Labels for the older man.Sonneti yay or nay?

[raymondbriggs]

O/K wise ones,i am like many on here getting on a bit and unlike our younger members get most(well all actually) of my clobber at Department stores.
So I work on the theory that if it is stock it has got to be for old gits like me(mid 50's). I really cant see some teenager popping into shops like Debenhams etc for a pair of jeans and I am really taken by a nice Sonneti jacket and a few T shirts BUT am I deluding myself in an attempt to get a bit of street cred when I wear it to Withdean.
Sonneti for the over 50's.NSC you decide

 

[lucas164111]

Pics?

 

[Brighton Breezy]

Hook yourself up with some Sergio Tacchini or some of the new retro Fila range.

I got my old man a Tacchini and he loves it and he is in his 50s.

 

[The Cardinal]

Surely your tailor can run up a few lounge suits suitable for casual social occassions. I understand suede shoes are acceptable in many modern venues as well.

 

[otk]

Hook yourself up with some Sergio Tacchini or some of the new retro Fila range.

I got my old man a Tacchini and he loves it and he is in his 50s.

Perhaps the flattering cut allows for a paunch?

 

[Rookie]

Sonneti stuff is good stuff, so go for it.

 

[Double Hard Bastard]

Get yourself down Jump the Gun for the more discerning older gentleman!

 

[Safe.]

Some pics would be good.

 

[csider]

Im 37 and if it looks good buy/wear it.

I got 500 & 600 quid coats and got 50 quid ones from M&S.

Mix and match and wear what you want, not what you think people should allow you to wear. Bought some nice Duffer and Conran gear from Debenhams.....Be smart and proud my man....

 

[raymondbriggs]

Get yourself down Jump the Gun for the more discerning older gentleman![/QUOTE

I have seen the copies of Ben Sherman and Merc they sell.No thanks

 

[raymondbriggs]

Surely your tailor can run up a few lounge suits suitable for casual social occassions. I understand suede shoes are acceptable in many modern venues as well.

Yet to find D.M's in suede,but got a nice pair of D.M Brogues

 

[bristolseagull]

Get yourself down Jump the Gun for the more discerning older gentleman!

agreed,





Fred Perry

 

[Michael Bolton]

You eunuchs do realise the man's in his 50's, right?

I'd probably spontaneously combust were I to see a fella of his years kitted out in Sergio Tacchini or FILA.

Get yourself some white oxfords and a few all-purpose suits. Build on that with some v-neck knits and flattering, dark jeans. In the winter months, get an overcoat. Style your barnet with pride, and be well groomed. I certainly wouldn't advise Sonneti unless you're a balding builder with a slightly red face who adorns his front window with a St. George's cross.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Im 37 and if it looks good buy/wear it.

I got 500 & 600 quid coats and got 50 quid ones from M&S.

Mix and match and wear what you want, not what you think people should allow you to wear. Bought some nice Duffer and Conran gear from Debenhams.....Be smart and proud my man....

were these coat purchaces pre credit crunch

 

[raymondbriggs]

Tennis gear aint for me so i passed on the Tacchini and Fila. But I am not ready for the whole Cricket fan look yet!!!!.
The barnet is a well maintained No2 crop,mostly because if you have not got it,flaunt it is my motto.
as for the St george bit.If I was that sort of plum it would be Duffer not Sonneti.

 

[Taybha]

Just wear what the kids are wearing at withdean they know fook awl bowt fash

 

[raymondbriggs]

but....... I HAVE ALL MY OWN TEETH, well except a couple kncked out by bournmouth one boxing day in the 70's

 

[otk]

Have you done the Levis to Wrangler jeans transition yet?

It seems as men get older, they have to discard the rebelliousness of Levis and go for the more sedate Wrangler product

 

[raymondbriggs]

Have you done the Levis to Wrangler jeans transition yet?

It seems as men get older, they have to discard the rebelliousness of Levis and go for the more sedate Wrangler product

actually i went the other way,I had a mate who managed a jeans store in western road in the 70's.He assured me Wrangler fitted better and he was right, got a pair of Levis on now though

 

[Taybha]

If i had all my own legs except a couple ide be shite at hopscotch,wear what ya like,you dont have to turn into des o connor once ya 50