My father had a very good, if classic, sense of style which he displayed generally until his mid 40s and still displays in the things he buys for my mother for birthdays and anniversaries and for me.  Since he doesn't know how to use the internet, I doubt he'd log onto a forum but we do occasionally talk about clothes and he will admire or criticize suits and combinations he sees me wearing.  Although primarily a madras (summer) or flannel (winter) shirt and khakis/cords man today, he can still turn out something smart and often rather Ivy or English when needed.

We are very similar, however (to the point of looking like fraternal twins in pictures at the same ages) so it's no surprise.



Apparently my great-great grandfather on my mothers' side was an Edwardian/George V era clothes horse, as well.

Other than that, no, but I would say they all know how to dress tastefully if an occasion calls for it.

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My family thinks I am insane...

But I know deep down that I am respected by people I have never met.  After all, what more could one want?

Yes; my wife is very clothes-conscious and has great appreciation for classic men's wear, including my bespoke wardrobe, Cleverley shoes,etc.

Neeeeeooooooooo. they have or had a style. but they wouldn't think of being some kook on the internet, unlike their wayward son.

"Are Your Friends & Family Members Like You?"

Yes.

But they mainly dress, walk, talk, think, drink, etc., differently to me.
There is a core 'Sparrowishness' about us all though.
My bro. is an English Gent., but he'll dig his heels in for what's right any chance he gets. Often I think he just goes out looking for bovver... I let him borrow 'A Clockwork Orange' the other day...

My chums are a bit the same way too...

Why dumb down? Why agree with the stupid?

Yes, you'll make lots of chum sthat way, but the chums you make will be pond scum.

Better to be honest & be loved for it.

...just like me. 


J.