[mpcsb]

Pretty much my basic uniform:

Bills M1 in British khaki
old Sperry boat shoes
navy socks
very old pre-mall navy corduroy shirt from Eddie Bauer
Surcingle belt in navy/gold/navy
old timex on navy/gold/navy band

navy cashmere scarf
old Brooks 'barn-like or field' coat

 

[wyvern73]

J Press navy blazer
BB OCBD, red & white stripes
Light blue tie, anchor motif
Bills M2in khaki, plain front with cuffs
Brown leather belt
Brown bluchers with slit moc toe

Ed

 

[sheermanus]

Today is Monday and I'm wearing:

Navy Wool Flannel with Gray Windowpane Overplaid 2-button suit
White Pinpoing Oxford English Spreadcollar Dress Shirt with Button Cuffs
Navy/Gray/Yellow Striped Woven Tie
Black Leather Belt with Gold Brass Buckle
Alden Black Perforated Captoe Oxfords
Navy Super Sheer Thick 'n Thin Midcalf Dress Socks (I love the look of the sheer socks with my suits especially..........they are very dressy)
Navy BB Single-grip Garters
White FOTL Sleeveless Ribbed Athletic Undershirt
Navy/White Striped Full-cut Boxer Shorts from Jos. A. Bank
Gold Thin Dress Watch with Black Padded Croc Watchband
White Cotton Handkerchief in Suit Jacket Breast Pocket
Plain Gold Wedding Band
Gold Signet Ring

 

[jmorgan32]

quote:Originally posted by Harris

quote:Originally posted by jmorgan32

quote:Originally posted by Harris

quote:Originally posted by jmorgan32

quote:Originally posted by Harris

Ben Silver Beefy OCBD, Charleston khakis (2" cuff), Royden flying mallard belt from Kevin's, Alden 986's w/ Byford blue wool socks. Silk regimental striped (silk w/ solid brass buckle) strap by Robert Talbott; LL Bean (gold toned) field watch. Navy blue cotton chino "Ducks Unlimited" ball cap.

Cheers,
Harris

Man am I learning a lot from you Harris. I had seen a few posts where guys were wearing grey socks with chinos. I don't own any grey, and wear navy with my khakis. You just answered my question. I am too extreme on being a "minimilist" I know.
Black socks for my suits (only navy and grey suits) and navy socks for chinos. (I think black would look horrible with chinos by the way.)

PS You were the one who educated me that my Charlestons are 8.0 and not 8.5 like Bills by the way. Thanks. (I can't tell the difference by touching them, but I would guess the Bill's are more "sturdy."

All the best,
Joe

I concur. I much prefer navy socks to black with khakis, but wear black socks pretty much every day to work, with both grey and navy suits.

Love the Charleston Khakis!

Cheers,
Harris

Wow. I thought you felt the Charlestons were pure crap. I must take lots of posts way to literally. I remember you saying they were 8 ounce piece goods and just assumed that meant you did not care for them. Not true obviously! All I know is this.........My little store here in Columbus (used to be all trad now sorry to say they have the "typical mix" eg like Ben Silver) does not carry Bills but lots of Berle. With tax included I saved about 26 bucks getting Charlestons vs. Bills. Also, their alterations are totally free for the LIFE of the garment. Lose or gain weight, take em in. Free. She does a sweet job on cuffs too. All hand sewn, hidden edge, and none of that clear "fishing line nylon" crap which catches on your toes and comes all out. Nice cotton/silk tan thread. Very crisp.

Did I say "pure crap"? Lordy. Hope not. If so, I retract.

I like 'em. Especially for warmer weather.

Cheers,
Harris

No you didn't say "pure crap." I just assumed that is what you thought since you educated me that they are 8.0 ounces. I thought you were stricly a Bill's or RL GI guy. I am learning you try a variety of lots of things!

 

[Harris]

quote:Originally posted by jmorgan32

quote:Originally posted by Harris

quote:Originally posted by jmorgan32

quote:Originally posted by Harris

quote:Originally posted by jmorgan32

quote:Originally posted by Harris

Ben Silver Beefy OCBD, Charleston khakis (2" cuff), Royden flying mallard belt from Kevin's, Alden 986's w/ Byford blue wool socks. Silk regimental striped (silk w/ solid brass buckle) strap by Robert Talbott; LL Bean (gold toned) field watch. Navy blue cotton chino "Ducks Unlimited" ball cap.

Cheers,
Harris

Man am I learning a lot from you Harris. I had seen a few posts where guys were wearing grey socks with chinos. I don't own any grey, and wear navy with my khakis. You just answered my question. I am too extreme on being a "minimilist" I know.
Black socks for my suits (only navy and grey suits) and navy socks for chinos. (I think black would look horrible with chinos by the way.)

PS You were the one who educated me that my Charlestons are 8.0 and not 8.5 like Bills by the way. Thanks. (I can't tell the difference by touching them, but I would guess the Bill's are more "sturdy."

