soooo

Mar. 14th, 2009 06:11 pm
[personal profile] rm
Monday, I'm getting measurements done for The Atticus (http://www.duchessclothier.com/scotchbasic/ and click on the correct one). I have no idea what I'm thinking about fabric right now. Am I too skinny for narrow pinstripes? This will be easier when I am not looking at fabric on my damn monitor, but actually looking at fabric although I'm mainly thinking a solid black with texture or possibly black with a narrow pinstripe and while I'd like something a dark charcoal grey, I don't think this is it.

Date: 2009-03-14 10:28 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stardragonca.livejournal.com
Rooting for the solid black w/texture option. Can't help on the narrow pinstripes matter.
You would look so good in this!

Date: 2009-03-14 10:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] better-late24.livejournal.com
I'm biased toward pinstripes. David Tennant is skinny and wears pinstripes, and I have no complaints!

Date: 2009-03-14 10:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 51stcenturyfox.livejournal.com
Am I too skinny for narrow pinstripes?

Hmm. I think if the pinstripes are not too close together it would be fine. Or perhaps if the suit is a lighter color so the pinstripes are not as much of a contrast against the black - if they're very pale stripes?

My husband has a navy blue suit with a lighter blue windowpane check, but the contrast is not very great, so you don't even realize there's a pattern present until you're pretty close.

I'd love to have a custom or made-to-measure suit.

Date: 2009-03-14 11:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shipchan.livejournal.com
I'm really looking at the Carnaby in red, though I'm worried I may be too small to carry it off. Now I just need to rob a bank...

No one is too skinny for pinstrips. I find they look alright on most anyone. Good suit choice, by the way.

Date: 2009-03-14 11:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rm.livejournal.com
That's very you.

Are you coming to Lunacon? It's time for me to do the planning email soon.

Date: 2009-03-14 11:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alumiere.livejournal.com
i can totally see you rocking this style

as for pinstripes - they can be good on thin people, especially if they're subtle - instead of a white on black, look for maybe a heather grey on black or even a red or royal blue on black if you're ok with a less traditional fabric choice

another good option for your build would be a black-on-black herringbone - there's a very subtle vertical line in the fabric but not as obvious as the pinstripe (the modified renaissance era cassock i wear as a coat is made of a suit weight version of this - i love the way it drapes and moves)

Date: 2009-03-14 11:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rm.livejournal.com
black-on-black herringbone

this is actually the most likely current plan.

Date: 2009-03-14 11:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stardragonca.livejournal.com
Of course it really calls for some sort of a walking stick or brolly.
Preferably something that you're deadly with.

That suit is just so you to me.

Date: 2009-03-14 11:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stardragonca.livejournal.com
Herringbone at least I know a little about.
I like this plan.

Date: 2009-03-14 11:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laufeyette.livejournal.com
There are few things hotter in the world than a woman in pinstripes.

Date: 2009-03-14 11:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shipchan.livejournal.com
Haha thanks.

Yes I am. There will still be tickets there right?

Date: 2009-03-14 11:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rm.livejournal.com
Yes, they don't limit registrations. I think there's some form you need your parents to fill out, but it's on the website.

Date: 2009-03-14 11:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stardragonca.livejournal.com
That depends on the humidity.

Date: 2009-03-14 11:58 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shipchan.livejournal.com
Ok will do.
From: [identity profile] stardragonca.livejournal.com
At seventeen? That's one year past leave school, get married, and join the CAF age. Hmmpf.

I guess the Con has to cover it's rear that way.
From: [identity profile] rm.livejournal.com
And here it's a year under being able to do anything except fuck in some states.

Re: The Carnaby in red.

Date: 2009-03-15 12:07 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stardragonca.livejournal.com
It suits your dignity.*
Think of it as a long term capital investment.


* Absolutely no pun intended. Was slightly mortified.
From: [identity profile] stardragonca.livejournal.com
So you have to look the relevant statutes before you know what you are allowed to do where you are.

With the greatest respect, you have too many governments.

Date: 2009-03-15 01:21 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] capulet-rose.livejournal.com
The black herringbone is gorgeous, but I'm also drawn to the tan with black stripe. I think it's because it evokes memories of Heat of the Sun.

Date: 2009-03-15 02:13 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] perlandria.livejournal.com
The herringbone was the fabric that looked likely to me when I was looking at the site.
From: [identity profile] shipchan.livejournal.com
It's vaguely ridiculous since I'm basically raising my parents at this point.

Re: The Carnaby in red.

Date: 2009-03-15 03:46 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shipchan.livejournal.com
Thank you. I guess I would have it for a long time. I'm starting to seriously consider this. I think the word play is what convinced me.

Date: 2009-03-15 04:52 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mylovesaverb.livejournal.com
seconds this.
From: [identity profile] stardragonca.livejournal.com
We won't allow you to do anything before you're old enough to vote, but we do reserve the right to have sex with you.

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