A look that inspires 1 - from Oliver Spencer

Sunday, 19 May 2013

This is the first of a new occasional series in which I will post something that inspires me in the search for style. It might be a look, a painting, a battered old camera - whatever, it has influenced the way I select the clothes and other objects around me.

I've always been quite open that my search for style as an older man started by looking on the internet for ideas. With increasing confidence comes the ability to add one's own twists to these ideas - we don't want to be simply copying others. However, we all have to start somewhere.

This image is from Oliver Spencer's Spring/Summer '13 collection. I like the combination of stone-coloured cotton/linen waistcoat and jacket with the cobalt blue trousers and scarlet shirt. This look would look good on a man of any age. See more on Oliver Spencer's website here.

See my Pinterest page for more inspiration.

Image Oliver Spencer



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5 comments

  1. David Craggs19 May 2013 at 11:01

    You've got to be kidding!!

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  2. Grey Fox19 May 2013 at 11:14

    Give me a clue, David. Tell us why you don't like it.

    GF.

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  3. Anonymous19 May 2013 at 13:00

    Argh - I need to bleach my eyeballs.

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  4. Grey Fox22 May 2013 at 01:47

    Youch! It sounds painful Mr Anon - I hope you see sense and don't make such a hazardous move.

    GF.

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  5. Anonymous24 May 2013 at 18:14

    OK, here's why I don't think this is "fashion". No coordination with colors and textures, it looks like he just grabbed and threw on whatever was closest to hand. No socks with leather (suede) shoes - looks sloppy and careless. Bright colors clashing with each other (red/blue) and overwhelming the neutrals. He also might want to consider washing and combing his hair.

    A big part of dressing well is attention to details - and I see NO such attention here. I'm surprised he bothered to tie his shoes.

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