tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post3235003169404403012..comments2024-01-02T10:16:13.926+00:00Comments on The Thoughtful Dresser: Guest post: On not giving up, by Harry Fenton, the Sharp Dressed ManLinda Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126115924247248057noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-10079732139968312992011-11-21T16:38:48.918+00:002011-11-21T16:38:48.918+00:00SPOOKY ! ! ! harry fenton used to be a mens clothe...SPOOKY ! ! ! harry fenton used to be a mens clothes shop on Putney high street. bet that's where you knicked the name from ! HODGEHODGEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-15968161384813587552008-06-07T19:14:00.000+01:002008-06-07T19:14:00.000+01:00I think it's actually quite simple. You stick to a...I think it's actually quite simple. You stick to a uniform of sorts then update with accessories - this works whether you're male or female. EG- Classic Levis Vintage Jeans with well-cut Smedley sweaters if you're in good shape or chunkier Margiela/Ralph Lauren/Gap ones if you're a bit paunchy. The same jeans or (nicely-cut) chinos with loafers or desert boots and a bright sock is good on the footwear front. In summer find some plain or two-tone stripe T-shirts and buy them in bulk. Comme and Margiela do good ones - not too loose or tight, with maybe a pocket for detail. Uniqlo apparently is good quality if Always a nice leather belt -maybe plaited?<BR/><BR/> If your outfit so far feels boring add ONE jazzy accessory like a silk scarf or a hat. I like a beret, Kangol flat cap or trilby for smart. It's just a touch dandy but not too camp. If the hat and scarf idea is too out-there then a good watch will suffice but essentially as long as the clothes are good quality then you'll cut a dash. I love seeing well turned out men but especially those that are a bit older and really give a damn about how they look. Ones that come to mind are David Hockney, Paul Smith and Tom Waits.Disneyrollergirl.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356885512495524197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-80211011791073037772008-06-07T19:06:00.000+01:002008-06-07T19:06:00.000+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Disneyrollergirl.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356885512495524197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-42801692564018288452008-06-06T02:43:00.000+01:002008-06-06T02:43:00.000+01:00Harry, so glad to hear from you. This is lovely.Harry, so glad to hear from you. This is lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-35933679633739815222008-06-05T15:35:00.000+01:002008-06-05T15:35:00.000+01:00Harry, no worries, no offense was taken. I'm alwa...Harry, no worries, no offense was taken. I'm always amused when someone mentions some of the (now) obscure stuff I used to listen to back in the day. (Which certainly did draw those nerdy types. And the pot smokers.)Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-22076399414848877342008-06-05T15:26:00.000+01:002008-06-05T15:26:00.000+01:00Apologies to deja pseu for the disparaging comment...Apologies to deja pseu for the disparaging comment about King Crimson fans. I did see them once, at the time of their first album. They were very well turned out. Greg Lake wore some fine trousers; embossed velvet, and flared ( everything was flared back then)Harry Fentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02061958816220028753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-90144291733172786982008-06-05T13:20:00.000+01:002008-06-05T13:20:00.000+01:00My DH and I had quite the discussion about this la...My DH and I had quite the discussion about this last night and his pronouncement on why the state of dress for men over a certain age in the US now is that: "There is no incentive for most men to dress any better." Now, I don't agree that once the courtship dance has been done, the kids grown, and one is staring retirement(early or not) in the face, that there is no reason to dress neatly, nicely and stylishly. As a matter of fact, given society's attitude about people who are NOT young, dressing better is probably a smarter idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-81368975571346421562008-06-05T12:24:00.000+01:002008-06-05T12:24:00.000+01:00Wouldn't anyone like to buy a third-hand Mod suit?...Wouldn't anyone like to buy a third-hand Mod suit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-57401456437627960652008-06-05T03:17:00.000+01:002008-06-05T03:17:00.000+01:00I agree with Lagatta. He looks at least 60. And hi...I agree with Lagatta. He looks at least 60. And his top half needs the makeover. Is there a male equivalent of "mutton dressed as lamb" -- old rooster playing cockerol? <BR/><BR/>Another thought, men seem to take such free reign in criticizing women's appearance. What does it mean for society, feminism, gender equality, when women start seriously bashing men's clothing choices? <BR/><BR/>I think men of any age can wear jeans. But no skinny jeans past 40.