As this shirt from Delusions of Grandeur demonstrates, once-archaic club collars are slowly making a comeback—though unlike in the early twentieth century, they’re typically being worn unstarched and unpinned. Izzy recommends donning them with odd jackets or tweed or flannel suits. Also, they should generally be paired with narrow ties (the one in the photo is too fat).Â
No fuddy-duddy he, Izzy must admit that he actually kind of likes the racing stripes on the shirt’s cuffs. The sloppily low-slung trousers, on the other hand…
Note, by the way, how the model’s cigarette is all that is needed to express a devil-may-care attitude. We’ve come a long way from heroin chic.
I’m tryin’, but I’m just not feelin’ it.
Comment by Zen Wizard — December 3, 2007 @ 6:41 pm