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conservative business dress WAYWRN: An Experiment
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what does conservative business dress meanOriginally Posted by derrickrose1
I prefer Consistent Business Dress, but that's my take & not Sir Mantoni who is the holder of the rule book.
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what does conservative business dress meanOriginally Posted by derrickrose1
http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=33066
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Consistently Boring (you fill in the 'D')Originally Posted by NORE
Consistently Boring Dreck? Just kidding, I honestly think conservative business dress is fantastic stuff. Dressing unexpectedly well within set rules/boundaries is IMO the highest expression of our art. As WAYWRN proves daily, literally anyone can dress to draw attention and/or plaudits from women (or easily awed men). It is always the easier path to say that 'the rules don't matter', to try for the 'pop', the 'peacock', to be a 'baller', to try to 'show personality' via one's dress, to make concessions to trendiness, or give in to the over-accumulation of goods - you end up dressing for other people. It takes real skill to create a concentrated wardrobe that is flexible within its inflexibility, and that is why I really appreciate this thread.
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Consistently Boring Dreck?Originally Posted by apropos
Just kidding, I honestly think conservative business dress is fantastic stuff.
Dressing unexpectedly well within set rules/boundaries is IMO the highest expression of our art.
As WAYWRN proves daily, literally anyone can dress to draw attention and/or plaudits from women (or easily awed men). It is always the easier path to say that 'the rules don't matter', to try for the 'pop', the 'peacock', to be a 'baller', to try to 'show personality' via one's dress, to make concessions to trendiness, or give in to the over-accumulation of goods - you end up dressing for other people.
It takes real skill to create a concentrated wardrobe that is flexible within its inflexibility, and that is why I really appreciate this thread.
I agree with you. Very well-said.
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Consistently Boring Dreck?Originally Posted by apropos
Just kidding, I honestly think conservative business dress is fantastic stuff.
Dressing unexpectedly well within set rules/boundaries is IMO the highest expression of our art.
As WAYWRN proves daily, literally anyone can dress to draw attention and/or plaudits from women (or easily awed men). It is always the easier path to say that 'the rules don't matter', to try for the 'pop', the 'peacock', to be a 'baller', to try to 'show personality' via one's dress, to make concessions to trendiness, or give in to the over-accumulation of goods - you end up dressing for other people.
It takes real skill to create a concentrated wardrobe that is flexible within its inflexibility, and that is why I really appreciate this thread.
I somewhat agree but disagree (mainly based on some of the comments made as to why one doesn't do splashy even from time to time) that moving away from gray suits and light blue/white shirts doesn't necessarily mean one is dressing for others.
Many who do conservative business dress on the other hand are either dressing for others or not dressing for themselves because of others. And as far as having a concentrated wardrobe, remember I'm the guy who set limits on how many what I shall own at any given time. I can fit my clothing for 4 seasons in the small closet (wife got the big one).
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Animal Thug,Originally Posted by TRINI
The way I see it is conservative business dress is dressing appropriately for the workplace. If I'm going out for dinner and drinks, etc I can let the pocket square pop or wear the crazy pants, etc.
I do realize that in some work environments one has to be conservative but c'mon, I've heard: double cuff shirts are reserved for more senior partners only, stick to white & light blue shirts, etc. Say's who?
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I do realize that in some work environments one has to be conservative but c'mon, I've heard: double cuff shirts are reserved for more senior partners only, stick to white & light blue shirts, etc. Say's who?Originally Posted by NORE
This mindset exists. One time I had 15 clients in the same company and there was a clear division of who wore what styles and even a distinction of where to shop.
What is UCBD? Can't figure out the U
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Looking good, Skinny. I really like the last combo with the yellow tie and loafers, too.Originally Posted by Parker
I haven't generally liked the pinned collars but I think this looks great.Originally Posted by Mr. Pink
You and medtech do the best with the skinny/fitted look out of anyone I've ever seen, on SF or in real life.Originally Posted by sellahi22
Thanks guys!
Consistently Boring Dreck?Originally Posted by apropos
Just kidding, I honestly think conservative business dress is fantastic stuff.
Dressing unexpectedly well within set rules/boundaries is IMO the highest expression of our art.
As WAYWRN proves daily, literally anyone can dress to draw attention and/or plaudits from women (or easily awed men). It is always the easier path to say that 'the rules don't matter', to try for the 'pop', the 'peacock', to be a 'baller', to try to 'show personality' via one's dress, to make concessions to trendiness, or give in to the over-accumulation of goods - you end up dressing for other people.
It takes real skill to create a concentrated wardrobe that is flexible within its inflexibility, and that is why I really appreciate this thread.
That's what I like about it, making the rules work for you and pushing boundries or even sticking to hard rules without boundry pushing.
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