HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part III

Originally Posted by acridsheep

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The scale of the gingham in that shirt still doesn't work with the formality of your suiting.

Originally Posted by sellahi22

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I would take the opposite view, that gunboats only work with narrow/tapered trousers. This is the standard Neopolitan gunboat look. Check out pics of mafoofan, iammatt, or Mariano Rubinacci for examples. They all wear fairly drapey jackets too, particularly MR.

Still think gunboats should never be work with suits (or ever for that matter).

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Too nice a day to spend much time commenting. Those of you who looked good; well done and the pearly gates are now open to you. Those that didn't; repent your sins while enjoying the fires of sartorial hell.

Thanks for the compliments / feedback on the post from yesterday, gents.

Originally Posted by pvrhye

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Picture is wigging me out. I keep seeing teal in the placket til I look at it again closely. I'm sure it's just the lighting.

And if you keep starring even longer ... you will see things that you will never forget!

Originally Posted by MBreinin

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Mike

I would go with a more contrasting (lighter) shirt, personally.

Originally Posted by Lawyer

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Hello guys, i'm new on this forum. Let me introduce myself first. I'm an Dutch law student from Amsterdam. This will be mine first post on here.

Welcome. The suit looks WAY too small for you.

Originally Posted by 0b5cur1ty

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Now THIS is how a slim cut suit should fit - no pulling, no bunching. I agree with the point about the lower buttoning point as well.

Originally Posted by sellahi22

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I would take the opposite view, that gunboats only work with narrow/tapered trousers. This is the standard Neopolitan gunboat look. Check out pics of mafoofan, iammatt, or Mariano Rubinacci for examples. They all wear fairly drapey jackets too, particularly MR. Still think gunboats should never be work with suits (or ever for that matter).

Originally Posted by NOBD

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+1 x2
really? have some pics to share of gunboats with tapered/narrow trousers and it looking proportionally good? i'd like to be edified.

Originally Posted by acridsheep

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I like it...about as far one can push style while still being office appropriate (for most offices at least...)

Originally Posted by niidawg3

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really? have some pics to share of gunboats with tapered/narrow trousers and it looking proportionally good?

i'd like to be edified.

Well, I think these work, YMMV.

Originally Posted by NOBD

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Tone It The F*** Down.
Huh. Now it seems obvious.

Originally Posted by niidawg3

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really? have some pics to share of gunboats with tapered/narrow trousers and it looking proportionally good?
I, too, would like to see the photographic evidence for that claim.

@Mike: Your trousers don't look all that tapered in those pix.

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

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You think there's not enough contrast? I thought the dusty pink was just enough for the grey nailhead.

The better light really shows off the fabric which is very nice. I still think the grey with that shirt and tie combo don't show it off at it's best. Still a bit muted and could use contrast. That tie would be ideal with a solid navy jacket/suit. The weave and color of the grey jacket will be enhanced with more contrast against the shirt and tie.

Originally Posted by niidawg3

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Lufty - i know you like the sack coat ... and the gunboats, but i dont know if you can have the two and have skinny pants. Quite a few of your fits suffer from this affliction. Your pants need to be proportional to your jacket and shoes, particularly the proportions from the knee to the leg opening...

Your standing objection is noted. But as I've noted before, these are the standard BB sack suit trou. These are 100% stock. I find the aesthetic appealing, and I am not going to mess with the classic proportions of BB Americana.

I do have a few odd sack coats too - but I dont mind the slim trou sack coat contrast on an odd coat/trou combo. Especially with the gunboats. Is it necessarily harmonious? Maybe not, but that's how I'm going to roll with it for now.

Originally Posted by sellahi22

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I would take the opposite view, that gunboats only work with narrow/tapered trousers. This is the standard Neopolitan gunboat look. Check out pics of mafoofan, iammatt, or Mariano Rubinacci for examples. They all wear fairly drapey jackets too, particularly MR.

Still think gunboats should never be work with suits (or ever for that matter).

Gunboats are by far my favorite shoe. Versatile. Functional. Not overly dainty. There's a standing objection by several forumites to my persistent gunboat wearing. But it's not going to change. In fact, I'm itchin to pick up three more - one in white suede (instead of bucks for summer) and another in oxblood, and navy AE MacNeils (budget permitting).

My gunboats aren't going anywhere.

Am I stubborn? Yes. But I'll change it when I get tired of them. Which is not anytime soon.

Originally Posted by Threadbearer

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@Mike: Your trousers don't look all that tapered in those pix.

The brown cords are Mabitex. I think they had an 8 inch opening. The brown with cuffs are Borrelli, they may be 8.5 inches. The suit is a vintage Brooks Sack, again, around 8.5 inches. That is relatively tapered. Not ankle huggers, but certainly not straight legged either. I think the look is fine, especially when you have shoulders like me. To be honest, I don't like ultra sleek shoes as they have a tendency to look effeminate on me. I need some balance. Plus, I just love a longwing.

Mike

Originally Posted by macaroni

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Coat: Mazurczak & Trzaska bespoke
trousers: Mystkowski bespoke
shirt, tie: Emanuel Berg
Shoes: C&J
PS: Calabrese.

Marvelous!

Originally Posted by Ash

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My first post in this forum.

Yesterday worn as wedding guest.

Best regards,
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Very nice! A few minor points: the tie is too long, the shirt cuffs are too wide or the shirt sleeves are too long.

Originally Posted by Holdfast

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Like this. Think you've posted it before, and I said the same then, but it bears repeating!






Dressed a bit more soberly than usual as teaching today:

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I like this a lot!

Originally Posted by gnatty8

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Thursday:

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as usual.

Originally Posted by IST66

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Missed your posting. I'm glad you're back!

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

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Could I borrow that suit forever?

Originally Posted by Phat Guido

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Monday RAF Blue

*must remember to pull my pantaloons up..​

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Originally Posted by Orgetorix

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I see that there aren't many postings here lately. That is such a pity. Although I didn't have an occasion to wear a jacket lately, I still made some fit pictures over the weekend after getting a new mirror and a new phone. These are more SW&D style, so feel free to ignore them if they are boring.

Shopping and errands during the day:


Late dinner with gf in the evening:


Salsa club night:


Going to work:


Sunday:

Originally Posted by luftvier

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Am I stubborn? Yes. But I'll change it when I get tired of them. Which is not anytime soon.
my bad ... lol.

Originally Posted by MBreinin

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Well, I think these work, YMMV.
None of them are "skinny" per se. The proportions are spot on, IMO.

Originally Posted by acecow

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Some nice fits in there acecow ... but you need some new blue jeans

Originally Posted by acecow

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Sunday:

Where did these come from, and are there any more? I'm thinking about acquiring some yellow trousers for some spring/summer GTH fits.