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Last edited by The_Shooman (2011-04-08 02:29:17)

Regarding the Buffster's pic: I am wondering in what sort of industry this look would be acceepted as business attire?

In France, this outfit would not shock anyone.  It's probably more formal & elegant than 95% of suits here, but the colors would not be a problem.

Interestingly, the pin stripes would turn more heads than the tie, I suspect.

What's the bone & skull fabric?  Bremberg?

If I still needed a business suit I would happily wear that although I would not normally specify that lapel.

Would personally tone down the tie a tad (although I have a very similar one somewhere that must be 35 years old by now) so I could have a stronger stripe on the shirt but that’s just me.  I rarely wear a pocket square but would have no problems with that one but would have only a little showing.

I have not worn a business 3 piece in 25+ years and not sure I’d have that lining on a waistcoat if it was to be worn without the jacket, it makes me think of 1980’s city barrow boy / FX dealer / Hooray Henry. But would consider it on a shooting tweed, odd jacket or 2 piece.

Don’t think many Brits would be “repelled” by the outfit although I suspect many would think any PS is over the top.

Nothing in the outfit would be out of place in Melbourne - perhaps a gentle arched eye* at the pocketchief but the suit, tie, shirt, cufflinks wouldn't be a hindrance in being taken seriously in the board room.

* or in some places a sustained chiaking (ribbing) or running joke through the day.

Last edited by fxh (2011-04-09 18:14:01)