All the best,
Joe

I concur. I much prefer navy socks to black with khakis, but wear black socks pretty much every day to work, with both grey and navy suits.

Love the Charleston Khakis!

Cheers,
Harris

Wow. I thought you felt the Charlestons were pure crap. I must take lots of posts way to literally. I remember you saying they were 8 ounce piece goods and just assumed that meant you did not care for them. Not true obviously! All I know is this.........My little store here in Columbus (used to be all trad now sorry to say they have the "typical mix" eg like Ben Silver) does not carry Bills but lots of Berle. With tax included I saved about 26 bucks getting Charlestons vs. Bills. Also, their alterations are totally free for the LIFE of the garment. Lose or gain weight, take em in. Free. She does a sweet job on cuffs too. All hand sewn, hidden edge, and none of that clear "fishing line nylon" crap which catches on your toes and comes all out. Nice cotton/silk tan thread. Very crisp.

Did I say "pure crap"? Lordy. Hope not. If so, I retract.

I like 'em. Especially for warmer weather.

Cheers,
Harris

No you didn't say "pure crap." I just assumed that is what you thought since you educated me that they are 8.0 ounces. I thought you were stricly a Bill's or RL GI guy. I am learning you try a variety of lots of things!

That's true. I do. Keeps things interesting.

Cheers,
Harris

 

[Harris]

Southwick charcoal grey (Douglas model) suit, white Mercer OCBD...oh, what the hell: just read last week's. Every day it's either a navy or grey suit with or without a stripe, and of course I alternate watch straps and ties. Everything else is the same.
Cheers, Harris

 

[Markus]

I've enjoyed reading these posts. Funny that I take such an interest!

Since I picked up a "big" stack of shirts from the cleaners on Saturday, today I've deviated from my normal regimen of BB oxf b-d's:

Shoes: BB cordo pennys
Wool socks, in navy
BB flat front chinos, olive color. Non-iron, and for that I'm grateful. I don't like the non-iron shirts but the pants are great. Shrinkage on these has been minimal, and because they come out of the dryer looking presentable, they've seen the dryer a lot.
Denim button-down with the company name on the chest.
Wenger watch, square bezel, black face, on a black nylon cloth band. I pretend it looks like a nice ribbon band.
Because I've been chilly, to top it all off is a tacky black fleece, zippered front. Glad I have it to wear!

Forgetting the fleece and the denim b-d, the recipe above is what I wear most days, trading off the penny loafers with various bluchers in dark brown or black.

I start a new job here in the company on Friday. We'll see what the sartorial standard is like over there. Who knows, things could change.

Markus

 

[3button Max]

LL bean blue ocbd
old Polo silk square end knit tie
Bean herringbone
grey flannels
light brown tommy Hilfiger saddle shoes (wife got me for 30$ in 1997
Brooks bros grey wool socks
hamilton bean w/stripe band

 

[Daniele]

Herringbone brown/grey (the pattern forms kinda alternate stripes, very muted) sportsjacket (Italian, vintage, natural shoulders, 3 buttons, single vent, raised seams) similar to this:

White button down shirt with French cuffs (shock![:0] But they do exist! ), bronze cufflinks reproducing a Teutonic Knights' seal (think they're from the 30s), caramel-color knitted tie, charcoal cavalry twill trousers, charcoal socks and dark brown oxford brogues.
Nice day to everybody!

 

[Russell Street]

Working from home -

White T.
Faded pink Brooks BD. Almost ironed.
Sky lovat Shaggy Dog.
'Heritage' Khaki Bean flat front cords with turn-ups (cuffs).
My Bean slippers. (Not going out of doors today). I've turned up the heating so no socks.
Navy & pink CentralWatch band on an old plain scratched 'Pulsar' - £18 way back when. (Has the look... -ish)

D.

 

[shuman]

quote:Originally posted by Harris

Southwick charcoal grey (Douglas model) suit, white Mercer OCBD...oh, what the hell: just read last week's. Every day it's either a navy or grey suit with or without a stripe, and of course I alternate watch straps and ties. Everything else is the same.
Cheers, Harris

Always white shirts?

 

[Harris]

quote:Originally posted by shuman

quote:Originally posted by Harris

Southwick charcoal grey (Douglas model) suit, white Mercer OCBD...oh, what the hell: just read last week's. Every day it's either a navy or grey suit with or without a stripe, and of course I alternate watch straps and ties. Everything else is the same.
Cheers, Harris

Always white shirts?

Pretty much. Occasionally a blue.

 

[3button Max]

yesterday-
Norman Hilton brown tweed3 button sack
Brooks blue ocbd
Brooks rep stripe bow tie-brown/navy silver NYC shop 15 years ago(smaller straight end)
old Duck head khakis-before the cheapened waistband-
sebago beef rolls/brown wool socks
(I think grey wool otc would be the default sock w loafers rather than black)

 

[Brownshoe]

quote:Originally posted by Harris

quote:Originally posted by shuman

quote:Originally posted by Harris

Southwick charcoal grey (Douglas model) suit, white Mercer OCBD...oh, what the hell: just read last week's. Every day it's either a navy or grey suit with or without a stripe, and of course I alternate watch straps and ties. Everything else is the same.
Cheers, Harris

Always white shirts?

