What Are You Wearing Today?

[gnatty8]

I bought it a couple of years ago... can't say when exactly. Before I was as discriminating about fit... I finally got around to having it tailored. The print from the inside tag has faded for the most part.... all that's left now is the "union made in USA" tag. It is probably 5 years old, per my guess. Now that I'm looking... this may not have been Black Fleece... perhaps this pocket label dates it... Let me know.

Ah yes, that explains it. Black Fleece tags are white with black lettering. Also, if it's 5 years old, can't be BF since that line is only a few years old now, and almost every piece I have seen are made in Italy, not U.S. The lapels also looked a little full compared to BF. Tag looks like Brooks Brothers mainline. Still, it's a nice coat, and you wear it well.

[gnatty8]

Lovely sport coat. Details?

Thanks! Coat is Isaia. Very hard to pair with anything, since the pattern is so bold. Shoulders are very natural, which is probably my favorite element of the coat's fit.

[Mannix]

. . . a change of photo venue, then.

I must say, you look extraordinarily dashing...especially in these outdoor shots.

[ALF TUPPER]

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This may be your best look. Excellent

[Griff]

Some recent sale items. First time wearing a tie in a while, and it's been a while for a hat, too. It doesn't look too Timberlake-esque, does it?

[Griff]

I must say, you look extraordinarily dashing...especially in these outdoor shots.

+1. The picture is almost as great as the ensemble!

[rgrossicone]

+1. The picture is almost as great as the ensemble!

+1 also, Upr, you're looking GREAT lately...amazing how the venue change can change a look!

[rgrossicone]

This may be your best look. Excellent

Thanks again Alf!

[upr_crust]

. . . it's remarkable how a little greenery adds to one's look .

I'll try to use outdoor venues for my photos for the season, though I am sure that I'll get some very strange looks from the tourists, with just me and the self-timer working in Battery Park.

Meanwhile, RG, you're looking swell as usual - style, with a Brooklyn bravado to it, and Griff, the hat's fine, and not too Timberlake-like, but you might like to try one with a little more brim to it - not that much more, just a bit (as much as stingy brims are very fashionable right now). With hats, it's what fits your face, not necessarily what's hot this season, I will tell you that once you're used to wearing hats, the "look" will become natural for you.

[mysharona]

Ah yes, that explains it. Black Fleece tags are white with black lettering. Also, if it's 5 years old, can't be BF since that line is only a few years old now, and almost every piece I have seen are made in Italy, not U.S. The lapels also looked a little full compared to BF. Tag looks like Brooks Brothers mainline. Still, it's a nice coat, and you wear it well.

I was racking my brain after leaving work last night to try to remember when I got it. I bought it at the BB store at Charlotte's SouthPark mall. I think I overshot it with the 5 years. Probably 3.5 or 4 is more like it (I'm using my marriage and my son's birth as a sartorial carbon-dating), but upon reviewing the current BF line with similar jackets, I realized that the lapels definitely stand out as different. Thanks for helping me narrow it down.

[Holdfast]

Great pic.

Some recent sale items. First time wearing a tie in a while, and it's been a while for a hat, too. It doesn't look too Timberlake-esque, does it?

I'm not totally convinced by the narrow hat, but the overall look I like a lot.




Paperwork/report-dictating day, so pretty casual...

[Jovan]

Griff: In dark grey or brown, it would look Sinatra-esque. Where did you get it?

[gnatty8]

I was racking my brain after leaving work last night to try to remember when I got it. I bought it at the BB store at Charlotte's SouthPark mall. I think I overshot it with the 5 years. Probably 3.5 or 4 is more like it (I'm using my marriage and my son's birth as a sartorial carbon-dating), but upon reviewing the current BF line with similar jackets, I realized that the lapels definitely stand out as different. Thanks for helping me narrow it down.

Yeah, lapels on BF are a dead giveaway. So is the lining if it is visible. Very distinctive. The BF stuff I have is among my favorite pieces of clothing. Your method of carbon dating is, shall I say, interesting? lol..

Great pic.

Thanks!!

I like. The square may need taming, but it actually almost has the appearance of fire, so interesting focal point. What is the shirt? The collar is terrific.

Me today:






Changed my mind and decided to button just as the timer wound down..

[mysharona]

Today:
Same jacket as yesterday: sorry... change of venue.
Cotton Jacket: BB
Shirt: Geoffrey Beene
Tie: Izod
Belt: Trafalgar
Trousers: BB
Socks: Tommy Hilfiger
Shoes: Bostonian Premier
Watch: Zodiac Sea Dragon

[mysharona]

I like the wingtip sans perfing. Who makes 'em?

[gnatty8]

I like the wingtip sans perfing. Who makes 'em?

Thank you very much. They are an austerity brogue, made by Vass.. One of my favorite style of shoe.

