Monthly Archives: July 2012

Saddles

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Jeff

Saddle shoes are a classic American look.  Made up in contrasting shades of brown and matte leathers, they’re a classic casual shoe.  Done all in one color and with a … Continue reading

Texture

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Jeff

I’ve mentioned it before, but texture can be even more useful than pattern in putting together a coherent outfit.  This brown knit tie, for example, provides a solid counterpoint to … Continue reading

It’s nice to be noticed

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Jeff

It’s nice to be noticed, and my friend Lauren has kindly taken notice and featured me last week on her new blog, South by Style.  I don’t pretend to have … Continue reading

Nice Titfer

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jeff

“Nice titfer” my British friend said to me as I took off my hat while stepping into the church building one summer Sunday. “Excuse me?” I said, wondering if I … Continue reading

Diamonds in the Rough

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Jeff

  When you’ve made enough visits to thrift stores (I’ve made hundreds) and handled enough suits and shoes (thousands), eventually you get to the point that quality items fairly jump … Continue reading

You look good for your age…

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Jeff

Suits seem to have a maximum lifespan of around 30-40 years, if they’re worn infrequently, before they just fall completely apart.  ’80s and ’90s suits are plentiful in the thrift … Continue reading

Mixing It Up

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Jeff

The classic and most common way to wear an odd jacket is to wear a relatively dark one with lighter-colored trousers for contrast.  That goes back to the invention of … Continue reading

Summertime Blazer

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Jeff

The white-pants-and-blazer combo is a classic one that dates back to the invention of sportcoats and odd jackets in the 1920s, when men wore their navy suit jackets with white … Continue reading

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