Simple style advice for the modern man.
Last spring I put together a buying guide for penny loafers. Since then my tastes in loafers have only gotten more wild, and I’ve started to spend a lot of time thinking about tassel loafers. While the penny loafer is a bit of an understated classic, the tassel boasts a similar pedigree but with a bit more of an attitude. […]
Mid-summer may seem like the least appealing time of year to wear tailored clothing, but the opportunities (and obligations) are everywhere – weddings, vacations, and other summery social events often benefit from (or require) a certain level of formality. While wearing a full suit and tie can indeed be a bit stifling, I have found that sportcoats are a great middle ground – put-together enough to look good, but not nearly as stuffy or unpleasant as the full rig. […]
I love rules. My brain seems to do well with the order and reason they provide, and as a result of such they often shape the activities in my life. The laws of mathematics led me to study physics, which in turn led me to engineering. In the same way, I became obsessed with the the rigidity of music theory and that interest led me to jazz music, where I learned how to apply and break those very rules. And, unsurprisingly, the rules of classic tailored clothing is exactly what got me interested in menswear in the first place. With that said, though, there is one thing that any good rule needs – a good reason for existing in the first place. […]
I’m sure I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again just to be safe – I hate shorts. Whether it’s in reference to arms or legs, I just don’t feel like I have the muscle mass or melanin in my limbs to make this style feasible. With that said, I totally get the appeal – when it’s hot out, why would you want to wear anything else? […]
Perfect for those hot Los Angeles evenings. Sportcoat – Suitsupply | Popover – Proper Cloth | Chinos – J. Crew | Penny Loafers – Crockett & Jones for Brooks Brothers
I’ve been looking to add a light brown summer sportcoat to my wardrobe for a while now. Inspired by pictures from the Sartorialist, Articles of Style, Styleforum’s NOBD, and more, I felt that this addition would be a way to experiment with some seasonal tailored clothing that would still be versatile and play well with […]
Featuring a fresco suit and lightweight cotton tie. Ann Arbor, MI Suit – Suitsupply | Shirt – Proper Cloth | Shoes – Alfred Sargent | Tie – Eidos | Pocket Square – The Tie Bar | Shades – Oliver Peoples
Featuring the seafaring Breton and an Omega Seamaster. Long Island Sound, NY Breton – Uniqlo | Chinos – J. Crew | Shades – Warby Parker | Sneakers – Superga | Watch – vintage Omega
Featuring the untucked, rumpled, and sockless look. Portsmouth, NH Chambray shirt – Proper Cloth | Loafers – Brooks Brothers (ebay) | Shades – Warby Parker | Chinos – Bonobos
Last year I posted a photo outlining my core pieces for the Spring and Summer months. As I anticipated, I did wear all those items extensively last year, and continue to do so now. However, my lifestyle has changed a bit in the past year and I find myself having less opportunities to wear sportcoats […]
