Thread: It's all about style.

So. Gents.

I have a new job, in an office. And have taken to the 3 piece suit. Possibly a bit overdressed for my work but I like it.

So, when you're dressing to "impress" what's your protocol?

My getup.

3 piece suit.
Double cuffed shirt.
One of various pairs of cufflinks.
Collar stays.

How about y'all?

Geek

If I were to have ever dressed like that, I would probably be ridiculed out of the office! Ties are usually a no-no, especially if visiting a machine shop/factory. However, for weddings and other get togethers I try to stay simple;

Silver/gray 2 piece suit
crisp white, standard shirt (faux gold collar stays)
black allen edmonds wingtip oxfords

Dinnermint. I assume you polish them oxfords 😁

Work I'm sans tie as well. We're business casual. I guess as a code monkey I get away with some "eccentricity"

Geek

Of course! If I can't see my face, it's not good enough! Well, that was the case, but they're getting pretty worn through. About 15 years old...

oh geez, you could walk in with pj's on and they'll still give you the same looks!

Probably... But when I put the suit on in the morn my toddler say daddy is ansom. Worth it hah.

My oxfords are about 7 years now. But salt on the roads takes a toll. So might go for a new pair.

Geek

I've been toying with that idea myself or having them repaired by the edmonds. Although, razors and such have been taking the top place for my discretionary budget

My budget is dependent on wife hah. Although this mo th she let me buy an overcoat and suit. So she says I can have shoes in April.

Geek

Hmm, so what I'm hearing here is "Get married once you're broke."

Tie/cravat? What knot are you using?

I completely forgot to add my tie stuff. I use what I think is the 4-in-hand knot for ties. It's asymmetrical if you don't get it just right, but fast and no untying the darn thing after removing. If it's something on my father's side, I have a Jerry Garcia green frog tie he gave me, he won't wear it or any tie anymore. It's more of a subtle thing because we don't really get along with that side except for a few people. My father turned 55 and said "I'm never wearing a suit or tie, for the rest of my life." Other than that I have some more typical tie styles and a pink bowtie from my buddy's wedding last year. I have yet to attend an event where that would be appropriate...