WDIWY…3/17/14

It's been a while since I have worn a suit, instead I've been wearing things as separates. I thought it was time bring back the suits and ease people back into seeing me in a suit more frequently at work. This is my first bespoke suit.

Details:

Coat: Brooks Brothers Brookstorm Charcoal Wool Topcoat via Unique-$25 plus alterations $80; retail $600

Suit: Michael Andrews Bespoke Dark Gray Holland & Sherry Wool Fabric via Michael Andrews Bespoke-$$$

Shirt: Michael Andrews Bespoke White/Blue/Brown Check L/S Dress Shirt-Gift: part of a suit purchase promotion

Cufflinks: Knot Silver Colored via eBay-$4

Shoes: Ralph Lauren by Allen Edmonds Made in America Collection Sanderson Brown Calf via Allen Edmonds Factory Store-$86.50

Bag: Coach Bleeker Travelers Bag via Coach-Gift

WDIWT…3/11/14 (Carmina Boots and Merino Wool)

I went with a combination of three dominant colors for today, purple, navy and walnut and anchored it down with a white shirt with a subtle blue check. More and more I've started to incorporate shades of purple into my wardrobe as it's a shade that seems to go well with my skin tone as I've been told.

These boots are by far one of my favorite pairs of shoes.

Details:
Sweater: Gap Purple Merino Wool V-Neck via Gap-$13
Shirt: Proper Cloth White/Navy Mini-check via Proper Cloth Sample Sale-$20
Trousers: Gap Navy Tailored Fit Cotton via Gap-$15
Shoes: Carmina Shoemaker x Epaulet Greeley Austerity Brogue via Epaulet-$430 (down from $700)
Bag: Coach Brown Calf Bleeker Traveler via Coach-Gift