HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part IV (starting May 2014)

[IsteRed]



its that disturbing avatar

Better?

 

[Claghorn]

 

[Betelgeuse]

From yesterday

 

[shirtsnob]

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I love what you do and how u do.....pure vintage .....very solid......not for me....but awesome... btw..your feet look quite wiiiiiiide?....actually those shoes look large for you

 

[justridiculous]

This is great. I've really been loving orange ties lately. Or is yours bronze?

 

[Patrick R]

@everybody, guys can i ask a honest question? Why is everybody ignoring me? This is like the fourth time i am posting something and getting fully ignored, i am not asking for compliments, you can call my outfit utter crap, or give constructive criticism, I'd appreciate that. But being so ignored is kind of strange and hurtful tbh. Am i doing something wrong an i am not aware of it?

I can only speak for myself and your last post is the only I remember seeing. When I first saw it I thought to myself, "that's a unique outfit, I wonder what the context is for wearing it." Without context, I have no frame of reference to offer criticism that I would find meaningful. I moved on without comment because I didn't particularly like it, I didn't particularly hate it, I just didn't really understand it. Since I now know you're looking for input, give us some context and I may be able to offer a meaningful response.

 

[justridiculous]

Always bringin' the heat from Mexico.

 

[Betelgeuse]



Always bringin' the heat from Mexico.

Yeap! Weather is crazy hahaha

 

[jdp234]

The pics are after i got home, so excuse me for being a little wrinkled up...annnnd..... For the dirt on the mirror, too lazy to clean it up.





Jacket and pants: Suitsupply
Waistcoat: Santandrea
Tie: Sam Hober
Shoes: Carmina for Skoaktiebolaget

I'll play, though I'm about the last person with credibility to criticize someone's fit. In general I think this is a neat look and I suspect you looked better than 90+% of people you encountered that day. So none of this is 'you look bad,' and even if it was, a moderately-informed beginner's view is just that.

My biggest gripe is that everything is too tight. This is obviously personal preference to some degree. I think this would look better if everything above the waist was a size or two bigger and the legs of the pants weren't so skinny. As it stands I have a hard time imagining there aren't some serious issues when you actually move around like a living breathing yooman bean.

Additionally, I think there is some more general incoherence going on here. The saturated mid-blue jacket and tie and white TV fold square are very "city," they want white shirt and black shoes. The double-breasted odd vest is hard to get my head around, if it is the color I think it is (buff, more or less?) I'm not sure what I'd pair it with normally. I think @upr_crust has something similar that I've seen him wear beautifully in this thread but I don't recall the exact fits. But I think it is not the best with this mid-blue jacket. What color are the trou? They seem a brownish grey, which I think goes fine with the waistcoat but less well with the jacket, if going grey with that jacket I think you need dove. I don't love the shoes even on their own but they are especially off-kilter with the formality level of the jacket/tie/vest.

Worth what you paid for it and happy to be told I'm wrong.

 

[shirtsnob]

Iste
no...I like the other

 

[shirtsnob]

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with that jacket I woulda wanted more pop on the shirt and tie combo.....but man, you look good......nice outfit...all of it.

 

[WillingToLearn]

@IsteRed I respect your honesty and for speaking up. For better of worse, I think it takes some perseverance to get the feedback you are looking for. I also agree with Patrick that some context or dialogue is key. Maybe pose a question - are these braided loafers appropriate with the rest of the 'fit? The second part of the equation is tougher and one i am sympathetic to, and that is the ability to take quality photos. One shot mirror selfies that don't have a lot of detail can be tough. It looks like the angle distorts proportions on your photo. That potential distortion combined with a lack of detail and context may be enough to drive others from commenting..

I agree with the previous comment that all of it looks a bit tight. I'd also add a few other observations - the top block is bright and spring-like, the top is pretty dark and the two just seem totally incoherent. The sheen and color of the tie may bit a bit too much with the vest. If you want to get picky, the collar points are sticking out of the vest, general goal for a non-BD collar is for those points to hide under the vest/jacket. Shoes give too casual a vibe for me, but that might be politely saying, i don't like braided shoes, ever.

 

[shirtsnob]

A couple different looks..All of them worn to various ceremonies..









SC: Cesare Attolini (100% Cashmere)

SHIRT: Barba Napoli

TIE: Hickey Freeman

PANTS: Samuelsohn

SOCKS: Panthrella

SHOES: Aldens

P.S: Battisti Napoli

LAPEL PIN: Nordstroms..








SUIT: Cesare Attolini

SHIRT: Hugo Boss

TIE: Luciano Barbera

SHOES: Allen Edmonds Sevens

P.S: Lanvin









JACKET: Brioni

SHIRT: Eton

TIE: Tom Ford

PANTS: Daks London

SHOES: Alfred Sargent

SOCKS: Panthrella

P.S: Etro

LAPEL PIN: Nordstroms..

a bit old perhaps........but just saw these outfits.......wonderful wonderful fits...wow....bespoke pants?....



and ever hear of Marshal Faulk????


wait one second........did I just read u r 6'9"..?.........your outfits are so well proportioned and fit so well, I woulda guessed 5 10!!!! kudos to you.........bravo

 

[gavspen]



Thanks. The suit was an eBay score. Polo Ralph Lauren, Made in Italy, pants are high rise, double inward pleats, side adjusters, 2 inch cuffs. Had dinner tonight at the Polo Bar. Had to represent.

That, is a lovely, lovely suit. By the way, how was the restaurant? Still a tough reservation?

 

[An Acute Style]

Still restraining myself. Next week is probably going to be bananas. Heads up.