The What Are You Wearing Today (WAYWT) Discussion Thread, Part II

[Benesyed]

On the far left: short, stocky, ill-proportioned, shirt too long, etc.

Other two: none of those things at all.

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I honestly think if the sleeves were shorter it would be a fit I would could vibe with. I actually think loose top, slim jean scum bag chic can be cool, I just think the sleeves are too long. I think if it came down to where the upper arm meets toe elbow it would be way better.

Right now it looks like too much of the "boyfriend shirt" that was very popular among lady bloggers and less like cool guy oversized. At the very least it might be worth experimenting and seeing if you like it.

 

[OccultaVexillum]

On the far left: short, stocky, ill-proportioned, shirt too long, etc.

Other two: none of those things at all.

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The fact you think these 3 fits are in any way comparable is insane.

Not even in terms of “quality” or “coolness” or whatever, but shape, silhouette, execution, context etc

 

[hendrix]

Okay, is this supposed to be “good”?

You are obviously not short or fat, but the cut / proportions of the top and bottom push you in that direction. I know: I look short. But I am short. Also, I really cannot see how one can think my last fit makes me look wider / stockier without thinking yours is much worse in that regard. It’s not like I’m any thinner than you.

To be more specifically constructive:

1. The shirt is too tight. You can see it bunching around the shoulder and chest. Combined with what is likely a too-short front balance, this makes your gut show more than it needs to. The worst is in the photo of you walking toward the camera. It could also stand to be a bit longer—would mitigate impression that it’s a size too small on your frame.

2. There is too much width everywhere. I get that oversized is on purpose, but the fit lacks either the impression of movement / flow or a change-up in volumes to make it interesting and successful. For example, the shirt does not have a pleasing drape (see above: could be fit to blame, but also the fabric). The sleeves appear to rigidly stick out to the sides, rather than flow downward with your arms. The pants aren’t as bad in this respect, but the fabric doesn’t flow / drape as nicely as one would want. See your walking photo. The pants chunk into two rigid, blocky segments above and below your knees. That’s not good. You should see more vertical draping and a smoother, more streamlined silhouette. Fabric and make (not cut) are likely to blame.

3. If we’re going to judge against context: the whole look is too shabby and grubby relative to your surroundings. It appears as if you rolled out of bed wearing this from the day before. The poor fit and drape of the top is a main culprit. But also: the sh!t brown color of the pants. There are sophisticated / urban ways to do an earthy tone. This is farmer.

Assuming I were stuck with these clothes, I’d attempt a fix by tucking in the shirt and letting it billow as much as it will (though it may be too tight for this). Would hopefully restore your waist and make your stomach less prominent, while making the fit’s play on volume more dynamic.

Nah I'm just short and fat

Also, would have thought this was obvious but the last pic is wide angle, so everything is very distorted.

 

[gettoasty]

Please stop and leave him alone

 

[WBaker]

Atha / Geller / Atha / MMM

 

[mktitsworth]

I love shirt jackets.

 

[WBaker]

I love shirt jackets.

Yeah I was wary of how flexible a buttonless shirt jacket would be but it's gotten a lot of wear.

I have the set, really nice drapey cupro.

Spoiler: Deets

 

[conceptual 4est]

Some snaps from this summer:



Fujito, Monitaly, and Doppiaa



Night Gallery, some 501s from willy cheesesteak and plaster GATs from @troika



Night Gallery again and some 45rpm indigo hickory stripes



Kaptain Sunshine paper tee and some 45rpm jeans

 

[mktitsworth]

Yeah I was wary of how flexible a buttonless shirt jacket would be but it's gotten a lot of wear.

I have the set, really nice drapey cupro.

Spoiler: Deets

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I think my favorite has to be a wool gunclub that I want to find the cloth for so that I can have it made into a regular jacket as well.

Spoiler: Said jacket.

 

[Benesyed]

 

[Zekaa]

I like the Foo fit, it is indeed similar to what friends of mine are wearing who live in Williamsburg, NYC, and who also have that white-only interior design with an arch lamp diskussed 11 years ago on styleforum (I'm not from the US). The hendrix fit has a cool style as well, something more in the direction of what I would wear, because I wouldn't be comfortable with skinny jeans.

But this analysis from TheFoo is making me wonder if my shirt is too tight in the chest as well, resulting in a "too-short front balance"?

 

[cocostella]

It’s on the edge, but at least not pulling across the chest/buttons, as far as I can see. If it’s cotton, you could probably gently stretch it a touch when damp.

 

[TheFoo]

I like the Foo fit, it is indeed similar to what friends of mine are wearing who live in Williamsburg, NYC, and who also have that white-only interior design with an arch lamp diskussed 11 years ago on styleforum (I'm not from the US). The hendrix fit has a cool style as well, something more in the direction of what I would wear, because I wouldn't be comfortable with skinny jeans.

But this analysis from TheFoo is making me wonder if my shirt is too tight in the chest as well, resulting in a "too-short front balance"? View attachment 2230525 View attachment 2230527 View attachment 2230529

It’s a touch tight around the chest and shoulders, but not egregiously so.

The front balance is definitely too short, however. One can debate a short balance as a style choice vs. a mistake, but there is no question that it emphasizes / exaggerates your gut. Can see the problem from both the front and the sides. In the front view, the fabric appears to be pulling apart over your stomach. From the side, the shirt pops forward and away from your torso—as if your stomach is pushing it out.

Generally, a correct or long balance in the front is more flattering for this reason (to extent one cares about traditional ideals as they relate to the male body).

 

[Zekaa]

I know that that's the effect: The short front balance makes one look bellied, but that's bad, cause I ain't that fat, as it can be seen in this picture when the shirt is tucked in. But maybe there's a stylistic convention on top: That camp shirts should rather have a slightly dropped shoulder and a more roomy fit than a dress shirt?

 

[dalevy]

@Zekaa i wouldn’t notice the shirt so much as the loafers with the no show socks peeking out. Try something else. I’ve been wearing huaraches. Maybe sandals.