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Post by dit on Dec 12, 2011 18:05:59 GMT
There are plenty of comments around the JMB about James' clothes. Recently this outfit caused some consternation in the Naughty Corner.......  ....but having read this little article from BBC America, I thought we might benefit from a separate thread dedicated to James' sense of style in general. Because he does have a sense of style. It's just that it's unique to him. (Ducks bullets, crawls towards door) Any pics showing specific outfits worthy of mention will be very much appreciated! www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2011/12/how-to-dress-like-james-may/ |
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Post by cockney on Dec 12, 2011 19:34:08 GMT
Great article, Dit, and an even greater idea for a thread. James has given us many choices and we love him for it! I submit the following even though I know there are many on this forum who love it. I believe this sweater is perfect - for my grandma.  |
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Post by antonia on Dec 12, 2011 19:55:43 GMT
Right were to start.
Good
A suit
Fullers ad clothes (velvet jacket, jeans)
(Green jacket,grey sweater,jeans)
pale blue zipped sweater
Belstaf jacket,(he gets away with the flowery shirt),jeans
Leather jacket (at High Voltage)
Disposable thong(just because)
With that said he should only ever pick two items out of his wardrobe at a time.Its when he goes for a third it all goes wrong.
God love him.
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Post by FizzyLogician on Dec 12, 2011 20:52:59 GMT
OMG, what was he thinking here? There's the grandmother's curtains shirt, which wouldn't be too bad with the jacket (as long as the jacket was zipped and completely blocking any view of the shirt), but you can also see the jacket's plaid lining. And accessorizing with the bright red briefcase or laptop or whatever that is?  *orders out for brain bleach* |
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Post by liverbird on Dec 12, 2011 22:08:32 GMT
I think he hankers back to the 70's childhood. I quite like the majority of his clothes, then again we are similar ages.
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Post by jacqui on Dec 12, 2011 22:35:01 GMT
Ditto LB ;D I have many a xmas jumper like that knitted for me by dear old Mum  bless her ;D |
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Post by jmsquared on Dec 12, 2011 22:42:13 GMT
OMG, what was he thinking here? There's the grandmother's curtains shirt, which wouldn't be too bad with the jacket (as long as the jacket was zipped and completely blocking any view of the shirt), but you can also see the jacket's plaid lining. And accessorizing with the bright red briefcase or laptop or whatever that is? *orders out for brain bleach* He's at a movie premiere here. The briefcase was a gift to every guest, so that one's not his fault! |
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Post by FizzyLogician on Dec 12, 2011 23:19:04 GMT
OK, that makes me feel a little better. I actually do like most of his clothes, including the stripey jumpers and leather jackets and flowery shirts, but sometimes I cringe.  Of course, I can always imagine him without that shirt.  |
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Post by dit on Dec 12, 2011 23:41:13 GMT
......he should only ever pick two items out of his wardrobe at a time.Its when he goes for a third it all goes wrong. God love him. Oh, that made me laugh so much! And I suspect it's very accurate. OK, good.  Good.  Not quite so good.  Ditto.  |
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Post by FizzyLogician on Dec 13, 2011 0:43:30 GMT
Do I spy the shirt from the sharks episode? He should be allowed to wear that shirt whenever, wherever, however he wants. |
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Post by FizzyLogician on Dec 13, 2011 0:47:38 GMT
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Post by trustme on Dec 13, 2011 4:08:20 GMT
Do I spy the shirt from the sharks episode? He should be allowed to wear that shirt whenever, wherever, however he wants. Do you want it paired with the shorts from that episode, or is it just the shirt that catches your eye?  |
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Post by FizzyLogician on Dec 13, 2011 5:36:56 GMT
Well, actually it wasn't either article of clothing that caught my eye. But we're discussing clothing in this thread, right?
