Dudes and their Diors
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Great looks! It's as if you got two separate scarfs!As promised, here are some mod shots. The book tote outfit is an everyday outfit and the other one with the lock bag is how I would wear it for a nice evening dinner. The burgundy side is also stunning.
I feel that this piece greatly elevates outfits, it’s very chic. The silk twill is very sturdy and because it is reversible and quite big you can do a lot with it. We love versatilityHope the picture serve as a nice inspiration.
Some long-overdue retail therapy with my Dior saddle in grained calfskin…
Hey AJ! Yeah it’s been a rough tough year…
I got the Bulgari Bulgari black ceramic diamond ring.
I got the Bulgari Bulgari black ceramic diamond ring.
opinions requested pls! (Apologies in advance for the lengthy post)
background:
For my best friends wedding (he’s like family), we are getting them outfits at Dior and paying for their small reception in the garden of a downtown restaurant (of their choice). (His fiancé is younger, in grad school, and working, and thought a men’s suit with a turtleneck. My friend is but younger than me, and he will probably do suit, shirt, tie, shoes. (they both like clothes, but their normal go to would be something more contemporary designer, and they are excited about this. This will probably be their only big foray into premier designer. My SA is excited about this too and said he would rush the tailoring ; they are both very fit, trim — probably a size 46 — and shorter)
1. suits and shirt and tie/turtleneck/sweater underneath?
my question is: they don’t have to have matching suits? Should they match? If my friend wanted a jacket and pants and his fiancé wanted a suit (would that look weird). (I don’t think either wants a tux). Most versatile color? Midnight blue/ charcoal grey? Is black too fashion?
2. also, if his fiancé wanted a fun piece under the suit, would the transparent turtleneck (as per average Joe) be too fashion under a suit jacket? I mix midnight navy and black all the time; do you guys think that might look good? There was a Dior signature grey turtleneck; perhaps that would be better under a suit?
3. or would you guys recommend a sports coat and pants for more versatility instead? if his fiancé wanted to use it for a job interview? (He’s working and getting a doctorate in a research type medical field) is a black suit too fashion?
4. Do you have any recommendations for shoes? They both love sneakers, but need something comfy. or should they get Dior dress shoes. Are Dior dress shoes even comfy?
5. I already said to my SA that when he meets them, if he can size up my friends fiancé’s taste and pick out a selection of bags, that might be a nice extra. They are both somewhat short and very trim, so do you guys recommend a classic like a mens saddle or something functional like a backpack or messenger bag. I love the bag that looks like a shrunken briefcase too. I am short and considering a book tote for myself, but I don’t think they want handheld.
apologies if this is too much info; I’m pretty decisive re my own clothing, but oddly unsure about this!
thanks in advance for any bit of advice
background:
For my best friends wedding (he’s like family), we are getting them outfits at Dior and paying for their small reception in the garden of a downtown restaurant (of their choice). (His fiancé is younger, in grad school, and working, and thought a men’s suit with a turtleneck. My friend is but younger than me, and he will probably do suit, shirt, tie, shoes. (they both like clothes, but their normal go to would be something more contemporary designer, and they are excited about this. This will probably be their only big foray into premier designer. My SA is excited about this too and said he would rush the tailoring ; they are both very fit, trim — probably a size 46 — and shorter)
1. suits and shirt and tie/turtleneck/sweater underneath?
my question is: they don’t have to have matching suits? Should they match? If my friend wanted a jacket and pants and his fiancé wanted a suit (would that look weird). (I don’t think either wants a tux). Most versatile color? Midnight blue/ charcoal grey? Is black too fashion?
2. also, if his fiancé wanted a fun piece under the suit, would the transparent turtleneck (as per average Joe) be too fashion under a suit jacket? I mix midnight navy and black all the time; do you guys think that might look good? There was a Dior signature grey turtleneck; perhaps that would be better under a suit?
3. or would you guys recommend a sports coat and pants for more versatility instead? if his fiancé wanted to use it for a job interview? (He’s working and getting a doctorate in a research type medical field) is a black suit too fashion?
4. Do you have any recommendations for shoes? They both love sneakers, but need something comfy. or should they get Dior dress shoes. Are Dior dress shoes even comfy?
5. I already said to my SA that when he meets them, if he can size up my friends fiancé’s taste and pick out a selection of bags, that might be a nice extra. They are both somewhat short and very trim, so do you guys recommend a classic like a mens saddle or something functional like a backpack or messenger bag. I love the bag that looks like a shrunken briefcase too. I am short and considering a book tote for myself, but I don’t think they want handheld.
apologies if this is too much info; I’m pretty decisive re my own clothing, but oddly unsure about this!
thanks in advance for any bit of advice
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opinions requested pls! (Apologies in advance for the lengthy post)
background:
For my best friends wedding (he’s like family), we are getting them outfits at Dior and paying for their small reception in the garden of a downtown restaurant (of their choice). (His fiancé is younger, in grad school, and working, and thought a men’s suit with a turtleneck. My friend is but younger than me, and he will probably do suit, shirt, tie, shoes. (they both like clothes, but their normal go to would be something more contemporary designer, and they are excited about this. This will probably be their only big foray into premier designer. My SA is excited about this too and said he would rush the tailoring ; they are both very fit, trim — probably a size 46 — and shorter)
1. suits and shirt and tie/turtleneck/sweater underneath?
my question is: they don’t have to have matching suits? Should they match? If my friend wanted a jacket and pants and his fiancé wanted a suit (would that look weird). (I don’t think either wants a tux). Most versatile color? Midnight blue/ charcoal grey? Is black too fashion?
