Semi-Dress or Daywear?

[McMurdo]

Thank you McMurdo! You sure do have a great sense of style - not "matchy," but definitely all "goes."

I'll be looking at more hose options soon!

Thank you it has taken years to get comfortable enough to simply wear the clothes and not let the clothes wear me as it were. One thing to consider when contemplating the Windsor knot is the following quote

"It was tied with a Windsor knot. Bond mistrusted anyone who tied his tie with a Windsor knot. It showed too much vanity. It was often the mark of a cad."

Ian Fleming
From Russia With Love

[Jock Scot]

Thank you it has taken years to get comfortable enough to simply wear the clothes and not let the clothes wear me as it were. One thing to consider when contemplating the Windsor knot is the following quote

"It was tied with a Windsor knot. Bond mistrusted anyone who tied his tie with a Windsor knot. It showed too much vanity. It was often the mark of a cad."

Ian Fleming
From Russia With Love

Well, Ian Fleming would know. He had come across more than a few cads in his time.

[kingandrew]

The four-in-hand knot supposedly was the choice of coachmen at one time, hence the name. It is certainly the most common tie knot in the US, although I use the half-Windsor more, myself. Although, to be faire, I usually wear a bow tie, which simplifies everything: there's only one knot and I never have to worry about it being too long or too short. And I can tie it with my eyes closed.

And you'll never go wrong emulating McMurdo's style. He certainly demonstrates that more assertive hose colors really add character and punch to an outfit.

Since your charcoal ensemble is such a respectable and neutral color, you can afford to experiment with the other elements.

Andrew

[McMurdo]

Well, Ian Fleming would know. He had come across more than a few cads in his time.

Aye indeed he did.