Are you well dressed? A PH gentleman thread.
Discussion
Impasse said:
A fair chunk of the "poor fit" comments aimed at the OP can be attributed to bad posture. Stand up straight!
Been wondering whether to broach this, it's the elephant in the thread.OP, shoulders back ffs or you're dead in the water!
Edited by DoubleSix on Saturday 4th June 22:51
DoubleSix said:
Impasse said:
A fair chunk of the "poor fit" comments aimed at the OP can be attributed to bad posture. Stand up straight!
Been wondering whether to broach this, it's the elephant in the thread.OP, shoulders back ffs or your dead in the water!
InductionRoar said:
DoubleSix said:
Impasse said:
A fair chunk of the "poor fit" comments aimed at the OP can be attributed to bad posture. Stand up straight!
Been wondering whether to broach this, it's the elephant in the thread.OP, shoulders back ffs or your dead in the water!
DonkeyApple said:
InductionRoar said:
DoubleSix said:
Impasse said:
A fair chunk of the "poor fit" comments aimed at the OP can be attributed to bad posture. Stand up straight!
Been wondering whether to broach this, it's the elephant in the thread.OP, shoulders back ffs or your dead in the water!
The two reasons this has not been done so far is body shape (since stopping the sport that caused the injury I have lost 3 stone so clearly any bespoke clothes made then would be in the bin now) and finance. I know some posters think I am trying to portray a millionaire look but that could not be further from the case - I openly admit to not being able to afford bespoke clothes whilst buying the other items that will always fit me such as watches, cufflinks etc and in the meantime have resorted to buying mass-produced jackets in the sale.
People are quick to judge.
InductionRoar said:
Couldn't agree more and if you refer to my earlier comments you will see that has long been my intention and will hopefully happen later this year.
The two reasons this has not been done so far is body shape (since stopping the sport that caused the injury I have lost 3 stone so clearly any bespoke clothes made then would be in the bin now) and finance. I know some posters think I am trying to portray a millionaire look but that could not be further from the case - I openly admit to not being able to afford bespoke clothes whilst buying the other items that will always fit me such as watches, cufflinks etc and in the meantime have resorted to buying mass-produced jackets in the sale.
People are quick to judge.
I think you've stood up to the jibing very well. To me the whole ensemble does look a little northern coach driver but I am not in my 20s. The two reasons this has not been done so far is body shape (since stopping the sport that caused the injury I have lost 3 stone so clearly any bespoke clothes made then would be in the bin now) and finance. I know some posters think I am trying to portray a millionaire look but that could not be further from the case - I openly admit to not being able to afford bespoke clothes whilst buying the other items that will always fit me such as watches, cufflinks etc and in the meantime have resorted to buying mass-produced jackets in the sale.
People are quick to judge.
The only thing I would say is that I wouldn't waste any money on watches or cuff links until I had a jacket that was fitted. Well cut and fitted clothing is far more important than a shiny bracelet. The trade off is that if you go for a fashionable cut then the jacket won't be lasting you a lifetime but if you wear a jacket a lot then that's where the money has to go. No one sees a watch and they are wholly surplus to requirements these days and just decorative like earrings or make up for ugly women but everyone sees the jacket. It really is the one thing to always get right followed by the shirt. Everything else is secondary.
InductionRoar said:
Tyre Smoke said:
OP, please tell me what is wrong with a Thomas Pink shirt?
I happen to like them, for fit, quality and style. I have several.
They are mass produced up to a price in countries not known for shirt-making (much like my jacket). If you get them in the sale fair enough but don't convince yourself the value is there.I happen to like them, for fit, quality and style. I have several.
Meridius said:
@InductionRoar - I assumed you were a lot older than late 20s. Only because of a certain pair of sandals in the shoe thread.
Edited by g3org3y on Sunday 5th June 09:25
DonkeyApple said:
I think you've stood up to the jibing very well. To me the whole ensemble does look a little northern coach driver but I am not in my 20s.
The only thing I would say is that I wouldn't waste any money on watches or cuff links until I had a jacket that was fitted. Well cut and fitted clothing is far more important than a shiny bracelet. The trade off is that if you go for a fashionable cut then the jacket won't be lasting you a lifetime but if you wear a jacket a lot then that's where the money has to go. No one sees a watch and they are wholly surplus to requirements these days and just decorative like earrings or make up for ugly women but everyone sees the jacket. It really is the one thing to always get right followed by the shirt. Everything else is secondary.
