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I was meaning to ask to the brothers on here this about pocket squares. Are pocket squares supposed to match the tie exactly? Plus I noticed people wear pocket squares differently is there a standard or is it just freestyle
 
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Here's a brotha who has his own line of Silk ties. I bought three in the past. He does quality work! He is Kwame Jackson from Donald Trump's Apperentice.


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www.krimsonbykwame.com
 
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nyeleman said:
I was meaning to ask to the brothers on here this about pocket squares. Are pocket squares supposed to match the tie exactly? Plus I noticed people wear pocket squares differently is there a standard or is it just freestyle
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IMO, yes. it should be.
 
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Great thread. I think too often we overlook the details in appearance. Shirts and suits should always be tailored and display a personal touch. Even if your buying off the rack take the suit to the tailor not just to adjust the fit but have him enhance the stitching around the lapel and sleeves. Also I like to add a personal touch by adding a monogram intials to the shirt at the cuff. To each his own just remember the details and keep your shoe game intact. No matter what your wearing keep them clean and shined.

Question on belts. I am noticing in magazines that people don't wear belts with suits. My pops always said to me that if your pants have loops put a belt on. If the pants fit w/o the belt is it acceptable to leave it? Thoughts?
 
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oldgold said:
Great thread. I think too often we overlook the details in appearance. Shirts and suits should always be tailored and display a personal touch. Even if your buying off the rack take the suit to the tailor not just to adjust the fit but have him enhance the stitching around the lapel and sleeves. Also I like to add a personal touch by adding a monogram intials to the shirt at the cuff. To each his own just remember the details and keep your shoe game intact. No matter what your wearing keep them clean and shined.

Question on belts. I am noticing in magazines that people don't wear belts with suits. My pops always said to me that if your pants have loops put a belt on. If the pants fit w/o the belt is it acceptable to leave it? Thoughts?
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I would wear the belt anyway. I see You coming correct with the Cuff Links your intials and your shoe game is correct. Why do all that and leave out the belt? I would rock the belt.
 
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Yeah I don't have the Sperry's. I have a pair of Dark Brown one's that I've worn to the Cape. I have a few more I will pick up before the summer is over.
 
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this man looks happy and snappy. what could be more important that that?
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He looks as though he is waiting for Benvenuto Cellini in 1523 Florence

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This Girl is soooo getting away with this look. Big Hair.... Small clothes.

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You could plunk this woman down in any major capital - London, Beijing, Paris, (NYC), L.A....she would look great, anywhere.
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the sista looks like Alek wek from Sudan but not sure

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photo prove that proper dressing is less about pricey labels and such, and more about self-esteem. I was struck not by the suit, which is nonetheless lovely on him, but by that amazing face and the inherent dignity in his posture. Simply amazing.
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I like this 'tropical holiday without leaving the city' look - even the fruit juice goes nicely.
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Everything but the shoes... they ruin the outfit. Great crisp white shirt though...

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Okay, are those leggings or footless tights? I'm not happy that either are back in fashion...but the rest of her looks fabulous.

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Brother MORI is fly as usual...he's looking dapper as usual. i love the way the jacket fits him.The only thing i disagree with is the necktie--it doesn't go well with the rest of the outfit.
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It's good to see an image of a mature, fuller woman, inEastern-inspired dress presented as beautiful. She embodies style.

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brah your sartorial acumen is lacking. jeans? thats an instant disqualifier. keep it classic bro. i guess im just old fashioned.
 
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Acur said:
This is some good water based smell good no one talks about

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Only Good picture I've found. Try a darker color

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take em to school. how are you dudes gonna discuss grown man fashion and not talk about ralph lauren? utter bullshit.
 
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first of all... EXCELLENT thread. I took the time to read all 11 pages before I posted.

every man should have his own personal style, taking hints from things he sees here and there that he likes. I get fashion ideas from magazines and other men, and then tailor my own personal style to suit me. Here are my fashion rules:

- as far as dress shoes are concerned, I have 2 black and 2 brown - one laced and one slip-on in each color. I never wear a suit & tie with a slip-on shoe.

- belt & shoe MUST match.

- tie & pocket square must either match (when wearing a solid-colored tie) or the pocket square must carry the same pattern of the tie. or, the pocket square must be the primary color of the tie, if the tie is striped or has a pattern. otherwise, no pocket square at all. and I never do anything special with my pocket square - i wear mine classic. i fold it such that all you see is a 1/4" straight line.

- I never wear a striped tie when wearing a penstripe suit or a striped shirt. when wearing a striped shirt, I wear a tie whose primary color matches the color of the stripes of the shirt. one look I take to work that ALWAYS gets heads turning is my black 3-button single breasted suit, white French-cuff shirt with blue stripes, and my blue paisley Sean John tie.

also, I don't care what anybody says - I prefer square-toe dress shoes. because I have long & wide feet, I wear nothing but Florsheim.

hope this thread keeps going longer and longer - let's continue to encourage each other and inspire.

