So I figured that it was time to add some real thoughts to the forum world.  Here is a first shot:

I, like most people who would spend their time reading, writing and thinking about clothing, have the tendency towards some form of clothing OCD.  I admit to checking the fit of my collar as I walk by shop windows and to occasionally measurin various parts of my jackets and pants to make sure that everything is just so (thankfully I keep all of this to myself and do not bother my tailor with it).  I wish that this was not part of my personality, but ther is only so much that we can change.  I assume that this "defect" is also what makes me good at my real job.  I tend to read documents and spreadsheets over and over to try to pick out the small problems and inconsistencies.

The trick in being an elegant guy (I don't warm to the word dandy) is the ability to let it all hang out.  I want to be that guy.  I want to not care if I have a spot on my tie and to think that a faded red wine stain on a sportcoat is a wonderful memory of a great evening with a special lady.  I am no longer much of a buyer of clothing.  I have been at this many years starting from when I sold menswear in college and have more good clothing than I could ever need.  I do, however, have a clothing goal.  I want to, as they say in the golfing world, "train it and trust it".

I would love to know how the rest of you got there, and if you have not reached the stage of enlightenment yet, where you are on your journey.  Also, any tips for getting past those odd feelings of "something is wrong today" would be much appreciated.  With your help I think that I can escape these ties that bind and truly become elegant, not just look elegant.

Last edited by kenperes (2007-03-22 22:30:49)