Are you well dressed? A PH gentleman thread.

[Tyre Smoke]

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.



Meanwhile, back to your jacket, it's too tight around the middle to be buttoned. The shoes (Jesus wept £750!!) don't look the money, but would be better paired with jeans. Lose the tie, change the shirt to something that compliments the jacket (if you must wear it) and lose the pocket square. Personally, I like cufflinks with a casual look, but with or without doesn't matter.

[DoubleSix]

limpsfield said:

In an age of over-sensitive Internet cry babies I would just like to commend the OP on how well he has taken the criticism on this thread.

The jacket is horrible and the shoes are nice but wrong for that combo I think. I hope it goes well.

[48Valves]

InductionRoar said:

Agreed - I think I will go tie-less.

Unsure what Bayleaf's issues are but I suspect my dress sense and typing are the least of them.

In the interest of completeness here is my Al Murray costume.



The jacket works for me and I have only ever received positive comments on it but I agree - too much for the occasion.

You would fit in very well in Cambridge, with the rest of the trying too hard to look cool brigade.

You need to learn how to tie a tie correctly though.

On the very few occasions I'm forced into attending a networking event, I actively avoid people who look like they are trying too hard.

Can't comment on the colours as I'm colour blind.

[Sump]

had ham said:

The jacket arms are 2~3 inches too long

Rubbish.

[whoami]

48Valves said:

Can't comment on the colours as I'm colour blind.

As is the OP.

[The Moose]

Sump said:

had ham said:

The jacket arms are 2~3 inches too long

Rubbish.

I'd say they were a tad too long, however I wouldn't be so bold as to put a number to it.

I'd also say it was a touch too tight to be buttoned however I'm certainly not at the height of fashion and understand the limitations of 'off-the-peg'.

I really love the shoes, just not with the rest of that outfit. I'm not sure I would spend a grand on them personally, but it really is personal preference...and they should last a lifetime so why the hell not!

I'm an 8-10 inch drop (depending). Is that good?!

[Tom1312]

Dependant on how smart casual it is, keep the shoes and lose the extra bits.

Lose the the and open collar.

Textured materials like tweed are pretty good bets for a nice jacket that's not too formal.

I'll risk a lashing and post a picture of my last smart casual outing.



A big issue though, how old are you? If you're dressing to your age it's not such an issue really.

[DuncanM]

DoubleSix said:

limpsfield said:

In an age of over-sensitive Internet cry babies I would just like to commend the OP on how well he has taken the criticism on this thread.

The jacket is horrible and the shoes are nice but wrong for that combo I think. I hope it goes well.

Have another :yes

He's a class act, and is taking it all very well

[InductionRoar]

Sump said:

I conclude OP is sore loser who wants to dress like a millionaire but wasn't brought up correctly, hence the extreme desperation in clothing with no class or distinction.

That's quite a conclusion to jump to - I have actively encouraged the ridicule and even posted a second photo for the angry people to comment on.

Wanting to dress like a millionaire?

I am all up for a laugh but I would thank you to not comment on my upbringing - that certainly shows a lack of class.

Please enlighten me as why the items in my second photo show a lack of class and distinction.

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.

48Valves said:

You need to learn how to tie a tie correctly though.

This point has been raised and addressed.

Tom1312 said:

Dependant on how smart casual it is, keep the shoes and lose the extra bits.

Lose the the and open collar.

Textured materials like tweed are pretty good bets for a nice jacket that's not too formal.

I'll risk a lashing and post a picture of my last smart casual outing.



A big issue though, how old are you? If you're dressing to your age it's not such an issue really.

Cheers. Very brave to post a photo and much appreciated.

I am 28 so plenty of time to reach the heady heights of "class and distinction" demonstrated on this thread.

[Tom1312]

28?

I'd tone it back a bit buddy, I'm 25 and felt old in chinos and blazer.

[bitchstewie]

28 is a bit of a shocker respectfully, really didn't expect that.

Personally I'd lose the jacket and tie (I don't even own one) and be done at that in a smart casual setting.

[InductionRoar]

Tom1312 said:

28?

I'd tone it back a bit buddy, I'm 25 and felt old in chinos and blazer.

bhstewie said:

28 is a bit of a shocker respectfully, really didn't expect that.

Personally I'd lose the jacket and tie (I don't even own one) and be done at that in a smart casual setting.

Out of academic interest what age did you imagine? I'm braced...

[Tom1312]

Late 40s.

Mainly based on the value of your shoes and presence of pocket square!

[HD Adam]

Tom1312 said:

Dependant on how smart casual it is, keep the shoes and lose the extra bits.

Lose the the and open collar.

Textured materials like tweed are pretty good bets for a nice jacket that's not too formal.

I'll risk a lashing and post a picture of my last smart casual outing.



A big issue though, how old are you? If you're dressing to your age it's not such an issue really.

Looks quite smart.


At least you don't dress like your dad

[Impasse]

I thought all shirts were manufactured within a few square miles of each other using similar amounts of child labour? It's only the label that determines the retail price and perceived "quality"?

[Mart-1]

OP - well done for being so good humoured about your burgundy clothing

[InductionRoar]

Impasse said:

I thought all shirts were manufactured within a few square miles of each other using similar amounts of child labour? It's only the label that determines the retail price and perceived "quality"?

Here are a few.

https://www.drakes.com/?gclid=COaArPTIjs0CFQuNGwod...

http://www.luigiborrelli.com/en/camicia/

http://www.hilditchandkey.co.uk/

http://smythandgibson.com/

http://www.frayitaly.com/

[bitchstewie]

InductionRoar said:

Out of academic interest what age did you imagine? I'm braced...

I would have said 40's and later 40's at that.

It's a personal thing but I don't really get why anyone would wear a tie out of choice so whenever I see one outside of work I assume it's someone older when you're over over a decade younger than I am.

[Tom1312]

I never used to wear a tie for work, so I didn't mind wearing one to dress up.

Since it's become sort if the normal I lose the tie every chance I can!


I'll ask some advice, I'm getting married in the Summer. Is the general consensus to go for a more traditional wedding jacket or a modern 3 piece?

[ben5575]

Tom1312 said:

Dependant on how smart casual it is, keep the shoes and lose the extra bits.

Lose the the and open collar.

Textured materials like tweed are pretty good bets for a nice jacket that's not too formal.

I'll risk a lashing and post a picture of my last smart casual outing.



A big issue though, how old are you? If you're dressing to your age it's not such an issue really.

Spot on, advice and look.

Love the National Express comment , but fair play to OP for posting a picture and some sound, constructive advice on here on how to tone it down a touch.

Re fit, the following link might be of some use, particularly if you scroll down and have a look at the 'Four Automatic Bad Fit Warnings'. Unfortunately I think the jacket meets all four. http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/09/25/good-fitt...