Gentlemen's Attire

[LouisFerdinand]

How to tie the Eldredge Knot

 

[Sean Regan]

Unusual, I've always used a Windsor knot.

 

[DirtMechanic]

Thank You! I wish ties were longer myself.

 

[La Garden]

hmmm, interesting. It looks like it would take adjusting all through the day.

When I saw the title "Gentlemen's Attire",....I was thinking more then just a knot. So I will expand on a man's attire. If I had more leisure time and money I know how I would dress. A few years back flipping through the channels I came across a British detective series called George Gently. Who ever did wardrobe for the show did one heck of a job dressing the man, leisure and formal. I hunted down the series just to see if it held through the show,....and the show is a good detective show.
The opening credits shows multiple situations in different attire.

 

[Sean Regan]

hmmm, interesting. It looks like it would take adjusting all through the day.

When I saw the title "Gentlemen's Attire",....I was thinking more then just a knot. So I will expand on a man's attire. If I had more leisure time and money I know how I would dress. A few years back flipping through the channels I came across a British detective series called George Gently. Who ever did wardrobe for the show did one heck of a job dressing the man, leisure and formal. I hunted down the series just to see if it held through the show,....and the show is a good detective show.
The opening credits shows multiple situations in different attire.

For some of us Brits, Martin Shaw the lead actor's attempt at a North-Eastern England accent was rather amusing.
Very difficult for him to get away from his normal voice as used in his many episodes of "Judge John Deed," for which he is far better known.

 

[LouisFerdinand]

How to tie a Merovingian Knot

 

[Sean Regan]

When I retired, I took six quite decent suits and a dozen ties down to the charity shop, leaving myself with one suit for funerals and another for weddings. I've six ties. I do have a nice sports jacket and several pairs of casual trousers.
The last time I wore a suit and tie, was to a funeral.

Times change. For our Christmas lunch at my golf club, we always used to bring a jacket and tie with us when we arrived to play gof before lunch. But not any more. It's just "smart casual."
Now jeans have been allowed to be worn in the clubhouse for the last few years. Mind you the women were always allowed to wear jeans, "there's different rules for them."

 

[LouisFerdinand]

History of the top hat
http://www.silktophats.eu/historytophat.html

Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/458733912014762089/

Thomas Cholmondeley, Lord Delamere

Thomas Pitt Hamilton Cholmondeley, the 4th Baron Delamere attends...

Thomas Pitt Hamilton Cholmondeley, the 4th Baron Delamere attends Lord William Scott's wedding at St Margaret's Church, accompanied by his wife Phyllis, 28th April 1937.

www.gettyimages.com

 

[LouisFerdinand]

Glen Plaid was nicknamed after the Prince of Wales (later known as King Edward VIII).

The Prince of Wales Check: A Pattern with Character | Tailor On Ten

www.tailoronten.com

 

[LouisFerdinand]

A muscle shirt is a type of sleeveless T-shirt that first became popular in the 1960s.

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https://www.pinterest.com/pin/290904457164853664/

 

[LouisFerdinand]

Can a man wear a Seersucker Suit to a wedding?

 

[Sean Regan]

Can a man wear a Seersucker Suit to a wedding?

Depends on the wedding.

I think it important if you're a guest, not to attempt to make a "statement" at a wedding, after all it isn't your day.

 

[LouisFerdinand]

How to fold a Three Stairs Fold Pocket Square

 

[LouisFerdinand]

The return of the Double Breasted Suit

 

[Sean Regan]

The return of the Double Breasted Suit

It never went away!

My black suit is double breasted, mind you it is 20 years old, but I lives in a plastic suit bag in a wardrobe most of the time.