conservative business dress WAYWRN: An Experiment

Skanstull · Jun 9, 2011

Originally Posted by LA Guy

Despite protestations to the contrary, we value posters like Manton and Foo and the energy that comes with a light hand at moderation. Luckily, and I've already spoken with Manton about this, our new platform, due to launch July 1, will allow for both. We will have a small number of posters, designated at "Dubiously honored", Manton chief among them, who will have the ability to moderate their own threads, keeping them on topic (we will, of course, ask members of this group to use good judgement.) This way, there can be very focused threads among the more rambling, free-for-all threads.

So... technical fix for the win.

Awesome. Great idea.

zalb916 · Jun 9, 2011

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Sure, just not that one. If a suit's going to be brown, it ought to be correspondingly rustic. My brown glen plaid flannel, for example. Also, a cigar brown linen suit would be fantastic.

I think this notion makes perfect sense for 98 percent of wardrobes. Vox is in that two percent. A brown suit like his should be pretty far down the list for nearly all of us, but I think it makes a lot of sense for someone who doesn't need another grey city suit. I think the cloth looks great, but I'd probably want another 20+ suits before I would even consider it for myself.

So, yeah, I don't disagree with you, but I think you have to understand the greater context of who is wearing it. Not to mention, I'm guessing vox knows when something of that color should be appropriately worn and, as the picture shows, how to compose an entire outfit with it.

TheFoo · Jun 9, 2011

Originally Posted by Manton

But no worsted?

Nope. Brown worsted is the worst.

Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH

Lesser nailhead citified? Or brown nailhead citified. Brown nailhead I could see that you can argue has an identity crisis.

Brown nailhead, like what MantoVoxDopey wear.

Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH

Also, your brown glen plaid is not a suit, so I don't think it counts same with brown linen, which you can arge is more casual to begin with.

Yes it is. Double-breasted, 4x1.

james_timothy · Jun 9, 2011

Originally Posted by LA Guy

... "Dubiously honored" ...
technical fix for the win.

Great! Thats a good idea; it should work well.

Early July...

TheFoo · Jun 9, 2011

Originally Posted by zbromer

I think this notion makes perfect sense for 98 percent of wardrobes. Vox is in that two percent. A brown suit like his should be pretty far down the list for nearly all of us, but I think it makes a lot of sense for someone who doesn't need another grey city suit. I think the cloth looks great, but I'd probably want another 20+ suits before I would even consider it for myself.

So, yeah, I don't disagree with you, but I think you have to understand the greater context of who is wearing it. Not to mention, I'm guessing vox knows when something of that color should be appropriately worn and, as the picture shows, how to compose an entire outfit with it.

Doesn't matter if it's your 1000th suit, it's a crime against nature. I disagree that Vox's combination works. The tie and shirt are far too vivid against the very muted brown of the suit.

patrickBOOTH · Jun 9, 2011

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Yes it is. Double-breasted, 4x1.

Ah, that's right, I was thinking your gun club plaid.

TC (Houston) · Jun 9, 2011

Originally Posted by LA Guy

Despite protestations to the contrary, we value posters like Manton and Foo and the energy that comes with a light hand at moderation. Luckily, and I've already spoken with Manton about this, our new platform, due to launch July 1, will allow for both. We will have a small number of posters, designated at "Dubiously honored", Manton chief among them, who will have the ability to moderate their own threads, keeping them on topic (we will, of course, ask members of this group to use good judgement.) This way, there can be very focused threads among the more rambling, free-for-all threads.

So... technical fix for the win.

Nice! That actually exceeds any expectation I could have around this issue. And please don't take my earlier criticism as disrespectful, I know that there are a very few of you for a site this large and that it's a thankless job. Thanks.

voxsartoria · Jun 9, 2011

SpooPoker · Jun 9, 2011

Originally Posted by TC (Houston)

it's a thankless job. Thanks.

oldog/oldtrix · Jun 9, 2011

Originally Posted by mafoofan

If a suit's going to be brown, it ought to be correspondingly rustic. My brown glen plaid flannel, for example. Also, a cigar brown linen suit would be fantastic.

I don't like the Lesser nailhead because it is too citified. It's neither one thing nor another.

Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH

Lesser nailhead citified? Or brown nailhead citified. Brown nailhead I could see that you can argue has an identity crisis.

Also, your brown glen plaid is not a suit, so I don't think it counts same with brown linen, which you can arge is more casual to begin with.

So, citified, countrified, conservative business dress?

Baron · Jun 9, 2011

Originally Posted by acridsheep

Is a cotton suit in 100F Atlanta considered conservative business dress, or does it have to be wool?

I think it mostly depends on the cut and fit. It looks like a conservative cut with nice sized lapels. As far as the classic tailored clothing side of the equation, I don't love that tie - it seems a little shiny. I light blue shirt and and darker tie would work better I think.

srivats · Jun 9, 2011

Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH

Swelled edges, NOT conservative business dress.

Right?

Don't look at just the swelled edges -- look at the big picture. That's been Manton's comment all along.

I don't like the tie in acrid's photo, but apart from that, it looks okay to me.

patrickBOOTH · Jun 9, 2011

Maaaaybe in Smalltown, Montana. Not in NYC. Just my opinion.

ctp120 · Jun 9, 2011

From a few days ago; never got around to posting it in either thread. Thoughts?

Shirt and tie closeup (fine stripe on shirt is lost in the big pic)

niidawg3 · Jun 9, 2011

Originally Posted by LA Guy

Despite protestations to the contrary, we value posters like Manton and Foo and the energy that comes with a light hand at moderation. Luckily, and I've already spoken with Manton about this, our new platform, due to launch July 1, will allow for both. We will have a small number of posters, designated at "Dubiously honored", Manton chief among them, who will have the ability to moderate their own threads, keeping them on topic (we will, of course, ask members of this group to use good judgement.) This way, there can be very focused threads among the more rambling, free-for-all threads. So... technical fix for the win.
can't ask for more. great technical solution. should hopefully put a lot of the whining to rest.

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