FRIDAY CHALLENGE 01/17/2014: GOOD OLD BLUE ON BLUE ACTION! SUP RUDALS!!!

[Pingson]

Here we go. Thanks to Mimo for spearheading the three-piece suit in this week's challenge......

Spoiler: Details

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Superb as always, Pingson.

 

[inlandisland]

Looking through this thread, I wonder if the "difficulty of blue on blue" is mainly just a fabrication of SF... there are a lot of examples of it looking great. I was thinking of trying to submit something by the end of the day, but after Pingson there is just no goddamn point. (except that I can't get behind that PS).

 

[MrDaniels]

I wonder if the gauntlet Pingson just threw down is blue as well?

 

[FlyingMonkey]



Looking through this thread, I wonder if the "difficulty of blue on blue" is mainly just a fabrication of SF... there are a lot of examples of it looking great. I was thinking of trying to submit something by the end of the day, but after Pingson there is just no goddamn point. (except that I can't get behind that PS).

That's what I was saying earlier. I don't think it's difficult to do at all. However it might be harder to do something really distinctive, and therfore harder to judge between fits...

 

[sansimeon]

First time participating in a challenge! Sorry about the pics, no daylight today

Navy sc, tie, suspenders, socks, ps (at least partially) Light blue shirt.

 

[eviltimeban]

Yeah Pingson's gonna win.

 

[Anden]

Light blue shirt, royal blue tie and navy blue SC

 

[Pingson]



Looking through this thread, I wonder if the "difficulty of blue on blue" is mainly just a fabrication of SF... there are a lot of examples of it looking great. I was thinking of trying to submit something by the end of the day, but after Pingson there is just no goddamn point. (except that I can't get behind that PS).

You better hope :foo: doesn't read this......

First time participating in a challenge! Sorry about the pics, no daylight today Navy sc, tie, suspenders, socks, ps (at least partially) Light blue shirt.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

This is pretty damn good, simple but classic.......

 

[sansimeon]

This is pretty damn good, simple but classic.......

Thanks, it means a lot coming from you Pingson!

After looking at my own pictures I wish I'd worn a shirt with a slightly higher collar though, it looks kind of flat. Could have done with less spread too. (it was the only ironed blue shirt I had, hence the choice)

AAND, I should have worn my navy Swims in the pics!!

 

[eviltimeban]

After looking at my own pictures I wish I'd worn a shirt with a slightly higher collar though, it looks kind of flat. Could have done with less spread too. (it was the only ironed blue shirt I had, hence the choice)

I disagree, I think the shirt is perfect for the fit here; it suits the knot of the tie and looks very good. Possibly slightly higher collar, but if you're like me and have a long neck you'll know its often hard to find collars like that.

I'm a fan of wide-spread collars anyway, so will also err on the side of wider rather than tighter!

Suspenders are awesome; what's the lapel pin, a motorcycle?

 

[jungleroller]

This may be a stupid question but is the winner determined by "thumbs up" count? I get thumb happy sometimes due to you gents dressing so well. That doesn't sound good but you know what I mean.

 

[Pingson]



This may be a stupid question but is the winner determined by "thumbs up" count?  I get thumb happy sometimes due to you gents dressing so well.  That doesn't sound good but you know what I mean.  

Nope, voting is done through a poll, will probably be up after the submission deadline on Saturday.

 

[sansimeon]

I disagree, I think the shirt is perfect for the fit here; it suits the knot of the tie and looks very good. Possibly slightly higher collar, but if you're like me and have a long neck you'll know its often hard to find collars like that.

I'm a fan of wide-spread collars anyway, so will also err on the side of wider rather than tighter!

Suspenders are awesome; what's the lapel pin, a motorcycle?

Thanks! I normally prefer slightly tighter spreads, this is the widest one I have. Just my preference

Yup, long neck and pretty tall (so are you, right?) makes most RTW collars look a bit low. Camera angle might add to it though, I think it looks better in the mirror.

Lapel pin is a retro motorcycle, found it on a thrifted jacket.


Edit: saw your pics and I like your collar better! Who makes the shirt? Really nice fit too! (glad to see I'm not the only one hiding some ink)

 

[eviltimeban]

Quote: Its the taking part that counts.