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As I prepare to give the final installment of the young man's guide to a successful wardrobe, I am pondering replying to the many anonymous commenter's posts from yesterday. However, I quickly realized that I owe them no explanation, and all I will say is put up or shut up. If you hate my wardrobe or me in general, then show me how you dress. Create some anonymous g-mail account, and send me some photos for critique, or at least tell us what you are wearing at the moment you leave your comment. Please, indulge me!
Stage 3: (You finally don't have to impress anybody but yourself)
-Tweed Suit
-Seersucker Suit
-Double Breasted Suit in Worsted Wool
-Linen Suit in Cream
-Any classic shirt you want in any color or pattern
-Argyle Sweater
-Fair Isle Sweater
-Velvet Slippers
-Tweed Ties
-Tweed odd trousers
-Windowpane trousers
-Camel Hair Sport Coat
-Argyle Socks
-Anything else your heart desires
94 comments:
That Fair Isle is awesome! Purple lable, no?
I compliment you on your reluctance to reply to those sick people who get some weird pleasure out of Richard-bashing.
I guess that's just jealousy, and Richard probably knows.
wow Richard, this outfit is quite flamboyant. it reminds me almost of the Phineas Cole image from Paul Stuart. Props to you for having the self confidence to pull it off!
I LOVE that fair isle sweater. Actually, I love the whole ensemble. I don't think I've 'seen' you in black before.
What a snazzy outfit! I love it.
Bravo Richard!
i don´t have any idea how this outfit is perceived by your fellow americans. to me as a european, it seems very, very, very eccentric.
I hate to go against the trend of Fair Isle praise, but I, like the last poster find the sweater to be a little too much. A more conservative choice of sweater would have been better.
The outfit is clearly a joke. Sometimes less is more.
His fellow Americans would perceive it as the costume of a fellow who believes that labels a wardrobe makes.
Richard:
I suggest you should further practice tying your bow tie.
Again, I must object to your list that seems neutral to the weather, geography and any outdoor or sporting activity. For such a detailed list of articles the omission of outerwear or even the most perfunctory explanation of any of the articles importance is appalling. You have assembled a potent list of items though judging from your blog entries you have never once shown an understanding of how to wear them.
The idea that any picture of myself would be posted online is cheap and vulgar. Your pursuit of an online public and the very act of keeping a blog only highlights your woeful ineptitude for style. Moreover, you do not have even the decency of quoting literature to hide the shameful vanity of this entire enterprise. The criticism you invite is often valid. That you can offer no rebuttal, no salvo of words, no defense, no clever turns of phrase and no challenge other than to drag those of us with a sensibility into your insipid parade of vanities and image is reprehensible.
Though as an act of good faith, I will describe my attire at this moment.
-Button down striped shirt, Navy and white
-Burgundy knit tie
-Beige Cashmere Sweater
-Navy corduroy pants
-Black Paddock boots
Non such,
Richard may be woefully inept but you sound like an world class arrogant snob.
1. Richard, Richard, Richard. Always a gimmick, isn't there? Do you really need that sweater? Do you? Spit it out, Richard. The answer is, no. Why the sweater? Because you want to display your vulgar taste. Rico, DO NOT wear sports clothing with suits. Did you not learn your lesson from the whole church fiasco? Do not wear sports clothing with white contrasting collars. You are mixing casual with formal and it comes off as a disaster. I do not expect the Prols who read this to understand this concept. But you, who profess to be a WASP, should get it.
2. ANON 4:30 AM. Jealousy? Are you kidding me? It does not take any skill, effort or creativity to walk into Brooks Brothers or the Polo outlet to buy off the rack junk and then post it all over the internet. His combinations are not at all appealing. He wears fake crests because Ralph Lauren exists for the common Prol who has no education or social standing. Richard and his readers will understand this when they have read Paul Fussell's book, Class.
