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  1. Farmgate

    Houndstooth suit--will Iook like Fred Mertz!Houndstooth suit--is it acceptable in office?

    Hello, I am trying to decide whether to buy a seasonal Ted Baker suit on sale as a general winter/fall suit to wear to a conservative office. I know what the general opinion is of Ted Baker. I like the suit and it looks ok. Would anyone care to chime in as to whether a gray houndstooth suit...
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    Houndstooth suit, on sale hell yes or no?

    Hello all, I found this houndstooth suit medium weight on sale. Ted Baker. I thought it might be fun change of pace suit to wear in winter for office or lunch. Should I pull the trigger? I post photos. Thank you for any comments (and yes I am aware of the Ted Baker rep on these pages!!).
  4. Farmgate

    Medium blue suit for an evening. Is this suitable for a semi-formal event?

    Hello all, I am attending a reception at my daughter's school and the invitation suggests that the event will be an evening dinner, cocktails and meeting with faculty and the dean. The safest choice for a suit would be a dark navy blue and white shirt and blue tie. However I have a mid-blue...
  5. Farmgate

    Should I buy these Magnanni brown monks? Yes or no.

    Should I buy these monks for casual bluesummer suits? They appear kind of faddish. Not sure if I like the two tone effect of the darkened toe. Thank you for your comments.
  6. Farmgate

    Two tone brown monks. Heck yes or heck no?

    Should I buy these monks for casual summer suits? They appear kind of faddish.
  7. Farmgate

    Violet or blue tie —blue suit for daughter’s graduation

    Would you wear the violet tie or the blue pattern tie to daughter’s graduation? I apologize in advance for the poor quality of the photos. Thank you.
  8. Farmgate

    Dark Green suit—hell yes or hell no?

    At Nordstrom’s today I looked at some dark green suits, tried one on and it was definitely a change from the old blue and gray suits. Sales person (who I have known for 11 years) told me I looked like a leprechaun. I thought it was just like Ryan Gosling’s suit in one of his films, Crazy Stupid...
  9. Farmgate

    Need advice odd burgundy sports jacket l

    I own a dark burgundy sports jacket that I wear twice a year, and while it’s hard to pull off, I am always thinking of ways wear it in a new way that looks fresh. I found this pic of Samual Jackson in a double breasted with a pattern shirt with turquoise patterns and dark blue trousers. Works...
  10. Farmgate

    Burgundy jacket: what can I wear with it in casual setting?

    I have a burgundy sports jacket that looks much more “red” in sunlight but kind of “brown” in darkness. What can I wear with it in a casual setting such as a very important dinner party where dress code is “dressy casual”. I was thinking of black jeans, black shirt, handkerchief and black...
  11. Farmgate

    Black jacket dark jeans: should I wear this? Hell yes or no?

    I found this photo on a website and was attracted to the clean lines and dark jeans, white shirt with cuffs. I am over forty, 5’8 148 lbs and skinny. I am well aware of the aversion to black blazers on there pages but find the color and cut perfect for a night out. Thank you for your frank and...
  12. Farmgate

    What to wear on July 4th cocktail party with VIPs

    Attending a July 4th evening dinner and party that will culminate in a viewing of the DC fireworks with various government VIP’s. Because my connection is through a client the invite is second-hand and not sure what to wear. He simply said, “you need to dress up” and then “I will get you more...
  13. Farmgate

    Summer outdoor pool party—what to wear with blue striped cotton trousers?

    Greetings. I have been invited to an outdoor pool party in the early evening for a corporate event, and the invitation just says “dressy casual.” Since some of my clients will be there I am not keen on shorts and tee shirts. I have an excellent pair of blue/white striped pants as depicted in...
  14. Farmgate

    Dark burgundy jacket - what shoes?? Photo included —need help

    hi I am trying to match black or brown shoes (and figure out which type of dress shoes) to a burgundy sports coat. Jacket is burgundy but at distance is almost brown. Trousers are light grey. Wife says it’s close but go with black with burgundy. Shirt will be either white or bright blue. Photo...
  15. Farmgate

    Going to Minneapolis - will these pimp Farragamos look over the top

    https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/salvatore-ferragamo-rolo-bit-loafer-men/5143511?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=nero Hi - headed to Minnesota next week and will be hanging out downtown with business associates and clients. I like these Farragamos...
  16. Farmgate

    Seeking advice on odd light/ice blue trousers; trying to match shirt

    I am trying to find a shirt to match light blue slim dress pants. The trousers are wool, light weight, modern and flat front with tapered ankle. I plan on using them for social events, where I can be casual yet dressed smartly. My backup plan is a patterned white shirt with light brown...
  17. Farmgate

    Need help with South Beach dinner -- what to wear

    Hi, I am joining friends in Miami later this month and need advice on what to wear to a dinner with friends and also a business client. I know the business client and he goes from Tommy Bahama to gym clothes to Versace, and I have no idea where we are eating but presume a upscale...
  18. Farmgate

    Noob question: summer party need advice on matching pants to casual shirt

    So first, going to a graduation party later afternoon /early evening and need to stay casual yet classic, formal, updated. I own no khakis but have a pair of dressy cotton summer trousers that are off white with feint blue stripes. Thinking of wearing blue suede drivers. What should I wear as a...
  19. Farmgate

    Last minute decision to go to reunion party--what goes with gray trousers--need some basics

    I am attending a 30th reunion in five days and am not prepared. The invite for an evening party has very little information and essentially says, "dress casual" whatever that means. The second night is apparently more formal (and I intend to wear a suit). For the first event, I am in need of...
  20. Farmgate

    Need advice with design of dinner formal evening wear jacket --cannot locate silk fabric for jacket-

    I am trying to design a formal dinner jacket that has color and swag, yet remains understated, and elegant. I located a few pictures from magazines and zeroed in on a medium blue print silk jacket with peaked lapels. I attach them here, and I am most interested in the jacket on the left, in...
  21. Farmgate

    Classic newbie question: I have a pair of Theory dress pants, separates; can I use them with a spo

    Five years ago I bought a Theory slim fit suit, which was actually separate trousers and jacket. It was a medium blue with a light, thin pale chalk stripe that was barely perceptable. The salesman said I could wear either jacket or pants separately, or together. The jacket came apart and...
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