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j. crew suiting

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hello.  how are you?  it’s been a minute since i posted something on here.  i am truly sorry.  i wish i could promise more posts on the reg, but 2016 has proven to be a crazy year.  for example, i met an amazing girl, my company was bought by another company, i’m getting a new dog, i lost 20 lbs…and a billion of other things that you’re probably not overly concerned with.  one thing that i’ve done that might pique your interest is update my suiting game at the request of the wonderful woman i am dating.

when i first met alex, i was repping a couple a couple of brooks brothers suits that i’ll admit i thought looked pretty good.  they were tailored albeit a little loose after the weight drop, but again i didn’t think they looked that bad.  i was wrong.  we met for lunch one day and while going to grab us water i turned around to find her staring at me.  without saying these exact words, she pretty much said, “that thing looks horrid and i will never eat lunch with you again if you continue to wear suits like that.”  point taken.  it was time to get a new suit.   Continue reading →

2016
06/06
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first impression: ledbury

i’ve been hearing about ledbury since they started making shirts.  a friend of mine went to washington & lee with paul and paul.  i remember when he called me to tell me their story.  if you haven’t read it, you can find it here.  it’s incredible.  he urged me to order a couple of shirts, because they were about to blow up.  he was right.  over the past few years, ledbury have been mentioned in every men’s magazine i read and almost every blog on my google reader.  last week, i found out why.  their shirts are perfect.  they’re made with less fabric in the waist and torso to create a slimming effect aka a perfect fit without being “slim-fit.”  when you’re used to billowy brooks brothers dress shirts, it’s a welcome change.  most of my future dress shirts will now come from ledbury.  keep up the good work, pauls.

2012
03/26
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nyc work trip

i’m headed to new york tomorrow for a quick work trip.  i’ll be back on wednesday, so i’m packing light.  most of these items you’ve already seen on to take the train, but they’re worth mentioning again.  here’s what i’m wearing/packing for nyc:

brooks brothers navy fitzgerald two button suit – current my favorite suit that i own.

sid mashburn fox tie – a christmas gift that needs to be worn.  no time like the present.

sid mashburn button down shirt – i never leave home without a white button down.

tie bar from the tie bar – great entry point to the tie bar game.  can’t beat their prices.

gucci horsebit loafers – classic 1980s wall street.  these will be occupying my feet.

filson small duffle – the perfect overnight bag.  hands down.

i’m going to try to do a little shopping while i’m up there, but i’m not sure what kind of time i’m going to have.  i hope to come back with a good post and maybe some new kicks.

2012
02/07
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tuxedo footwear

a friend of mine is getting married in october and emailed me asking for my opinion on these belgian tuxedo shoes:

if i had to choose a patent leather shoe to wear with a tux, these would be the shoes i would buy.  traditional or more formal tuxedo shoes are in fact black patent leather “pumps” with a grograin bow (like the ones you see above).  with that said, i don’t know anyone here in the south that wears black patent leather pumps with their tux.  that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t wear them if you want to.  with my tux, i usually sport a pair of black calf lace-up oxfords like these from allen edmonds:

another option for me would be gucci bit loafers.  some traditionalists might scoff at this advice, but i think these particular loafers look great with a tux.

last but not least, if you’re someone that likes to get noticed, then i recommend picking up a pair of velvet slippers to wear with your tux.  brooks brothers has a more traditional style of slipper:

but if you really want to stand out, then head over to del toro and customize your own slippers or pick out something a little more risque like these skull & bones:

2011
08/09
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every man needs: a white dinner jacket

with summer in full swing, you’re probably 3-4 weddings deep at this point, and if you’re from the south, then you’ve probably had to wear a tux for most of those.  i actually prefer wearing my tux to weddings because i wear a suit to work every day.  so how do you add a little flavor to your formal wear?  you get yourself a white dinner jacket.

the white dinner jacket first popped up in the the 1920’s as an alternative to the heavy fabric and dark colors of the traditional tuxedo jacket.  wealthy travelers needed something lightweight to take with them to warmer climates, thus creating the need for the white dinner jacket.  most white dinner jackets are made of linen or a very lightweight worsted wool that holds up well in humid environments.  the color is also not technically white but ivory.  they became very popular after humphrey bogart wore one in casablanca (below).

 

brooks brothers has one on sale right now for $550.  that’s a good chunk of change, but not if you consider it an investment.  every man needs one in his wardrobe sooner or later.

2011
07/05
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brooks brothers baseball jacket

i’m glad to see the baseball jacket continue to make a resurgence.  one of my favorites of the season comes from ivy league staple brooks brothers.  they didn’t try to modernize the jacket.  instead, they opted for the classic two-tone, snap-button baseball jacket we saw growing up on the sandlot.  if you’re looking for a nice light weight jacket for the spring, give this one a look.

2011
04/28
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brooks brothers spread collar polo

caught this spread collar polo from brooks brothers over at sartorially inclined.  great find and it’s on sale for $44.  the reviews say the fit is slim.  order accordingly.

2011
01/26
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holiday gift idea

i realize we’re running out of time and this is not the sexiest gift idea ever, but i hate buying socks especially work socks, so why not request some for christmas.  these merino wool over-the-calf socks from brooks brothers are some of my favorites.  they’re a little pricey ($22 a pop), but the quality is worth it.  they also don’t sneak down your leg when you’re walking.

2010
12/20
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next purchase

i need a good pair of monks.  the ones above are made by brooks brothers.  i would go ahead and click buy if they made them in a dark brown or burgundy color.  the search will continue.

2010
08/28
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