[Flairball]

I'll toss my hat in the ring. Today's digs, including new new shoes.

 

[Flairball]

Bowler hat and spectators...? You have some cojones. Well done. I'd like to see what you were wearing underneath the topcoat.

Cojones? I don't know about that. I have no idea what I'm doing, and am just trying to string together components that look good.

Beneath the topcoat I'm wearing just a tattersall with a red pheasant motif tie, and my MacKintosh tartan wool scarf.

 

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Orgetorix, thank you forthe advice.

A little clarification as the color on the pic (cell phone) isn't very clear. The overcoat, and the bowler are both brown. I went with a brown bowler because I thought it might be less formal. I'm not too concerned with it being an aged fashion. Though I will try to restrict its wearing on days when I up my game.

The trousers are moleskin.

I have an appropriate sportcoat, but the weather was too warm for a sportcoat and a topcoat, yet too cool for just a sportcoat, so I elected to go topcoat only. Perhaps I should have worn my Barbour waxed cotton coat and my tweed cap.

The shoes? I was a bit impulsive. I saw them and had to have them. Don't mind going a little over board with the footwear.

Anyway, I have a lot of clothes in the closet, and I'm willing to learn. Stand by for a few more disasters as I navigate this new horizon.

 

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Casual today. Running about, but avoiding town. Hardware store, lumber yard, Walmart (gasp!), and a hike in the hills with my dog (yup. Those are hiking boots).

Beneath the sweater

Please forgive the lousy cell phone mirror shots, and my sleepy look. I never look bright following a night in the firehouse.

 

[Flairball]

Today's rig. I've been out running errands with the wife, and now I'm off to the pub for a few Christmas pints with the guys from the rugby club. The tie will not be joining us at the pub.

Barbour tattersall
Brooks bros mole skin trousers
Jonathan Richard wool tie
Jimmy Hourinan waist coat
Clark's ??? Shoes
Barbour waxed cotton coat
Barbour tweed cap

Wish I had a contrasting item,...but I don't.

This outfit could probably be cross posted in the country attire thread.

 

[Flairball]

Nothing too special planned today, so I went pretty casual. Not hiking with the dog casual, but I could end up in town casual.

With my outerwear.

Yes, my trousers and the sleeves on my coat are too long. They shall be dealt with shortly.

 

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The pile on the Mannequin.

Being new here, I've got to say I really like this outfit. I love the jacket, and the trousers. Seems they could got well with a number of different colored shirt and tie combos. The only thing I'd do differently, the socks. The yellow peeking out would drive me nuts. But that's just me.

 

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Gitman flannel I got in a lot of three (thanks for the tip wacolo), super slouchy cords, new Bean boots, terrible attitude.

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Looks like you've got the LL Bean socks too. I've got a mountain of them; warm & comfy.

The attitude looks great on you, too.

 

[Flairball]

Here is the rig I wore today. Headed out for a little shopping with the wife, then off to a casual dinner.

 

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Suit: Polo II
Shirt: Sid Mashburn
Bow: Polo
Braces: Orvis
Shoes: Magnani (switched to Belgians at work)

Very nice. I dig the Orvis braces. I'll be looking for a pair of those.

 

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Looking good Flairball. Are the pants cords or maybe moleskin?

Thanks. The trousers are BB moleskin.

 

[Flairball]

A bit of outdoor trad before heading back to work.

Eddie Bauer vest
John Norris fleece lined tattersall
LL Bean wool trousers
Merrill hikers
Cheap Bass Pro Shop hat.

Accessories:
Walking stick
Dog whistle
MTM field bred English Springer Spaniel

 

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Today's rig.

First day wearing a bow tie. I've been practicing the knot, but today I wore one out.

Barbour tattersall & cords
Jos. Banks bow tie
Brown shoes (hidden)
Brown Izod top coat
Cheap Bass Pro hat

 

[Flairball]

The dark green cords are great. Deffinately in my wheelhouse. I'll be chasing some of those down real soon. The coordinated socks are hot, too.

 

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New sweater vest today.

With outerwear.

Sneak preview of my new sportcoat (pre-tailoring)

Barbour shirt
Milton's vest
BB moleskin trousers
Clark's shoes
Kenneth Cole wool coat
Broner blk & gry herringbone cap

 

[Flairball]

The snow and cold require a bit of insulated gear be part of today's rig.

Close up of the tartan tie. No reason for wearing it other than I've been wanting to.

Barbour fleece lined tattersall
BB mole skin trousers
Jos Banks tie
LL Bean insulated dark grey blazer.
Moc toe upland boots

 

[Flairball]

Please see a tailor about those sleeves. They look to be about 2" too long.

Standing under the deer head as you did made me think for a moment that you were sporting a medieval war helmet.

I've got a lot of stuff, all getting a turn at the tailor. Yes, they're a bit long, for now.
Medieval war helmet? Hmmm? I might be able to pull that off.

 

[Flairball]

Casual, and a bit outdoorsy today.

Eddie Bauer shirt
Jeans
Kennedy of Ardara sweater
Barbour wax cotton coat
Orvis herringbone ball cap
Moc toe upland boots

 

[Flairball]

Felix novus annus!

Looking good. I love the sweater.

 

[Flairball]

Layers to fight against the cold, today.