If you ask a menswear guy what the coolest part of his wardrobe is, the answer will usually be one of two things – shoes or outerwear. And it’s not surprising, really; these are the two places where you can really define your style with strong pieces, and where investing in something nice will offer great returns. […]
Fall Favorites – 10 Essential Autumn Items
Five years ago I wrote a series on my favorite pieces from each season. A lot of those items are still near and dear to me, but I thought it would be worth updating things to reflect my current lifestyle and wardrobe. My fall favorites have changed a bit, but many of the concepts are still the same – textured materials, earthy colors, and a bit of protection from inclement weather. Here are my go-to pieces for the cool weather ahead: […]
Buy Once, Cry Once: Alfred Sargent ‘Armfield’ Oxford Review
It seems that one of the favorite pastimes of menswear bloggers (myself included) is creating lists of “essentials.” It’s definitely a fun exercise, and helps you really think about what constitutes a necessary piece of clothing. For those types of items, I’ve found that it can be worth saving up a bit more to buy […]
Packing for Thanksgiving
I just finished packing for what is sure to be a rainy Thanksgiving in Oregon. Here’s what I grabbed: Single-breasted trench Tweed blazer Cashmere scarf 2x blue OCBD Gingham button-down Shetland wool sweater Gray cotton sweater Vintage OSU long-sleeve shirt (because go Beavs) Selvage denim 5-pocket garment-dyed trousers Flannel shacket (it is Oregon, after all) […]