either do that or white linen. I have a decent assortment of colored linen but I have not been wearing those much lately.
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Now that is conservative business dress by God, even with the hat.Originally Posted by Manton
And it looks good too. Great tie -- possibly my favorite stripe pattern.
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Mike, the inclusion of your head really helps to put the whole outfit in context. Seems funny to say, but I have a better understanding of your build now.
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Mark- is that Despos?
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Mike, the inclusion of your head really helps to put the whole outfit in context. Seems funny to say, but I have a better understanding of your build now.Originally Posted by DocHolliday
+1 - it shows the suit is cut well to your frame
MoK: try a less matchy square.Originally Posted by Manton
Guilty
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Mark, I like the colors of the tie but the woven pattern is a bit lively.Originally Posted by Manton
Also, no solid black socks, damnit!
They aren't solid or black. They are navy with a birdseye pattern.
I figured you wouldn't like the tie.
Mark- is that Despos?Originally Posted by Cary Grant
Yes, though the pathetic photos are doing it no favors.
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