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

[SprezzaTrash]

Fair call. I'm not entirely happy with it myself and shouldn't have worn it.

That said, I think the right yellow tie can work well. This is what I was going for:

That's what immediately came to my mind when you posted! I think it was a bit odd due to the lighter shade of your jacket compared to the Drake's one. With that said, I still like blue shirts and yellow ties. Maybe I just admire yuppie style.

 

[EliodA]

Fair call. I'm not entirely happy with it myself and shouldn't have worn it.

That said, I think the right yellow tie can work well. This is what I was going for:

If I may add my opinion Gerry, I think it has to do with the stripes of the shirt. This one is basically a mid-blue shirt with white stripes, so not really a business shirt. While yours has evenly spaced white/blue, a true City/banker's shirt and that doesn't sit well with the casual brown linen(?) suit.

 

[Gerry Nelson]

If I may add my opinion Gerry, I think it has to do with the stripes of the shirt. This one is basically a mid-blue shirt with white stripes, so not really a business shirt. While yours has evenly spaced white/blue, a true City/banker's shirt and that doesn't sit well with the casual brown linen(?) suit.

Thanks for that. It makes perfect sense.

 

[Dusty Heaters]

Horrible picture, but I love this jacket and I wanted to show you all how cool it is. I stuck my phone in the office secretary's desk plant and then quick ran against the wall to act like I was just causally posted up there. That's how hard I tried. You're welcome.

 

[An Acute Style]

 

[WillingToLearn]

AS - incredibly rare i have a negative thought about your fits. That is a beautiful suit, the tie feels a bit bright with it. perhaps more of a burgundy or darker/less vibrant tie would have felt more congruent, to me anyway.

 

[Petepan]

Love the suit. Any chance of a full body shot?

Tie IMO is sub-optimal. Darker shades of navy, burgundy, brown, chocolate or forest green would have nailed it. PS also suboptimal- perhaps a wool PS?

 

[clarinetplayer]

Monday night in my work clothes.

 

[Patrick R]

That's how hard I tried. You're welcome.

Thank you.

 

[Hal Freeman]

So Close, but that curled up shirt collar and those shoes let the rest of the outfit down. What shoe & shirt size do you have? If we're the same size, and if you're willing to pay the postage I could send you some stuff.

Good day sir,

Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the advice.

Would it be OK if I PM'd you? I am willing to pay the postage too.

Thank you very much for such a generous offer by the way.

 

[Hal Freeman]

Hal, one of your best fit to date! I really like the jacket lenght and how the trousers fit! As EFV said, though, the shirt collar is a let down, as are the shoes.

Edit* I always thought you were 24, 26, along those lines!

Thank you sir!

Your comments are always a happy sight. As for the shirt, maybe I just need to get over my lazy habits and actually just iron it to a clean crisp. How can I provide better care for my boots?

Also, I haven't reached my 20's yet! I had just turned 19 a few months ago.

Hal

 

[Hal Freeman]

Sorry no silky smooth photography Here's a work selfie.




1960's Corduroy jacket (thrifted YESTERDAY!), vintage OCBD (thrift), 1930's tie (eBay), J. Crew trousers, AE loafers (ebay)

Haven't been blogging or taking pictures lately because I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed with some stuff, but I hope to get back in my groove soon! I purchased 3 suits for $75 total that I hope to share with you guys as soon as I make the trip to my tailor.

Hope everyone is starting the week well!

Wonderful outfit sir! Might I ask where you work?

Additionally, what a peculiar choice of tie bar. What specific type of bar is that?


@Roycru your posts always give me a smile. Always seems nice that you put a personal touch into a post, as if I was reading a journal entry.

 

[Hal Freeman]

Sorry for posting several different and separate posts instead of one post.

I had no idea what to wear today and was at a lost as to which jacket I should wear; either a charcoal grey top or a 3-btn lite blue blazer. So I ended up just taking two photos.

As you can see they are very close in colour. The one on the top is the blue blazer and the bottom is charcoal.




I ended up wearing the charcoal top since the shirt and tie were blue. I still struggle with colour matching and pairing so please forgive me.

Thank you all.

[P.S.] I messed up the tie knot in the photo.. sorry.

 

[bernoulli]

Country.

 

[upr_crust]

Poses in yet another section of the apartment, recently cleared of packing boxes. A rainy day in NYC - none too inspiring for getting dressed up, but I endeavor . . .

Suit - BB
Shirt - Thomas Pink
Tie - Lewin
Vintage watch chain
Cufflinks - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Shoes - Stefano Branchini
Raincoat - Burberry
Scarf - Zegna
Hat - Weatherproof

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