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#1 2021-09-14 09:24:05
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Grey
How many shades? Does it do it for you? I've still got an ancient Alan Paine v-neck but hardly wear it because it looks too much like school uniform. The other, which was navy, thus preferable, ended up in the cats basket, together with an (overrated) Paul Stuart in maroon. All cashmere so better than a dog kipping on Fila. Sweatshirts, though, are often good in mid-grey, aren't they? Grey flannels remind me too much, like cavalry twills, of Sunday outings to relatives. Anything else work in grey? I'm far more navy (favourite), followed by dark green (bottle? hunter?), then maroon/burgundy. Everything discreet. I have heard tell of grey loafers but have never seen a pair. Don't get me onto my hair, though, which is turning white.
#2 2021-09-14 09:30:50
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Re: Grey
It could be argued that the film Funny Face is incontrovertible proof that grey is the best colour for trousers. Certainly if you want to wear a tweed sack with a tie, then grey flannels (high rise and cuffed, obviously) and gunboats really look the business.
I have a grey Shetland that looks very good over pretty much any BD (except grey of course), with chinos or blue jeans.
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#3 2021-09-14 09:36:31
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'Funny Face'. I think GG liked that. I'm sure he mentioned it, maybe as part of 'The Syllabus'. Audrey loafer shots?
#4 2021-09-14 09:39:22
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Yes but mostly famous for Astaire at his sartorial peak. None of us are remotely in his league.
It's not actually a good film though, despite being well worth a watch.
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#5 2021-09-14 09:41:43
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I find him too full of himself in his films with Ginger Rogers (who was a doll), but love the very camp Edward Everett Horton. I also adore that little chipmunk Ruby Keeler in 'Gold Diggers Of 1933' etc.
#7 2021-09-14 17:34:50
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The message from the magnificent Funny Face - THINK PINK !
Fred & Aude - so wrong and yet so right, each the finest clothes horse.
Grey knitwear with a white shirt is very Lower Sixth - love it.
#8 2021-09-15 02:33:03
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I only wish I could wear crew-neck sweaters, but I cannot stand even the cotton of a t-shirt touching my throat. A grey Shetland crew-neck, I think, would look restrained with the aforesaid white shirt. And below?
#9 2021-09-15 13:27:12
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Probably some sort of trouser-type garment. Below that, footwear.
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