The overall styles were similar with a few differences. The cut of the blazers worn by most of the younger men was short and they had one more shirt button undone than I did. They also wore very pointed brogues, what decades ago were called "winkle pickers"; not my style at all. Most wore their trousers long, rather than with turn-ups. Despite these small differences, the picture illustrates that fashion for all ages is generally centred on well-tried classics - here chinos or jeans, blazers and shirts.
I was wearing a brown linen jacket (usually buttoned up) and tan Loake Chester brogues. I discussed the blue brown colour combination a few months ago - see here. These colours were brought together by an old Liberty silk pocket square, pictured below.
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What say you on the coloured jean issue for the middle-aged man? Can it be done? Truth be told for women in l'age it takes a fine play of restraint and exuberance. It can go terribly awry.... Few colour combos beat brown and blue, introduced to me by my dad btw. I'm no fan of the exaggerated pointy shoe - didn't like them for women a few years back and time for them to leave the men's world. Love your pocket square.
ReplyDeleteHi Grey Fox,
ReplyDeleteYou are the most stylish man in this picture. The younger guys are all wearing black/dark coloured shoes, which do not go well with their chinos. Brogues are the right choice!
Thank you Anon!
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