Tag Archives: Crockett & Jones

Herringbone

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Jeff

  Sportcoat: 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

Dedication

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Jeff

When 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

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

An Odd Jacket

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Jeff

Today’s jacket is an odd one in more than one sense of the word.  Another name for a sport coat or blazer is an “odd jacket,” not because it’s weird … Continue reading

Swing and a Miss

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Jeff

Sometimes when you try out a new combination of pieces in an outfit it works well…and sometimes it doesn’t.  This, I think, is the latter – I wanted to wear … Continue reading

Casual Friday

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Jeff

Cotton trousers, like khakis/chinos or these corduroys, generally aren’t good for dressy, formal occasions because they don’t drape well and wrinkle easily.  But they’re perfect for casual Fridays when a … Continue reading

Full-on Prep School

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jeff

Upon seeing this outfit last week, someone remarked, “That is full-on prep school, man.” I suppose there are worse things to be called.                … Continue reading

Brrrr

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jeff

Fall arrived with a vengeance this weekend, with highs in the low 50s on Sunday.  I was scheduled to be outside for a couple of hours volunteering at an art … Continue reading

The Robo-pose

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Jeff

The guys who frequent internet men’s clothing forums such as Styleforum and Ask Andy refer to this pose as the robo-pose.  Hands at the sides, legs straight, body upright, it’s … 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

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