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#1 2016-01-26 17:13:37
- rmpmcdermott
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One outfit for the rest of your life...
Ok, so this isn't exactly a deep philosophical ivy style question here, but I was going through my wardrobe I separated out the stuff I know I'll never get rid of, just to sort through the stuff I love. It got me thinking if I had one outfit that I could wear for the rest of my life, what would it be? I decided not to take occasions into account. So I chose what I'd be most comfortable and confident in, rather than whether it would be appropriate for work, weddings or funerals. Those clothes will also last and not wear out at all, so don't worry about longevity. Weather has no place in the decision as in this scenario you'll always be comfortable, regardless of temperature. And it has to come out of your current closet. What can I say? I like hypotheticals.
Here's mine. I'd love to hear yours.
- Press pink vintage OCBD
- Press Robert Noble olive gamekeeper tweed 3/2 sack
- Press navy and red medallion tie
- Bean camel vintage cardigan with leather buttons
- B.B. navy chinos (I need to up my pants game, quickly)
- Weejuns
I'll be living my one-outfit days during autumn in western Connecticut, apparently.
To be, or not to be; that is the bare bodkin. - Mark Twain
#2 2016-01-26 17:23:26
- SanchoPanza
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
I have one Makers shirt and that's about the only ivy related item I own. I have to get back at you when I find a pair of pants and a jacket.
#3 2016-01-26 17:26:41
- rmpmcdermott
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
Ha! Well, Sancho, that's a damn good start.
To be, or not to be; that is the bare bodkin. - Mark Twain
#4 2016-01-26 17:53:47
- Bradley
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
Birthday suit?
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PlacidVintage
#5 2016-01-26 18:08:11
- rmpmcdermott
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
Well this is getting out of hand.
To be, or not to be; that is the bare bodkin. - Mark Twain
#6 2016-01-26 18:13:18
- I am the sea
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
Kamakura white button down shirt
Levis 511 chinos
Navy Gymphlex shetland
J Press Donegal Mist 3/2 sack.
Florsheim Imperial Longwings.
#8 2016-01-27 00:31:27
- Moose Maclennan
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
brown suede chukkas, dainite soles
plain jeans (it's been Hiut for me the last few years)
cashmere roll neck sweater over a plain T-shirt
Keydge
#9 2016-01-27 00:46:14
- Bradley
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
In all seriousness though...
No name khaki harrington jacket
6 button navy Brooksflannel
LVC Bedford Chino
Rancourt Chukkas
Or just some cord shorts and my trusty Gant batiste oxford popover. Probably that.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PlacidVintage
#10 2016-01-27 02:54:12
- McGeorge Bundyburger
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
Just in terms of versatility, durability and comfort, it would be:
Herringbone sack
Makers OCBD
LVC Bedfords
Beefrolls
#11 2016-01-27 03:05:53
- Armchaired
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
Similar to McGeorge ,its quite straight forward for me :
Brooks Brothers Herringbone sack
Brooks Brothers Makers OCBD
O'Connells Chinos
Dexter Beefrolls
�Careful with that axe Eugene.�
#12 2016-01-27 03:27:21
- Acton_Baby
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
keeping my options open, but veering towards smart or 'business casual'...
h.i.s. '4 piece' in navy blue flannel (reversable waistcoat alternate 'side' in blue/grey herringbone and second pants in light grey),
Blue OCBD ( Makers 6 button ideally or O'Connells new unlined one),
Navy silk knit tie,
Florsheim Yuma in pebble grain with matching belt.
Corgi cashmere/silk socks ( a recent discovery, and I may bankrupt myself to get more pairs).
"I have about 100 pairs of pyjamas. I like to see people dressed comfortably."
Hugh Hefner
#13 2016-01-27 04:12:07
- Harpo
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
White Brooks OCBD
Charcoal Southwick suit
Navy silk knit tie
Burgundy Florsheim Imperial longwings
White Grenfell mac
Gardening, light buliding work, and decorating will be performed in the nude.
Randy lower-class trifler
#14 2016-01-27 07:26:58
- rmpmcdermott
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
All fantastic answers! I especially like AC and McGeorge's choices.
To be, or not to be; that is the bare bodkin. - Mark Twain
#15 2016-01-27 07:52:40
- oxford cloth button down
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
British Khaki Chinos
Blue OCBD (or blue univ stripe)
Navy Blazer
Tie - 1st Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Penny Loafers
I think that many of you are going to be suffering throughout the summer in your tweed herringbone jackets 
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#16 2016-01-27 07:57:03
- rmpmcdermott
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
Weather be not a factor, Ox! Still, I love your choices. Any specific blazer from your closet that you'd choose?
To be, or not to be; that is the bare bodkin. - Mark Twain
#18 2016-01-27 08:32:52
- Acton_Baby
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
^ hahaha,
as my old rugby coach used to say
"Welsh , twelve words for rain and none for sunglasses"
"I have about 100 pairs of pyjamas. I like to see people dressed comfortably."
Hugh Hefner
#19 2016-01-27 08:35:15
- Harpo
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
Sbectol dywyll, mun!
Topically enough.......
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Randy lower-class trifler
#20 2016-01-27 08:37:13
- Acton_Baby
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
^ he was an exile Frenchman and it was his only gag , so we gave him the benefit of the doubt.
"I have about 100 pairs of pyjamas. I like to see people dressed comfortably."
Hugh Hefner
#21 2016-01-27 08:37:39
- stanshall
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
J. Press poplin flat-front walk shorts and J. Press Madralyte flap-pocket buttondown shirt
"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"
#22 2016-01-27 08:40:57
- Harpo
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
Randy lower-class trifler
#23 2016-01-27 08:48:40
- Acton_Baby
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
^ hahaha , a - 'hip optimist purchases opticals'- I can see the headline in the local paper.
I hear you on that weather fella, my family down in Narbeth are developing webbed hands ( to go with the feet 
)
"I have about 100 pairs of pyjamas. I like to see people dressed comfortably."
Hugh Hefner
#24 2016-01-27 09:03:32
- oxford cloth button down
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Re: One outfit for the rest of your life...
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