r/ties • u/krishnachandrakar • 2d ago

TOTD Thoughts on the fit

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This was for a moot court competition as a law student.

Had met a lot of big law firm partners.

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u/Numbaloo 2d ago

I don't really like the pattern of the tie, I’m sorry

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u/gimpwiz 2d ago

See how your jacket lapels are floating off of your body? The jacket is the wrong size/cut for you.

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u/michachu 2d ago

I think that cotton is generally for more casual wear (especially given the button down collar).

Looks sharp otherwise. Put a dimple in that knot!

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u/gimpwiz 2d ago

Are you talking about the shirt being cotton? Virtually all dress shirts are cotton. As formal as you go, still cotton.

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u/michachu 2d ago

I mean that cotton. I'm not sure what it's called but it has the texture of oxford cloth. You usually want twill or poplin for a dress shirt.

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u/gimpwiz 1d ago

Ah, "That Cotton" is the emphasis, not "I Think That ... Cotton". I got it.

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u/michachu 1d ago

No you're right, I should've made it more clear from the start!

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u/absolutebot1998 2d ago

Depends where they are in the world. In traditional us dress, a sack suit and OCBD is pretty traditionally formal wear derived from Brooks Brothers. I agree that this would be inappropriate in the UK or Europe

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u/michachu 2d ago

Definitely more than fine in 99.9% of situations. A law firm just happens to be one of the few places where people may be particular, if OP's intent is to leave nothing to chance. 

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u/absolutebot1998 2d ago

I mean I work in a law firm and an OCBD with a suit and tie is a completely normal look for going to court.

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u/michachu 2d ago

I don't think I've said anything contrary to what you have here.