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

[ericgereghty]

The Jacobean Laton from KW is fantastic.

 

[jdp234]

The Jacobean Laton from KW is fantastic.

Ha, forgot that I have that too

 

[Alocin]

This might be slightly outside the scope of the thread, but what are peoples' favorite pocket squares? As in, what squares do you find yourself reaching for the most? I'm looking to grab another couple of silk squares that can be rearranged to show a variety of different colors. I have a standard white linen, a white linen with blue edge, a green Rubinacci Victory, a Hober Old Map, and a Kent Wang Big Wave.

Any recommendations?

I have the KW departure herald, Shinigawa and hunt of the unicorn and those have almost exclusively been the ones I use lately. I need to get some more for sure.

 

[dalevy]

Hussars madrid has some artwork squares that you can use for different colors. Reasonably priced with free shipping.

This might be slightly outside the scope of the thread, but what are peoples' favorite pocket squares? As in, what squares do you find yourself reaching for the most? I'm looking to grab another couple of silk squares that can be rearranged to show a variety of different colors. I have a standard white linen, a white linen with blue edge, a green Rubinacci Victory, a Hober Old Map, and a Kent Wang Big Wave.

Any recommendations?

 

[jdp234]

Hussars madrid has some artwork squares that you can use for different colors. Reasonably priced with free shipping.

Now these are interesting.

 

[XKxRome0ox]

Was able to get some better pictures today. Again I had to go a little more business appropriate. This suit was actually my first better quality suit and I still love it, even though the color is hard to capture. This was also my first better quality tie, which I don't like quite as much, it is a seven fold but it is so thick and doesn't drape at all really. The color of the suit is much more like the second and third shots, somewhat of a steel blue but sunlight brightens it up like in the first shot. Last thing I swear, I recently got some Bresciani and Marcoliani socks and I finally know what I have been missing for years.

i think you may be better served by a shorter jacket

anyone else agree or disagree?

 

[dalevy]

I will take my payment in the form of one of those roses squares.

Now these are interesting.

 

[EFV]

Hussars madrid has some artwork squares that you can use for different colors. Reasonably priced with free shipping.

Agreed! They're hella versatile.

 

[jdp234]

Shame the navy Apotheosis of Washington is out of stock, it's right up my alley.

 

[SprezzaTrash]

Ivy boy is back

1950's jacket, vintage hopsack shirt, 1930's grenadine tie, deadstock 1950's chinos.

 

[JHT652]

Gents...

 

[blueberry7]

Hussars madrid has some artwork squares that you can use for different colors. Reasonably priced with free shipping.

Thank you for this recommendation!
Just what I wanted, only I hadn't known that I wanted them before having seen them, if you know what I mean.

On impulse, I ordered four. Three on sale, one regular.
Looking forward to see the squares in reality.

 

[blekit]

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I really like the top half, however the shoes are way behind the rest of the fit. As far as I recall, you have some nice pairs in your collection and you definitely can find something better suited for this suit.

This might be slightly outside the scope of the thread, but what are peoples' favorite pocket squares? As in, what squares do you find yourself reaching for the most? I'm looking to grab another couple of silk squares that can be rearranged to show a variety of different colors. I have a standard white linen, a white linen with blue edge, a green Rubinacci Victory, a Hober Old Map, and a Kent Wang Big Wave.

Any recommendations?

I must admit that I am not a fan of silk pocketsquares - I prefer pure linen or linen blend (with wool or silk) ones. I think they are easier to fold and tend to fill the pocket better. I also feel like something less shiny than some pure silk pocketsquares works in general for wider variety of outfits. But that's just my two cents. As far as buying a pocketsquare, I can recommend a local brand - Poszetka. If you don't mind buying stuff online, I'm sure you'll be satisfied with quality of their products.

 

[jdp234]

I really like the top half, however the shoes are way behind the rest of the fit. As far as I recall, you have some nice pairs in your collection and you definitely can find something better suited for this suit.



I must admit that I am not a fan of silk pocketsquares - I prefer pure linen or linen blend (with wool or silk) ones. I think they are easier to fold and tend to fill the pocket better. I also feel like something less shiny than some pure silk pocketsquares works in general for wider variety of outfits. But that's just my two cents. As far as buying a pocketsquare, I can recommend a local brand - Poszetka. If you don't mind buying stuff online, I'm sure you'll be satisfied with quality of their products.

I really like the top half, however the shoes are way behind the rest of the fit. As far as I recall, you have some nice pairs in your collection and you definitely can find something better suited for this suit.



I must admit that I am not a fan of silk pocketsquares - I prefer pure linen or linen blend (with wool or silk) ones. I think they are easier to fold and tend to fill the pocket better. I also feel like something less shiny than some pure silk pocketsquares works in general for wider variety of outfits. But that's just my two cents. As far as buying a pocketsquare, I can recommend a local brand - Poszetka. If you don't mind buying stuff online, I'm sure you'll be satisfied with quality of their products.

The shoes were definitely the weak point. Failed experiment in the hurry of getting out the door in the morning. I still have something of a mental block wearing black shoes with that suit, even though folks on here seem to think they work. Some weekend afternoon I might have to just throw the trousers on and get pictures with every bloody pair of shoes I own and post them here to let y'all advise on what looks best.

As always I really appreciate the feedback, very helpful! This thread has done wonders for me. Amazing inspiration and a useful disciplinary mechanism for my sartorial lapses. Nothing keeps your feet on the ground like a no-thumb day

I'll check out Poszetka!

 

[ericgereghty]

Agree regarding the shoes, assuming we are talking about the Friday fit. However, i don't think black is necessary, though I do think they would suit the suit quite nicely. Darker brown or deep burgundy/oxblood would pair tremendously well, in my estimation.

Also, that tie is excellent.