I also forgot to mention... I've seen a couple of dudes mention tailoring and I must co-sign... don't just make it a rule to always tailor your suits AND dress shirts... but get to know a tailor and work with him/her regularly. I've worked with three tailors in my lifetime, and I'd recommend all 3 to anyone. Anyone in the DC Metro area? I don't know if Mr. Z's shop in Lanham, MD is still in operation, and I don't know about my homie Mamadou (pronounced ma-ma-DOO) who works out of the Men's Wearhouse at the Boulevard in Largo, Maryland. But... Ms. Lee in Georgetown is THE BUSINESS, and I hope that no matter where you buy your suits, you get them out of the in-store tailor's hands (unless you're dealing with my homie Mamadou) and let Ms. Lee handle your stuff. I'll tell you know - I buy suits off the rack, take them to Ms. Lee, and she has my stuff done for me in TWO HOURS if I need it, with no rush fee. She even tried to hook me up with a female that had just come into town and was getting a suit altered for herself, for an event that night. She's great.
 
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NuBNPrince said:
Anyone in the DC Metro area? I don't know if Mr. Z's shop in Lanham, MD is still in operation, and I don't know about my homie Mamadou (pronounced ma-ma-DOO) who works out of the Men's Wearhouse at the Boulevard in Largo, Maryland. But... Ms. Lee in Georgetown is THE BUSINESS, and I hope that no matter where you buy your suits, you get them out of the in-store tailor's hands (unless you're dealing with my homie Mamadou) and let Ms. Lee handle your stuff. I'll tell you know - I buy suits off the rack, take them to Ms. Lee, and she has my stuff done for me in TWO HOURS if I need it, with no rush fee. She even tried to hook me up with a female that had just come into town and was getting a suit altered for herself, for an event that night. She's great.
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Appreciate the info. I'm gonna check Ms. Lee out. Which store in Georgetown does she work at?
 
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wayne said:
Appreciate the info. I'm gonna check Ms. Lee out. Which store in Georgetown does she work at?
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there's a jewelry store on Wisconsin Avenue, at the intersection of Wisconsin Ave NW and O Street NW. next to it is an accessories store - they sell scarves and whatnot there for the ladies. Ms. Lee's shop is above that accessories store. the sign on the door says "Georgetown Alterations - MS. LEE" and her phone number.
 
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5 star post. Anyone know how i can contact the thread started? i've got a job for him. I've tried PM but no reply
 
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This might have been asked. This thread is probably one of the best things that has happened on this board, by the way.
My question...do any of the Canadian cats know if Ozwald Boateng's stuff has hit the Canadian stores...I don't think it is in Harry or Holt, but could be wrong. Any ideas from my down the border brothers and sisters?
 
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apologies...i am thousands of miles away..in Guangzhou,China

If someone is interested in setting up this sort of business i would suggest they come here and check out some factories who can produce what you want...with all sorts of quality..lowest to the highest

its your choice
 
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horse112 said:
This might have been asked. This thread is probably one of the best things that has happened on this board, by the way.
My question...do any of the Canadian cats know if Ozwald Boateng's stuff has hit the Canadian stores...I don't think it is in Harry or Holt, but could be wrong. Any ideas from my down the border brothers and sisters?
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I dont think he has any flaship store in Canada but there must be some stores that sell his stuff

http://www.ozwaldboateng.co.uk/main.html
 
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This is old school pimpin' at it's finest. I'm sure he pulls the mature ladies left and right.
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This is something I would rock. It says I'm young, yet mature.
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Good thread. I disagree with some of the more "colorful" i.e. fruity stripe shirts and ties, but the rest is on point for me.

Maybe I'm just too conservative to ever wear pink or bright lime in a suit.
 
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LordSinister said:
Good thread. I disagree with some of the more "colorful" i.e. fruity stripe shirts and ties, but the rest is on point for me.

Maybe I'm just too conservative to ever wear pink or bright lime in a suit.
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I feel you on that but...

Consider that Boro and others are from outside of the U.S. Other countries don't assign a gender to colors like pink and purple. We are the only country (as far as I know) that does that. That's why you see people in the thread wearing whatever color they feel like wearing.
 
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AristotlesOwn said:
I feel you on that but...

Consider that Boro and others are from outside of the U.S. Other countries don't assign a gender to colors like pink and purple. We are the only country (as far as I know) that does that. That's why you see people in the thread wearing whatever color they feel like wearing.
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c/s educational system fail on this part of the world..ppl are raised to be closed minded..I felt I was way ahead of cats my age with the fashion thing, I had to force my look into somewhat of a status quo..but now in my late 20s I've broke out of it its a little expensive but hey thats motivation to work harder..cant be in my 30s wearing athletic gear all the time:smh:..plus the level of woman I snatch up and doors I walk into are on a whole new level:yes: I look back at pictures of my pops at around my age and you see suits nice shoes, the layering, the hats, scarfs, the glasses, with bad chics on his arm lol cats were gentlemen back then and Im talking 60s 70s..hiphop streetwear is cool but damn grow up
 
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yeah, i get that, but it's still a fashion no for me. I just don't like my skin color next to pink, or bright ass green or yellow.

These colors don't project any power for me, and when I wear a suit especially to a business function, my height and size coupled with the right suit allows me to dominate.

When I see a grown man looking like a sunflower, I think of him as one. Sorry
 
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AristotlesOwn said:
I feel you on that but...

Consider that Boro and others are from outside of the U.S. Other countries don't assign a gender to colors like pink and purple. We are the only country (as far as I know) that does that. That's why you see people in the thread wearing whatever color they feel like wearing.
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That's an interesting way to put it. I'm not against colors though.
 
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A 3/4 length black trenchcoat is on my to buy list for next year or maybe the fall, but it would be strictly for creased slacks and hard soled shoes. Those cats look like they're about to go do some hair and makeup.

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Actually these are raincoats, but they look similar enough.
 
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