Tag Archives: Nettleton

Alterations

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Jeff

Most of the time you alter the suit to fit your body, but sometimes it happens the other way around.  I thrifted this suit a few months ago, but when … Continue reading

Pinstripe? No, Rope Stripe!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Jeff

Most people simply refer to any striped suiting fabric as a “pinstripe.”  However, there are really many different kinds of stripes, and the pin stripe is just one of them … Continue reading

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

Conservative Gray Suit

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Oxxford, consignment store, $60 Shirt: Jos. A. Bank, clearance, $20 Tie: Brooks Brothers, store discount, $25 Shoes: Vintage Nettletons, Ebay, $100 Total: $205 If I’d paid retail prices: Over … Continue reading

Where Did Spring Go?

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Jeff

It seems I scared spring away with my clothes earlier this week.  Whereas it was 80 degrees a few days ago, now there’s snow on the ground. Blazer: Vintage Brooks … Continue reading

Classic American Style

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Jeff

I’ve been on vacation this week, but I’m popping in today with a look that’s an example of traditional American style–sometimes referred to as preppy, Ivy League,  or Trad. Blazer: … Continue reading

Wednesday – The Old School Tie

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Oxxford, consignment shop, $60 Shirt: Robert Talbott, thrifted, $5 Tie: Brooks Brothers, store 40% off sale, $30 Cufflinks: Brooks Brothers, $5 Shoes: Vintage Nettletons, Ebay, $100 Tailoring: $0 (none … Continue reading

Purple Gingham Shirt

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Jeff

Blazer: Schupp & Snyder, thrifted, $5 Shirt: American Living, store clearance, $10 Tie: Brooks Brothers, store discount, $25 Pants: Brooks Brothers, thrifted, $5 Pocket square: Ralph Lauren Purple Label, thrifted, … Continue reading

The Club Collar Shirt

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Southwick, bought online, $30 Shirt: Brooks Brothers, Ebay, $19 Tie: Rivetz of Boston, thrifted, $1.50 Shoes: Nettleton, Ebay, $100 Tailoring: $0 Total: $150.50 If I’d bought everything at retail … Continue reading

Flannel Suit and Wooly Tie

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Southwick, bought online, $30 Shirt: Budd Piccadilly, gift, $0 Tie: Austin Reed, thrifted, $1.50 Cufflinks: Vintage, Ebay, $10 Socks: Target, $2.50 Shoes: Vintage Nettletons, Ebay, $100 Tailoring: $0 Total: … Continue reading

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