Photo: VogueContinuing the discussion of a few days ago regarding the wearing of strong patterns, here's a well-known photo of the late style icon the Duke of Windsor wearing a prominent check at his country house in France.
The lesson here, in my opinion, is how the shirt and necktie mirror the suit's overcheck, and the pocket square repeats both the suit's ground color and the check. The result is as subdued as such a bold pattern can be.
If the shirt and necktie introduced new colors, even colors generally considered compatible with navy blue, the ensemble might well have looked like a circus suit. Instead, it's powerful and restrained at the same time.
Truly, dressing as an art form.
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5 comments:
I can see now where Prince Charles got his "nobody understands me" expression from, his great uncle.
I think that suit is great! I have a custom-made suit almost that color, but without the stripes. It stands out a little more than most others subdued colors.
Great picture and comments.
Will,
Please explain the length of the tie.
Thanks
Another nice piece. I'm glad there are some people out there who aren't afraid to use a little boldness (in color or pattern). I don't think additional colors necessarily make this unwearable; a cream or even slightly browner shirt would work, maybe even a very subtle pink. It's a very interesting piece to work with.
It's the duke, not god himself. IMHO here the great master made a mistake and looks like a clown.
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