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[–] PNW_Doug@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

I have to agree with recursivethinking. The green and orange pair nicely, but it looks like they'd be better served with a solid white shirt in this caseβ€”let the colors do the talking without extra visual commentary, as it were.

[–] Jilanico@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

That's a good point πŸ‘

[–] dparticiple@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

I tend to agree. Love the look otherwise! Good work.

[–] recursivethinking@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Orange and green look great. That shirt clashes but I can't tell why.

Edit: may be the way the photo came out but the shirt presents as light blue

Pinstripes next to paisley I think

[–] Jilanico@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Lighting wasn't great but still, grey might not have been the best decision πŸ˜…

[–] 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!

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

Appreciate the feedback! I got the waistcoat from Amazon πŸ™ˆ most everything I own is fake cheap clothes πŸ’Έ

[–] 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.

[–] 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

[–] harrison_fnord@reddthat.com 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Orange green is super nice. The Gorey shirt is a bit to stripey for that wonderful tie. Don't do that please, this is an a+ outfit why not go for s tier?

[–] Jilanico@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Good feedback! Appreciate it!

[–] harrison_fnord@reddthat.com 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This is the way I have to dress for work (I get people drunk on a very high level). And I really like it, always nice to see it done right.

[–] Jilanico@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Would love to see your fits! (if you're comfortable posting) πŸ‘

[–] Gonzako@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

You in the southern hemisphere? I'd never wear something like this without literally cooking myself

[–] limonade@jlai.lu 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I love the necktie and the green whatever.

[–] Gonzako@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] limonade@jlai.lu 3 points 2 weeks ago

Yes thank you. I'm stuck with the french gilet and Idk if it works in english.

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

Your collar bar is also a very nice touch!

[–] Jilanico@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Thank you 🧐🎩

[–] daggermoon@piefed.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] Jilanico@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

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[–] aim4harmony@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I like a pop orange here. 🍊 If you'd consider a tweak, then maybe try a plain white shirt. I presume that the look would be great with it.

[–] Jilanico@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah I think you're right πŸ‘ would be a cleaner look

[–] aim4harmony@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Most welcome.

[–] BigGovernment@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I like the colors a lot. Such a bold tie really works well with the vest.

The overall outfit would be too busy for me, but if you like then it's fine. I'm not much of a fan of the white collar on a shirt of a different pattern or color. The first thing I might try would be replacing the shirt with a solid white or grey shirt.

[–] Jilanico@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah I think a white shirt is the move πŸ‘

[–] orenj@leminal.space 2 points 2 weeks ago

Got that Zero Ranger color scheme i see