[Jim In Sunny So Calif]

A good suit defies trends. Get what suits you and not what the magazines say what should or not be offered for sale. They are seldom right and following their line merely encourages manufacturers to pander to 'fashion'.

I agree 100%. We continually have threads about 2 vs 3 button, darts, cuffs, collar bars, tie width, pleats, vents, and other details being in or out of fashion. My advice to people is find the style that suits you and leave fashion to the ladies.

I was lucky and found the style I prefer 50 years ago, so I expect that during that time I have been in and out of fashion many times without knowing nor caring.

If this forum did not have 'fashion' as part of it's name, I would be in favor of banning the word 'fashion' here. :icon_smile:

OK - Rant Mode Off.

Cheers, Jim.

 

[Jim In Sunny So Calif]

Will's "A Suitable Wardrobe" blog had an apt post this week about that very thing:

https://asuitablewardrobe.dynend.com/2008/08/fashion-vs-style.html

The "decades" part probably shouldn't be taken to extremes...

Like with so many topics, I think Will is spot on. Fashion was once described as something so ugly, it has to be replaced every six months - I forget who said that, but it seems to be that way with the fair sex and I would hate to see men fall into the same trap.

Men who are interested in clothing, such as the chaps who post here, are interested in quality of construction because they plan to wear them for considerable length of time while women are more interested in a new look that was designed by a Designer.

I could provide examples, but they may be a bit off topic, I don't want to paint with too broad of a brush, nor do I want to get into gender bashing.

Cheers, Jim.

 

[Jim In Sunny So Calif]

Quality never goes out of style, so wear what suits you best.

Good advice and so many of the things we talk about here such as vents, cuffs, pleats, etc. are just a matter personal preference. If one style was vastly superior to another, they would only make the one.

Cheers, Jim.

 

[Jim In Sunny So Calif]

Spot on Cruiser. I don't know why that is such a difficult concept.

Cheers, Jim.

 

[Jim In Sunny So Calif]

With suspenders I tend to get clean lines...

Shirts go cleanly into pants, the hang of the pants is nice, lack of belt and loops helps clean up the waist.
I am seriously falling in love with suspenders now.
You never see them, unless the vest and coat comes off, but they really make pants enjoyable.
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The quick drawings are sloppy, but you get the essence of the idea. :teacha:

The drawings are fine and they really do help illustrate the points you are making.

I started wearing braces last year and, like you, find them more comfortable than a belt. Too bad they don't look good without a jacket or I would wear them all the time. I guess that is a look for lumberjacks and not many others.

Btw, if you fancy Thurston braces, you can buy them direct and there is no charge for postage. On their website they also have a small section at special prices.

Cheers, Jim.

 

[Jim In Sunny So Calif]

Who cares is not a difficult concept. The problem with it is that it is useless.

If you find my posts or opinions to be useless, you might be right, so please feel free to ignore them.

Thank you, Jim.