Frequently Asked Questions
“I’ve got a question for you – how do you gauge which patterns work well together across the tie, shirt and jacket?”
“I’ve written about that before, it’s all about the density of the pattern.”
“Well I didn’t see it, you should write about it again.”
One of the inherent disadvantages of a blog is its lack of an easy way to view the archive. Most questions I am asked my friends and readers have already been answered somewhere, previously (and I’ve only been doing this two years). There are exceptions, of course – a friend asked recently which side the buckle should go when you wear your belt, and I honestly don’t know.
But most of the time it’s been dealt with already. So to deal with this, and avoid the dull repetition that would result from following my friend’s advice above, I’ve created a list of useful answers by topic.
How do patterns go together?
How do you wear a pocket handkerchief?
Then and only then should you experiment with harmonising colours.
A good way to illustrate this is by looking at the way autumnal colours can go together.
This is an refinement of an earlier post regarding some general tips on stuffing.
How do you tend to wear waistcoats?
This can mean changing the way you have your waistcoats made, if you have that luxury.
I hope this was useful. If it was, suggestions for similar references please.
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RE: which side the buckle should go when you wear your belt
I’ve always learnt it as being “the man is always right” i.e. the “male” (non-buckle) side of the belt lies on the righthand side.
Thanks for the topic index, and a great blog!
Comment by Colin — July 19, 2009 #
I was told that the non-buckle side is on the right because, if you’re right handed, that’s the easiest side to tighten the belt and slip the loose end through the loops. Though that would imply that lefties wear the non-buckle side on the left…
Comment by Guy — July 19, 2009 #
Visually, The side without the end of the belt seems slightly cleaner, so I’d put the end sticking out on the side that is less busy already (watch, etc.)
But generally, I switch back and forth to prevent the belt from developing a bow either way.
Comment by Patrick — July 19, 2009 #
Thanks for your thoughts all. I had instinctively always put the non-buckle side on the right, but didn’t know why. Now I have a reason.
Though I do have an Etro belt, with an E on the buckle, that only reads as an E if the buckle is on the right… Perhaps it’s a belt for left-handers?
Simon
Comment by Simon Crompton — July 20, 2009 #
Or half the time it could be a “3″ belt. heh.
Comment by Patrick — July 20, 2009 #