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pea coat options

last year around this time, i bought a schott classic 32 oz melton wool pea coat. i never left the house in it. when i put it on, i looked like juggernaut from x-men. i could barely put my arms down. i let it hang in my closet until two weeks ago when i put it on ebay. i”m now looking for a new pea coat that was made for the streets rather than a battleship. here are a few options i found. i’ll let you know about fit as soon as i figure out which one i’m going to choose. if you have a pea coat that you really like that’s not super bulky, please leave a comment. i’m open to suggestions.

2012: 11/21
CATEGORY: coat
TAGS: bonobos
j. crew
l.l. bean
lands end
options
pea coat
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hoof pick belt round up

the new year is a great time to pick up a new belt. if you’re trying to lose the extra pounds you added during the holidays, buy one in the size you’d like to be in a few months. #menswear is the ultimate motivator. i’m a big fan of the hoof pick belt. it’s a nice alternative to the sid mashburn joint i’ve been rocking for the past year. i found a few of my favorites at different price ranges. from top to bottom: apolis, hickorees, the knottery, and orvis.

you can’t go wrong with any of those.

2012: 01/05
CATEGORY: belt
TAGS: apolis
belt
hickoree's
hoof pick belt
leather
men's style
options
orvis
the knottery
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acquired: barbour liddesdale

in anticipation of cooler weather, i bought a barbour liddesdale two weeks ago. it’s been in the 70’s ever since. not that i’m complaining, but i’d like to wear it sooner than later. it’s a nice lightweight coat that’s perfect for the transition from fall to winter. i went with the navy, because i’ve got an olive bedale.

2011: 10/26
CATEGORY: coat
TAGS: barbour
coat
fall
liddesdale
options
winter
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for fall: the motorcycle jacket

i’ve been obsessed with motorcycle jackets ever since i discovered the ramones. it’s one of those things i’ve always wanted, but have been hesitant to pull the trigger on because i don’t “technically” have or ride a motorcycle. who cares about that? not me. now might be the time to buy one as affordable options are popping up in online stores like park and bond.

if you’re thinking about buying one, here are a few things to remember: #1 black is best. this fall i’ve seen them in brown, burgundy, dark green, and other strange colors. stay from those. go with black. #2 don’t buy a “”washed” leather jacket. part of the fun is breaking it in. “distressed” and “washed” leather jackets will make you look like you’re trying too hard. #3 don’t blow your budget. there’s no reason to spend your life savings on a motorcycle jacket. you may never wear it. keep it under a grand with these two options below.