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sperry chukkas on gilt complete. wanted the venetian loafers but no luck. still content with the chukkas though.
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All black everything.Originally Posted by RFX45
I agree with Nii and WJ4. Black isn't very versatile and I think designer comes out with black blazers/sport coats because a lot of people think black is versatile but it isn't. Black suits are only worn in weddings, funerals and as a replacement for a tux at an evening event and not much else really. A black blazer is even less versatile because it has to be worn with a matching pants. This is my opinion of course and to each his own but navy and charcoal is the most versatile color for a sportcoat.
Originally Posted by RFX45
My fault, I didn't see your post. Might have passed right by them or might be at the bottom of the page and I just clicked on the next.
Could you post it again? I'll try my best to help.
Thats a pretty silly statement.Originally Posted by RFX45
But you see, designers and celebrities get away with it because they are designers and celebrities.
The same way Marc Jacobs gets a pass at wearing skirts.
Plus it is simple business, if people buy them, make a lot of them.
Just think of it this way, how many people in the streets have you seen with ill-fitting suits?
I'd say 9 out of 10 people wear suits that does not fit them well and they wear off the rack.
Heck I've seen people leave the brand label on the sleeves because they think it belongs there.
So you could just imagine how many people would think black goes with everything.
Trust me, I got nothing against black, I wear black shoes/boots all the time.
I have a pair of black pants and black jeans, it has it's place but we are talking about versatility here and navy or charcoal is just more versatile overall.
It matches with more colors and usually compliments and enhances those colors.
Same can be said with black shirt, people go to clubs thinking a black button up is cool and hip but really, it makes them look like theiy mourning someones death.
And yes, I've seen this plenty of times in bars, restaurants, clubs, etc...
Originally Posted by SkunkInDunks
I don't see the connection comparing people who wear ill fitting suits and tags to people thinking black goes with everything, maybe because I too think black does go with everything. I also don't think it takes a celebrity to wear a black blazer, just someone with style and confidence.
Yeah, maybe a bit of an exageration but really wearing a black button will make you look like you are mourning or working as a waiter.Originally Posted by oo206oo
Thats a pretty silly statement.Originally Posted by RFX45
Same can be said with black shirt, people go to clubs thinking a black button up is cool and hip but really, it makes them look like theiy mourning someones death.
Originally Posted by Stay Lurkin
Originally Posted by RFX45
My fault, I didn't see your post. Might have passed right by them or might be at the bottom of the page and I just clicked on the next.
Could you post it again? I'll try my best to help.
I bought ordered these yesterday http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=34724&vid=1&pid=664251 and I was wondering what kind of shirt and tie would set it off? Colors etc. And I'm planning on wearing it with these boots so keep that in mind. Thanks
I think it's the dad jeans that are killing the look for TF.Originally Posted by RFX45
Yeah, maybe a bit of an exageration but really wearing a black button will make you look like you are mourning or working as a waiter.Originally Posted by oo206oo
Thats a pretty silly statement.Originally Posted by RFX45
Same can be said with black shirt, people go to clubs thinking a black button up is cool and hip but really, it makes them look like theiy mourning someones death.
Also, Tom Ford look horrible in that blazer. I would have expected a better fit on that blazer from him.
Agree with RFX generally but 206 about the shirt. A black shirt is not a sign of mourning, is very versatile. I think maybe in some uber-high fashion circles a black shirt might be a faux pas, but this is Dressing Better, not Dressing by the Fascist Rules of Fashion.Originally Posted by oo206oo
Thats a pretty silly statement.Originally Posted by RFX45
But you see, designers and celebrities get away with it because they are designers and celebrities.
The same way Marc Jacobs gets a pass at wearing skirts.
Plus it is simple business, if people buy them, make a lot of them.
Just think of it this way, how many people in the streets have you seen with ill-fitting suits?
I'd say 9 out of 10 people wear suits that does not fit them well and they wear off the rack.
Heck I've seen people leave the brand label on the sleeves because they think it belongs there.
So you could just imagine how many people would think black goes with everything.
Trust me, I got nothing against black, I wear black shoes/boots all the time.
I have a pair of black pants and black jeans, it has it's place but we are talking about versatility here and navy or charcoal is just more versatile overall.
It matches with more colors and usually compliments and enhances those colors.
Same can be said with black shirt, people go to clubs thinking a black button up is cool and hip but really, it makes them look like theiy mourning someones death.
And yes, I've seen this plenty of times in bars, restaurants, clubs, etc...
Not sure if anyone was thinking that other than you. I don't really like RFX's taste in shoes at all but the rest of his style is pretty impeccable most of the time. Not that his style is needed to justify people asking him questions. If he's earned a reputation as a fashionable guy to the point that people seek his advice, who are you to question that?Originally Posted by ddot7
I don't know if anyone else is thinking it, but I'll say it...
How is it that some of you seem to hang on the every word of someone who doesn't really have a great sense of style?
You'd get better advice from magazines if you don't have the ability to put something together on your own.
Originally Posted by ddot7
I don't know if anyone else is thinking it, but I'll say it...
How is it that some of you seem to hang on the every word of someone who doesn't really have a great sense of style?
You'd get better advice from magazines if you don't have the ability to put something together on your own.
Originally Posted by cquan05
Back ones areOriginally Posted by hammerdown10
Sperry's on Gilt Groupe tomorrow...