Grasshopper, What Sartorial Lessons Have You Learned?

[Learn-O-Rama]

What are your key points of sartorial advice that you would ever give to someone?

 

[Cary Grant]

Lose weight... soon... because in ten years we're all dressing like this, mark my words:

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Don't wear bad shoes.

 

[acridsheep]

Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH

Don't wear bad shoes.

If you focus on nothing else besides nice shoes, you will still be better-dressed than 90% of the population.

 

[JGloger]

#1 - Make sure your clothes fit you.
#2 - See #1

 

[lasbar]

The fit , the fit ,the fit....

Always buy what you really really want because you will regret it if you go for second best...

Go for quality and the best you can afford..

 

[MyOtherLife]

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

Lose weight... soon... because in ten years we're all dressing like this, mark my words:

I agree with you Cary, and they'll call it 'Faminewear'. For the present however, we are faced with an entire generation of rap,hip hop, couch potato TV, internet & videogame culture now trying slim fit. This is going to take time.

 

[mktitsworth]

Originally Posted by Man Of Lint

I agree with you Cary, and they'll call it 'Faminewear'.
For the present however, we are faced with an entire generation of rap,hip hop, couch potato TV, internet & videogame culture now trying slim fit. This is going to take time.

Which means we may more likely end up with this...

 

[Nicola]

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

Lose weight... soon... because in ten years we're all dressing like this, mark my words:

That's so 1999.

 

[Nicola]

Originally Posted by lasbar

The fit , the fit ,the fit....

Always buy what you really really want because you will regret it if you go for second best...

Go for quality and the best you can afford..

This

 

[MagicalPanda]

Fit makes the clothes look a lot better.

I've also learned, from the hands of various members here, how to compliment a pocket square with the outfit.

 

[in stitches]

get nice shoes, bad shoes can ruin a great outfit

make sure your clothes fit right, a less expensive suit that fights right will beat a more expensive one that doesnt any day.

learn how to pick a tie that adds to the outfit without taking over.

dont be a douche

 

[Digmenow]

Laces point down? Granny's around!
Laces to side? The reef knot is tied!

 

[Testudo_Aubreii]

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

Lose weight... soon... because in ten years we're all dressing like this, mark my words:

+1. Very perceptive. If the current streetwear fashions kill off tailored clothing, then the only men who'll look at all good in them will be non-short, slim-but-not-skinny, broad shouldered, and well-chested. For everyone else, it'll be dreadfully obvious how far away they fall from the ideal of a masculine body. The hammer will come down harder on fat people than it ever has. In fact, it already is coming down harder than it did, say, 30 years ago. Of course, the ideal of a masculine body might change, too. But somehow, I don't think so. It doesn't seem to be changing right now. If anything, it seems to be getting more rigorous. The actor Cary Grant in swim trunks wouldn't stand a chance against the current Hollywood hunks and magazine models. This is one reason it's worth fighting for the lounge coat. Of all garments, it can be made the most flattering to all body types. A more egalitarian garment has never been designed.

 

[Patek]

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

Lose weight... soon... because in ten years we're all dressing like this, mark my words:

I don't know how humans dress where you live. However, this is common attire in my neighborhood (Northern Liberties).