Sartorialist Photo
This is one of Scott Schuman's earliest blog photos. The man in the photo appeared several times in the Sartorialist and has since cost a small fortune as I have attempted to incorporate some of his looks into my wardrobe. This photo has long been an inspirational favorite, but I hadn't tried it.
It's a tricky combo to pull off. Outside of a garden, light pink, bright yellow & blue is not a natural act. Care is required to get the hues right. The pants and shirt combo need the jacket. Otherwise, too much is too much.
Theoretically, it's spring clothes season, yet Mayberry is cold and damp. To lighten my spirits and encourage spring weather to return I gave old Mr. Yellow Pant's outfit a try. I traded his cords for poplin, used my brolly, and wore my favorite navy db jacket. It came off better than expected.
All I need now is a pink stripped brolly.
Toad
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15 comments:
you do NEED that brolly to complete the look -- great job Toad!
Well done. I enjoy wearing a pink button down myself, but now I must find yellow pants.
Toad, I think you've actually bypassed the original photo. Your version is better.
Toad...over the top strong! I'm gonna "borrow" a photo of you this morning to use in my straw hat post which will be up this afternoon.
i totally agree that some of these color combinations can come off strong outside the garden. but, keep it in check and wear it like you own it and don't give a damn what others might think. you look good mr toad.
I think you totally make that work!
Thank you. Yellow and pink do not mix well alone!! They need something to neutralize it. Go forth responsibly or at least have fun.
I think it has everything to do with the light you're in...that's a tough nut to crack, for sure.
DUDE
Toad: I'd rather you set the standard.
Best Regards,
Lucky Dog
Looks fantastic on you!
I think that you have pulled it off wonderfully.
I think I've found a new uniform
Tremendously dapper, Mr. Toad. You're so right that the pink / yellow needs the navy, if not also a formal English garden, to balance things, but you've done so with aplomb here.
You totally pulled it off looking very handsome and I am loving the horse weathervane in the background!
:)
Alison
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