To risk cliche – there really are no rules. What looks bad on one person may look terrific on another. It depends on aesthetics and personal style. I think it’s good for us to outgrow “rules” that have really become outmoded and frivolous.
I button a sport coat or suit jacket only when on business, for casual wear or going to and from it is unbuttoned as I find it more physically comfortable, and I do not wear my jackets tight, just a preference.
If you’re as cute as this man is it doesn’t matter how you wear your jacket. It’s the modern interpretation of being “dressed” and the expession of wearing something in a new way that makes it work for today. Again, you have such a great eye for subtle nuances.
I agree. He looks great. Rules are guidelines. A combination of what flatters you, your own tastes and an understanding of the rules for when you are in doubt usually produces the best results. I live in a small community. There isn't much style here so I love to visit the big cities and people watch. That makes your blog like a mini vacation. Thank you.
Diggatron
March 18, 2006 at 7:36 pm
Great ponint man! I never obey those rules.
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Anonymous
March 19, 2006 at 12:55 am
To risk cliche – there really are no rules. What looks bad on one person may look terrific on another. It depends on aesthetics and personal style. I think it’s good for us to outgrow “rules” that have really become outmoded and frivolous.
Anonymous
March 19, 2006 at 1:07 pm
I button a sport coat or suit jacket only when on business, for casual wear or going to and from it is unbuttoned as I find it more physically comfortable, and I do not wear my jackets tight, just a preference.
Sevcom
March 20, 2006 at 6:22 pm
Nice look, but I’m not entirely sure anyone under the age of 50 follows that rule anymore.
Anonymous
March 21, 2006 at 9:34 am
If you’re as cute as this man is it doesn’t matter how you wear your jacket.
It’s the modern interpretation of being “dressed” and the expession of wearing something in a new way that makes it work for today.
Again, you have such a great eye for subtle nuances.
UES boy
September 24, 2007 at 10:08 pm
He’s got that Italian sprezzatura (if I’m spelling it right), just look at the skewed tie knot and soft shirt collar.
Anonymous
June 3, 2009 at 2:46 am
In case you didn't know "color blindness" in Latin means breaking the rules too.
The Blasphemous Fiendess
November 1, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I agree. He looks great. Rules are guidelines. A combination of what flatters you, your own tastes and an understanding of the rules for when you are in doubt usually produces the best results. I live in a small community. There isn't much style here so I love to visit the big cities and people watch. That makes your blog like a mini vacation. Thank you.