Photo Credit: Kempt
As the air grows warmer, it will soon be time for sipping cocktails and dragging out the seersucker and madras. I will admit that a madras jacket is not the easiest thing to wear, but the jacket doesn't deserve the criticism it sometimes receives. These gentleman are wearing patchwork madras, and they have paired them with bow ties. Personally, I think a navy polka dot tie works great with virtually any madras, and one would serve these gents well but they look ok. However, I do not recommend ever wearing matching trousers. Furthermore, I would not make my first Madras purchase a patchwork version. There are more subtle colors and varieties out there.
20 comments:
Richard,
As someone who has certainly given, constructive, criticism in the past, I applaud this post. I certainly don't mind an interjection of your musings on the style when it is paired with a great photo and a true wasp topic.
-MS
Mighty be a "waspy" look but there is nothing waspy left in south hampton...
Wow. Loud but in a good way!
The picture posted is not the way to wear madras. Pick one GTH item and let the rest be simple.
Richard et al:
Do you ever check the file names of the pictures you place on the web log? I only mention it as the current graphic is titled "madras nightmare". While most people never seem to bother with such trifles, the lack of diligence on your part says much of your waspdom, let alone the issue itself, the just characterization of whoever posted the photo on the internet.
Your readership seems lost on the importance of such auxiliary detail though this is hardly an excuse for the glaring indifference to form on your part. Perhaps when you advance from appropriately pairing colors, patterns and shoes you might have the capacity for something more tasteful than the crude brush strokes with which you paint this corner of the internet.
I have no problem with the wearing of madras odd jackets in season, however the Chipp version must be avoided unless actually purchased there!
There is plenty of WASP left on the Hamptons. They just don't rent, participate in "shares" and certainly do not act entitled all summer long.
Bridgehampton is the best!
xox MBM
No doubt schooled at a radical madras-a, these men are in effect saying, “I’m so rich I can buy a hideous jacket I wear once a year as a joke.” But even worse is the implied incivility: by wearing such obnoxious jackets, paired with clashing bow ties no less, the men are showing little concern for the eyeballs of anyone else.
Nothing WASPy in South Hampton?
Where did they go?
Who is there now?
What does pops have tucked in his belt?
Just letting you know, it's Southampton.
Your post reminded me of how madras pants were the butt of a visual joke in the movie Wedding Crashers. In my opinion they looked good on Vince Vaughan when he wore them but when Owen Wilson said, "you look good" everyone in the theater bursted out laughing. Albeit, it was an opening-weekend showing packed with youths.
Good question. What does "Pops" have tucked in his pants?
A lovely idea! Perfect for summer garden parties! What it fascinates me was that the guy who is wearing navy trousers. I can't remember what these trousers are called (does anyone know?) Basically, they're usually designed for small boys in Britain with small crocodile motifs all over the trousers. But I've never seen a grown up adult wear them! How fabulous!
Navy pants the guy's wearing on the left are called "critter pants" (check out Crew, they do some classy ones). They are mainly popular among the elite preppies and Ivy League students who would wear them when they play golf.
They were not called "critter pants" by anyone until J. Crew coined the term about seven years ago. And no one who hasn't read a J. Crew catalog actually calls them "critter pants". Certainly, no "elite preppies and Ivy League students" do.
The Duck said...
The picture posted is not the way to wear madras. Pick one GTH item and let the rest be simple.
Said the man who learned how to dress off the internet and needs rules (or a "curriculum") to know whether he's doing it right or not.
Anonymous said...
What does pops have tucked in his belt?
I think you're looking at the foot of the wine glass.
Bridgehampton is Jewish, MBM.
Whoever said there's no Wasp left in Southampton is sorely mistaken. He/she must fall under the category of "Weekend Warrior" or "Nouveau Riche" or "Time share trash." All three have nearly ruined long island. Hollywood has made Easthampton trailer trash central. People migrate from the city and rent one house to accomodate 100 people. They use their flop houses during the day and go to star room and the pink elephant at night because that's what Puff Daddy told them to do. But other than tolerating these vulgarians, Southampton still retains its charm. And Richard, Southampton is one word not two. Bridgehampton is the Best!
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