Originally Posted by
Russ tha G
Since people don't see the appeal of the guy's outfit, I'll point out what I like about it:
Cliff's Notes: I like the fit/cut, color combinations, and design of the garments.
1. The fit. Nothing is excessive in either end of the spectrum. The pants are slim, but not tight. They're short, but that's because he cuffed them - I haven't considered doing that, personally but it looks cool for him. It gives a clean leg line - no break whatsoever. Makes it look slimmer and neater. IMO flattering. I'm actually considering getting all my pants tailored again to be an inch or so shorter than they are so I can have a cleaner silhouette, too.
2. The garments. That overcoat is incredible. The shade of blue is not something you come across often, especially not in a semi-traditional looking coat. Also, the straps (I'm sure there's a better name for them) at the cuff, the color of the clasps on the blue, and the overall fit of the coat. The plaid detail in the hood of it gives it a more vintage European-esque look, too.
3. The wingtips and the sweater. Both of which are traditionally conservative, but are used in this example to be blended with a definitively modern look. I'm also a fan of thick-thread knit sweaters, but I can't find any in a contemporary slim fit.
4. The jacket under the coat. The length of it and the overcoat are shorter and more modern, and the gold buttons don't only look good against the blue jacket, but they accent the toggles on the overcoat.
5. Then the bag he has has leather accents that match his shoes, but the blue is a slightly different shade from his jackets, but it still compliments the grey pant.
PS I used to wear all the street wear stuff, and still wear some hoodies now and again to class, but I find that that style leaves something to be desired as I have gotten older and went from working in a casual environment to a more professional one... In short, I'm getting old.