Pretty much. Occasionally a blue.

With coat and tie, I find I'm wearing a white sirt about 90% of the time. I used to wear blue much more frequently, but something has shifted.

Today:

Navy chalk stripe sack suit from BB (vintage)
White point collar oxford from Mercer (see, told ya)
Silver tie bar from Press (so cheap!)
White linen pocket square, TV fold
Narrow olive tie with red foulard pattern (found thrifting, no tag)
AE Grayson tassle loafers in Merlot

This is a "spiffed up" rig for a staff meeting and presentation later.

 

[sunnisalafi]

Went to class today in typical casual fashion.......

Pendleton "Sir Pendleton" tartan BD
J. Press tan cords
Bean gun sling belt
Brooks watch w/ red/hunter grosgrain watchband
Bean boots
Bean down jacket (hunter)

 

[Harris]

quote:Originally posted by 3button Max

yesterday-
Norman Hilton brown tweed3 button sack
Brooks blue ocbd
Brooks rep stripe bow tie-brown/navy silver NYC shop 15 years ago(smaller straight end)
old Duck head khakis-before the cheapened waistband-
sebago beef rolls/brown wool socks
(I think grey wool otc would be the default sock w loafers rather than black)

Would love to see that old Norman Hilton tweed. Nice.

 

[jmorgan32]

quote:Originally posted by Brownshoe

quote:Originally posted by Harris

quote:Originally posted by shuman

quote:Originally posted by Harris

Southwick charcoal grey (Douglas model) suit, white Mercer OCBD...oh, what the hell: just read last week's. Every day it's either a navy or grey suit with or without a stripe, and of course I alternate watch straps and ties. Everything else is the same.
Cheers, Harris

Always white shirts?

Pretty much. Occasionally a blue.

With coat and tie, I find I'm wearing a white sirt about 90% of the time. I used to wear blue much more frequently, but something has shifted.

Today:

Navy chalk stripe sack suit from BB (vintage)
White point collar oxford from Mercer (see, told ya)
Silver tie bar from Press (so cheap!)
White linen pocket square, TV fold
Narrow olive tie with red foulard pattern (found thrifting, no tag)
AE Grayson tassle loafers in Merlot

This is a "spiffed up" rig for a staff meeting and presentation later.

Graysons??!! I may have to place a call to Mr. Tarlow at Alden's headquarters and file a formal "Report of Treason."

ps-Your closet must be larger than my entire 2 BR apartment.

 

[Brownshoe]

quote:Originally posted by jmorgan32

Graysons??!! I may have to place a call to Mr. Tarlow at Alden's headquarters and file a formal "Report of Treason."

ps-Your closet must be larger than my entire 2 BR apartment.

I know, I know...I had a lot of store credit at a place that sold Allen Edmonds shoes and not much else I was interested in. I liked, and still like, the Graysons. I'm not much of a shoe nut, anyway.

I have around six suits, six or seven sport coats, and a normal complement of shirts and pants. Quite a few ties, I admit. Is this a lot? I'm an avid haunter of Ebay, and strike during the sales at Press and Brooks. And yet it still always seems I'm missing something...a suit in a medium gray, for example. Never satisfied!

 

[jmorgan32]

quote:Originally posted by Brownshoe

quote:Originally posted by jmorgan32

Graysons??!! I may have to place a call to Mr. Tarlow at Alden's headquarters and file a formal "Report of Treason."

ps-Your closet must be larger than my entire 2 BR apartment.

I know, I know...I had a lot of store credit at a place that sold Allen Edmonds shoes and not much else I was interested in. I liked, and still like, the Graysons. I'm not much of a shoe nut, anyway.

I have around six suits, six or seven sport coats, and a normal complement of shirts and pants. Quite a few ties, I admit. Is this a lot? I'm an avid haunter of Ebay, and strike during the sales at Press and Brooks. And yet it still always seems I'm missing something...a suit in a medium gray, for example. Never satisfied!

I like the Garyson as well. It would be my 2nd choice after Alden. I also used to wear a very nice tassel made by Footjoy. (yes the golf shoe company) Another long gone great tassel was the Nettleton. (made in Syracuse I believe) I am never satisfied either!!

 

[Tyto]

Bean charcoal flannels; Land's End light blue classic oxford; red foulard bowtie; silver-tone Timex w/BB tangerine/blue/white strap; HSM herringbone tweed jacket; nondescript grey- and black-checked socks; oxblood Rockport wingtips (lots of walking today); oxblood belt; grey Stetson Chatham with 1 1/2" ribbon.

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Fair and softly goes far.