Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

[Konstantinos343]

This is true, I always recognize the fact that most rookies coming to SF probably lean more to SW&D color choices, because they are more similar to society standards of men's style. I suspect most people coming for the first time to this forum probably grew up wearing nothing but darker colors. It's what they are comfortable with, and there is a deconstruction period associated with learning classic menswear style.

So, while I can understand the nature of these rookie questions. It should be understood that the answers given relate to what is typical of classic menswear style, not just cultural popular opinion. That's why we're here after all, to learn CM style...

I always found dark colour clothes the best option in winter. I guess I should start getting some more bright clothes. Thank you for this post.

 

[HermesSeeker]

.


I found this Brioni jacket today, but I'm new to this and still not sure of its value. I'm thinking of buying it for myself (it's my size: 42). He's asking $60 for it. Thoughts?

 

[bringusingoodale]

.

misread

 

[Churchill W]

[quote name="ROI II"No. Black and brown don't go together and neither do black and navy, but some/most people find it acceptable to wear black shoes with a navy suit.

what?

navy suit with black shoes is standard wear for any man that typically wears suit for business or evening events.

unless you are actually advocating this sort of thing:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

otherwise known as the "I get my fashion advice from bloggers" look.[/quote] It just doesn't seem logical to me that black and navy don't go together, except for navy suits and black shoes. Navy suits and black shoes seems like a thing for people that don't have dark brown shoes.

The picture you show as an example isn't a great example either. I wouldn't really call that a conservative navy.

 

[Van Veen]

Navy and black definitely can work (same with black and brown). It is just not an easy look to balance. That said, balance is the essence of CM style and what makes consistently great dressers stand out. It's the hardest thing to understand since it's one of those "you know it when it works" sort of things.

Let's take a standard look of navy suit, white shirt, black/white glen plaid tie. Is dark brown really the ideal shoe choice over black in that situation?

 

[Van Veen]



I found this Brioni jacket today, but I'm new to this and still not sure of its value.  I'm thinking of buying it for myself (it's my size: 42).  He's asking $60 for it.  Thoughts?

It's an orphan tuxedo jacket. As a person who buys and wears orphan tuxedo jackets for specific reasons (but only at thrift store prices, like $10 or under), I would not buy that jacket at $60. It is basically useless without the pants, unless for whatever reason you don't care about your tuxedo pants and jacket exactly matching.

 

[Churchill W]



what?

navy suit with black shoes is standard wear for any man that typically wears suit for business or evening events.

unless you are actually advocating this sort of thing:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

otherwise known as the "I get my fashion advice from bloggers" look. It just doesn't seem logical to me that black and navy don't go together, except for navy suits and black shoes. Navy suits and black shoes seems like a thing for people that don't have dark brown shoes.

The picture you show as an example isn't a great example either. I wouldn't really call that a conservative navy.

I'm not sure what happened in this quote mess. I didn't write some of this stuff.

Navy and black definitely can work (same with black and brown). It is just not an easy look to balance. That said, balance is the essence of CM style and what makes consistently great dressers stand out. It's the hardest thing to understand since it's one of those "you know it when it works" sort of things.

Let's take a standard look of navy suit, white shirt, black/white glen plaid tie. Is dark brown really the ideal shoe choice over black in that situation?

The black in the Glen Plaid is what is throwing this the wrong way.

 

[VirgilVerne]

I'm not sure what happened in this quote mess. I didn't write some of this stuff.
The black in the Glen Plaid is what is throwing this the wrong way.

Not sure what the mess is supposed to say... but is there really a concept that black shoes and Navy suits don't go together? I mean I think it's perfectly acceptable but is brown really always the better option?

 

[Isolation]

It's a regional thing, I think. There's some idea, in America especially, that black and navy don't go together, and in some cases this is true (Black and Navy doesn't work in case of trousers and jacket usually, for instance), but in London specifically, black shoes are the norm, so Black and Navy is a clear go, but since that's not as much a thing in America, Navy is more often paired with Brown. The fact is, either is fine, but Brown is frowned upon in London, whereas Black + Navy is seen as a bad choice so even though in case of black shoes navy suit it is fine, you might look like you don't know stuff about clothes by people who dress by rules.

 

[quabbs]



It's a regional thing, I think. There's some idea, in America especially, that black and navy don't go together, and in some cases this is true (Black and Navy doesn't work in case of trousers and jacket usually, for instance), but in London specifically, black shoes are the norm, so Black and Navy is a clear go, but since that's not as much a thing in America, Navy is more often paired with Brown. The fact is, either is fine, but Brown is frowned upon in London, whereas Black + Navy is seen as a bad choice so even though in case of black shoes navy suit it is fine, you might look like you don't know stuff about clothes by people who dress by rules.

Black and navy is more of a 'thing' in London than in the US partly, I suspect, because until recently the British interpretation of 'navy' was always rather duller and darker in tone. One of the old clothing stereotypes here was of the American wearing an 'electric-blue' suit, or some such colour. There are other factors at play, though.

 

[iloveshirts]

What do you think to the fit of this shirt? It's from H&M can anyone tell me if they actually last more than a couple of washes?

Thanks.

 

[breakaway01]

What do you think to the fit of this shirt? It's from H&M can anyone tell me if they actually last more than a couple of washes?

Thanks.

Looks like it fits you quite well. Shoulder/yoke width looks good and cut is slim without being too tight. Actually one of the best fitting shirts that I can recall seeing on you. No idea about durability.

Edit: one thing is that the sleeves may be slightly short on you, especially if there is shrinkage after washing. The body fits well.

 

[HermesSeeker]

It's an orphan tuxedo jacket. As a person who buys and wears orphan tuxedo jackets for specific reasons (but only at thrift store prices, like $10 or under), I would not buy that jacket at $60. It is basically useless without the pants, unless for whatever reason you don't care about your tuxedo pants and jacket exactly matching.

Thank you, that's what I was wondering. I was picturing myself as Daniel Craig in Casino Royale, but not if I can't find the pants. Also, the thrift store wants $120 but yesterday was half-price. So glad I passed on it.

 

[Churchill W]



Not sure what the mess is supposed to say... but is there really a concept that black shoes and Navy suits don't go together? I mean I think it's perfectly acceptable but is brown really always the better option? 

I don't think there is a concept for black shoes and navy suits not going together in fact I think conservative business dress probably says that is what you should wear with a navy suit. I just can't get on board with navy and black in one outfit.

 

[12345Michael54321]



in London specifically, black shoes are the norm

In the US, when it comes to dress shoes (so I'm not talking about Top-Sider, athletic footwear, etc.), black is, by far, the most common color choice. If someone's wearing a suit, it's extremely likely he's wearing black shoes. Black far outsells all other colors combined.