Vintage Tweed
11-19-2015JeffFall is my favorite time of year. Fall clothes are my favorite kind of clothes. And a great tweed jacket may be my favorite of all. Jacket: Vintage tweed, unknown … Continue reading
Italian Luxe
11-10-2015JeffI came across this gorgeous sport coat in a consignment store a couple weeks ago. Made by Isaia, one of the top makers of luxury Italian tailoring. Normally retails for … Continue reading
Back again…for now
11-9-2015JeffHi, friends. Sorry for not posting in a very long time. I hope to remedy that and post somewhat more frequently, going forward, but I won’t make any promises. Life … Continue reading
That sweet, sweet rush
07-15-2014JeffThrifting never gets old – the rush when you find something good is amazing. Here’s one from a few weeks ago – that’s a $4000+ made-to-measure suit!
Gunboats
07-8-2014JeffHere’s a neat recent thrift find: A pair of never-worn Florsheim Royal Imperial “longwing” wingtips in what Florsheim called “black cashmere calf” pebble grain leather. Royal Imperials were Florsheim’s top-of-the-line … Continue reading
Madras
07-1-2014JeffJacket: Polo Ralph Lauren, trade, $0 Shirt: Brooks Brothers, sale, $40 Tie: Chipp, gift, $0 Pants: Express, thrifted, $10 Shoes: Alfred Sargent for Brooks Brothers, $175 Total: $225 At … Continue reading
Double Breasted
06-25-2014JeffBlazer: Polo Ralph Lauren, thrifted, $13 Shirt: Luciano Barbera, thrifted, $5 Tie: Brooks Brothers, discount, $25 Pants: Brooks Brothers, sale, $50 Shoes: Alfred Sargent for Brooks Brothers, $175 Total: $278 … Continue reading
Shopping the Thrifty Gent, Part 4
11-15-2013JeffI have several nice items up for sale on Ebay right now, including shell cordovan and alligator shoes, tweed jackets, and high-end dress shirts! There’s more to come, too – … Continue reading
Low Contrast
09-11-2013JeffSometimes low-contrast outfits can be challenging. When the elements don’t contrast much, sometimes they clash instead of blending well, and sometimes the overall effect can be somewhat boring. I think … Continue reading
Hello, Professor
09-6-2013JeffBlazer: Schupp & Snyder, thrifted, $12 Shirt: Brooks Brothers, thrifted, $5 Tie: Some old store brand, trade, $0 Pants: Brooks Brothers, store sale, $70 Shoes: Brooks Brothers, clearance, $180 … Continue reading