OneTrouser

[teddieriley]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

When it comes down to it, the OneShoe isn't an absolute OneShoe--it's really the concept and approach behind it that distinguishes.

And of course, because

came up with it.

I'm thinking of doing the OneBoxer. Literally, one. Should be good for a 7-day cycle, particularly in the cooler weather.

 

[makewayhomer]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

But it's in the OneSpirit. The point is to get away from collecting clothes and get closer to thinking about clothes that you look good in and feel comfortable with. When it comes down to it, the OneShoe isn't an absolute OneShoe--it's really the concept and approach behind it that distinguishes.
agree with mafoo, and I'm trying to do something similar. once I find a pair of flannels I like, I will just buy a couple pairs of them in perhaps 2 colors each. done and done. part of it is that I just want LESS stuff, part of it is that's a much easier way to live. but I still want to look good. none of these are contradictory to each other

 

[Mildly Consumptive]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Oh, and first to guess the exact cloth wins a prize.


Ahhhh... Winter: Dormeuil 15.5 whipcord from the Casuals book? Lightish mid grey?

 

[Mildly Consumptive]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

So, I have a new OneTrouser planned. Five pairs. Same cloth, same color. That is all.


But seriously, it will look as though you are wearing the same pair of trousers every day. This will gross people out.

 

[ohm]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

But it's in the OneSpirit. The point is to get away from collecting clothes and get closer to thinking about clothes that you look good in and feel comfortable with. When it comes down to it, the OneShoe isn't an absolute OneShoe--it's really the concept and approach behind it that distinguishes.

I have always really loved this idea/spirit behind the one shoe, and really behind the general thoughtfulness of your wardrobe expansion. It's just the execution that kills me. I think you do shoes (and perhaps even trousers) a disservice when you don't branch out and enjoy a bit of variety. Of course I know we disagree on this point so please continue with your medium gray flannel onetrouser.

 

[F. Corbera]

Originally Posted by Mildly Consumptive

But seriously, it will look as though you are wearing the same pair of trousers every day. This will gross people out.
If it does, he could argue with them and change their minds through dialectic. Well...monolectic. The key point is that the situation could serve as the basis of intellectual combat and a test of wills.

 

[Diavolo]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

But it's in the OneSpirit. The point is to get away from collecting clothes and get closer to thinking about clothes that you look good in and feel comfortable with. When it comes down to it, the OneShoe isn't an absolute OneShoe--it's really the concept and approach behind it that distinguishes.

Yes, that expresses it perfectly. Of course I don't have six identical navy suits, blue shirts, blue ties or black shoes.
The point for me is that while I wear something different every day, the items are all within a specific subdued range and I probably look more or less the same most days to my colleagues.
I'm no James Bond or Cary Grant but people rave about their dress sense - yet if you look at them they rarely ventured beyond solids, mostly in blue and grey.
For me it's more about the quality of the materials and the cut and fit than about lots of different colours.

 

[George]

**** the 1Trouser I say.!

 

[F. Corbera]

Originally Posted by Diavolo

Yes, that expresses it perfectly. Of course I don't have six identical navy suits, blue shirts, blue ties or black shoes.
The point for me is that while I wear something different every day, the items are all within a specific subdued range and I probably look more or less the same most days to my colleagues.
I'm no James Bond or Cary Grant but people rave about their dress sense - yet if you look at them they rarely ventured beyond solids, mostly in blue and grey.
For me it's more about the quality of the materials and the cut and fit than about lots of different colours.

I have fourteen or so solid navy odd jackets, but in different fabrics and several buttoning styles.

 

[jamesbond]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

~2-3 cm around the waist. They still button, but uncomfortably.

Serious question, is there no place left in NYC to have pants sponged and pressed? I thought that in such a great city there would be a few places left? Also, is 2-3 centimeters really that much that they don't fit? They must have been pretty tight in the waist to begin with, no?

 

[texas_jack]

seriously maf, you're insane.

 

[Mr Herbert]

Originally Posted by landshark

Almost none of this can be considered oneanything You have 4 sport coats for winter? How can it be a onesportcoat? HOw can you have a onetie if there are solids and patterns in various colors? That all sounds like a regular wardrobe to me.

only by forum clothes horse standards can that be considered in anyway minimalist.

 

[Kaplan]

Originally Posted by Diavolo

I have a OneTrouser for winter which is a grey wool/cashmere flannel (two shades, charcoal and dark grey but no-one notices)
...
OneSportcoat? More variation. Winter is navy, two grey and one brown.
Diavolo, I agree with your approach, but I'm curious about your grey sport coats. Are they solid? Do your wear them with the grey trousers?

 

[srivats]

Originally Posted by Diavolo

The point for me is that while I wear something different every day, the items are all within a specific subdued range and I probably look more or less the same most days to my colleagues.

This is what I was saying too ... but Foo thinks otherwise.

 

[eg1]

Originally Posted by F. Corbera

I have fourteen or so solid navy odd jackets, but in different fabrics and several buttoning styles.

Are any of these blazers, or do you consider that to be an entirely different category?