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

[ericgereghty]

Little brother, I know it's only been a day, but there has been no progress. Not good!

No one is asking you to post anything obscene.

There are many full-body posts here. Just scroll up to see the fantastic pics from that gentleman from Southern Germany, all dashing in his grey chalkstripes! Or the pics of the gent in the cardigan and coat.

But what of your shoes? What about your pants? And belt? Or was it braces?

You must have looked quite the litte cherub at Christmas Mass -- all suited up with that candy-cane pocket handkerchief -- your sweet voice rising on high...
"Hark the Herald, Angels Sing!
Glory to the New-born King!"

The whole annoy until acquiescence approach is very sex offender chic. Not for me, but doubtless it works a treat with the lassies at the local pub. What jiggles your jollies, I s'pose.

 

[JohnMRobie]

 

[dapperclassic]

A new Harris Tweed commission

 

[acconrad]

A new Harris Tweed commission

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Awesome look. Who makes the shirt?

 

[dapperclassic]

Awesome look. Who makes the shirt?

Spier & Mackay via their custom program

 

[ericgereghty]

Would someone be willing to give a critique (if any) on this look? I was basing it off of this outfit I saw
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Basically the same except:
* No belt cause suspenders and vest
* Regular sport coat instead of overcoat cause inside
* Green tie cause happy holidays
* OCBD instead of dress shirt because it's a more casual look for a more casual event

If I had to nitpick or what feels off about my look is (and maybe it really is just a bad photo with bad lighting and angles):

* I might need much fuller, much wider leg pants. If you can see (yes I know the picture is not well lit) the pants compared to the SC it looks very top-heavy. I'm a 56/46 jacket and a 33 waist which is a pretty severe drop. I tried wearing 36 pants to accommodate the thighs and suspenders on a Bill's Khakis wool pant, and Bill's are generally known for generous room. Still, maybe it's the photo angle but it looks very top-heavy still. Even with an unstructured italian SC it still looks... off?
* Maybe the OCBD was the wrong move. The collar is unlined and looks a bit too casual under that SC. Also the collar height is kind of low, especially when worn with a tie, and it looks like the SC is eating the shirt, plus I have a really long neck which isn't helping with this shirt. I think this shirt shows me I need to keep it for casual occasions only even if I'm going for an ivy look. And I need shirts with much taller collars (any suggestions)?
* Is this sleeveless cardigan cut weird? It looks like the button stance is too high and should be a few inches lower...

1. How wide (at the hem) are the trews? Lighting might be deceiving, but they do look quite slim, and with your drop you'd definitely want wider (I'd think 8.5" minimum at the hem) trousers.
2. Agree re: shirt collar, but no reason to avoid the OCBD, I don't think. Might just be finding one with a taller band. Proper Cloth does a pretty beefy one. For that shirt, I'd nix the tie.
3. For the cardigan...maybe pop a button (or two) from the top? Going to look a touch odd, but no way around that unless you find a lower cardy.

At your drop, you're always going to run a bit top heavy unless you sport some seriously wide trousers, which, more power to you if you do...but it's a very distinct look, for good or bad.

 

[ericgereghty]

This suit will not see 2025, at least in my closet. A good deal too small at this point. That "roping" is entirely due to deltoids protruding a good deal further than the jacket's actual shoulder line.

Still, do love it. Would be nice to have a covert suit or two made up...

 

[acconrad]

1. How wide (at the hem) are the trews? Lighting might be deceiving, but they do look quite slim, and with your drop you'd definitely want wider (I'd think 8.5" minimum at the hem) trousers.
2. Agree re: shirt collar, but no reason to avoid the OCBD, I don't think. Might just be finding one with a taller band. Proper Cloth does a pretty beefy one. For that shirt, I'd nix the tie.
3. For the cardigan...maybe pop a button (or two) from the top? Going to look a touch odd, but no way around that unless you find a lower cardy.

At your drop, you're always going to run a bit top heavy unless you sport some seriously wide trousers, which, more power to you if you do...but it's a very distinct look, for good or bad.

1. 8" - yeah it could be the lighting and angle (pointed down towards me is only going to accentuate the V drop)
2. Yeah I think OCBD is fine, but it needs a lined collar (that's why I asked about Dapper's shirt).
3. Yeah might just need a deeper V, lower button stance cardigan...

Thanks! This is helpful

 

[CLH03]

This suit will not see 2025, at least in my closet. A good deal too small at this point. That "roping" is entirely due to deltoids protruding a good deal further than the jacket's actual shoulder line.