3. Richard, you are too obvious. You should intrigue the viewer with subtle charm not knock him over with your obviousness. If you are going to wear a loud garment, tone down the rest of the ensemble. The shirt and tie are loud enough. You DO NOT NEED to add the loud, casual sweater. What is wrong with you?
As everything on this site is forced and vulgar, why don't you cut the posts down to one really good one per week. I'm embarrassed for you, Richard. You just don't get it.
While I applaud the effort ; I think the ensemb might be more successful if the rule of 3 was applied. No more than 3 colors + patterns. Between the pocket square, the striped shirt, the patterned bow tie and the fair isle the eye cant focus and the look ends up looking rather messy.
I am the poster who said the ensemble is a joke. This has to be a caricature of all the stuffy wannabes on this site. Richard, have you ever read Vanity Fair--not the magazine-- the novel by William Makepeace Thackeray? The posters on this site are straight outta VF? The ensemble is something Jos would have worn. Anybody else have an literary insights?
P.S. Seriously, "Prol"? It harkens back to 1984.
P.P.S. Not trying to be anonymous, my comments won't publish when I try to use my open id.
All of the pompous, catty, over the top, bitchy, I'm better than you comments of the people who read this blog make this blog truly come alive.
"Jos Sedley was splendid. He was fatter than ever. His shirt collars were higher; his face was redder; his shirt-frill flaunted gorgeously out of his variegated waistcoat. Varnished boots were not invented as yet; but the Hessians on his beautiful legs shone so, that they must have been the identical pair in which the gentleman in the old picture used to shave himself; and on his light green coat there bloomed a fine wedding favour, like a great white spreading magnolia."
-Description of Jos Sedley, Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
Anonymous Readers of Paul Fussell:
What is the obsession with pop-literature? There are any number of serious works on the subject and yet you all exalt this paperback with disgusting regularity. Borrowed credibility is the hallmark of the lesser intellect.
What is the appeal of this book? Does it have exceptional illustrations? I suppose you all read it with the same enjoyment that keeps gossip magazines and the Great Gatsby still in print?
The disciples of Fussell have much in common with young Richard, it is only their travesty is in print rather than cloth.
If any anonymous poster has some clever sentence of phrase they need to pepper the board or my comments with, I suggest they reflect on it and settle on an equally as enlightening text rendered penis.
Non_Such
Richard is not prepared to read more complicated works of sociology. Obviously. I recommend Fussell as a starting point.
Non Such,
You are an idiot.
non-such, have you read VF? It is a celebrated class satire.
Douglas:
What an excellent job in translating the text penis to words though I am a little disappointed in the result. Where is the detail, the form, or even contrast?
What are words but an expression of the people who use them? I guess that means you are wearing jeans.
oh my God, I just noticed you are wearing tassel loafers....it gets worse by the second...a white contrasting collar and tassel loafer shoes....Richard, I am speechless....not to mention horrified....it's ok to make mistakes as a young man as long as you learn....the problem is you're so public about it and you do not appear to be learning....
Richard,
As far as this outfit is concerned, I have to give you a C-; I absolutely hate this one. I have to agree with those coming out against the sweater. I don’t know why you would wear this with a suit such as the one you have portrayed in the photo. I also have to agree that the colors are off the charts, way to many. It’s as though you were at a place that you could have stopped, saw the sweater, and added it thinking that it would tie it all together, but it didn’t. Personally, I would have worn this with tweed trousers, the shirt and the tie you have and left it at that. But even the shirt with the red and white candy strip gives me pause. I am not trying to be snide, but just honest as I have always been with you. But I can not agree with you on this one. Looks as though my 98-year-old uncle would wear this one, and even he knows better.
I think I asked the question, what is the big deal about the insignia on blazers, ties, etc. It wasn’t until today when I had a meeting with another Afro-American whom at one point in time was a gang member. Today you wouldn’t know it because he IS refined, very educated, and semi-well dressed. He has a style of his own believe me.
At any rate, we talked over lunch about his time as a gang member, and he enlightened me on a few things.
