Fatman Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) 1. I'm seeing a lot of people (mostly in sports - athletes, announcers, etc.) that are buttoning every button on the suit, be it two, three of four. Is this now acceptable? 2. On a related note - what about the bottom button of a vest? 3. Said group is also blowing up on patters - pin-striped suit, checkered shirt, patterned tie. I always thought the rule was two patterns and one solid... 4. What are the guidelines on pocket squares? Edited May 28, 2009 by Fatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankk Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 (edited) Sorry about the delay. I've been away. 1. I'm seeing a lot of people (mostly in sports - athletes, announcers, etc.) that are buttoning every button on the suit, be it two, three of four. Is this now acceptable?2. On a related note - what about the bottom button of a vest? 3. Said group is also blowing up on patters - pin-striped suit, checkered shirt, patterned tie. I always thought the rule was two patterns and one solid... 4. What are the guidelines on pocket squares? 1) No. (you should always think classic, not trendy - if indeed that is a trend) With a two button suit coat, you button only the top button. With a three button suit coat, you can either a) button the middle button or b ) button the middle and top buttons, whichever looks better to you. With a four button suit coat, you throw it into the garbage. 2) Leave it unbuttoned 3) Mixing patterns isn't really that tricky, if you keep it simple. You're looking at the boldness/subtleness of the patterns. "Match" the patterns on the jacket and tie. Bold pattern on the jacket and tie, subtle pattern on shirt. Or vice-versa. And you're never going to wear a solid tie, unless you are waiting tables. 4) Pocket squares are great. If you're wearing a tie, you don't want to match colors exactly. There are a number of ways to wear one. Check this out. You want to pick your spots though. I wouldn't wear one to a funeral, or a job interview. In general, you don't want to dress like an athlete, or most sports announcers. Good luck. Edited July 3, 2009 by Hankk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 ...awesome, thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankk Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 My pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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