Still, do love it. Would be nice to have a covert suit or two made up...
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What’s the weight? I’ve been mulling over a covert suit but I’m not sure how often I would wear a 430 gsm suit…

 

[comrade]

The Christmas Eve Turkey Dinner and me (doing my impression of One Pint Willy) at Ye Olde King's Head in Santa Monica CA.

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On the plus side, there were (finally) no Brussels sprouts. On the negative side the Brussels sprouts were replaced with broccoli. The only place broccoli belongs is in the credits of James Bond films.

Here's a picture from Christmas Eve 2018 in which some Brussels sprouts show.

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After eating walked past a shop that had a pink Christmas Tree in it. Went in and asked the lady who was working there to take my picture standing next to the pink Christmas Tree.

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Dunn & Co Harris Tweed jacket, Stafford OCBD shirt, Brooks Brothers British-American Chamber Of Commerce Christmas tie and vest, J Crew corduroy trousers, and Allen-Edmonds saddle shoes.

How do you stay so trim eating such gargantuan meals?
If I recall correctly, Dunn sport coats were very popular in the
'70s and 80s by Yanks who traveled to England. I found them stiff
and lacking the requisite natural shoulders. Yours looks good,
however.

 

[Roycru]

How do you stay so trim eating such gargantuan meals?
If I recall correctly, Dunn sport coats were very popular in the
'70s and 80s by Yanks who traveled to England. I found them stiff
and lacking the requisite natural shoulders. Yours looks good,
however.

Thank you.

I have worn the same size since I stopped growing. This may be since, like most people until fairly recently, I tend to walk to most places.

My jacket has the Board Of Trade Harris Tweed label. It's very heavy and rather stiff. It's the ideal thing to wear in the bleak midwinter.

The Board Of Trade Regulations Harris Tweed labels always remind me of these lines in the film, "A Night To Remember".

• Captain Edward J. Smith: How long will she last?
• Thomas Andrews: [starts doing figures on a scratch pad] Just trying to work that out, now. As far as I can see, she made 14 feet of water in the first ten minutes after the collision. That's not very fast. She should live... another... hour and a half. Yes. About that, I should think.
• Captain Edward J. Smith: There must be no panic.
• Thomas Andrews: No.
• Captain Edward J. Smith: You'll be careful of what you say to the passengers.
• Thomas Andrews: Of course... How many people are there on board?
• Captain Edward J. Smith: 2,200, or more. And room in the boats for...? How many?
• Thomas Andrews: 1,200.
• Captain Edward J. Smith: I don't think the Board of Trade regulations ever visualized this situation. Do you?

 

[ericgereghty]

What’s the weight? I’ve been mulling over a covert suit but I’m not sure how often I would wear a 430 gsm suit…

Exactly that, or close enough (maybe 440?). FWIW, I've enjoyed it. It's definitely heavy, relative to most (non-insane bespoke type fabrics) stuff you'll see nowadays, but I think it wears cooler than a woolen flannel...and obviously a good deal more wrinkle resistant.

But, as with most things, largely a matter of preference. I prefer the covert/cav twill to flannels. Other obviously do not.

 

[upr_crust]

The weather in NYC today is sunny and mild, with highs expected to be about 55F/13C this afternoon. As it is, I'm playing impromptu host to a friend over from the UK this afternoon, and, in anticipation of a more formal New Year's Eve rig, I've opted for a sports jacket/odd trouser combination for today.

Sports jacket & trousers - Paul Stuart
Shirt - Tyrwhitt
Tie - Hackett
Cufflinks - The Persian Shop, NYC
Pocket square - Brooks Brothers
Shoes - Crockett & Jones private label for Paul Stuart, model name Hawthorne
Cap - Stetson, via JJ Hat Center, NYC

Spoiler

 

[DorianGreen]

The weather in NYC today is sunny and mild, with highs expected to be about 55F/13C this afternoon. As it is, I'm playing impromptu host to a friend over from the UK this afternoon, and, in anticipation of a more formal New Year's Eve rig, I've opted for a sports jacket/odd trouser combination for today.

Sports jacket & trousers - Paul Stuart
Shirt - Tyrwhitt
Tie - Hackett
Cufflinks - The Persian Shop, NYC
Pocket square - Brooks Brothers
Shoes - Crockett & Jones private label for Paul Stuart, model name Hawthorne
Cap - Stetson, via JJ Hat Center, NYC

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Spoiler

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Lovely, this is right my taste.

 

[ericgereghty]

Final (neck)tie of 2023...