Tag Archives: Robert Talbott

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

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

Let’s Try This Again

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Jeff

Last week I posted (Swing and a Miss) an outfit with this green Attolini sportcoat and gray flannel trousers, saying I thought it wasn’t a very successful combination because there … 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

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

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

Patience

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jeff

They say good things come to those who wait. It’s never more true than in thrifting. I’ve been wanting a suit in this pattern, called a nailhead, for probably four … Continue reading

Surprising Socks

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Samuelsohn, thrifted, $20 Shirt: Robert Talbott, thrifted, $5 Tie: Brooks Brothers, outlet sale, $25 Socks: Daniel Cremieux for Dillards, clearance, $5 Shoes: Vintage Alan McAfee, Ebay, $40 Total: $95 … Continue reading

Linen Odd Vest

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Jeff

A piece of clothing  is called “odd” when it doesn’t match the others (i.e., not the same fabric), not because it is weird or strange.  Today I’m wearing an odd … Continue reading

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