WDIWT...5/27/14 Spring Colors

Kept it simple for today, shades of pink with some white and blue.

Details:
Shirt: J. Crew White/Blue/Pink Cotton Short Sleeve via J. Crew Factory Store-$12.50 (after 50% and $25 off coupon; bought 2 shorts and shorts for wife for under $60 yesterday)
Trousers: H&M Navy Chinos via H&M-$7.50
Socks: J. Crew Pink/Magenta Cotton via J. Crew Factory Store-$4
Shoes: Cole Haan Air Aiden Walnut Penny Loafers via Nordstrom Rack-$90

WDIWT...5/19/14 Black Watch Edition!

Bold patterns aren't usually my thing, especially in regards to jackets. The Black Watch pattern has always been intriguing but I never made that leap to try it until now.

I found this blazer at JC Penney of all places for $10 and as it fit well off-the-rack with the exception of needing the sleeves shortened it was too good of a deal to pass up and give this pattern a run. The alterations ran me $35, so all in all, $45 for an incredibly well fitting jacket, was worth it to me. I would have paid that if it fit well OTR and no alterations needed.

Details:
Jacket: Stafford Black Watch Wool via JC Penney-$10+$35 in alterations=$45
Shirt: Indochino MTM White Essential L/S Dress Shirt via Indochino-$79
Tie: The Knottery Navy Grenadine via The Knottery-$40
Pocket Square: Merona White Cotton via Target-$5 for a pack of 5
Trousers: Michael Andrews Bespoke Gray Wool via Michael Andrews Bespoke part of a suit
Socks: (not pictured) Black/White #@$%!-Gift
Shoes: Allen Edmonds Black Neumora Double Monks via Allen Edmonds Factory-$125

WDIW...Friday 5/16 Oh So Casual

As casual as I'll get on a casual Friday. Peep my wife's Carmina's next to me in the first pic and my double monks on the second pic. 

The shirt isn't pictured but I was in it for most of the work day as it was incredibly muggy inside the building. The shoes are by far one of my best purchases from eBay. They are pebble grain leather derby's with a rubber sole which makes them perfect for the wet weather we had this Friday.

Details:

Sweater: J. Crew Factory Off-White Shawl Sweater via J. Crew Factory Store-$10

Shirt: J. Crew White/Brown Gingham L/S Casual Shirt via Adrian-$10

Jeans: Old Navy "Slim Fit" via Old Navy-$2.50

Shoes: Cole Haan Brown Pebble Grain Derby via eBay-$15

WIDW...Thursday 5/15 Suited Up

Took out my first bespoke out for a spin last week.

Details:

Suit: Michael Andrews Bespoke Gray Holland & Sherry via Michael Andrews Bespoke (part of a 3 piece suit)-$$$

Shirt: Alfani White/Navy Micro-Gingham L/S Dress Shirt via Macy's-$12.50

Shoes: Meermin Mallorca Brown Calf Doublemonks via Meermin Mallorca- $210

WDIW...Sometime Earlier in The Week

All I remember was that we had one nice day this past week here in NYC that actually warranted a short-sleeve shirt and some cotton trousers. I've been very busy with work lately.

Details:

Shirt: Banana Republic Red/White/Blue Micro-Check S/S Shirt via Banana Republic Factory Store-$30/35

Trousers: Gap Cotton Navy Tailored Fit via Gap-$10/15

Socks: Merona Red/White/Blue via Target-$4

Shoes: Cole Haan Air Aiden Walnut Penny Loafers via Nordstrom Rack-$90

WDIWT...5/5/14 A Taste of Color

I've been reluctant to wear these Tommy Hilfiger burgundy/maroon trousers that I picked up a few weeks back at Macy's for about $10. Granted I have some from Target's Merona line as well but although I've seen the color pulled off very well by others I hadn't gotten around to giving it a second try. Well I'm glad I did today. This was probably one of my most complimented outfits ever, from other teachers/adults to students.

I picked up these trousers from my tailor about a week ago where I got them hem and tapered to 8".

Details:
Jacket: Indochino Essential Navy Suit Worsted Wool via Indochino-$449 (price of suit, part of a 3 piece suit)
Sweater: Old Navy Navy V-Neck via Old Navy-$12
Shirt: Indochino Essential White L/S Dress Shirt via Indochino-$79
Trousers: Tommy Hilfiger Burgundy/Maroon Cotton via Macy's-$10
Socks: Penguin Navy/Red/White Argyle via DSW-$1
Shoes: Ralph Lauren Made in America by Allen Edmonds Sanderson Brown Calf via Allen Edmonds Factory Store-$85