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[LesserBlackDog]

So THAT's how you pull off a lavender/purple check shirt...huh. Looks good. I can't ever bring myself to venture into that spectrum of the color wheel; too intimidating for me.

Thanks - I find it's pretty easy to work with "louder" colors when the majority of your wardrobe is otherwise neutral. This shirt is particularly easy because it's got navy blue mixed in so it's already rather toned-down. Could have toned things down even more by sticking with a navy tie and a more traditional shoe color.

What jacket is that?

Not sure, it's past-season. Bought it pre-owned from another forum member.

[Hierophant]

First time posting in WIWT. Nerves.



Suit: navy wool Ludlow
Shirt: white royal oxford from Charles Tyrwhitt
Tie: gray plaid from Express
Accessories: royal blue tie bar and white cotton pocket square (green edges hidden by the fold) from Tie Bar, aviators from H&M, hat from an in-house Gilt brand

Not pictured: royal blue cashmere socks from I don't remember where, black wholecuts from Allen Edmonds, vintage camel hair peacoat

[JBarwick]

Did a version of the Ludlow have 3-buttons at one point? I think it looks good other than to say I am not a hat or tie bar guy. Maybe works?

[Rocco]

Did a version of the Ludlow have 3-buttons at one point? I think it looks good other than to say I am not a hat or tie bar guy. Maybe works?

It could be a 3-roll-2. My local JCF had a bunch of navy 3-roll-2 Ludlow suit jackets on the clearance rack last summer. I remember looking up the item number on J.Crew's website, but I can't remember it now.

[thecharlesg]

Did a version of the Ludlow have 3-buttons at one point? I think it looks good other than to say I am not a hat or tie bar guy. Maybe works?

I was thinking it looks like a 3 roll 2. I don't think that's possible though. The Ludlow is not an Italian inspired suit, so I don't imagine they would use that kind of detail.

[Hierophant]

Did a version of the Ludlow have 3-buttons at one point? I think it looks good other than to say I am not a hat or tie bar guy. Maybe works?

Thanks! I'm not a tie or tie bar guy most of the time; I'm all about open collar and pocket square. I had an interview with a state agency today or I'd be in the same outfit sans tie and plus a more colorful pocket square. (I knew half the interview panel so was comfortable bringing a little sprezz.)

It could be a 3-roll-2. My local JCF had a bunch of navy 3-roll-2 Ludlow suit jackets on the clearance rack last summer. I remember looking up the item number on J.Crew's website, but I can't remember it now.

Exactly right: it's a Ludlow 3-roll-2.

[JDI]

First time posting in WIWT. Nerves.



Suit: navy wool Ludlow
Shirt: white royal oxford from Charles Tyrwhitt
Tie: gray plaid from Express
Accessories: royal blue tie bar and white cotton pocket square (green edges hidden by the fold) from Tie Bar, aviators from H&M, hat from an in-house Gilt brand

Not pictured: royal blue cashmere socks from I don't remember where, black wholecuts from Allen Edmonds, vintage camel hair peacoat

Sharp bud, but need to size down on the sunglasses. Welcome.

[thecharlesg]

Picture on the top is me and representative of how I normally dress. The bottom picture is me when I first got into menswear. Thought I'd share

Top:
SuSu Havana
SuSu shirt
Brooks Brothers tie

Bottom:
Hugo Boss, purchased NWT for $200 (eBay). Would have been a good deal, but I never wear it.
CT gingham shirt. Doesn't look that bad, I guess. I'm not a big fan of gingham. Funny story, the gingham shirt actually has french cuffs. I had no clue.
Tie bar tie. I still kind of like this tie. It just looks so cheap.

[vespertiliovir]

Like today's look a lot but would like it even more with a less formal tie (I think a knit would be great). What trew you got? Please say light grey. And what do you think of the susu shirts? I've heard not necessarily positive things...

The "before" pic is better than most of us manage even now

[thecharlesg]

Like today's look a lot but would like it even more with a less formal tie (I think a knit would be great). What trew you got? Please say light grey. And what do you think of the susu shirts? I've heard not necessarily positive things...

The "before" pic is better than most of us manage even now

I'm not sure what you mean by trew? I like Suitsupply's shirts. I've got both on eBay and doubt I would pay retail for them. But they are pretty nice.

[vespertiliovir]

Sorry, trew = trousers. lol.

[thecharlesg]

Sorry, trew = trousers. lol.

They are both suits. I wear light grey or light/mid grey trousers with blue sportcoats though. That's my uniform (blue jacket grey trousers) when I'm not wearing a suit.

[Pepetito]

Picture on the top is me and representative of how I normally dress. The bottom picture is me when I first got into menswear. Thought I'd share

Top:
SuSu Havana
SuSu shirt
Brooks Brothers tie

Bottom:
Hugo Boss, purchased NWT for $200 (eBay). Would have been a good deal, but I never wear it.
CT gingham shirt. Doesn't look that bad, I guess. I'm not a big fan of gingham. Funny story, the gingham shirt actually has french cuffs. I had no clue.
Tie bar tie. I still kind of like this tie. It just looks so cheap.

I obviously can't see the whole ensemble but I like the bottom pattern matching and such better than the top.

[thecharlesg]

I obviously can't see the whole ensemble but I like the bottom pattern matching and such better than the top.

The bottom is very much more of a younger man's look. I don't like gingham with suits, personally. That may have something to do with my age. I'm 33 and don't find the gq aesthetic particularly pleasing. I was 31 when I bought the clothes in the bottom look, so still not a child by any means. The outfit certainly still looks good. I just feel it comes off a little less reserved than I generally am.

[Pepetito]

What is the "gq aesthetic"