He was telling me how some of the young people in his neighborhood, and surrounding area would wear the colors and signs of his gang, something he said could get you killed.
After we talked about this, I thought of what has been said here. No, these are not gangs; rather they are schools, or clubs, etc. But I know have a greater understanding and appreciations for what some of you are saying about the donning of these logo if you will. Even if they are faux and faux being the worst of it’s kind. I’m glad that I have not purchased any of these items, nor, as I said before ever will be.
On another note:
I may not be a WASP, or anything like what the so-called WASP are on this site, which I have my doubts about some of you. But I do live the WASP life style. I don’t mean this in such a way of dress, because I wear jeans and T’s, and I don’t wear PJ’s, and all that. Some of my clothing is purchased off the rack, hell most of it is. I mean that I live the WASP life style, because I believe in my fellow man, I try to do right by my neighbors. I make a decent living, but to look at me, you would think I make much less then I make. I love and respect my wife and daughter. I teach my daughter, rather then let the school system do it for me. I am an educated man, to some level, and I believe in god. So this may not be WASP to some of you, but that’s may take on it. If it is not, you can not argue that it is at the very least gentile.
I like angel hair pasta in a light cream sauce.
at this point, you are trying too hard. The garments are great but the combination is wrong.
richard, you're a pisces right?
What does god and teaching your daughter at home have to do with anything? The home schooling thing is definitely not the WASP lifestyle. You sound more like you are trying to lead a Christian lifestyle.
I don't take this too seriously. It is a diversion from my workday of reading and drafting contracts. I love the drama.
Poloist, this is directed at everyone, not you individually...Why is everyone so deadset on proving to people who really only exist to one another in the blogosphere that they are leading the WASP lifestyle? Am I missing some joke? Are you serious? Do you really need people who exist only within a vacuum to validate some fabricated notion of yourselves? Or, is this all fun and games?
I suggest adding a porkpie hat
Richard,
You did not go "whooooaaaa, Nellie" when you looked in the mirror? Did you look in the mirror?
it's usually the people with the least grasp of irony who make the most ironic remarks. hence:
"The jacket is by itself a beautiful garment, and it almost smells of old Ivy League glory. I actually felt like I walked out of The Skull & Bones Tomb on the campus of Yale when I first placed the jacket on with a shirt and trousers."
in the thom browne post and then this remark today:
"Stage 3: (You finally don't have to impress anybody but yourself)"
richard,
you're like the guy who looks in the toilet, takes a big whiff and smiles...only you could appreciate this combination
Well, Richard did say whatever your heart desires. Although I would not feel comfortable wearing that sweater, if he likes it that is all that matters.
Richard,
You write "I love classic clothes and I hate fads."
Could you please remove "and I hate fads" and put a period after "I love classic clothes." WASPs don't use the word "hate."
Love the Fair Isle vest, Richard.
Now, someone, please pass the gin.
Are Jews and Catholics making comments here?
I didn’t mean that I teach my daughter at home as in home school. She goes to school, but I also teach her at home as well. Schools do not give the complete picture. They are much more concerned about getting them all passed, rather then true substance. I am a man of god, so what?
I myself have said that I am not a WASP. I live certain parts of the life style. Don’t get it twisted into thinking that I am coming off saying that I am, as I am not delusioned into thinking that I am. If you will read the first sentence of the paragraph that you are referring to, I explained this right from the start.
What I am trying to convey, is that I am not a WASP, but a gentleman, and I believe that most of you on this site are not WASP as well. Even those who are saying that a WASP would not be making comments on such a site leaves me to believe that they are not WASP either. I am also conveying that I live the style, as to the nature of some of the attributes out lined. One can say that they “live” the western style, but do not own cattle. I do not live the western style, but I do own cattle. Get my point? Do WASP not have any of these attributes that I have described? If not, then I do not live the WASP life style, nor would I want to, and see no point in continuing to view this site.
