New to forums (Holidy Party Pic)

[pfr0g]

This will be my first forum post after browsing for about 2 weeks. It was time, after the abuse my co-workers gave me for “dressing” up at the holiday party, to share my affinity for cloths with people who care.

Brief introduction:

I am 31, and currently work in the IT filed doing systems design and architecture. I have my own consulting company and am starting a specialized application hosting company. My “full time” job is with a University. The job allows me the time to work on building my business while going to school for free and is a steady revenue when my business is in a down turn.

I am by no means rich but do like nice cloths. I buy what I can reasonable afford and often buy too many lower end items instead of splurging on big ticket things. I developed a love for cloths when I was working directly with the CEO of a major toy company about 6 years ago. I went on a lot of product development trips with him to Hong Kong and some sales calls. He HATED the way I dressed and said my shirts were too baggy, my shoes were horrid and it was a bad image for the company. So he used the company credit card and bought me 3-4 suits (mostly Canali from a B&M store named Tyrone) tons of Armani ties, bespoke shoes from HK, M-T-M shirts from Ascot Chang, ect. Ever since then I have tried to keep my wardrobe updated but it is harder to spend your own money.

I still have some of those cloths and added here and there. I can not afford the high end suits but have a decent amount of Canali, Redaelli M-T-M (great suit imo), Jos A Bank Signature. Most of the Armani ties are very thin and outdated so I updated with some Borrelli and Brioni ties recently. I am in the market for some more M-T-M shirts and possible a few Borrelli.

Anyway, on to what I wore today to a Holiday party








Suit: Jos A Bank Signature Collection (don’t shoot it’s my first day; really it’s a great suit with a nice handle)
Shirt: Herringbone Grey contrasting white collar (Victor Talbots MTM)
Shoes: AE monks, brandy
Last but not least: SF Tie

What a fantastic tie, great handle, fantastic construction really nice weight to the silk.

I got a lot of crap about the tie from my crass co-workers who think dressing up is tucking in their shirt. Barber shop seemed like a running theme. I did however get just as many compliments on the tie.

Well that’s it for me. Sorry for the long post, I promise the rest will pale in comparison.

(And I am aware that my pocket square is messed up but this was after a long day at work and the party)

 

[lawyerdad]

Welcome aboard.

 

[Monster]

I've got the exact same pair of shoes. Love 'em.

Looks sharp.

 

[Bradford]

Welcome!

The outfit looks great.

Don't let the unwashed masses drag you under

 

[pfr0g]

Thanks!!

Just got the shoes from DSW (LI, New York) for a decent price. Think I paid 115. They had a bunch of AE shoes for under 120. Gotta love a good bargin.

I am trying my best not to let my co-workers bring me down

I think people here would have a stroke if I posted pictures of what they consider business casual.

 

[Steve B.]

(Victor Talbots MTM)

or Robert Talbott?

I'm surprised they didn't give you more s**t for the pocket square than the tie...

Welcome!

The outfit looks great.

Don't let the unwashed masses drag you under

+1

 

[designprofessor]

Looks good. I believe this is the first post where I've seen the SF colors in action.

Welcome.

Perhaps in time your cronies will wise up.
till then, keep on keepin' on.

 

[neyus]

Look good.

 

[sho'nuff]

welcome pfr0g

looking good,

now all you gotta do is burnish those babies.

 

[pfr0g]

Originally Posted by Steve B.

or Robert Talbott?

I'm surprised they didn't give you more s**t for the pocket square than the tie...



+1

It's Victor Talbot's Glen Cove, New York. They shot a few scenes from "Meet the Parents" there, although I didn't even recognize it when I saw the movie tbh. Some decent MTM shirts, IMHO.

http://www.victortalbots.com/

 

[josepidal]

Welcome. That's the most interesting way to get new suits I've ever heard of!

 

[sygyzy]

Welcome. I have the same shoes coming in the mail

 

[Jovan]

Thankfully the Christmas party I'm going to will be more dressed up so I won't get any flak. Good job on outdoing everyone else.

I'm digging... -The appropriate use of stripes for your physique. -Use of a pocket square, a classic touch. (I would opt for white linen or cotton, but that's just my personal preference.) -The beautiful shoes. -Perfect sleeve length of both your jacket and shirt, showing just the right amount of cuff. However, I feel that... -The shirt could use white double cuffs instead. Contrasting shirts look a little more polished this way, in my opinion. -The collar style is a bit off with this look. Otherwise, very nicely done.

 

[pfr0g]

Originally Posted by Jovan

Thankfully the Christmas party I'm going to will be more dressed up so I won't get any flak. Good job on outdoing everyone else.

I'm digging...
-The appropriate use of stripes for your physique.
-Use of a pocket square, a classic touch. (I would opt for white linen or cotton, but that's just my personal preference.)
-The beautiful shoes.
-Perfect sleeve length of both your jacket and shirt, showing just the right amount of cuff.

However, I feel that...
-The shirt could use white double cuffs instead. Contrasting shirts look a little more polished this way, in my opinion.
-The collar style is a bit off with this look.

Otherwise, very nicely done.


I agree about the pocket square. I really wanted a white/cream one but I left it in Long Island.

I am not happy with the collar either. Thinking about taking it back and getting the fabric matched and style changed. Going to cost around $75 so I am holding off to get a little more use out of the shirt first.

And for everyone getting the shoes, they are great. I am going back to the store this weekend to get dark brown lace up oxfords (AE) for about the same price.

Have fun at your party Jovan!

 

[Keith T]

Nice getup.

Enjoy the forum.