Comments on: A Button Too Far http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/ Fashion and Lifestyle Advice for Men Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:39:10 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Leslie http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/comment-page-1/#comment-136306 Leslie Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:49:59 +0000 http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/#comment-136306 Also I mean come on, at first glance it looks like Brad is puffing his chest out thus causing his jacket to widen the chest area but then again I think it is a problem with the jacket. Think again Brad! Also I mean come on, at first glance it looks like Brad is puffing his chest out thus causing his jacket to widen the chest area but then again I think it is a problem with the jacket. Think again Brad!

]]> By: Leslie http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/comment-page-1/#comment-136305 Leslie Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:48:28 +0000 http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/#comment-136305 OH yes that button does not look right at all! I can't believe that whoever dressed ole George would not be aware of how it really messes up the look of the bow tie. Get it together George! OH yes that button does not look right at all! I can’t believe that whoever dressed ole George would not be aware of how it really messes up the look of the bow tie. Get it together George!

]]> By: Stephanie http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/comment-page-1/#comment-136226 Stephanie Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:46:10 +0000 http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/#comment-136226 Oh yes I completely agree the button just rubs it the wrong way and gives a cluttered look to the whole outfit. As for Brad's jacket it is far to small and makes him look baboon chested. They really need some new designers to custom fit their stuff, they know they can afford it! Oh yes I completely agree the button just rubs it the wrong way and gives a cluttered look to the whole outfit. As for Brad’s jacket it is far to small and makes him look baboon chested. They really need some new designers to custom fit their stuff, they know they can afford it!

]]> By: La BellaDonna http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/comment-page-1/#comment-130908 La BellaDonna Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:49:51 +0000 http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/#comment-130908 <b>Eugene,</b> the "paper" look which you so admire is achieved through the thorough and heavy application of starch to the formal shirt (once known to the vulgar as "b'iled shirts," that is, shirts which had been boiled in starch to achieve the requisite stiffness). Please note that as you happily search through vintage clothing merchants for the appropriate shirt of your dreams to make sure that the shirt is the correct length for your torso; I know that a starched formal shirt which is too long for its wearer can emit "popping" sounds as the wearer moves! I commend you on your taste, and suggest Dorothy Sayers novels featuring Lord Peter Wimsy, for more information on men's formal wear (and murder). The added plus, if you are drawn to the elegance of men's vintage clothing, is that there are many women who admire a man so drawn! I also suspect, in part, that Brad's posture in that photo is slightly hyper-erect; that is, his back is somewhat arched, which will result in the lapels sliding back and away from the center line of his chest. Eugene, the “paper” look which you so admire is achieved through the thorough and heavy application of starch to the formal shirt (once known to the vulgar as “b’iled shirts,” that is, shirts which had been boiled in starch to achieve the requisite stiffness). Please note that as you happily search through vintage clothing merchants for the appropriate shirt of your dreams to make sure that the shirt is the correct length for your torso; I know that a starched formal shirt which is too long for its wearer can emit “popping” sounds as the wearer moves!

I commend you on your taste, and suggest Dorothy Sayers novels featuring Lord Peter Wimsy, for more information on men’s formal wear (and murder). The added plus, if you are drawn to the elegance of men’s vintage clothing, is that there are many women who admire a man so drawn!

I also suspect, in part, that Brad’s posture in that photo is slightly hyper-erect; that is, his back is somewhat arched, which will result in the lapels sliding back and away from the center line of his chest.

]]> By: William http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/comment-page-1/#comment-130593 William Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:51:55 +0000 http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/#comment-130593 Shirt similar to Pitt's can be got at http://www.vintageshirt.co.uk/, that is a pique stiff-front shirts, attachable collars, and shirt studs. Pitt's is obviously an attached collar but with pique front and shirt studs. Shirt similar to Pitt’s can be got at http://www.vintageshirt.co.uk/, that is a pique stiff-front shirts, attachable collars, and shirt studs. Pitt’s is obviously an attached collar but with pique front and shirt studs.

]]> By: Smokey http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/comment-page-1/#comment-130415 Smokey Fri, 23 May 2008 00:07:22 +0000 http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/#comment-130415 Either the collar is WAY too big on both of those shirts, or the ties are WAY too small. You'd think that two of the sexiest men on the planet (and yes, I'm straight) could have a stylist available before big nights like that. Either the collar is WAY too big on both of those shirts, or the ties are WAY too small. You’d think that two of the sexiest men on the planet (and yes, I’m straight) could have a stylist available before big nights like that.

]]> By: me http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/comment-page-1/#comment-130382 me Wed, 21 May 2008 22:51:39 +0000 http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/#comment-130382 It looks like Clooney's shirt is too tight while Pitt's is too big. It looks like Clooney’s shirt is too tight while Pitt’s is too big.

]]> By: Phyllis http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/comment-page-1/#comment-130368 Phyllis Wed, 21 May 2008 18:27:15 +0000 http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/#comment-130368 I agree with Jennie! Also Brad's shirt looks like that due to a peice of stiff interfacing under the fashion fabric and tons of starch. I agree with Jennie! Also Brad’s shirt looks like that due to a peice of stiff interfacing under the fashion fabric and tons of starch.

]]> By: DU http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/comment-page-1/#comment-130318 DU Tue, 20 May 2008 12:50:59 +0000 http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/#comment-130318 It's an odd "little Lord Fauntleroy" type collar altogether. Rather child-like and not GC's usual slick style. It’s an odd “little Lord Fauntleroy” type collar altogether. Rather child-like and not GC’s usual slick style.

]]> By: Eugene http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/comment-page-1/#comment-130294 Eugene Mon, 19 May 2008 17:46:42 +0000 http://manolomen.com/2008/05/19/a-button-too-far/#comment-130294 How does one get this paper look of shirt fabrics, which I love so much? How does one get this paper look of shirt fabrics, which I love so much?

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