“Why is everyone so deadset on proving to people who really only exist to one another in the blogosphere that they are leading the WASP lifestyle? Am I missing some joke? Are you serious? Do you really need people who exist only within a vacuum to validate some fabricated notion of yourselves? Or, is this all fun and games?”
1. "Why is everyone so deadset on proving to people who really only exist to one another in the blogosphere that they are leading the WASP lifestyle?" No, I have a family who loves me right here for that, and I can get any kind of reassurance from them if need be.
2. "Am I missing some joke?" In my case, no, because I’m sure that there are more then enough here to go around.
3. "Are you serious?" See what I wrote. I am not trying to assure everyone that I am a WASP, rather the opposite.
4. "Do you really need people who exist only within a vacuum to validate some fabricated notion of yourselves?" See answer in question one.
5. "Or, is this all fun and games?”
Both really.
To Poloist:
Yes, if being an upstanding citizen means a gentleman, then I do think you are a gentleman. I took a look at your blog. You ask some thought provoking questions.
BTW, the laundry list of questions I asked were not directed at you individually but the whole forum. I think it is interesting to know why people care enough to enter the debate.
What about bush?
"You sound more like you are trying to lead a Christian lifestyle."
Anonymous, this is the type of SHIT THAT PISSES ME OFF ABOUT YOU.
I have tried and tried not to become indignant, but you are pushing me to the point where I am about to become indignant. Let me tell you something. I am NOT "trying" to live the Christian lifestyle, I AM A CHRISTAIN. The way your comment was stated, you are making it sound as though I am not, but pretending. Do you really want me to go back to bashing everything you say? I will cut you off at the fucking knees, you get me? Don't you ever talk about my faith again. You do that, and we will get along. Some things are off limits, my family, and my faith are those two things. And if anyone thinks that they are going to mess with either of those you most definitely have an issue on your hands. I am NOT LIKE RICHARD IN THIS MATTER, SO DON'T EVEN THINK YOU CAN GO THERE WITH ME.
Which brings me to another point. Richard this is to you. WHY IN THE HELL ARE YOU NOT STANDING UP FOR YOUR WIFE WHEN PEOPLE ARE SAYING NASTY THINGS ABOUT HER? GOOD GOD MAN, AT LEAST STAND FOR THAT IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO STAND FOR SOMETHING.
Being on here for kicks is one thing, and believe me I know it. But when you tread off into things such as this, its a whole other story. If you did not mean for it to come off this way, you should have chosen your words much more carefully. Everyone here is telling Richard what to say and what not to say, so am I to think that what you said is what you meant to say? If you think what I said here is vulgar, that is only a glimpse of what I have in store for your sorry ass! Keep it up. AND YOU DAMND RIGHT I USED FOAL LANGUAGE, I’M NOT A WASP SO I CAN DO THAT! And if you were here, I would have kicked you ass, I'll tell you that right now. If you don't think so, try me. You have no idea. So stick to your fucking paper work, and contracts.
richard has succeeded at what all Internet companies strive for: he has created a community around a website.
unfortunately the nature of the community is not what he intended. it's 1 of the endless layers of irony about the WASP 101 website
poloist:
have you ever heard of decaf?
What about bush? Do you mean is he a gentleman? I don't consider "gentleman" to be an accolade. It sounds like poloist is trying to be an upstanding citizen; if poloist equates being a gentleman with being an upstanding citizen, then, based on his definition, he is one. To me a gentleman is a man who does not curse in front of women or children, who thinks of women as "ladies", and who doesn't pick his teeth in public. One can be a gentleman,according to my definition, and still be a total douchebag. One can be a blueblood and still be a douchebag. So, yeah, bush is probably a gentleman...but that doesn't mean anything. If we really want to cut to the chase, it seems like Richard and some of the posters assign some kind of moral value to WASP style and the perceived WASP traditions. What is important to remember is that the whole WASP thing is just a veneer. At the end of the day, one could be a WASP and absolutley rotten to the core. Let's be honest, being a WASP does not mean lofty character.
