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[E TF]



The worst that happens is that a particular group of people are going to think that you have bad taste. (Though another group may think you super stylish – god knows the people who go around "deeming" people to be "well-dressed" (e.g. the people who populate the references E,TF suggested) are not universally admired for their dress.) I doubt that what people think of you is your sole or, perhaps, primary criterion anyways. 

doodledoc asked about how suits should fit. 12345Michael54321 and I offered good and helpful advice about how to develop an eye for a well fitting suit versus a poorly fitting one. No one mentioned taste or style.

 

[BD22]

doodledoc asked about how suits should fit. 12345Michael54321 and I offered good and helpful advice about how to develop an eye for a well fitting suit versus a poorly fitting one. No one mentioned taste or style.

I'm commenting on what it means for something to "should fit" one way or another. doodledoc (and possibly yourself) seems to think that there's some set of objective rules when it comes to these things when, really, these rules are just what a small group of people uphold as good dress – in other words, good taste or style. It's in this sense that I use the two words (i.e. taste and style). I think you have in mind different concepts.

 

[GregNYC]

Women's equivalent of traditional style?

My wife is beginning to become interested in the Anglo-American classic style for herself. She's from China and doesn't have a background in this, other than some old movies and a few tips from me. Is there any women's equivalent of J. Press, Brooks Brothers, O'Connell's? Or is women's style more a matter of passing trends? Maybe there's nothing like classic men's style?

For example, winter coats. I like heritage brands, and so we went shopping for Moncler for her. It's now a fashion brand as well as an old-school ski clothier. She found a bubble jacket, but noticed that the cut was petite regardless of size (the saleslady confirmed this). The style looks like it will go out of fashion in a few years. She bought it anyway, but she got to thinking - is there a resource for her analogous to the men's classic clothiers? Thanks so much!

--Greg

 

[BD22]

Women's equivalent of traditional style?

My wife is beginning to become interested in the Anglo-American classic style for herself. She's from China and doesn't have a background in this, other than some old movies and a few tips from me. Is there any women's equivalent of J. Press, Brooks Brothers, O'Connell's? Or is women's style more a matter of passing trends? Maybe there's nothing like classic men's style?

For example, winter coats. I like heritage brands, and so we went shopping for Moncler for her. It's now a fashion brand as well as an old-school ski clothier. She found a bubble jacket, but noticed that the cut was petite regardless of size (the saleslady confirmed this). The style looks like it will go out of fashion in a few years. She bought it anyway, but she got to thinking - is there a resource for her analogous to the men's classic clothiers? Thanks so much!

--Greg

My impression is that on both the consumer and vendor sides, there's much less emphasis on heritage in women's fashion, though there are particular classic items from which many designers take style cues. They do not, however, include bubble jackets.

 

[GregNYC]

Lol, this is what prompted her into something more traditional....

 

[Kira]

How about this site?

http://www.thefashionspot.com/

 

[YRR92]

I'm commenting on what it means for something to "should fit" one way or another. doodledoc (and possibly yourself) seems to think that there's some set of objective rules when it comes to these things when, really, these rules are just what a small group of people uphold as good dress – in other words, good taste or style. It's in this sense that I use the two words (i.e. taste and style). I think you have in mind different concepts.

One of the underlying premises of this forum is that there's a way tailored clothing "should fit." It's broad, and it's fairly flexible, but this forum is inherently limited enough that it's possible to say that something "doesn't fit."

 

[jmeb]

I need to refresh some staple oxford cloth button downs (white, blue, pink, stripe). Is there anything that tops Brooks Brothers for the decent quality + nice collar roll + price ? A bit less inexpensive is great (government doesn't pay the big bucks.)

For reference, I wear a BB slim fit, 15/34.

 

[Feryll]

I have decided to buy shirts that fit (bespoke) so I need to buy some staple shirts first. I rarely wear suits, it is mostly just smart casual. (sweaters, sport coats, chinos and wool trousers)
Do I need mostly blue or white shirts ? I guess light blue is more versatile.

 

[ridethecliche]

I have decided to buy shirts that fit (bespoke) so I need to buy some staple shirts first. I rarely wear suits, it is mostly just smart casual. (sweaters, sport coats, chinos and wool trousers)
Do I need mostly blue or white shirts ? I guess light blue is more versatile.

Light blue is more versatile and a lot of SF users have had good luck going with Luxire for MTM shirts.

 

[Dragontail275]

Hello,

I am wondering if my light gray suit is inappropriate to wear at an evening company party and if it is appropriate to wear in the winter at all since it's fairly light. This is the suit: https://www.jcrew.com/mens_feature/TheSuitShop/PRDOVR~30139/99102104852/30139.jsp.

I'm not sure if these are "rules" and if they're worth following.

 

[bradp]

It's perfectly fine. A gray wool suit is very versatile.

 

[Isolation]

The lapels are quite thin, and the color a bit light, but I think inappropriate would be too strong. Not ideal, I would say.

 

[ter1413]

It's made of flannel so of course you can wear it in the Winter.

 

[Dragontail275]

Great, thanks!