Shopping the Thrifty Gent, pt. 3
05-3-2013JeffI have another great round of items up for sale on Ebay right now, including suits by Brooks Brothers and Southwick, Brooks Brothers made-in-England dress shoes, pants by Luciano Barbera, … Continue reading
Herringbone
03-31-2013JeffSportcoat: Fay, thrifted, $15 Trousers: Brooks Brothers, sale, $50 Shirt: Brooks Brothers, bought secondhand online, $40 Tie: BG&C, store sale, $20 Shoes: Crockett & Jones for Brooks Brothers, clearance, … Continue reading
Awkward
03-30-2013JeffSee that awkward, uncomfortable look on my face? That’s the look that says, “I don’t like this ‘smart casual’ dress code and would really feel more comfortable in this outfit … Continue reading
Welcome
03-29-2013JeffIf you’ve just found my blog via the Fashion View page in the Voice-Tribune, welcome! Hope you enjoy my attempts at fashion on a budget. Photo by Chris Humphreys, courtesy … Continue reading
Fudging It
03-29-2013JeffI picked up a new navy blazer recently, anticipating losing a bit more weight. I’m not quite there yet, and the jacket is a bit tight in the middle. No … Continue reading
Dedication
03-28-2013JeffWhen you go out in the snow to get pictures of your outfit, you know you’re dedicated. Or that you have a problem. I’ll leave it to you to decide … Continue reading
Amazing Vintage
03-4-2013JeffMost of the stuff I buy, for myself or to sell on Ebay, is modern clothing, made in the last couple of decades. But occasionally I come across an amazing … Continue reading
Reweaving Info
03-2-2013JeffI mentioned in my last post that I’d spent some money on having a couple of holes in my new suit repaired by a reweaver. I got some questions about … Continue reading
Pfft.
02-28-2013JeffNew office “Smart Casual” dress code? Pfft. Forget about it. I want to wear my new suit. Suit: Ralph Lauren Purple Label, consignment store, $28 Shirt: Luciano Barbera, trade, $0 … Continue reading
Shopping the Thrifty Gent, Part 2
02-26-2013JeffI have another round of great items up on Ebay this week, including Brooks Brothers tuxedo shoes, sportcoats by Zanella and Polo Ralph Lauren, an awesome H. Freeman custom suit, … Continue reading