The Sartorialist

I have to say that this seersucker style looks better on older men, than in younger men. It makes older men look playful and jovial: the case here. It is the contrast of the qualities of the pattern juxtaposed with a strong character what makes it interesting.

I sent this link to my husband so he can see how I want him to look when we’re older…

Bryant Park is a great location for people watching – even when fashion week isn’t encamped..

Yet you can’t overlook his shoes; they’re amazing, play well off of the seersucker.

But we know from your previous post that this man cannot possibly be from Milan or England judging from his socks ;)

I’ll have to agree with the shoes. I think the pointed-toe oxfords were the touch of elegance over yesterday’s loafers which I believe were suede.

The shirt looks like a pale pink or lavender. It really went well with the yellows and burnt oranges in the tie. Pastels are definitely not just a spring thing.

Sublime perfection.

better than that green seercucker

Now see, I was liking everything, including the tie, until I noticed in the closeup that it’s seersucker too.

The exact same tie pattern in e.g. raw silk would have been excellent. But matching yr suit fabric & yr tie fabric — just not quite OK. It’s like wearing a tweed tie with a tweed suit. Too much coordinating goin’ on.

That’s Jim “I love my subway” Lebenthal. Cool cat.

Seersucker is so volatile a fabric choice that the wearer must be very careful to complement it with everything else he wears, and his grooming. If the wearer goes too sparse he looks cheap, or boring, while going too far or flashy makes the wearer look costumed.

This guy is obviously no new comer to his seersucker look. It’s really amazing how he blended his wardrobe choices to make seersucker shine.

Love it.

Me-Ow!! Simply gorgeous.