Tristan da Cunha

Apr 3 2012, 10:27 PM

"retired fugitive Nazi in Paraguay"

Talio

Apr 4 2012, 01:49 AM

Formal, all I have is the pinstriped suit. Either dark red or white dress shirt. Ruined my tie, need a new one. Need a new fedora too.

The Authority of the Grand Moff

Apr 4 2012, 02:09 AM

Talio

Apr 4 2012, 01:49 AM

Formal, all I have is the pinstriped suit. Either dark red or white dress shirt. Ruined my tie, need a new one. Need a new fedora too.

I'm partial to white dress shirts myself (as they're the easiest to match), but I would suggest investing in at least one (striped or not) blue shirt as well. As for ties, you'll certainly want more than one tie--especially if you ever end up with a job or some other situation where you'll need to dress up on a repeated base (you don't want to be known as "that guy with the one tie"). I suggest a selection of striped ties (broader stripes almost always look better than thin ones, and "loud" colors are almost always a bad idea; generally, a "color/metal" approach, such as blue/gold or green/silver etc., is the classiest way to go), along with one or two solid ties (really the only solid besides black--which should only be worn with a black suit, and to a funeral or other very formal event--that works well is red, the traditional "power tie"; most other colors tend to look boring or stupid). I'm not much a fan of dotted ties myself, but some people like them (and can be good for a business environment). Ties with kooky patterns or cartoon characters or whatver always make you look like an immature moron (the only exception being, say, a tie with your company logo on it--though you'll still look like a prat). Paisley should never, ever, ever be worn. Ever.

Also: invest in a pocket square or two. They're cheap, easy, and instantly improve your outfit.

Only wear a fedora if you can wear a fedora. I mean exactly that: only certain people can pull off a fedora. I'm not saying you can't, mind--but if you can't, then don't.

Eastanarx

Apr 4 2012, 10:47 AM

Fashion? What's that?

I prefer to go nude, when it's warm enough.

If not, then plaid or striped button-up shirts, dark t-shirts, jeans, pajama pants, warm hoodies, mismatched socks. I can't remember the last time I wore a tie. A diverse array of hats for courtrooms or other special occasions: fuzzy flap-eared winter hat, hand-knit rastafarian hat, paper hat, ridiculous shiny purple, gold, and ermine lined crown, green elf-hat with jingly bell on top, etc.

Everything has holes in it, though... I definitely need to hit up a thrift store sometime soon. I think I'd like something earth-toned and sturdy, somewhere between farmer and hippie.

Tristan da Cunha

Apr 4 2012, 07:05 AM

Moff, any advice on shoes?

Currently I have 4 pairs of shoes-
1. high end dark brown leather shoes reserved for interviews only
2. casual Clark's brown leather shoes for all occasions up to an interview
3. soft leather, tan-green boat shoes which I call my "bro shoes" for random occasions
4. athletic trainers

Aelius

Apr 4 2012, 06:18 PM

For my current job, wardrobe is business casual, more on the casual side. I generally wear a button-down shirt over a T-shirt, with well-kept jeans and Vans. It's fun to work for a tech company. :)

For the most formal occasions, I usually wear a tan or gray dress shirt inside a navy blue suit. Blue tie, black side of the reversible belt, black dress shoes, dark blue socks. Can go minus the jacket if needed. Also can wear a short sleeve dress shirt or khakis for more of a middle ground.

If I'm out with friends, may either go with the same outfit as work or just a good t-shirt, depending on the weather.

If I'm just being lazy around the house, t-shirt and jeans or shorts. Sandals, slippers or bare socks.