thunderw21
I'll Lock Up
- Messages
- 4,044
- Location
- Iowa
I find very little wrong with the way he dresses. Actually, reminds me of some of the old Apparel Arts and Esquire illustrations.
thunderw21 said:I find very little wrong with the way he dresses. Actually, reminds me of some of the old Apparel Arts and Esquire illustrations.
I don't see whats wrong with this, infact its a good thing- the navy/gray for everything is part of what makes suits seem boring and stiff/lifeless. In summer/hot weather, light colors and linen would certainly make more sense and shouldn't be frowned upon even for workwear (in an office, of course). That said i'd have wished he'd have pointed/wider lapels on that suit.BellyTank said:This DB suit is very nice, I think and it works for him.
Classic Colonial visit duds.
He's "abroad" and not a politician, so no need for the navy/grey default.
But then- it's easier to look good, standing next to someone who's
flipping at least two different/CLASHing abstract prints.
B
T
Selvaggio said:One thing republicans and monarchists can agree on, Prince Charles is well dressed.
He is quite the advertisment for quality tailoring.
Marc Chevalier said:.
Anybody: please show us photos of a living man who dresses better than Prince Charles.
(This will be interesting!).
1. He wears a hat, and a gentleman should wear a hat. A hat wouldn't appear too attention seeking considering he is a Prince and could therefore get away with the formality of a proper hat.Marc Chevalier said:.
Good start. Avedwards, in what sense do you think that Thunder dresses better than Prince Charles? Could you explain? Thanks!.
Ahh, but the Prince keeps his tie snugged up as it should be.avedwards said:Plain ties are of course perfectly appropriate, but one who can wear a patterned tie and still look as smart as one in a plain tie has a lot of style.
avedwards said:2. His Highness' suits are nicely cut but could do with being other colours than plain grey.
Marc Chevalier said:.
Anybody: please show us photos of a living man who dresses better than Prince Charles.
(This will be interesting!)
.
Brummagem Joe said:.......I don't think you'll get many takers.....
Marc Chevalier said:Neither do I! lol
.
Brummagem Joe said:Apparently the Duke of Marlborough whose in his eighties still looks good
Marc Chevalier said:Neither do I! lol
.
Now that's the kind of suit Charles should be wearing. I don't like some of the other details such as the collar, sleeve length and the way the tie is tucked, but they're common enough Italian quirks, so I'll give them a pass.Brummagem Joe said:......One of the the Italian guys came to me.....Matteo Marzotto....this guy is definitely up there with Prince Charles.....he always looks great.....classic but entirely 21st century
Lokar said:First (and this is speaking as a Brit), most people I know that don't despise Prince Charles would, at best, disapprove of those suits from the Sartorialist website on Charles.
Secondly, he could be interesting, but he's not supposed to be. He's supposed to be traditional, and not out of bounds of normality. I think he'd look silly in both the examples on the Sartorialist link - especially the ties (being too long, or tucked over half of the coat). He'd be criticised for it, and considering how much of his life consists of criticism, I understand that he wants to avoid it.
He's not a politician, he's not a fashion icon, he's a prince, and unfortunately, fashion is not really something Charles can play around with.
(Also: I think some of the photos of him in this thread look a thousand times better than Mr. Matteo Marzotto - including Charles in the cream double breasted suit, although I think it looks fantastic regardless of what it's compared against.)