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@Ryan -- that tie knot is ESPN-ish big. (I'm sure someone can link to what I'm talking about). Does that thing come anywhere close to reaching your belt?
@horns - hahaha, I hate those guys' ties. Honestly, with the spread collar, that's the only reason I tied it the way I did. I've since untied and applied a 4IH. Yes, it kissed the belt as all ties should.
@Ryan, you could try the Pratt. It's a symmetrical knot that's very easy and not so big. It's what I use almost all the time because it balances well with spread collars.
@JC: It all started because my back was hurting me yesterday, and the boat shoes are the cushioniest shoes I own. It just kinda went from there. Plus my better chinos are in the hamper so I made due with what you see above. Maybe the tie is taking it a bit far, but I'm starting to worry less and less about whether my style decisions are a mistake or not. I figure I have to be that way if I'm ever going to expand. I have to be willing to walk out the door and live with the consequences. In 1923, Babe Ruth set the records for homeruns and batting average, but he also set a new record for strikeouts. Here's an interesting read. BTW, nice square. ;-)
I'd suggest looking at getting some casual SC's / blazers. I've gotten a few unstructured SC's that are much more casual and would go great with the first look you've got. My favorite so far is the linen Vestimenta from Italy. The Italians really invented (or at least perfected) the unstructured casual coat look. It'd be perfect for you too because you're in such a hot climate.
@JC: I'm constantly on the look-out for the kind of jackets you're describing, but they never appear in thrift shops. My own linen jacket is currently at the cleaners so it hasn't been in the rotation this week, but I would like a casual navy SC in the same casual vein as the khaki linen SC I have. I'm not a fan of the Merona, though, and I have a hang-up about paying retail prices for SC's ever since I discovered thrifting.
I got a couple from eBay from quality Italian makers for around $40 shipped. I used the Putthison search for good makers and drilled in on cotton / linen / silk sportcoats or blazers.
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