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-29376112808395755122008-06-05T00:29:00.000+01:002008-06-05T00:29:00.000+01:00i wasn't really interested in a male view on this ...i wasn't really interested in a male view on this wonderful blog, only because i'm not a male and i'm currently single! but harry's view that "it must look good, feel good, fit" is universal, all genders, all ages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-90401393764866120332008-06-04T21:56:00.000+01:002008-06-04T21:56:00.000+01:00Personally, I don't think the jeans are what is wr...Personally, I don't think the jeans are what is wrong with the way Clarkson is turned out. The messy part is the clothes on his upper body. <BR/><BR/>Odd, I see Clarkson is only 48! He looks much older. <BR/><BR/>My dearest is 59 and looks splendid in jeans, especially black ones. But he is one of those fortunate slim fellows... <BR/><BR/>But there are other things to finetune among such European intellectual-types.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-82974204186934135732008-06-04T20:35:00.000+01:002008-06-04T20:35:00.000+01:00Dockers(Levis Strauss and Co.) have a LOT to answe...Dockers(Levis Strauss and Co.) have a LOT to answer for in terms of the degradation of office dress, particularly for men. Millions of men go to work now thinking that khaki trousers, loafers and a knit golf shirt are business attire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-28055848038213310042008-06-04T17:54:00.000+01:002008-06-04T17:54:00.000+01:00Welcome, Harry! Enjoyed your insightful comments ...Welcome, Harry! Enjoyed your insightful comments and happy to see you upholding a high sartorial standard. The generalstate of dress here in the States is abysmal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-66124348559967627042008-06-04T15:29:00.000+01:002008-06-04T15:29:00.000+01:00Harry, I read your entire post to my husband, who ...Harry, I read your entire post to my husband, who (apparently unusually) addresses the what-to-wear question with some thought. His work wardrobe must adapt to California casual or button-down East coast, and his casual wardrobe encompasses the almost-dressy to crawling under the sink to fix the plugged drain. If I can just get him to change out of his wool trousers before he grabs the pipe wrench...<BR/><BR/>But I am confident that I will be reading future posts to him in the future. Welcome to our community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-17961961308081044062008-06-04T14:43:00.000+01:002008-06-04T14:43:00.000+01:00At last someone is willing to broach the awkward t...At last someone is willing to broach the awkward topic of fashion for the older man. I would welcome some comments from Harry on the troubled question of the trouser. If one eschews the patch pocket and the rivet, how can one avoid the appearance of a rural vet or member of the hunting fraternity? A question: at what age/dimension do men appear foolish/ugly when wearing jeans?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11363284622148195147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-80380680740323007812008-06-04T13:54:00.000+01:002008-06-04T13:54:00.000+01:00I very much enjoyed your musical references, havin...I very much enjoyed your musical references, having been neither pimply nor a physics student, however a big King Crimson fan. <BR/><BR/>My hubby leans very "preppy" in his wardrobe choices, but as we get older, I'm starting to be more thankful for that.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-49698550189866220482008-06-04T13:12:00.000+01:002008-06-04T13:12:00.000+01:00Ah, Harry - I'll have to point your introduction t...Ah, Harry - I'll have to point your introduction to my husband, who has two wardrobes: office(made up of suits and sportcoats/trousers, nice ties, etc.) and work-out-in-the-barn(made up of ancient blue jeans, horrid flannel shirts and boots). He definitely needs to pay some attention to the 'casual but very nice' part of his wardrobe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-41243780188586722632008-06-04T11:06:00.000+01:002008-06-04T11:06:00.000+01:00If you look carefully at the numberplate, you'll s...If you look carefully at the numberplate, you'll see that Clarkson appears to only have the Y chromosome. Which explains everything.Linda Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126115924247248057noreply@blogger.com