Tag Archives: Kingsridge

Test Time

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Jeff

After reading my blog and the comments I’ve posted about how things should fit, can you spot the problem with this suit’s fit?                … Continue reading

Brown Shoes

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Jeff

Some people say you shouldn’t wear brown shoes with navy suits; some say they don’t go with gray suits.  I say either is fine, and they’re a much more interesting … Continue reading

Don’t Go Monochrome

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Jeff

  Several years ago, an unpleasant trend toward monochrome looks became popular, driven largely by Regis Philbin’s low-contrast, metallic-toned wardrobe on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. A better approach … Continue reading

The Yellow Tie

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Jeff

  Many men shy away from wearing yellow ties.  Either they associate them with the yellow power ties of the ’80s or they think of yellow as a girly color. … 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

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

Orange & Blue

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Kingsridge, thrifted, $20 Shirt: Brooks Brothers, thrifted, $5 Tie: Brooks Brothers, thrifted, $1.50 Shoes: Johnston & Murphy Aristocraft, thrifted, $15 Tailoring: $10 Total: $51.50 If I’d paid retail prices: … Continue reading

A Touch of Spring

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Kingsridge, thrifted, $20 Shirt; Brooks Brothers, thrifted, $5 Tie: American Living, clearance, $3 Shoes: Johnston & Murphy Aristocraft, thrifted, $15 Tailoring: $10 Total: $53 If I’d bought everything at … Continue reading

Three-Piece Suit

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Kingsridge, thrifted, $20 Shirt: Brooks Brothers, Ebay, $15 Tie: Polo Ralph Lauren, thrifted, $1.50 Pocket square: Brooks Brothers, $15 Shoes: Johnston & Murphy, thrifted, $15 Tailoring: $10 Total: $77.50 … Continue reading

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