I would say however that bespoke suits have not increased in cost over the years as much as the other items I have bought (which incidentally I would not be able to afford today) so whilst fit of clothing is more important (subjective - but I agree) it is only sensible (in my view) to purchase a bespoke suit once you are happy with the thing it is fitting.The only thing I would say is that I wouldn't waste any money on watches or cuff links until I had a jacket that was fitted. Well cut and fitted clothing is far more important than a shiny bracelet. The trade off is that if you go for a fashionable cut then the jacket won't be lasting you a lifetime but if you wear a jacket a lot then that's where the money has to go. No one sees a watch and they are wholly surplus to requirements these days and just decorative like earrings or make up for ugly women but everyone sees the jacket. It really is the one thing to always get right followed by the shirt. Everything else is secondary.
As I said earlier I have lost 3 stone (nearer 3.5) and my body shape has altered tremendously and will continue to do so until I am happy - at that stage a fitted outfit will be bought.
InductionRoar said:
BlackST said:
Michael Portillo sprung to mind when the picture was posted but if you are happy with your 'out there' choice in clothing then why ask what others think?
To get the thread rolling.el stovey said:
I don't think inductionroar is at all worried about what he wears, he's just trying to start a thread about clothes and shoes, because he's into them.
I've read a few of his posts about shoes and male styling and always enjoy his input and positivity in the face of generally negative responses.
TBH I'd also like a Styling/fashion/shoes forum in here. There are plenty of othet niche forums in here that do well. I appreciate many people in the lounge have no interest in this stuff at all.
I've read a few of his posts about shoes and male styling and always enjoy his input and positivity in the face of generally negative responses.
TBH I'd also like a Styling/fashion/shoes forum in here. There are plenty of othet niche forums in here that do well. I appreciate many people in the lounge have no interest in this stuff at all.
I would like to claim surprise at some of the rather nasty and personal comments which have been observed here, but lamentably I can't which is a shame.
g3org3y said:
InductionRoar said:
BlackST said:
Michael Portillo sprung to mind when the picture was posted but if you are happy with your 'out there' choice in clothing then why ask what others think?
To get the thread rolling.g3org3y said:
el stovey said:
I don't think inductionroar is at all worried about what he wears, he's just trying to start a thread about clothes and shoes, because he's into them.
I've read a few of his posts about shoes and male styling and always enjoy his input and positivity in the face of generally negative responses.
TBH I'd also like a Styling/fashion/shoes forum in here. There are plenty of othet niche forums in here that do well. I appreciate many people in the lounge have no interest in this stuff at all.
I've read a few of his posts about shoes and male styling and always enjoy his input and positivity in the face of generally negative responses.
TBH I'd also like a Styling/fashion/shoes forum in here. There are plenty of othet niche forums in here that do well. I appreciate many people in the lounge have no interest in this stuff at all.
I would like to claim surprise at some of the rather nasty and personal comments which have been observed here, but lamentably I can't which is a shame.
It has been a lot quieter of late - I assume the angry men(?) have exploded in a fit of rage.
InductionRoar said:
I would say however that bespoke suits have not increased in cost over the years as much as the other items I have bought (which incidentally I would not be able to afford today) so whilst fit of clothing is more important (subjective - but I agree) it is only sensible (in my view) to purchase a bespoke suit once you are happy with the thing it is fitting.
As I said earlier I have lost 3 stone (nearer 3.5) and my body shape has altered tremendously and will continue to do so until I am happy - at that stage a fitted outfit will be bought.
The problem with that is:As I said earlier I have lost 3 stone (nearer 3.5) and my body shape has altered tremendously and will continue to do so until I am happy - at that stage a fitted outfit will be bought.
a) you may be "happy" with your shape, but how do you know you will retain it? and
b) at what point to do you say , "ok, now I'm there"? and
c) everything else you buy in this changing period doesn't fit either!
Finally you seem to be confusing bespoke with made to measure - fully bespoke suits are really expensive, but made to measure or semi-bespoke is actually quite reasonable, and I'd guess you could probably have bought made to measure and had good value out of it compared to what you have been buying.
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