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babs said:... Dapper Dad!
hehehehe Sorry.. Couldn't resist.
Marc Chevalier said:He became overcapitalized.
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klind65 said:Vous avez raison, Monsieur! The three piece suit is hard to beat. If I may be frank ...
Fletch said:The 3pc is still fashion-forward to a few, and out of fashion to the many.
You look magnificent from head to toe. I wish there were some folks like you here in NYC. Much obliged for the photosMarc Chevalier said:And frank you certainly are. lol
Here are several 3-piece antidotes for you.
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This one is a 2-piece, but what the hell.
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Look closer...klind65 said:I wish there were some folks like you here in NYC. Much obliged for the photos
DrSpeed said:Gentlemen,
Is the threepiece suit discussion an American thing?
On this side of the ocean I wouldn't really consider a threepiece something special or striking. Admittedly, here in Holland stylishness is becoming a rarity, but if a suit is worn, a proper suit that is, it's as often three piece as not in my perception.
klind65 said:Vous avez raison, Monsieur! The three piece suit is hard to beat. If I may be frank: I hate, loathe and abominate the plethora of ill-dressed cads that I see daily on the streets of New York. They look nauseatingly puerile and jejune - like kindergarteners really in their trainers, baseball caps, T-shirts and knapsacks ( which look preposterously like Mae West style life preservers!) Ridiculous. I can't take such men seriously. Indeed, they don't seem like men at all but like boys. The Eternal Puer. Peter Pan. I mean, grow up already! I almost NEVER see a man I would consider acceptable. Yet because of the rarity now of well dressed people, when one is spotted, boy, is it a joy. I indulge in a healthy dose of the old films each night to satisfy my desire to see handsome well dressed men. For my money no one can beat Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Aside from being naturally blessed with great looks, he also took pains to consistently dress impeccably. An icon. Kind wishes, klind65
Hello. Thanks for your response. I'm glad to know you are out there! I just want to add my support and encourage you to keep it up! I had a woman once on the upper west side at a bus stop compliment me on my hat and say, " I love hats and have several.... you are very courageous..."., implying she couldn't wear hers. But I told her she SHOULD wear her hats! And I really don't know what she meant by courage - I never feel out of place or odd even though I dress differently. I do get attention, but it is always kind and admiring. ( At least those who dislike it have the grace to keep their opinions to themselves). You say people give you strange looks; I'm sure you look great, so I can't imagine why, but it might help if you don't look at them directly. That is to say, when I'm out, I rarely look into anyone's eyes - I just mind my own business and keep a nice smile on my face. If you appear happy and well-adjusted, most people feel intimidated and won't bother you.GoldenEraFan said:I couldn't agree more! I try to seperate myself from those kind of people. I live in Brooklyn so I'm really the only one walking around with a fedora, dress shoes and a tie and the badly dressed men and women give me strange looks. In my opinion no one can beat Jean Harlow, who had natural beauty, and dressed well. I'll never understand why everyone is so immature now or why they choose to dress like slobs. It's good to know there are plenty of other people who agree.
Feraud said:I know this topic has been talked to death on the Lounge but for the new folks..
Let us not assume that anyone who doesn't dress like us is somehow immature or morally bankrupt. It's only clothes.
A cursory glance in the past will shows plenty of immature well dressed creeps.
Let's enjoy our small clique without judging the other guy too harshly.
klind65 said:Hello. Thanks for your response. I'm glad to know you are out there! I just want to add my support and encourage you to keep it up! I had a woman once on the upper west side at a bus stop compliment me on my hat and say, " I love hats and have several.... you are very courageous..."., implying she couldn't wear hers. But I told her she SHOULD wear her hats! And I really don't know what she meant by courage - I never feel out of place or odd even though I dress differently. I do get attention, but it is always kind and admiring. ( At least those who dislike it have the grace to keep their opinions to themselves). You say people give you strange looks; I'm sure you look great, so I can't imagine why, but it might help if you don't look at them directly. That is to say, when I'm out, I rarely look into anyone's eyes - I just mind my own business and keep a nice smile on my face. If you appear happy and well-adjusted, most people feel intimidated and won't bother you.
One thing perhaps you could say, if people question you: "If people can choose to look like tramps and bums, then I can choose to look like a gentleman." ...or something like that. Also,it might help to take a historical perspective: for the entire history of the world - really until the 1960's, being well-dressed was the norm (at least for the upper classes) and it was really taken to extreme levels- think of the powdered wigs of the 18th c. or the huge crinolines and dresses of the Civil War era. There are many more examples but my point is that our current era is an aberration . It will not last! Just as Chinese foot binding was an extreme measure to accomodate a past ideal of female beauty - our era is extreme in its apathy towards beauty and its idolatry of disharmony, vulgarity, the ugly and the vile. Just carry on and see yourself as teaching by example. Sometimes that is the most effective way to change the world. And remember, you are not alone! Kindest wishes, klind65