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.
That’s a great outfit. Yesterday’s green seersucker worked better than might have been expected but was gimmicky nonetheless. This is simply elegant. It doesn’t beg for attention but enhances the wearer quietly.
I agree. Yesterday’s seersucker looks good but a bit costume like. It’s the tie. Compared to today’s gent, yesterday’s gentleman looks too “Oh Brother Where Art Thou?”
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.
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.
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.
Alice Olive
July 27, 2006 at 9:48 am
He’s charming! Did he have an English accent? Can I invite him to afternoon tea?!
The additional detail of the tie is extremely cute.
Maria
July 27, 2006 at 9:54 am
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.
Broady
July 27, 2006 at 10:57 am
It sucks when old men kick your ass in the fashion sense department.
What can I say, he looks great, a dapper gentleman. Seersucker forever!
whyioughtta
July 27, 2006 at 12:11 pm
I sent this link to my husband so he can see how I want him to look when we’re older…
Anonymous
July 27, 2006 at 12:18 pm
That’s a great outfit. Yesterday’s green seersucker worked better than might have been expected but was gimmicky nonetheless. This is simply elegant. It doesn’t beg for attention but enhances the wearer quietly.
manhattinhand
July 27, 2006 at 12:33 pm
Bryant Park is a great location for people watching – even when fashion week isn’t encamped..
Mr Seattle
July 27, 2006 at 1:56 pm
I agree. Yesterday’s seersucker looks good but a bit costume like. It’s the tie. Compared to today’s gent, yesterday’s gentleman looks too “Oh Brother Where Art Thou?”
Paul Tat
July 27, 2006 at 3:06 pm
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 ;)
Anonymous
July 27, 2006 at 5:08 pm
Why do men that wear searsucker look like they should 1) be an attorney 2) have a southern accent and 3) have an iced tea or glass of scotch nearby?
Don’t get me wrong, he looks amazing but that is what comes to mind. Maybe I watch too many old movies.
Gus Trenor
July 27, 2006 at 5:49 pm
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.
Natalie
July 27, 2006 at 6:09 pm
ooh, a seersucker tie! That’s awesome!
Little Red
July 27, 2006 at 7:20 pm
Sublime perfection.
Kathleen
July 27, 2006 at 8:35 pm
Wow, where would you even BUY a seersucker tie?!
Anonymous
July 28, 2006 at 4:17 pm
better than that green seercucker
Zaydoun
July 29, 2006 at 12:45 pm
I want that tie!!!
Anonymous
July 31, 2006 at 4:31 pm
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.
Four-in-hand Fred
August 2, 2006 at 2:06 pm
The older gentlemen do a great job of accesorizing the classics. This is the most beautiful presentation of a seersucker suit.
Anonymous
August 7, 2006 at 12:40 pm
That’s Jim “I love my subway” Lebenthal. Cool cat.
bryan @ shotgunfreude
August 11, 2006 at 5:10 am
That jacket/shirt/tie coordination is a counterintuitive masterpiece. Bravo.
Anonymous
March 7, 2008 at 3:30 pm
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.
Cheap Men Suits
April 7, 2011 at 1:31 am
Yes, that's a great tie and great fabric choice I think. There are also lots of cheap suits for men that have above par fabric quality.
denise
May 19, 2012 at 10:03 pm
Me-Ow!! Simply gorgeous.