MC General Chat

[William Kazak]

For some reason a polo with a jacket just doesn't work. I have no real explanation other than I view them as two different purposes.

I have a navy colored merino wool polo that I can wear with a jacket. It works for me buttoned up.

 

[othertravel]

Putin wears £7,000 suit while lecturing Russians on 'evils' of NATO

The label of the suit was visible as Putin took part in a forum on modern medical technologies in Moscow. Brioni is an elite label from Italy, a NATO country.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[beargonefishing]

Not surprised Putin is a brony.

 

[gettoasty]

I like what Kamakura puts out for their vintage collection. It’s interesting to me.

Wish the latest striped shirt was done horizontal rather than vertical. https://kamakurashirts.com/collections/vintage-ivy/products/epgh04

Anyone know where I can find similar fabric for MTO shirting etc.?

 

[clee1982]

I don't like it as OCBD though, not sure about horizontal either

 

[gettoasty]

Eidos did it horizontal stripe band collar I’ve been after for years now

 

[smittycl]

I don't like it as OCBD though, not sure about horizontal either

Not sure why but I’ve always disliked button down collars. Just look silly to me.

 

[mhip]

Not sure why but I’ve always disliked button down collars. Just look silly to me.

I went to school during one of the bigger prep eras.
Back then I was cool in OCBDs, chinos, and boat shoes.
Not a fan as an ADDult.

 

[DorianGreen]

Not sure why but I’ve always disliked button down collars. Just look silly to me.

Same for me, I don't like them either and don't have only one. As a boy I found them cool, but my liking vanished soon, my preference is now for wide spread collars.

 

[ppk]

Same for me, I don't like them either and don't have only one. As a boy I found them cool, but my liking vanished soon, my preference is now for wide spread collars.

Likes and dislikes are so interesting. I am the opposite. I like BDs and narrow collar openings. The spread collar looks dated somehow to me. However, in other things I prefer the classic look - for example, broad lapels and wide-leg, high-waisted trousers.

Someone should do a psychological study. 😆

 

[Keyser_Söze]

Button down collar is superior when it comes to layering the shirt with a sweater or semi-casual.

 

[clee1982]

I like OCBD, just not in that fabric

 

[DorianGreen]

Interesting to notice how the tie's length has increased more and more in the time, achieving unbecoming proportions in recent years, also in relation to the width. Also curious to know when the rule was stated that the tie should touch the trousers belt.

This was the tie in the 30s.

 

[ppk]

Interesting to notice how the tie's length has increased more and more in the time, achieving unbecoming proportions in recent years, also in relation to the width. Also curious to know when the rule was stated that the tie should touch the trousers belt.

This was the tie in the 30s.

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From what I've read, ties are longer because low-rise trousers are popular. Therefore, to match the lower trousers, ties have lengthened.

I like ties that touch the belt, but modern ties are ridiculous. Shortening the tie (by lengthening the thin side) results in big fat knots, which I don't like.

I've started buying vintage ties which work well.

OTOH, this looks ridiculous too, in my eyes.

 

[LJ1891]

From what I've read, ties are longer because low-rise trousers are popular. Therefore, to match the lower trousers, ties have lengthened.

I like ties that touch the belt, but modern tires are ridiculous. Shortening the tie results in big fat knots, which I don't like.

I've started buying vintage ties which work well.

OTOH, this looks ridiculous too, in my eyes.

buddha said take the middle road 👍