WDIWY...6/2/14

I've had these cotton unlined trousers for a while and I was finally able to wear them out yesterday. They are incredibly breathable which is great for the heat we had yesterday. They need a taper though that's for sure.

Details:

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

Trousers: International Concepts I.N.C. cotton Light Gray via Macy's-$12

Socks: Old Navy Gray/Turquoise Doggie Socks via Old Navy-Gift

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

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

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

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...4/29/14 Layered Up Again

Mother Nature hasn't figured out that its the end of April so temperatures dipped again. Layered up today as I didn't want to wear a coat for today. The shoe choice could have been better but considering that the forecast called for plenty of rain I went with my suede rubber soled beaters.

Side note: I've finally figured out; I think, the leg opening on my trousers, at 8". This is my first set of trousers exactly at 8".

Details
Jacket: Michael Andrews Bespoke Brown Donegal Tweed Holland & Sherry Fabric via Michael Andrews Bespoke-$$$ (part of a 3 piece suit) *this jacket has gotten so much play*
Sweater: Old Navy Navy Cotton V-Neck via Old Navy-$12 or $15
Shirt: JCP Brand Navy/White Polka L/S Button Down Shirt via JC Penney-$10
Trousers: J. Crew Bowery Fit Khaki Cotton via J. Crew Factory Store-$20 plus alterations (hem and taper)
Shoes: Cole Haan Brown Suede Balmorals via Cole Haan-$70

WDIWT...4/24/14 Olive and Brown

A departure from my typical shades of navy, gray, or gray bottoms for today. Olive trousers are underrated, including by me. The versatility of this color can have it combined from a brown blazer to a navy blazer. If you're ever confused about what goes with a shade of green, always think earth tones as mother nature has already doing the color matching for you.

Details:

Blazer: Lauren by Ralph Lauren Brown Herringbone Tweed via Unique-$20

Sweater: Old Navy Light Brown Marbled V-Neck via Old Navy-$10 or Gift (don't remember)

Shirt: Merona White Oxford L/S Dress Shirt via Target-$22

Trousers: JCP Brand Olive Cotton Chinos via JC Penney-$7

Socks: Merona Air Force Blue/Orange Dinosaurs via Target-$4

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

WDIWT...4/1/14

Details: 

Sweater: Gap Midnight Navy Shawl Merino Wool Sweater via Gap-$12 (Clearance)

Shirt: American Living Purple Micro-Check L/S Dress Shirt via JC Penney-$5

Trousers: Gap Tailored Fit Navy Cotton via Gap-$15 plus alteration cost

Socks: Old Navy Gray/Blue Dog Socks via Gift

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

WDIWT…2/10/14 Staple Item: Flannel Trousers

The challenge for this week on dressing better on NikeTalk is to wear staple items and demonstrate how we wear them. During Fall/Winter one of my staple items are flannel trousers; whether in light gray or charcoal. These colors are incredibly versatile and can be pair up with essentially anything on top and black or brown shoes.

For today, I went with my charcoal pair with a dark chambray like shirt and a rich midnight navy merino wool shawl neck sweater. The sweater appears black from afar, however, the blue in the shirt brings out the true color.

Details:
Sweater: Gap Midnight Navy Shawl Pullover via Gap-$13
Shirt: Club Room Dark Chambray via Macy's-$10
Trousers: IZOD Charcoal Flannel via JC Penney-$5
Bag: Coach Bleeker Commuter Brown Calf via Coach-Gift
Shoes: Cole Haan Black Wingtip Calf 7" via Cole Haan-$130

WDIWT…2/4/14

Went to a Proper Cloth Sample Sale today and picked up the shirt in the pictures below. The first two pictures show the color and pattern on the shirt better than the other pictures. Proper Cloth is a custom shirtmaker which can be ordered both online or in their brick and mortar store in Manhattan. Their shirts are usually anywhere from $150-200; depending on fabric. The sample sale had them for a lot less as long as you found your size or something close. 

Details:

Shirt: Proper Cloth White/Navy Mini Windowpane via Proper Cloth Sample Sale-$20

Sweater: Old Navy Light Brown Marbled via Old Navy-$15

Ties: No Brand Navy Knit via eBay-$5

Trousers: IZOD Light Gray Flannel via JC Penney-$5

Shoes: Cole Haan Brown Suede Balmoral Captoe via Cole Haan-$70

Watch: Coach Stainless Steel Watch via Nordstrom Rack-Gift

WDIWT...12/3/13

Shades of blue today, a shawl cardigan, micro-check shirt, Michael Andrews Bespoke trousers from sample sale and loafers, simple yet it does the job.

