Rough Around the Edges

I don't like messy.  But I find charm in slightly flawed.

In a recent post I quoted Richard James, famous Savile Row tailor, speaking about Guy Ritchie:

"... the real secret to his sartorial success is that he is still a little rough around the edges. This is what makes him a true gentleman geezer, a look only a Londoner can pull off."

While I don't necessarily agree only a Londoner can pull this off, I do love the notion of an otherwise natty man incorporating a few rough edges as part of his look.

I think every man should have a few subtle signature elements - those small things that almost seem like a mistake, but in fact are part of their personal style.  For example, I have a colleague who only buttons one side of a button-down collar.  I'm sure it drives some people nuts; whereas I find it a nice touch.

Mine?  Despite possessing the ability to tie a traditionally perfect tie knot [you know the one, with the neat dimple, cozied right up to the neck, with the back tucked neatly in as to not flap around], I never do.  If my tie dimples, so be it.  And more often than not, the back of my tie is .5 inch longer than the front [and I never tuck the back into the loop, preferring to let it have it's own time in the spotlight if it so chooses]. 

To repeat:  I don't like messy.  But I find charm and character in things slightly flawed.  This is true not just for clothing, but also for people.

What's your rough edge? 

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