2. also, if his fiancé wanted a fun piece under the suit, would the transparent turtleneck (as per average Joe) be too fashion under a suit jacket? I mix midnight navy and black all the time; do you guys think that might look good? There was a Dior signature grey turtleneck; perhaps that would be better under a suit?
3. or would you guys recommend a sports coat and pants for more versatility instead? if his fiancé wanted to use it for a job interview? (He’s working and getting a doctorate in a research type medical field) is a black suit too fashion?
4. Do you have any recommendations for shoes? They both love sneakers, but need something comfy. or should they get Dior dress shoes. Are Dior dress shoes even comfy?
5. I already said to my SA that when he meets them, if he can size up my friends fiancé’s taste and pick out a selection of bags, that might be a nice extra. They are both somewhat short and very trim, so do you guys recommend a classic like a mens saddle or something functional like a backpack or messenger bag. I love the bag that looks like a shrunken briefcase too. I am short and considering a book tote for myself, but I don’t think they want handheld.
apologies if this is too much info; I’m pretty decisive re my own clothing, but oddly unsure about this!
thanks in advance for any bit of advice
I’m no expert in men’s clothing, so I’ll leave it to others for advice. Just wanna say that it’s so sweet of you for doing this! I’m sure it’s a wedding gift that they will remember for a lifetime
Thanks @stockcharlie, @Tasha1 for your kind words and your suggestion I would not be this unsure if it were my own clothing lol. they’re roughly the same size, so I was almost thinking two different outfits could be almost the basis for a capsule collection, so perhaps if one chose grey pants, blue jacket and another chose a suit? For everyday work, they don’t need to dress formally. I just asked my SA to provide different options For them to choose
I would not be this unsure if it were my own clothing lol. they’re roughly the same size, so I was almost thinking two different outfits could be almost the basis for a capsule collection, so perhaps if one chose grey pants, blue jacket and another chose a suit? For everyday work, they don’t need to dress formally. I just asked my SA to provide different options For them to choose
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Went to Dior to figure out the outfits for our dear friends. After 2.5 hours (and a lot of help from our SA), DH (who is a clothes horse) found a blue and black kenny scharf collaboration smoking jacket for our best friend. (Dior was sold out in his size in the matching pants shown below, and too much fabric would have had to be taken in, thereby ruining the pattern), so he got a simpler midnight blue Pant. His fiancé who wanted a turtleneck and suit, started with the transluscent cream turtleneck and a gray suit, ans then ended up with the transluscent black Dior oblique top and a dark tuxedo. First pic is what they ended up with with the simpler pants not the KS ones. The latter pics are the choices that were discarded. Next week we’re going to Turnbull for a white shirt (DH thinks it would be nicer than the Dior one in the pic) and then to Manolo for shoes (DH wears some Manolo sandals and thought that this would be a nice fashion compromise between something dressy and something comfortable. (I liked the suit with the strap over the lapel, but the tuxedo seemed to work best. Everyone decided plain pant bottoms, no cuffs. Instead of a saddle bag or other, our friend‘s fiancé picked a cute briefcase. It was a lot of fun!
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DIOR AND KENNY SCHARF Jacket Blue Silk Jacquard | DIOR
The jacket is part of the collaboration with the artist Kenny Scharf. Crafted in blue silk jacquard, the design features an all-over tonal DIOR AND KENNY SCHARF motif with a satin effect. The style, with its classic silhouette, can be coordinated with the matching pants to complete the look.
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Thanks for the update! It was fun to read along.Went to Dior to figure out the outfits for our dear friends. After 2.5 hours (and a lot of help from our SA), DH (who is a clothes horse) found a blue and black kenny scharf collaboration smoking jacket for our best friend. (Dior was sold out in his size in the matching pants shown below, and too much fabric would have had to be taken in, thereby ruining the pattern), so he got a simpler midnight blue Pant. His fiancé who wanted a turtleneck and suit, started with the transluscent cream turtleneck and a gray suit, ans then ended up with the transluscent black Dior oblique top and a dark tuxedo. First pic is what they ended up with with the simpler pants not the KS ones. The latter pics are the choices that were discarded. Next week we’re going to Turnbull for a white shirt (DH thinks it would be nicer than the Dior one in the pic) and then to Manolo for shoes (DH wears some Manolo sandals and thought that this would be a nice fashion compromise between something dressy and something comfortable. (I liked the suit with the strap over the lapel, but the tuxedo seemed to work best. Everyone decided plain pant bottoms, no cuffs. Instead of a saddle bag or other, our friend‘s fiancé picked a cute briefcase. It was a lot of fun!
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DIOR AND KENNY SCHARF Jacket Blue Silk Jacquard | DIOR
The jacket is part of the collaboration with the artist Kenny Scharf. Crafted in blue silk jacquard, the design features an all-over tonal DIOR AND KENNY SCHARF motif with a satin effect. The style, with its classic silhouette, can be coordinated with the matching pants to complete the look.
Glad everyone was able to find suitable outfits all while having tons of fun.
Thank you for reading! It was a lot of fun, but wow, it was a lot more difficult to dress men than women. So many th8ngs to think about. DH prefers side vented jackets, so was really surprised a lot of the Dior this season was center vented.Thanks for the update! It was fun to read along.
Glad everyone was able to find suitable outfits all while having tons of fun.
Funny thing is...that's the very first thing I noticed in the pictures but didn't mention it.
I'm not entirely surprised since centre vents are usually a more casual detail and with Kim Jones at the helm, he would want things to appear young/fresh. I much prefer side vents, but it is usually associated with business suiting or more traditional brands such as Ermenegildo Zegna so I understand the design decision for doing so.
you are right, I have checked some DH's jacket, bespoken made( business) are side vented and casual ones are center vented