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Friday Style Debate: the right length for shorts…

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Time to Debate!

Shorts

Not many subjects in menswear ruffle the feathers quite like the short issue.  There are always two distinct camps – those who feel they are never appropriate and those who feel there is always a time and place.  I am most definitely side with that latter camp – those who feel otherwise likely just have legs they’re not too proud of!

Which brings us to our topic today – in the event you do choose to wear shorts what is the best length?   Short, medium or long are the choices – let’s hear some opinions as to the why with this one.  Is it based on height?  Type of legs you have?  Type of footwear?  Socks verses no socks?  Overall feel of the outfit?

Lot’s to consider – let’s debate…

Old(er) Man Style…

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Textbook seasonal transition.

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This is absolute perfection in my books.

With the weather getting warmer we’re now in full transition mode and you cannot have a better piece of inspiration than this.  A flannel trouser speaks to the fact that there is still a bit of bite in the air when you’re in the shade; the light grey however is a nod to the warmth of the sun.  The navy blazer is unstructured which makes it lighter and breath better for those moments when you get back to the car and it somehow already feels like a sauna.  Top of it off with a crisp white shirt and loafers while going sockless and we have achieved seasonal perfection.

Well done…

Friday Style Debate: Crew vs V neck sweater…

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Time to debate!

I absolutely adore sweaters – if I’m not wearing a tie then in all likelihood I’ve got one on.  They can dress up a more casual look or soften a more dressy one – you could say they’re almost as versatile as the odd jacket!

Today’s debate comes from a place of genuine curiosity – on a personal level I’m not even certain there is an answer for this one.  That is why the debates exists in the first place!  So today’s question – is one style of neckline more formal than the other?

This one will probably come down to personal taste more than anything – I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Let the debate begin…

Friday Style Debate: how do you dimple (or not)…

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Time to debate!

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Of all the classic elements that men wear on a daily basis none are quite as unnecessary as the neck tie!  Completely decorative in nature it is there simply to provide a glimpse into the personality of the wearer.  With that in mind beyond the characteristics of tie itself the most telling aspect is how one goes about knotting the tie.  Three styles to choose from today:

Left – no dimple     Middle – the fjord-like dimple     Right – subtle dimple with a twisted tail

As you can tell from the title’s post my assumption is that you would dimple in some form or another.  From my vantage point it simply increases the visual interest of the knot by adding depth and a more fluid shape.  As for the twist – many assume it’s an accident and that the tail has simply spun out of control.  Not the case – the twist often adds a second dimple and allows more of the tie to be seen which can add to the visual interest.  Who wouldn’t want to see more of the beautiful prince of wales check tie that we see in the image above?

So what are you going to choose?

Let the debate begin…

Friday Style Debate: the merits of the low cut sweater…

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Time to debate!

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Apologies for the late post – Friday got away from me hence better late than never!

As the non-winter we’ve experienced here in Vancouver slides away we’ll soon be putting away our overcoats and be back to layering with knits.  I’ve noticed a few of these low cut style sweaters making their rounds on some European based tumblr and instagram accounts and thought I’d put it there for some opinions.  My two cents – I don’t like it one bit and put it in the same category as its t-shirt cousin seen here:

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For me it’s too contrived a look – guys trying to be slick and showy just for the sake of it. Perhaps I’m just a traditionalist!

Enough about my thoughts – what do you think?

Let the debate begin…

 

Friday Style Debate: The Wet Sheep vs The Double Collar…

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Time to debate!

This week is a battle between my two least favorite trends of fall 2014/15.  I’m a huge fan of wool overcoats but I don’t understand the stringy wet sheep look that took off with the Pitti Uomo crowd this winter.  I also appreciate a light turtleneck but it confuses me as to why you would want a collar underneath – redundant and uncomfortable in my opinion.

So which is the worst offender of fall 2014/15 – the wet sheep or the double collar?

Let the debate begin…

 

Friday Style Debate: Can a textured wool tie work with a smooth worsted suit?

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Time to debate!

This is a classic example of mixing textures – and it’s this critical element that keeps a look visually interesting (and will be the topic of its own blog post in the coming weeks).

In this case a co-worker who I share studio space made the comment that the rough texture of the tie wasn’t harmonious with the smoothness of the suit’s cloth.  I can see his point of view and it got me thinking – is it?

Let the debate begin…

Friday Style Debate: If you had one color combo for eternity which would it be?

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Time to debate!

From my perspective these two combinations represent the first two purchases every guy should make.  Versatile in terms of adding other colors plus interchangeable as a way to refresh your look.

Given the choice of only one combination for eternity which would it be?

Let the debate begin…