Simple style advice for the modern man.
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while then you have probably seen me wear Proper Cloth shirts on many occasions; just browse through these old posts if you need a refresher. The online custom shirtmaking scene has become very crowded in the past couple of years, but Proper Cloth continues to be the one I […]
Outerwear has always been a bit of a sartorial struggle for me; with tailored clothing, there are enough guidelines and principles at play that I can generally feel confident in my direction. With outerwear, the field is a bit more open, as there is more room for experimentation and less stringent rules for proper fit. […]
I started this blog May 6, 2012, after attending the Styleforum 10 Year Anniversary party and meeting several great people in the “hashtag-menswear” community. I wanted to keep in touch with all these fun folks so I created tumblr blog to stay in the loop. I slowly began to use it as a place to write, since […]
This one’s for the Bay Area shoe aficionados – Phillip Car of St. Crispin’s will be holding a trunk show at Wingtip on Montgomery St. today. There are dozens of ready to wear models to browse in the store, and orders for custom shoes can be made as well. I had the opportunity to chat […]
I haven’t had the opportunity to wear ties that often lately, but when I do I usually find myself reaching for a knit. As I’ve said before, they do a wonderful job of increasing the formality of what you’re wearing but substantially less than a traditional tie would. I generally use a traditional tie when […]
My girlfriend is often working behind the scenes to help me put together the posts on this site, usually in the form of proofreading, setting up photos, or helping me take awkward pictures of my clothes in public. The other day she showed me her collection of “behind the scenes” photos, taken on her phone […]
I love organizing stuff. I wouldn’t go as far as to call my behavior OCD, but I do have an affection for things in their right place, whether it’s a tidy desk drawer, a well-organized suitcase, or a collection of largely unused neckties. To me, the appearance of well-thought out organization is greater than the […]
What I Wore this Weekend – the California Tuxedo (not to be confused with an actual tuxedo) Blazer – Boglioli | Chinos – J. Crew | Popover – Proper Cloth | Shoes – Brooks Brothers (ebay) | Watch – Omega
One of the common frustrations in my day-to-day life is the fact that I have bad eyes. They are weak in the sun, dry at night, and aren’t particularly good at seeing things that are close by or far away. It’s been a constant source of annoyance over the years, but I’ve quickly found that […]
How often do you get the opportunity to attend a wildly extravagant birthday party in City Hall? Well, once every year – if you know the guy. Tuxedo – Suitsupply (more coming soon) | Shirt – Proper Cloth | Grosgrain bowtie – The Tie Bar | Square – Kent Wang | Velvet slippers – Church’s for Brooks Brothers | Cufflinks […]