To Poloist:
Yes, if being an upstanding citizen means a gentleman, then I do think you are a gentleman. I took a look at your blog. You ask some thought provoking questions.
BTW, the laundry list of questions I asked were not directed at you individually but the whole forum. I think it is interesting to know why people care enough to enter the debate.
January 13, 2009 5:30 PM
Thank you for that observation. That is all I am saying. Honestly, I am not trying to debate with anyone here. If someone challeges me, it is my nature to debate, hence the legal field.
poloist:
you're in the legal field? you can't put two words together. Do you cleran the bathrooms at the courthouse?
Poloist,
I think you are misunderstanding. I am not trying to bash your faith. I think the fact that you are a man of god and teach your daughter at home are good things. I did mean it when I say that you seem like an upstanding citizen. What you describe is somebody who is trying to live a Christian life in the true sense of it all. Why are you taking offense to that? It was intended as a compliment. I wasn't trying to say that you are pretending to be a Christian. And, I did mean it when I said that you ask some interesting questions on your blog.
There is more than one anonymous poster on here. I think you are confusing us.
Finally, Poloist, I am not a little man. I am, in fact, a woman. I think it will be hard to break my knees since all of this is going down in an online forum.
Anonymous said...
Are Jews and Catholics making comments here?
January 13, 2009 4:57 PM
I'm sure there are, since a black man; me, are. So come on in.
Finally, Poloist, I am not a little man. I am, in fact, a woman. I think it will be hard to break my knees since all of this is going down in an online forum.
Baby girl, first I want to apologize. I mistook what you were saying. I think it is the word "trying" that got me. The reason being is because a lot of people here are calling each other fake, etc. When I hear the word trying I associate that with "not doing" see what I mean? So that launched me into this whole tangent, as I felt that my faith, was being questioned. But now that you have explained, I want to apologize. This is not the man that I am, but the man I use to be when I was younger. It doesn't come out of me too much, only when I get really angry. And that is only when I feel that my family, or faith is being threatend. Doesn't make it right I know, and it is something I am trying to work on. Hope you accept my explaination, and apology.
What I meant by the knees was via the internet, and bashing everything you say. Oh, and didn't know if you were a man or a woman, just assumed. Thank you for reading my blog, and keep reading. There are going to be even more intersting subject in the near future.
Poloist, where did you go to law school?
Poloist:
I, anonymous who is doing the paperwork, am also a lawyer. I am an atheist, but I try to be tolerant of others' faith and belief systems.
BTW, do you really play polo? I used to groom for my dad when he played. I never really got into it myself.
Poloist:
I, anonymous who is doing the paperwork, am also a lawyer. I am an atheist, but I try to be tolerant of others' faith and belief systems.
BTW, do you really play polo? I used to groom for my dad when he played. I never really got into it myself.
First, sorry. There are so many "anonymous" on here, I never can tell.
Second, yes. I play position 1, I am not in high goal as of yet, but working on it. You should give it at least a try. If you are at least a decent horseman, you can take a lesson from any of the clubs near you. Some charge low fees, I think the highest I've seen is $125.00 per the hour. I do not have a club set up at the moment, but I am working on a field here on our farm. As far as cost are concerned, you are looking at what it would cost to maintain a sports car. If you plan to make a go of it, then you are talking more. A guy I play polo with in OK, is a pro player, and is asked to play on several teams all the time. Which works for him beacuse he can take the off seasons to give lessons, and this is how he makes his money.
Learned Hand said...
Poloist, where did you go to law school?
In the Mid-west
is this "midwestern" law school aware that you went to law school there?
Poloist,
I probably won't take up polo. I am a government lawyer here in the Bay Area. Things are very expensive here, and so polo is probably cost-prohibitive since I don't have a horse, tack, a trailer, or truck. I don't know if I could really afford to board a horse here.
So I am not confused with other anonymous posters, I will identify myself as ABBY.
I jumped from one post to the next. I am curious what the gents here know about pubic hair becoming de rigueur again (for the ladies, if you're into that sort of thing...). And maybe this could be tied into the WASP convo in that I am interested if it ever went out of fashion in the true WASP-set.
