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[โ€“] astronaut_sloth@mander.xyz 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

First, the colors are on point and work super well. The only thing to tweak is the patterns. Typically the "rule" I use is that either the shirt or the tie can be patterned but not both. I break the rule sometimes depending on the patterns, so it's not something written in stone. In this case, I'd say the tie and shirt are the same "degree" of patterning, so it feels a bit off to a trained eye. Most people from my experience will just see the colors and say "Damn that's nice" and not really see anything else.

Tangentially, where'd you get that waistcoat?! It looks amazing!

[โ€“] Jilanico@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Appreciate the feedback! I got the waistcoat from Amazon ๐Ÿ™ˆ most everything I own is fake cheap clothes ๐Ÿ’ธ

[โ€“] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That's the way to do it. Buy cheap, durable, decent looking clothing. Then have it tailored and it'll look great.

[โ€“] dparticiple@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Have been doing this for years! Find a good tailor, and they can make "off the rack" look like you paid much more for a piece than you did.

I haven't found a tailor i've really clicked with out here, but i knew a fantastic one 20 years ago in Austin. She did mostly wedding dresses and when i popped in the shop she was surprised (she did a friend's wedding dress). I looked sharp as fuck.

Then I got married and now my wife and I compete to see who cooks better. (the cats decide. i don't know how as they don't eat people food, but we have made them the judges) I have gained so much (happy) weight