[Mike B]

I wear some (slight) variation of this outfit every workday...

 

[Mike B]

Yep, it's the OC Classic Blazer (a grail level item for me). I went to O'Connell's over Christmas break, talked to Ethan, he brought out a few options and this was the best fit. It's great that they offer this blazer in all sizes (odd and even) 36-44 with many of the sizes also having Short, Regular and Long options.

 

[Mike B]

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I can't come up with the remotest of reason to be in Buffalo, but I've tried. Love to go there someday, just haven't been able to come up with some modestly tenable excuse to go to Buffalo.

I have relatives in Western NY (my wife is a Buffalo native) that I visit at least once a year and if I have time (and a need) I'll take the trip to O'Connell's. I bought one of their famous Shetland sweaters on one trip and the blazer on the next. I'm a 'visit the store and try stuff on' kind of guy.

Fading Fast, do you ever go to J Press in NYC? I've never been there and wonder if that would similar to a visit to O'Connell's.

 

[Mike B]

Ethan told me that the blazer (the O'Connell's Classic blazer) I bought was manufactured in Cleveland, TN which I assumed was at the Hardwick factory. The other blazer I tried on was a Southwick blazer, I didn't notice much of a difference in the shoulders.

 

[Mike B]

What I Wore Today - Work From Home edition (it's chilly in the attic)

 

[Mike B]

DCR, looking good, it doesn't get much better in terms of a 'trad uniform' look.

I've got a pair of AE Kenilworths myself and they have proven to be my most versatile dress shoe (with my AE Patriot loafers taking second place).

 

[Mike B]

I like the Leeds model as well (I think I had an Ebay pair a few years ago that ended up being too narrow a fit) and would say it's a touch more formal looking than the Kenilworth.

I think the Kenilworth has a sleeker shape that works best with an odd trouser that's slightly tapered. I would wear Leeds, McNeils or an oxford with a suit trouser (which I like to be wider at the hem).

 

[Mike B]

Simple, comfy pre-Thanksgiving work from home outfit...

Sweater - LL Bean
Shirt - BB
Khakis - RRL
Shoes - LL Bean

 

[Mike B]

Blazer - O'Connells (Hardwick)
Shirt - BB
Tie - BB
Trousers - Kent Wang
Shoes - AE Kenilworth

 

[Mike B]

Not the most original outfit but because it's so close to what Ensiferous has been posting lately I couldn't help myself...

 

[Mike B]

Blazer - O'Connell's (OC Blazer)
Shirt - Ratio pinpoint
Pants - Land's End (LE Twill Dress Pants)
Tie - BB via Ebay
Shoes - AE Kenilworth via Ebay

 

[Mike B]

Blazer - O'Connell's
Shirt - Ratio pinpoint
Pants - Land's End
Tie - BB via Ebay
Shoes - AE Patriot via Ebay

 

[Mike B]

Excellent. Those loafers are especially nice.

Thanks, I'm a big proponent of AE shoes for their availability and range of sizing. Mine are all via Ebay, Craigslist or the Shoe Bank...my dress shoe line up:

AE Patriot (Ebay)
AE Kenilworth (Ebay)
AE MacNeil (Shoebank)
AE Dryden (Craigslist)

 

[Mike B]

I am not sure how Trad this outfit is, but we need to liven up this thread. Plus I like posting here. Casual breakfast this morning. Rain lead me to the chukkas.

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Peak and Pine, I often wear a similar outfit in the summer...

BB polo
BB chinos
Timberland shoes

 

[Mike B]

Jacket: O'Connells
OCBD: BB
Tie: BB
Trousers: Lands End
Shoes: Allen Edmonds

 

[Mike B]

Mike B.--looks great! Have you ever considered a pocket square? Maybe a silk paisley in the colors of that classic BB tie?https://www.brooksbrothers.com/mens...rchiefs/0553,default,sc.html?lid=leftnav-menu View attachment 64869

Oviatt,

Thanks for the suggestion but I'm just not a pocket square kind of guy. I have a white linen square that I've tried to wear a few times but I just don't like the 'stuffed' feeling on my chest.

I like the pocket square that you posted above and agree it would go well with my tie

 

[Mike B]

Time for tweed...

Jacket - BB Harris Tweed
Shirt - BB
Tie - BB
Pants - Lands End
Shoes - AE

 

[Mike B]

Blazer - O'Connells
Shirt - Ratio Clothing
Tie - BB (Ebay)
Pants - BB
Shoes - AE

 

[Mike B]

One more pic...since it's that time of year, field jacket over the tailoring

 

[Mike B]

Cords and tweed...

Sports Coat - BB Harris Tweed
Shirt - BB
Tie - BB
Cords - BB
Shoes - AE