Monthly Archives: April 2011

How To Choose a Pocket Square

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jeff

Figuring out how to coordinate a pocket square can be difficult at first, and it’s OK just to stick with white linen when in doubt.  But another option is to … Continue reading

The “Security Guard” Look

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jeff

The combination of a navy blazer and gray trousers is often derided as security guard attire, as it is a standard uniform for guards in downtown office buildings.  But paired … Continue reading

Gunboats

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Jeff

Big, heavy wingtip shoes with double or triple soles are often referred to informally as “gunboats,” for obvious reasons.  They’re good for nasty weather, and here in Louisville we’ve had … Continue reading

Military Jacket Casual

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Jeff

Jacket: No-name military-style jacket, thrifted, $5 Shirt: Land’s End, thrifted, $5 Khakis: Brooks Brothers, bought secondhand online, $20 Shoes: Alden for Brooks Brothers, store sale, $450 Total: $480 If I’d … Continue reading

Knit Tie

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Oxxford, consignment store, $60 Shirt: Brooks Brothers, thrifted, $5 Tie: Bob Goodman & Co., clearance, $15 Shoes: Florsheim, thrifted, $8 Total: $88 If I’d paid retail prices: Over $4000.

Vintage Style

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Jeff

Some vintage clothes are obviously from their era, and stick out like sore thumbs.  Others, though, like this vintage Brooks Brothers suit from the late ’60s or early ’70s, are … Continue reading

Bow Ties and Suits

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Jeff

The most common comment I get when wearing a bow tie is “Wow, you really pull that off well, but I never could.”  What those men don’t realize is that … Continue reading

Surprising Socks

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Samuelsohn, thrifted, $20 Shirt: Robert Talbott, thrifted, $5 Tie: Brooks Brothers, outlet sale, $25 Socks: Daniel Cremieux for Dillards, clearance, $5 Shoes: Vintage Alan McAfee, Ebay, $40 Total: $95 … Continue reading

Linen Odd Vest

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Jeff

A piece of clothing  is called “odd” when it doesn’t match the others (i.e., not the same fabric), not because it is weird or strange.  Today I’m wearing an odd … Continue reading

The Tattersall Shirt

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Kingsridge, thrifted, $20 Shirt: Brioni, consignment store, $20 Tie: Robert Talbott, thrifted, $5 Pocket Square: Brooks Brothers, clearance, $5 Shoes: Vintage Alan McAfee, Ebay, $40 Tailoring: $10 Total: $110 … Continue reading

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