*blushes furiously*
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Post by ElerVim on Dec 13, 2011 8:18:33 GMT
Well, actually it wasn't either article of clothing that caught my eye. But we're discussing clothing in this thread, right? *blushes furiously* Fizzy, the only reason I forgive James for that fugly shirt is his gratuitous walk on the beach in the Shark Special. Otherwise, I'd hate it, too. Part of me thinks he doesn't own that shirt; maybe the director had him wear it to look more.. Hawaiian-y? Bring out your eye bleach, folks... Speaking of curtains... "Someday son, this will all be yours..." "What, the curtains?"  Well, sort of...  And it doesn't matter what your body type is, paisley is very hard to pull off. James pulled it together and toned it down with the black jacket, but still...my poor eyes....ugh..   I think my dad had a shirt similar to this when my parents got married in the mid 1970's.  You're getting better. Keep going.   Very good James. This is how you work a bright shirt with a neutral. You get a cookie. |
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Post by dit on Dec 13, 2011 12:27:52 GMT
Do I spy the shirt from the sharks episode? He should be allowed to wear that shirt whenever, wherever, however he wants. I also like most of his clothes, but sometimes it's just the combination that's a little tricky. In this case I actually like the shirt, and I like him in a smart jacket. It's just that this Hawaiian shirt doesn't look quite right under that rather formal jacket, is all. Sorry, James, not a criticism, just an observation (and only a personal opinion!). |
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Post by slfriend79 on Dec 13, 2011 12:59:01 GMT
All right, Mr. De Mille. I'm ready for my closeup.  ;D |
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Post by aeromanda on Dec 13, 2011 21:23:44 GMT
OK, that makes me feel a little better. I actually do like most of his clothes, including the stripey jumpers and leather jackets and flowery shirts, but sometimes I cringe. Of course, I can always imagine him without that shirt. I like most of James's clothes. Some of them more than others. But I absolutely can't stand the shirt he is wearing above. (Unless of course it is lying on my bedroom floor.  ) |
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Post by eolise on Dec 13, 2011 21:50:07 GMT
lol @ Aeromanda ;D
I dislike most of his clothes, well, his shirts. I however like all his t-shirts and the jeanses he wears.
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Post by antonia on Dec 13, 2011 22:00:55 GMT
I feel the need to show his good bits of clothing and his lets burn it in a fire clothing.but as I'm crap with pics you'll have to bare with me. A good example below. Attachments:
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Post by ElerVim on Dec 14, 2011 6:36:37 GMT
I feel the need to show his good bits of clothing and his lets burn it in a fire clothing.but as I'm crap with pics you'll have to bare with me. A good example below. Aah, very lovely, Antonia. Thank you! |
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Post by antonia on Dec 14, 2011 11:46:50 GMT
The bad Attachments:
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Post by antonia on Dec 14, 2011 11:49:48 GMT
the ugly Attachments:
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Post by antonia on Dec 14, 2011 11:53:08 GMT
The "Please mum stop making me shirts from the curtains" Attachments:
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Post by ElerVim on Dec 15, 2011 7:45:12 GMT
The "Please mum stop making me shirts from the curtains" I'd love to know if there is anyone on the board who actually likes this shirt or if we are all relatively unanimous in thinking it needs to be burned at New Years (or sooner, if possible). Anyone in favor of James wearing aforementioned tablecloth? Please make a case for it. It needs a lawyer, and badly. |
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Post by jmsquared on Dec 15, 2011 8:53:36 GMT
In it's favour, it does match the couch rather nicely. Yes... make it into cushions.
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Post by eolise on Dec 15, 2011 9:13:22 GMT
LOL ;D ;D
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Post by morganstarr89 on Dec 15, 2011 9:40:22 GMT
I've seen at lest 5 pictures in here that are my favourite pictures of James lol.
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Post by pie on Dec 15, 2011 11:32:45 GMT
The Curtain Shirt is horrid, but James does manage to improve it (now that's what I call talent). Still, it doesn't rank very highly in my books, not in comparison with a lot of the others anyway. I've looked through the piccies I have in the hope I could post something worthwhile, but all I can do is come to one conclusion: he has a bloody big wardrobe for a bloke. ;D Edit: I'd like to know what's happened to this one. (I'm guessing this is a jumper that is either loved or loathed. Personally, I find it to be "strangely attractive". )  |
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Post by dit on Dec 15, 2011 12:12:11 GMT
Agreed, he has plenty of stuff - I don't believe for a moment that the small rack he showed on Man Lab contained all his shirts - but you do have to say that he's loyal. How many years has he been wearing this jumper?  And this?  And most especially, this?  I picked up this quote the other day, though I can't remember where from. It does seem apposite, though. The James May Law of Conservation of Clothing: if it's intact enough to not literally fall off your body it's good enough to wear on camera. |
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Post by pie on Dec 15, 2011 12:16:07 GMT
 I mean, come on...those glasses with that shirt with those jeans with those shoes with that bike? Is there a colour on the spectrum that isn't represented? ;D (Ok, I'm probably being mean...I am laughing with him rather than at him, I'll have you know. ;D) Does anyone else dislike this shirt, by the way? I don't think it does anything for him. It's a bit bland. The James May Law of Conservation of Clothing: if it's intact enough to not literally fall off your body it's good enough to wear on camera. That is so brilliant and so true. ;D |
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