Category Archives: Suits

Formal outfits that include a suit

Pfft.

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jeff

New 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

Sigh.

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Jeff

After a week of being out sick and working from home, I finally felt well enough last week to get suited and booted and get back in the office.  Only … Continue reading

Happy Accidents

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Jeff

Most of the time when you buy something that’s been tailored for someone else’s body, you end up spending money to make it fit right, and if you don’t, you … Continue reading

Decisions

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Jeff

In a happy accident, I stumbled across this suit in a consignment shop a couple of weeks ago on a walk to the hardware store for something I needed for … Continue reading

Gray Flannel & Monk Straps

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jeff

Monk straps, being more casual than shoes with laces, would normally be an odd match for the relative formality of a double-breasted suit.  The fact that this suit is made … Continue reading

Three (Small) Patterns

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jeff

  Suit: Hickey Freeman, thrifted, $20 Shirt: Brooks Brothers Golden Fleece, bought secondhand online, $40 Tie: Norman Hilton, gift, $0 Pocket Square: thetiebar.com, gift, $0 Shoes: Allen Edmonds, Ebay, $40 … Continue reading

Vested Interest

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jeff

  Suit: Varsity Towne, thrifted, $10 Shirt: Brooks Brothers, bought secondhand online, $40 Tie: Kountz & Rider, traded for, $0 Pocket square: Faconnable, thrifted, $5 Shoes: Johnston & Murphy, thrifted, … Continue reading

Chesterfield

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jeff

One of the great classic styles of overcoats is called the chesterfield.  It’s single-breasted, with a fly front (hidden buttons), a velvet collar, and a breast pocket.  The velvet collar … Continue reading

Gun Club checked jacket

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jeff

   Jacket: Daks, vintage store, $20 Trousers: Brooks Brothers, outlet clearance, $10 Shirt: Brooks Brothers, bought secondhand online, $40 Tie: Drakes, online clearance, $55 Shoes: Alden, consignment store, $60 Total: … Continue reading

Overexposed

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Jeff

I’ve been playing around with new locations to take photos for the blog, and while this shady alley gets me out of direct sunlight, my phone’s limitations are resulting in … Continue reading

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