Ol'Sport,
It appears that you are in LA. I can direct you to some hip and trendy salons in Santa Monica that can keep you up to date on the latest and greatest pubic hair trends for men.
Are you interested in topiary?
Abby
damn, did this post veer off the road. All you queens need to settle down and get back to basics. Richard, nice outfit. Not fond of the sweater with it. Keep your nose in the air
Anonymous said...
is this "midwestern" law school aware that you went to law school there?
I know what my accomplishments are, I do not need to explain them to you.
Topiary is a classic WASP hobby.
Is everyone on this thing from the California Territory or do they simply suffer from marketing acquired tastes they no more understand than classical mythology?
I am not that bright-can someone please explain what Topiary is?
Q: Why did God create WASPs?
A: Because someone has to buy retail!
Some of us in the "California Territory" know what topiary is. Last time I checked, I spent the better half of my teen years studying Classics (i.e.,mythology). Classics was required coursework at my school. I also learned a lot about Classics during my Latin and Art History classes. Oh and ,yes, during the month of may we had fun creating topiary for the May Day Celebration when we danced around the May Pole. I am not kidding. I am serious about all of this, including the May Day celebration.
Sometimes it's fun to let loose and act like a derelict because you have been buttoned-up for so long and are weary from years of acquiring taste. That's where wit comes in.
ABBY
Poloist,
I probably won't take up polo. I am a government lawyer here in the Bay Area. Things are very expensive here, and so polo is probably cost-prohibitive since I don't have a horse, tack, a trailer, or truck. I don't know if I could really afford to board a horse here.
So I am not confused with other anonymous posters, I will identify myself as ABBY.
Understood. We do Judgement Enforcement here. We live on a farm, so we don't have to worry about the boarding aspects. I went to law school then decided not to pursue a legal career, and wanted to spend more time with the family. So I decided to do this instead. It's pretty lucrative, and I have some large accounts that I am working on at the moment. However, with the economy as it is, I have more clients, and less debtors with the money to pay. I have been making adjustments and closing most of my cases at a loss due to this fact.
Case in point, I have a client who owns a Heating and Air company. He gets a call, from one of the biggest reality companies in our area. The tenant gave the realtor the monies that my client was owed, some 38K, but the realtor pocketed the monies. Yeah, I know. I sent a letter to his Atty., asking for the funds in full, no answer of course. Then I sent a certified letter to the realtor himself, no answer of course. So, now we are in court doing a debtor exam. He claims to have no money to pay, but his wife, and get this, has a barn worth more then a cool million. Problem is, when my client filed suit, they did not include his name in the suit. So I am going to have to file suit against him all over again to have his name added to the suit. Taxing I know. I'm thinking about giving the case back to the creditor, as it is just costing too much. So you can imagine, it is putting a damper on my wallet these days. I usually take 15-25 percent of what has been collected.
Abby,
Thanks for the referral offer, but I can't say as I do any man-scaping myself. I was just curious as to what the latest trend in personal grooming for women was out there, and I thought the peanut gallery might be able to offer some insight.
P.S. Do I have an accent?
Tommy,
Topiary is a form of landscaping/gardening. Basically, hedges and other bushes are trimmed and trained to grow in certain formations. You often see topiary in classic gardens. It is often associated with estate grounds.
It seemed like an appropriate question to ask Ol'Sport in regards to his last comment.
ABBY
Judgment, sorry typo
Ol'Sport. I clicked on your blog. You don't have an accent. The trends for the ladies really depend on geography. What is popular in Southern California is not what is popular in Northern California. Little thought is given to this subject in the Midwest and certain parts of the Northeast.
Abby
P.S. Based on bathing suit styles for the classic WASP woman who summers at Martha's Vineyard, I don't think that it is such a concern, since they tend to be pretty modest. However, jet set WASP women who frequent more exotic beaches in Greece and the South of France tend to wear less modest bikinis, so I think it is a legitimate concern.
