Things a middle aged man should own
Discussion
desolate said:
marmitemania said:
The "Look at my f
king red trousers" was just a reference to a website. I do own a pair though.;)
I know I read it regularly, and follow David Lloyd (bumble) on twitter.king red trousers" was just a reference to a website. I do own a pair though.;)Each to their own and all that, but red trews are a step too far.
Haven't gone through the six pages but my essential is a watch with very large luminous hands so I can tell the time at night. The Barbour has yellowed with age but seems to have shrunk two sizes, as have my red and yellow trousers. I have a very essential cellar for the wine which strangely keeps reasonably topped up, and finally my golf handicap has risen. That's inflation for you I guess.
Not sure about the Barbour thing. It is old technology now. I had them when I was younger, but as someone who spends a good amount of time out in the elements, there are much better coats available.
I have different ones for different conditions but all are comfortable and none leave dirty, waxy marks on things or smell like a wet dog!
I have different ones for different conditions but all are comfortable and none leave dirty, waxy marks on things or smell like a wet dog!
swerni said:
Neilsfirst said:
W Fun
So much pretension, kiboshed by cheap brands.Barbour is the aspirational choice for those who actually have a choice not to go out in the rain.
The great thing about middle age is not caring about RedLeicester said:
So much pretension, kiboshed by cheap brands.
RedLeicester said:
marmitemania said:
a black suit and tie with wing collar shirt
So you own it but don't know how to wear it. Congratulations.marmitemania said:
That's funny because a winged collar is exactly what you wear with a black bow tie, do not fall for the should be worn with a white tie only. A winged collar is the ultimate for a very formal occasion. Anyhow what gives you the idea I do not know how to wear it?
Let's not have the black tie debate again.desolate said:
marmitemania said:
That's funny because a winged collar is exactly what you wear with a black bow tie, do not fall for the should be worn with a white tie only. A winged collar is the ultimate for a very formal occasion. Anyhow what gives you the idea I do not know how to wear it?
Let's not have the black tie debate again.berlintaxi said:
marmitemania said:
There is no debate to had. People like Red Leicester should wind their necks in a little, before they make such bold and sweeping statements about people they do not know.
t about stuff like this. For the record I don't. Wearing red (or yellow) trousers trumps any collar misdemeanour.
So can we not go down this particular road?
Debretts said:
White evening shirt with a with a marcella collar, bib and double cuffs, with a turn-down collar (not a wing-collar), worn with cufflinks and studs. A plain silk shirt with buttons may be worn. A fly-fronted shirt, where the buttons are concealed, is acceptable. - See more at: http://www.debretts.com/british-etiquette/british-...
desolate said:
Just to save pages of arguing - here is the quote from Debretts. the book for people who give a st about stuff like this. For the record I don't.
Wearing red (or yellow) trousers trumps any collar misdemeanour.
So can we not go down this particular road?
Debretts said:
White evening shirt with a with a marcella collar, bib and double cuffs, with a turn-down collar (not a wing-collar), worn with cufflinks and studs. A plain silk shirt with buttons may be worn. A fly-fronted shirt, where the buttons are concealed, is acceptable. - See more at: http://www.debretts.com/british-etiquette/british-...
The same page also tells us the correct rules for white tie, so please let us end the debate here t about stuff like this. For the record I don't. Wearing red (or yellow) trousers trumps any collar misdemeanour.
So can we not go down this particular road?
Debretts said:
White evening shirt with a with a marcella collar, bib and double cuffs, with a turn-down collar (not a wing-collar), worn with cufflinks and studs. A plain silk shirt with buttons may be worn. A fly-fronted shirt, where the buttons are concealed, is acceptable. - See more at: http://www.debretts.com/british-etiquette/british-...
The turn down collar is I admit the more favoured way with a black tie now, but is another sloppy american import. Whilst I appreciate the wing collar is supposedly now the preserve of white tie, it is still in my eye not incorrect to wear a black tie with a wing collar, new money American style or old money English style. I think the choice should come down to the individual.
marmitemania said:
The turn down collar is I admit the more favoured way with a black tie now, but is another sloppy american import. Whilst I appreciate the wing collar is supposedly now the preserve of white tie, it is still in my eye not incorrect to wear a black tie with a wing collar, new money American style or old money English style. I think the choice should come down to the individual.
But how does one disguise the elastic on one's pre-tied bow tie when worn with a wing collar?PS Your writing style and spelling has changed suddenly!
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