Power clashing - do you do it?

FidelCashflow · Apr 22, 2011

Yay or nay?

pvrhye · Apr 22, 2011

like this?

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I don't have a wardrobe that could support it if I even tried.

SpooPoker · Apr 22, 2011

Takes everything in me not to

but seriously - is that what you are talking about?

FidelCashflow · Apr 22, 2011

It's actually a 30 Rock reference from one of my (fictional) sartorial hero's - Jack Donaghy. If he were real - he'd be Aportnoy's and Manton's lovechild.

During the last episode he met his future self in 20 years - and asks "What the hell are you wearing - is that a striped shirt with a striped tie???"

Future Jack replies "It's called power-clashing - and I will make it trendy in the year 2020"

upr_crust · Apr 22, 2011

"Power-clashing" is performed every day in the window displays of Turnbull & Asser - it's not a new phenomenon. It's only in this country that pattern-mixing is considered revolutionary and sexually suspect . . .

SpooPoker · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by upr_crust

sexually suspect . . .

More on this.....

upr_crust · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

More on this.....

As in - if you're able to successfully mix three patterns, you must also be of questionable sexual orientation (not my attitude - it is only with this generation of slobs that those who can dress are seen as "less than manly", but others may differ on this point - certainly those who would not bother to read postings here in these fora).

Valproate · Apr 23, 2011

I think the tie and the suit patterns are a little too close in size and design.

imatlas · Apr 23, 2011

Originally Posted by Valproate

I think the tie and the suit patterns are a little too close in size and design.

And the jacket is a full size too small.

garymyman · Apr 23, 2011

I once wore a linen shirt under a seersucker suit. Does that count?

MyOtherLife · Apr 23, 2011

Originally Posted by upr_crust

As in - if you're able to successfully mix three patterns, you must also be of questionable sexual orientation (not my attitude - it is only with this generation of slobs that those who can dress are seen as "less than manly", but others may differ on this point - certainly those who would not bother to read postings here in these fora).
It is understood that these are not your own personal views but to touch on this, I have to say that I personally am long over this fear. I power clash at will and it is not only liberating, it is either going to upset some but the majority would probably enjoy seeing it. There are a lot of men out there who are literally afraid of what others think, if they think at all, and really, why imprison ourselves with other peoples ignorance? We need not sleep with our critics after all, do we? Let them think me homosexual, bisexual, trisexual or asexual, I don't care. Leading is always more fun than following.

Metlin · Apr 23, 2011

Originally Posted by Man Of Lint

It is understood that these are not your own personal views but to touch on this, I have to say that I personally am long over this fear. I power clash at will and it is not only liberating, it is either going to upset some but the majority would probably enjoy seeing it. There are a lot of men out there who are literally afraid of what others think, if they think at all, and really, why imprison ourselves with other peoples ignorance?
Having seen upr_crust's WAYWRN posts, I don't think he belongs to that category. In fact, going just by his ties, I'm quite certain he doesn't.

Originally Posted by Man Of Lint

We need not sleep with our critics after all, do we?
Depends on how hot they are. Well, assuming they are women (personal preference - YMMV).

Originally Posted by Man Of Lint

Let them think me homosexual, bisexual, trisexual or asexual, I don't care. Leading is always more fun than following.
That's the spirit! As long as you share those pictures on the Creepy Sartorial Images thread, of course. And while we're on the topic, I think you should meet Mr. James.

bringusingoodale · Apr 23, 2011

I lack the wherewithal to do this, so no.

MyOtherLife · Apr 23, 2011

Originally Posted by Metlin

That's the spirit! As long as you share those pictures on the Creepy Sartorial Images thread, of course. And while we're on the topic, I think you should meet Mr. James.

I've been painting a bedroom over here and was rather high on fumes when I typed my response.

I'm fairly certain that I'll agree with myself once the fumes wear off and appreciate the support Metlin!

ter1413 · Apr 23, 2011

i have been known to do this every now and then in a "subtle" manner..

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