WDIWY...9/12/13

I didn't post this yesterday because I wasn't really feeling too well, still aren't. In addition I was busy and took incredibly long to get home. The outfit was pretty basic but I did wear the same trousers from the suit on Monday (breaking up a Navy suit), threw on a white shirt and a gray cardigan. Not exceptional, but when I feel like crap I usually tend to not put much thought into what I wear.

Shirt: Merona White Cotton L/S Dress Shirt via Target-$23 plus alterations
Pants: Navy Indochino Trousers part of a suit via Indochino-$449
Shoes: Aston Grey Brown Suede Wingtips via eBay-$35

WDIWT...9/11/13

It's been 12 years and I still remember that morning. To be living in NY now it's interesting to see how different that date is perceived here versus back home in Los Angeles. As a teacher you try to use teachable moments such as what happened 12 years ago but at the same time you start to realize that the students you are teaching were only 3-5 years old when that happened and most don't even remember that day.

Nonetheless, the color scheme of today wasn't purposely done as my shirt is red, white and blue, it just happened to be an interesting coincidence. It is way too hot for a jacket with temperatures rising to the mid 90s today and dropping by Saturday to the mid 60s.

Details:
Shirt: Banana Republic Cotton Red/White/Blue Microcheck via Banana Republic Factory Store-$35
Trousers: JCP Brand Olive Green Chinos via JCP-$6
Shoes: Aston Grey Brown Suede Wingtips via eBay-$35

Yes this is a recycled look from a TSBMen shoot, click this; sans the shoes:

WDIWT...9/10/13

The second attempt at showing the versatility of a Navy 3-piece suit by wearing the jacket as a separate. The great thing about a Navy suit is it's versatility. From wearing it all together to wearing it separately; whether it's pairing it up with khaki pants like I did today, some dark denim or some gray pants.

I've tried to stray away from talking about the weather in my posts but today it is a point I think I should make. Check the weather before you leave home or even before you get dressed. This afternoon to evening it will be in the low to mid 80s while this morning it was and is in the high 50s and low 60s with a light breeze. The cotton khakis and cotton shirt are a great way to stay cool during the day but the blazer was great for the pretty chilly morning.

*The shirt sleeves need to be shortened*

Details:
Jacket: Indochino Navy Jacket part of a suit via Indochino-$449 for the entire suit
Shirt: Gap White/Pink/Light Blue Checkered Shirt via Gap Factory Store-$15
Trousers: H&M Khaki Chinos via H&M-$7.50
Shoes: Florsheim Imperial Brown Cognac via Florsheim-Gift

WDIWT...9/9/13

First full week back with our students! Not going to lie I really didn't have any desire for wearing a tie today so I went sans tie while still going with a full 3-piece. I've seen it done before and have always liked the look although some may find it "counter intuitive" to wear a 3 piece suit without a tie. Regardless, I like how it looked and already got compliments on it before our first class even starts. I will also be attempting to demonstrate the versatility of a 3 piece navy suit throughout the course of this week.

P.S. The weather in NYC is going to be all over the place this week. Today mid 40s in the morning with a high of 71, tomorrow low 80s, Wednesday 90 and thunderstorms and humidity I might add, Thursday 80 again, Friday high 60s to low 70s...fun.

Details:
Suit: Indochino Navy Essential 3-Piece Suit via Indochino-$449 plus alterations
Shirt: Polo by Ralph Lauren White/Navy L/S Dress Shirt via Adrian-$7 (same shirt as Friday)
Cufflinks: Navy Blue Oval Cufflinks via Swapmeet-Gift from Dad ($3)
Watch: Kenneth Cole Slim Quartz Stainless Steel Watch via Disney Wonder Gift Shop-Gift
Pocket Square: George White Cotton Pocket Square via Walmart-$3 for a pack of 6
Shoes: Florsheim Imperial Brown Cognac Wingtips via Florsheim-Gift

WDIWT...9/6/13

Headed into the city today to go see The Trip to Bountiful with my wife. Great play and highly recommend it! I believe in dressing up when going to the theatre and still don't understand how guys go in a t-shirt, jeans and old sneakers to go see a play. I understand this even less when their significant other is dressed up in a dress and heels...to each their own I guess.

Details:
Suit: Calvin Klein Cotton/Linen Navy via CalvinKlein.com-$75 plus $50 in alterations
Shirt: Polo by Ralph Lauren White/Blue Stripe via Adrian-$7
Pocket Square: Merona White/Light Blue/Black Tattersall via Target-$5 for a pack of 3
Cufflinks: Things Remember Steel/Black Custom Monogrammed Links via Gift-$Gift
Shoes: Florsheim Imperial Cognac/Brown Wingtips via Florsheim-Gift

WDIWT...9/4/13

I usually don't wear a suit on days that are designated as Friday schedules. Being that it is Rosh Hashanah starting tonight, we are off tomorrow and on Friday. Friday schedules usually call for a more casually dressed atmosphere but being that we are also in our first week of school, it's not the time yet.

Today I wore what is by far one of my most interesting suits that I haven't worn since I got it. Actually just had a small back and forth in regards to whether the suit is Navy or Gray, it's navy and I'll post close up pictures of the fabric to prove it. Part of the fun of the suit is that, navy up close, gray from afar. I bought this suit about 2-3 months ago, probably closer to the 3 months and hadn't worn it until now. The sleeves need shortening a tad bit and the pants can use a taper, otherwise this is how it fits right off the rack.

Details:
Suit: J. Crew Factory Thompson Navy Pindot Cotton Suit via J. Crew Factory Store-$130 (50% off sale)
Shirt: Merona White Cotton L/S Dress Shirt via Target-$23+alterations
Tie: No Name Navy Knit Tie via eBay-$5
Shoes: Aston Grey Brown Suede Wingtips via eBay-$35
Pocket Square: Get Squared Navy/White Stitching Cotton Square via GetSquared on Etsy-$5
Socks: Merona Grey/Bananas Cotton via Target-Gift

Yes it's navy, notice the jacket sleeve in the sunlight, out of the sunlight (pant leg) it looks gray...

WDIWT...9/3/2013

New school year, new class! Today was the first day back with students and the last first day for the Class of 2014!

It is only right to welcome them back in appropriate fashion...

Details:
Suit: Indochino Navy Essential Wool Suit (part of a 3 piece)-$449 plus $21 out of pocket cost in alterations
Shirt: American Living White/Violet Micro-Check Shirt via JCP-$8
Tie: LandsEnd Purple Knit Tie "Made in Italy" via LandsEnd-$8
Shoes: Aston Grey Brown Suede Wingtips via eBay-$35
Socks: Merona Navy/Light Blue Anchor Socks via Target-$3