[kitonbrioni]

Brioni sportscoat
Brioni pocket-square
Kiton shirt
Zegna pant
CF belt
Brioni socks
DE bluchers
Creed cologne
Piaget watch

[rgrossicone]

MS - That tie is terrific...where can I find one? I think I already complimented the jacket, but again, its sweet!

Holdfast - Great look again...don't think I mentioned this about your last effort, but another tie to envy!

Gnatty - Really cool shoes...I also love the hair, I know you can't see much of it, but thats the length I always wanted when I was playing hockey, just long enough to curl up from under my helmet...hey a satorialist never takes a second off right?

Another question for you Gnatty...I was thinking about getting rid of (posting for sale) most of my suits...you are almost always in a sport jacket and odd trouser look...in my job, a suit really is overdressed, and I have very little need for full suits, but I'd like one or two seasonals and one or two for special occations...anyway, how many SUITS do you have in your wardrobe? Maybe not a question for the thread, but oh well...

Griff - lovin' the hat man! Nice sweater too. You watchin' Ice Road Truckers...based in Alaska this season.

[rgrossicone]

Half day at school today with singing practice all morning and an afternoon filled with boring paperwork. Narrowly escaped being DUMPED on by some pretty severe thundershowers this AM...some of my eighth graders didn't miss it and came in soaked from head to toe.


Nice day chaps!

[Mannix]

Thank you very much. They are an austerity brogue, made by Vass.. One of my favorite style of shoe.

They are gorgeous gnatty!

[Mannix]

At first I was aprehensive about the the bluish shirt with the medium blue tie, but it's growing on me. I like the shape of the shirt collar btw, the color is nice and refreshing too. I just can't get enough of blue shirts...

[gnatty8]

Gnatty - Really cool shoes...I also love the hair, I know you can't see much of it, but thats the length I always wanted when I was playing hockey, just long enough to curl up from under my helmet...hey a satorialist never takes a second off right?

Another question for you Gnatty...I was thinking about getting rid of (posting for sale) most of my suits...you are almost always in a sport jacket and odd trouser look...in my job, a suit really is overdressed, and I have very little need for full suits, but I'd like one or two seasonals and one or two for special occations...anyway, how many SUITS do you have in your wardrobe? Maybe not a question for the thread, but oh well...

Yeah, the pic I posted on SF where everyone was calling me Johnny Rotten actually shows the length in front and sides also, I like my hair longer, but not too long, if that makes sense.. I played hockey as well, and remember the days of the dreaded "hockey hair", personified best by Jaromir Jagr, a look I tended to avoid, lol..

In terms of suits, I have about a dozen, and wear a suit about 3 or 4 times a month. A few are solid fall/winter weights, with the rest being mainly spring/summer weight cloth. I tend to favor PRL, Caruso, or RLBL, mainly because the relatively unstructured look offsets what to my mind, is a more formal appearance. That may not make sense, but FWIW. I have about 3 three pieces that I enjoy wearing in the winter as well. I do tend to prefer a sportcoat though, just personal preference. Couple are BB MTM, that I also like very much.

They are gorgeous gnatty!

Thank you, Vass thanks you..

[stuman]

rgross: I love that summer seersucker jacket. Looks great on you. May I ask where did you purchase it. Thanks - STu

[Griff]

Griff, the hat's fine, and not too Timberlake-like, but you might like to try one with a little more brim to it - not that much more, just a bit (as much as stingy brims are very fashionable right now). With hats, it's what fits your face, not necessarily what's hot this season, I will tell you that once you're used to wearing hats, the "look" will become natural for you.

Thanks for the advice! I never thought about the brim size... adn I'm looking forward to wearing more hats in the future.

Griff: In dark grey or brown, it would look Sinatra-esque. Where did you get it?

It's actually from Kohls. I forget the brand, but it's just a basic twill fabric.
I wish I could find it in some other colors!

Griff - lovin' the hat man! Nice sweater too. You watchin' Ice Road Truckers...based in Alaska this season.

Thanks! I love v-necks.

Haha, there are so many Alaska shows that I can kind of lose track. But I'll look out for it. I can watch it when I make my "Palin 2012" sings

I like the wingtip sans perfing. Who makes 'em?

Those are great. Sleek, yet classic.

At first I was aprehensive about the the bluish shirt with the medium blue tie, but it's growing on me. I like the shape of the shirt collar btw, the color is nice and refreshing too. I just can't get enough of blue shirts...

I agree, that's a great collar. Spread collars can look quite good. The pants are nice, too.

[rgrossicone]

rgross: I love that summer seersucker jacket. Looks great on you. May I ask where did you purchase it. Thanks - STu

Its JCrew, from last spring, part of a three piece...they have one now thats three button roll two. Thanks!