Jackets

Ok so fitted, single breasted, 1960's European (the stylish European, not the hideous woolly jumper and tracksuit bottoms European. Straight cut pleatless trousers and a single breasted jacket with narrowish lapels.
I read today that your lapel, collar and tie width should all be the same.
Bespoke suits can be had for around $1000 in Adelaide.
Or were you thinking more "boaty" though I am not sure the boots would go.
Have you thought about a really nice suit, and maybe an extra pair of trousers in a complimentary colour, it would allow you to make it smart smart, or smart casual,

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Originally Posted by edhewitt

Ok so fitted, single breasted, 1960's European (the stylish European, not the hideous woolly jumper and tracksuit bottoms European. Straight cut pleatless trousers and a single breasted jacket with narrowish lapels.
I read today that your lapel, collar and tie width should all be the same.
Bespoke suits can be had for around $1000 in Adelaide.
Or were you thinking more "boaty" though I am not sure the boots would go.
Have you thought about a really nice suit, and maybe an extra pair of trousers in a complimentary colour, it would allow you to make it smart smart, or smart casual,

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No, see the SECOND para was, um like poetic, lyrical, ummm, fantasy. A grand for a jacket is NOT allowed (by Cindy). I have indeed considered a suit; but I'd buy a suit with two pairs of trs, as they always wear before the jacket. Oh the dilemma! Like the narrow lapels idea.

NO TIE!!! NO (NO) TIE!!

They are STUPID!!!

This is quite interesting. I know it's 'just' from ASOS but it's nice...

ASOS Skinny Fit Suit in Blue Dogstooth at ASOS#

(the jacket, not the whole suit)

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Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

This is quite interesting. I know it's 'just' from ASOS but it's nice...

ASOS Skinny Fit Suit in Blue Dogstooth at ASOS#

(the jacket, not the whole suit)

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Ok Carl, I haven't looked at it yet, I am sure it is nice, ignore Frankie, he has all day sitting in a dusty attic to think up acerbic comments, you should get it if you are going to feel confident in it.

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Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

No, see the SECOND para was, um like poetic, lyrical, ummm, fantasy. A grand for a jacket is NOT allowed (by Cindy). I have indeed considered a suit; but I'd buy a suit with two pairs of trs, as they always wear before the jacket. Oh the dilemma! Like the narrow lapels idea.

NO TIE!!! NO (NO) TIE!!

They are STUPID!!!

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Ok firstly no inanimate object can be stupid, you need sentience for that.
Secondly I only me ruined the tie because it was in the article I read, I already know you have an irrational tie issue.
And yes the suit is expensive, but it is tailored, and should last you a long time, if it was a three piece, you would have the trousers and waistcoat only option.
I have been thinking of saving $20 every week then in a year I will have $1000 to buy what I want guilt free. I think that $20 should be painless.
While it is fantasy, it is also romanticised vision of the image that you are trying to portray therefore we can use it. You don't give us much concrete opinion to work with Carl.

Fair 'nuff. PEOPLE who WEAR ties are stupid. I am not a concrete person, I guess. I do like the imagery of that thing I wrote, it does encapsulate the feel, I think...There are some nice sentences in there...

"...I have a villa somewhere. It is white and by the coast..."

"...It is always summer; warm, but not oppressively so; the fine lace white curtains move in the breeze and the jasmine is always flowering and pungent..."

I'm feeling rather lyrical; I feel a poem building in my soul, but it is time for my bed and I'll simply lie in bed with lines and verses and whole complete ideas and feelings writhing and turning and coming to the fore, only to be turned over and over and written on my brain like pencil on slate washed by the innocent morning rain and so forgotten with only a faint, slight scent remaining; like the scent of sage in the garden when you get up and go out to see what the day is like, and smile at the sun. And stretch.

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Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Fair 'nuff. PEOPLE who WEAR ties are stupid. I am not a concrete person, I guess. I do like the imagery of that thing I wrote, it does encapsulate the feel, I think...There are some nice sentences in there...

"...I have a villa somewhere. It is white and by the coast..."

"...It is always summer; warm, but not oppressively so; the fine lace white curtains move in the breeze and the jasmine is always flowering and pungent..."

I'm feeling rather lyrical; I feel a poem building in my soul, but it is time for my bed and I'll simply lie in bed with lines and verses and whole complete ideas and feelings writhing and turning and coming to the fore, only to be turned over and over and written on my brain like pencil on slate washed by the innocent morning rain and so forgotten with only a faint, slight scent remaining; like the scent of sage in the garden when you get up and go out to see what the day is like, and smile at the sun. And stretch.

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Sounds like Greece or Italy.
Sweet dreams Mr S.

I have to say that I find these new skinny fit cuts to look ridiculous. I'm sorry if that offends anyone's taste. It removes all of the masculine elegance of a suit/jacket and leaves the wearer looking ill-fitted and as awkward as a teenager. On the other hand, if you have a good tailor that does custom suits, I highly recommend it. Every suit or jacket I've ever bought prior never quite fit very well. The worst fitting were the shirts. By the time the shoulder and neck were properly fitted, the sleeves were a foot too long or the body was as loose as a trash bag. If you have the option, go custom. You can pick the cut (skinny fit too if you like), the material, stitching, buttons, liner...you name it.

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Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I shall drive a silver convertible Merc; early 60's through winding French (or Italian) coastal roads while listening to French music. I guess I'll have to smoke and drink imported beer whilst driving. Of course I shall have many young ladies lusting after my astonishingly youthful (yet mature) body. I have a villa somewhere. It is white and by the coast. Each morning I stroll to the village and sit in a café and smoke and drink coffee and glance at the newspaper in a disinterested way. I like to watch the passers by over the top of my sunglasses. I read obscure Hungarian authors. I speak some French, yet poorly. I often have stubble, but not always, and never on a Sunday. I have very nice leather luggage. I have no idea where my funds come from and I don't care. I am astonishingly fit and am engaged in all manner of physical activities (between smokes and drinks). I fence. I have several rather good pieces of original art in the villa. I speak some German, when pressed. I practice a hobby that is intricate, time consuming and took years to learn; it shall always engage me and shall never bore me. I swim in the bay often. I disdain the tourists who flock here. It is always summer; warm, but not oppressively so; the fine lace white curtains move in the breeze and the jasmine is always flowering and pungent.

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Carl ahoy! Ground control calling.

Something like this perhaps? I bet the dude got lucky because his trousers and umbrella match so lovely together. Also notice the boots!

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/...ps91c1fa0d.jpg

But seriously speaking, it's was a beautiful visualization you were painting there. Almost got me wish to visit in Crete and Spain again.
But now as i have no funds nor time i have to sit down, take the cold beer and read a chapter of two from Jeeves to get back in line.

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Originally Posted by Sailor

Carl ahoy! Ground control calling.

Something like this perhaps? I bet the dude got lucky because his trousers and umbrella match so lovely together. Also notice the boots!

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Yes, nice boots...