Comments on: midweSTYLE: West Bottoms

By: Sarah Ann

Sarah Ann — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:58:48 +0000

My boyfriend needs to invest in some new shoes, like yesterday! That being said, I’ve got a handle on casual boots, but if I see him pull his old Puma or Adidas (and not “old” in a good way) out of the closet one more time, I might freak out. Suggestions for some classic, athletic styled shoes?

By: Funmilayo

Funmilayo — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:45:57 +0000

i love the look

By: Seth J. Putnam

Seth J. Putnam — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:13:27 +0000

Meant to respond earlier…sorry to revive this thread after so many days. Just wanted to say we appreciate your comments, Kyle. You didn’t come off as a dick. We actually welcome the debate, and we want to make sure this is a place where people feel free to describe how they’d make different choices. So: thanks.

By: David D Hall

David D Hall — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:50:50 +0000

I wouldn’t wear the jacket as it fits. But that doesn’t mean they can’t or shouldn’t style themselves in a way they prefer. I’m a little burnt out on barking traditionalism in the comment section of blogs. It’s a style blog about three young dudes, not just a regurgitation of traditional menswear rules (they didn’t say you had to wear jackets like this). I wouldn’t read it if I didn’t see anything new or different, and I doubt anyone else would either. Plenty of resources out there for rules. And besides, the point of the post remains the same regardless of whether you like this particular outcome. He took a thrifted piece to a tailor and ended up with an end product he enjoys more than before.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:24:54 +0000

Did not mean to come off as a dick. I am definitely one for Thome Browne proportions being that I am a short guy. However, I think the beauty of tailored clothing lies in the proportions. I’m fine with a short jacket that doesn’t cover your ass, but I think it should at least get half way there. I believe Christopher Bastin does the look great: http://rosecallahan.blogspot.com/2010/04/christopher-bastin-of-gant-rugger.html

When it sits too high it elongates your legs and shortens your torso making you look a little uneven. Just my opinion though. Anyway, I enjoy your site keep doing what you do.

By: RandaLea

RandaLea — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:42:07 +0000

Why, thank you, son.

By: ALEX

ALEX — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:56:32 +0000

Not to troll–to enlighten–but the suit coat doesn’t fit you; it doesn’t go over your ass, the sleeves are too short and the button point too high. If that is a medium, go for a large. The cut and material look quite nice, though (for cotton–I presume). If it fit you, it’d be a nice, casual jacket.

By: Cameron

Cameron — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:59:16 +0000

@Kyle

I suppose that that may be true, if I were a strict traditionalist. Unfortunately, I'm not, so I disagree. Although, my mother does have dashing style. The compliment is well appreciated.

By: Seth J. Putnam

Seth J. Putnam — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:55:56 +0000

@Kyle

http://definitivemoves.blogspot.com/2011/04/sweeping-generalizations-in-menswear.html

Can definitely see your point…in fact someone called out Jeff for his Harris Tweed being too short. However, I’m not sure I see it as a hard-and-fast rule. For short guys like me, a blazer that hits higher than my fingertips is beneficial because it at least gives me the (illusion) of looking taller. Obviously Cam and Jeff don’t have this problem, so it’s sort of up to their personal style.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:14:50 +0000

Sorry but that jacket is way too short. Kind of looks like you went thrifting in your mother’s closet.