Details:
Sweater: Gap Navy Shawl Cardigan via Gap-Gift
Shirt: Alfani White/Blue Micro-Check L/S Dress Shirt via Macy's-$15
Trousers: Michael Andrews Bespoke Postal Blue via Michael Andrews Bespoke Sample Sale-$20 plus alterations (seat let out and hem)
Socks: Merona Navy/White/Red Skulls via Target-$3
Shoes: Cole Haan Air Aiden Walnut Penny Loafers via Nordstrom Rack-$90

WDIWT…11/21/13

Kept it simple today:

Details:
Sweater: Gap Navy Shawl Cardigan Sweater via Gap-Gift
Shirt: Polo Ralph Lauren White/Navy Stripe L/S Dress Shirt via Adrian-$7
Trousers: H&M Navy Corduroy via H&M-$15
Watch: Coach
Shoes: Cole Haan Pebble Grain Bluchers via eBay-$15

WDIWT...Yesterday 11/12/13

Always wanted to try the cardigan over the gray pinstripe waistcoat and trousers so I did it yesterday.

Details:

Sweater: Gap Navy Shawl Cardigan via Gap-Gift
Shirt: Stafford Light Blue L/S Dress Shirt via JC Penney-$5 or $8
Tie: Uniqlo Navy/Light Blue/Royal Blue/Blue Striped Knit Tie via Uniqlo-$5.90
Waistcoat: Michael Andrews Bespoke Gray/White Pinstripe via Michael Andrews Bespoke-$$$
Trousers: Michael Andrews Bespoke Gray/White Pinstripe via Michael Andrews Bespoke-$20 at Sample Sale
Shoes: Cole Haan Pebble Grain Bluchers via eBay-$15

WDIWT...11/8/13

Mixing blues and browns today.  The navy tweed jacket from J. Crew Factory store is exceptionally warm and has a pretty heavyweight to it . It is a blend, 70% wool 30% nylon but it sure does keep me warm. The Thompson fit for me works well and needs minimal alterations off the rack. The only done to this jacket was shortening of the sleeves. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite jackets as it can be paired up with almost anything from denim to flannel trousers.

Details:
Jacket: J. Crew Thompson Navy Tweed with Elbow Patches via J. Crew Factory-$108
Shirt: Stafford White/Brown Gingham L/S Dress Shirt via JC Penney-$8
Watch: (not pictured) Coach Stainless Steel via Nordstrom Rack-Gift
Jeans: Gap 1969 Dark Denim Wash via Gap-$45
Socks: Merona Light Brown via Target-$3
Shoes: Cole Haan Air Aiden Walnut Penny Loafers via Nordstrom Rack-$90

WDIWT...9/19/13

This weather upswing sucks. Leave the house and it's 44 and now it's going to be up at 79, mother nature get it together.

Kept it basic today...

Details:
Shirt: Stafford White/Purple/Pink MicroCheck via JCP-$5
Belt: Coach Brown Leather via Coach Factory Store-$25
Trousers: INC (International Concepts) Light Gray Lightweight Cotton via Macy's-$10
Socks: H&M Black/Teal/Purple/Yellow via H&M-$3
Shoes: Cole Haan Pebble Grain Blucher's via eBay-$15

WDIWT...9/13/13

Feeling a little better today, but my voice is going. The weather change really messes with me and this week is no different. Originally was going to wear a Navy blazer; part of the Indochino suit but since I've had chills all day I threw on a v-neck on to keep me warm throughout the day without feeling much bulk per say.

Details:
Sweater: Polo by Ralph Lauren Gray V-Neck via Gift-Gift
Shirt: Polo by Ralph Lauren White/NAvy Bengal Stripe L/S Shirt via Adrian-$7
Jeans: Old Navy "Slim Fit"via Old Navy-$2.50
Shoes: Cole Haan Pebble Grain Derby's via eBay-$15

WDIWT...6/14/13

The weather is much nicer than yesterday with it being in the low 70s but still unseasonably cold this morning and windy. I'll be heading out later today to meet up with a friend as well and with temperatures likely dipping down again into the 60s, this layered look is perfect for those cold morning or nights when the wind picks up, or for it starts to warm up and can just lounge around in the cardigan.

Details:
Blazer: Stafford Prep Navy in Cotton (Unstructured) via JCP-$27
Sweater: Gap Gray Cardigan via Gap Factory Store-$15
Shirt: Van Huesen White/Pink Micro-Check L/S Dress Shirt via JCP-$5
Jeans: Old Navy "Slim Fit" via Old Navy-$2.50
Shoes: Cole Haan Brown Pebble Grain Bluchers via eBay-$15
Messenger Bag: Coach Brown Travelers Bag via Coach-Gift

WDIWT...6/10/13

Finally back as the year has finally settled down with today being the final day of instruction at work. With my seniors who I had as freshmen finally done and going down that road to graduation to college I decided to dress up a bit and wear a suit for their last day at school. Went with rubber soled shoes as it was to rain again today and it did. Wore leather bottomed ones on Friday and they got soaked and so did my feet.

Details:
Suit: Calvin Klein Navy Tonal Pinstripe via CladMen's Final Sale (Esquire's Defunct Flash Site)-$120
Sweater: Perry Ellis Gray Marbled Cardigan via Perry Ellis Outlet-Gift
Pocket Square: Merona White/Light Blue Gingham via Target-$1.50
Shirt: Merona White Oxford L/S Dress Shirt via Target-$22 plus alterations+$25
Shoes: Cole Haan Pebble Grain Bluchers via eBay-$15

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