Abigail:
I am disappointed, no morris dancers? A territorial oversight I am sure. Judging from your response subtlety was certainly not apart of the coursework or the other failed transplants of culture that litter your desert like thoughts.
Why do the denizens of the net have such a habit of seeing what is written and not what is expressed? A rhetorical question demands one better! Only a provincial would actually respond.
No Morris dancers. It was a girls' school. We did have fencing though. All of it was really silly and didn't keep with the times. Oh, I didn't grow-up in California.
ABBY
Abigail:
What are you doing there and here?
This would be a fantastic ensemble, but the sweater just doesn't fit in with the rest. Maybe try one in a shade of yellow?
Fantastic ensemble? It looks like a very expensive mix and miss compounded by his choice in neckware that appears to be a childrens tie fashioned into a bow.
ABBY,
Thank you kindly. I learned something new!
Tommy
Non_such:
I am a lawyer. I mostly work on contracts and transactions, so, on bad days, like today, when my attention for contractual details is at a low point, I tend to wander the blogosphere.
I am not a blogger.
I am here on WASP 101 because I find it amusing. A college aquaintance has a successful apparel company that is favored by young WASPs and WASPy types. I think I was googling the name of it one day and it was referenced here. That is how I learned about this blog.
I am not a WASP, somewhat by choice and somewhat by the fact that my mom is Catholic and Polish. However, I did grow up around a lot of WASPS. I went to school with them and some were my friends.
I am also somewhat of an Anglophile; not because I want to be a WASP, but because I really love the literature and a lot of the popular culture. I love punk, new wave, britpop, etc.
I am fascinated by people who want to emulate WASP culture. I spent a lot of years rejecting it and trying to disassociate myself from it. I wanted something cooler. I was embarrassed by the frumpiness of it. Also, people view you as being part of some elite class if you appear a certain way, go to certain schools, and associate with certain people. I realize, now, how silly it is to go to such great lengths to distinguish myself from it. What really matters is whether I have made the most of my education and opportunities; they are nothing to be ashamed of as long as I have used them well and am benefitting society.
ABBY
Yes, there is at least one Jew (myself) making comments here. My generation learned to emulate the very best that America had to offer, and in matters of dress that meant Ivy.
The outfit is all wrong. Trying too hard. It's very amateur.
Who takes these photos of you? Is it your camera on a tripod? What does your "wife" think about you constantly posing and preening in front of a camera? Is it part of your "marriage arrangement"?
You are so far from being what you think you are, it's quite funny.
You have a long ways to grow, buddy. Good luck with it all.
Good
You said it Pal. Loooooong way to go.
EGAD! It appears........IS THAT A TUX?!?!?
LOOK AT THE LAPELS OF THE JACKET!
Ohhhhhhhhh Richard Pleeeeeease.....
In January of 2008 you started with ultra-trad navy blazers, tweeds, and corduroys.
Now, we have descended to the level of Bozo the Clown outfits.
you are a major amateur...no person skilled in the sartorial arts would wear such a ghastly mess.
take it off your site. it's an eye sore
I think you are posting this photo in order to provoke negative comments.
All of the components unto themselves are nice, but the combination is just too busy. Stripped shirt, polka dot bow tie, and a pattern sweater = woah. For example, if the shirt was a solid color, the dynamics would change greatly.
I totally love the fair isle--just ignore all those haters...your blog is fantastic and you look great!
The classic Wasp women does not 'summer' on Martha's Vineyard. She would most likely be at her place on Long Island (Pertaining to NY Society only, a Bostonian may still summer in MV and a Philadelphian will summer in Mt. Desert.
i'm glad you're impressed because nobody else is
The bow tie could have perhaps been tied just a little tighter but bravo for fearlessly wearing one. Join the club...
On second thoughts I rather like the somewhat louche way you've tied the bow tie. On paper, none of this outfit (complete) should 'work', but it rather splendidly Does!
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