Posts Tagged ‘ menswear ’
my favorite rain jacket is on sale at penfield. the gibson. sizes and colors are limited, but it’s marked down from $160 to $96. that’s a steal. i have the navy. i ordered one in olive. it’s pretty much the only rain jacket you’ll need all summer.
polo shirts are awesome and should be a summertime wardrobe staple. no, i’m not going to list the reason why or compile a list of my favorites. (valet did that this morning and it’s impressive.) what i will tell you is that i’m feeling these tipped polo shirts like the one above. it’s a nice changeup when you want to give your magnum p.i. floral shirt a break (more on that at a later date).
it’s officially hot af (as f**k) outside which means it’s time to show a little ankle. the best way to accomplish this summertime task is through no show socks. it may sound like an easy thing to buy, but it’s not my friend. i’ve tried out several pairs and found the best one’s on the market. stance’s no show socks are a cut above the rest. high five! they fit like a glove and don’t fall down while you’re wearing them – which is exactly what you want from a no show sock duh. ordering tip: buy a size down than whatever they recommended. you’ll thank me later. you can get a 3 pack here for $25. that is a frickin’ deal.
i’ve been traveling a ton lately – not that i’m complaining because i love to travel. when we’re in a new city, we tend to walk somewhere around 8-10 miles per day which means you gotta have the right footwear on to make that happen. most trips you can find me in my red wing iron rangers, but lately they’ve become a bit heavy and uncomfortable. oh, and you have to take them off in airport security even if you’re pre-check because of the metal. it’s annoying.
i’ve been doing a little research for some new travel boots. my main criteria are as follows: light, comfortable, and an easy transition from day to night. enter the blundstone 500 series. these are the classic australian work boots that can take a beating during the day and not get you kicked out of a nice restaurant at night (well, maybe not super nice but they’re not nikes ok).
i’ll confess, i bought a pair several years ago, but returned them do to sizing issues. i ended up never buying the bigger size. it might be time to try again. i’ve heard only good things about them. anybody have any experience with these? if you’re debating between the 500 and 550, this dude made a really great video regarding the subtle differences. really great job, youtube reviewer.
i hope you know this jacket. if you don’t know it, get to know it. behold the baracuta g9. it’s a classic. i’ve blogged about it at least 3 times now. yeah, it’s expensive as hell. and yeah, it’s pretty basic, but it’s a jacket you need to own. while everyone else is out there in last year’s bomber, you can carve your own path in the g9.
here’s the skinny on sizing: it’s slim fit. here’s the other skinny on sizing: the size measurements are uk sizing. what does that mean? it means a 38 is not an american 38. it fits more like an american 34-36. size up. if your jacket size is a 38, you’re going to need a 40 or 42. want more proof? i stole the graphic below straight from their website. don’t say i didn’t warn you.
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
it’s been a minute since i’ve talked about double monks. that doesn’t mean i’m not wearing them once or twice a week. i have a pair of brown ones, but i think it’s time to go to the dark side (sorry couldn’t resist a star wars reference). i wear a suit to work every day, so i need to continue to add to my shoe arsenal. my target is another pair of monks from sid mashburn. they don’t get any better looking than these.
a couple of weeks ago, one of my girl friends ditched her tinder date because he was wearing a vest. i can’t say i blame her. if i was meeting a girl for the first time, i might have tried a little harder. maybe it wasn’t the right kind of vest? no, she hates all vests. they’re too fratty.
i, for one, love a good vest. the weather in nashville has been too warm to wear one lately, but that’s not going to stop me. i’m the real rebel every damn day (wesley willis quote for those so inclined). this vest season, i’m going with the patagonia bivy down vest. the video on the website says it’s in its element for “chopping wood, loading the boat or checking the surf.” that means it’s perfect for me because i do all of those things on the reg.
no need to explain why this is funny. they nailed it. enjoy.
“i consider myself a bit of a storyteller, but my words are wood.”
chelsea boots are suddenly en vogue. well, maybe suddenly is the wrong word choice. they never really go out of style. they’re classics.
i’ve had my eye on these common projects chelsea boots since 2012. i regret not following through with the purchase because kanye started wearing them and if ye’s wearing them then that means they’re going to be harder and harder to get (duh). i’ve been hesitant to mention them on here because i wasn’t sure how i felt about the color choices – tan and grey. i’m on board now. you can pre-order a pair on barneys website, but they won’t ship until february. we’ll call that they ye effect.
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to take the train 