Friday, March 1, 2024

IMHO

 I was asked my opinion tonight, so I feel somewhat empowered to voice my views on another subject. Let's see, verboten topics include politics, religion, children, my health or lack thereof, personal differences, ...Wait, I know:  most men don't dress old-school fashion anymore, that is, wearing suits. But many, perhaps  most notably local reporters and meteorologists, wear suits but do not wear them well. They look bulky and frumpy, if that term can apply to the male sex. It appears they buy their suits off the rack and have no idea how the suit should fit. 

  When Dave was working for various companies, he every day wore a suit with shirt and tie. He always bought his suits at Specter's in Albany. Every two years, he would retire the old and buy new. And his suits were always fitted by the master tailor there. It is true that Dave then could have served as a prototype for suit sales. But his fashionable look was determined by the experienced and accomplished tailor. A main rule for a man's jacket was that the length of the coat should hit the bottom of the hand, just above the fingers. 

  Recalling that rule, I can see where today's suit-clad men have gone wrong. Most wear jackets that are too short.A notable exception is Steve Caporizzo, who may have his suits tailored, and always looks well dressed.  The others wear suits that mainly don't cover enough of the business in front, or else bulge out in the back over their rumps.  Take note; it will be apparent what I've pointed out. (While this message may be boring in its insignificance, its chance of offending its readers should be negligible.

   

  

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