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

[StanleyVanBuren]

I thought LA was famous for its smog? Is it a seasonal thing or have efforts to clean up the environment somehow found a level of success? I’m going to have to re-evaluate my understanding of ‘sky blue’!

excuse me, but we are famous for blue skies and golden sunshine, just ask David Lynch

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[Thin White Duke]

How do you guys feel about having a pocket on your dress shirts? A lot of my ready to wear shirts have them but i deviated away from that with my MTM dress shirts. But this pic is interesting to me because it almost looks like something is missing and I’m wondering if it’s a pocket. I wonder if a monogram on the left 12th rib would change my opinion…

No to both.
Both pointless for me. YMMV of course but DP’s torso looks just fine in that shirt.

 

[philosophe]

@bernoulli you left off the worst criticism of all: you’re an academic!

Kidding, of course.
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Lovely textures.

 

[Stylewords]

But this pic is interesting to me because it almost looks like something is missing

His jacket. Nothing else is needed.

 

[NakedYoga]

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Your watch and strap combination: hell yes.

I've been looking for a leather strap in a similar shade of green for my Tank, although I'd been mostly looking at shell cordovan and other smooth leathers. This has me re-thinking. I love that Constellation's case shape.

 

[JohnMRobie]

How do you guys feel about having a pocket on your dress shirts? A lot of my ready to wear shirts have them but i deviated away from that with my MTM dress shirts. But this pic is interesting to me because it almost looks like something is missing and I’m wondering if it’s a pocket. I wonder if a monogram on the left 12th rib would change my opinion…

No - There’s nothing missing from the shirt.

 

[hpreston]

How do you guys feel about having a pocket on your dress shirts? A lot of my ready to wear shirts have them but i deviated away from that with my MTM dress shirts. But this pic is interesting to me because it almost looks like something is missing and I’m wondering if it’s a pocket. I wonder if a monogram on the left 12th rib would change my opinion…

I’ve gone to no pockets on spread collar shirts, although I opt for pockets on button down collared shirts.

 

[giuseppe]

Hi

 

[TomTom]

Rare non-suit combination today. I think I may have opted for too many elements with similar textures and too many matte options but overall I think it works alright.
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Love the combo, not to busy at all. Those open quarters though , really not my style , they seem a bit too jarring.Also the jacket looks a bit tight.

 

[DiplomaticTies]

How do you guys feel about having a pocket on your dress shirts? A lot of my ready to wear shirts have them but i deviated away from that with my MTM dress shirts. But this pic is interesting to me because it almost looks like something is missing and I’m wondering if it’s a pocket. I wonder if a monogram on the left 12th rib would change my opinion…

Depends on the shirt. If it's a spread collar in poplin, pinpoint or similar then no pocket. It can work on a BD or a shirt with a slightly heavier fabric. Monograms are pointless and slightly douchy.

 

[DorianGreen]

Depends on the shirt. If it's a spread collar in poplin, pinpoint or similar then no pocket. It can work on a BD or a shirt with a slightly heavier fabric. Monograms are pointless and slightly douchy.

I would always prefer no pockets, but would agree that with more casual styles and heavier fabrics a pocket does not look so out of place. I dislike monograms as well.

 

[DorianGreen]

Hi
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Lovely combination. Which is the brand/maker of that beautiful turtleneck jumper?

 

[bernoulli]

Something different today. I went out with some friends, like Diego and Gian Lorenzo, and had a great time...Colors are not the best, but it is what it is.

 

[DorianGreen]

I think the problem was the criticism was not about the outfit. Commenting on whether you think certain items go together, for example, seems fine. Here the criticism just focused on a new item (which the OP was pleased about buying) and making a series of negative, highly-subjective (buttoning stance, length...) criticisms. Came across as a little bit weird.

Whether the criticism is about one item or the whole outfit, it makes no difference to me. I specifically criticised one garment I don't like, it seems pretty fair to me. I don't like that specific piece of clothing and I said it, what's wrong about it? As I already pointed out, It's my absolutely subjective vision, not the truth, but I think I'm entitled to express it.

 

[Zerase]

Rare non-suit combination today. I think I may have opted for too many elements with similar textures and too many matte options but overall I think it works alright.
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OK I'll bite here. Out fit is great but the jacket seems a bit off to me. Could it be the very open quarters together with a kind of low buttoning stance and the jacket being slightly on the shorter side? As is now you look VERY top heavy..Don't get me wrong, it looks good, but not as good as your other jackets, or I am just imagining things now?